Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I
파주이이유적 · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage
Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I is dedicated to a great scholar of the mid-Joseon dynasty. He was born to Lee Wonsu and Shin Saimdang in 1536. He passed Saengwonsi, a type of preliminary exam in 1564 (the 9th year of King Myeongjong), and another 9 exams so he was called Gudo Jangwongong. He served in key positions. He is thought to be one of the top two scholars along with Yi Hwang. · Jaunseowon Confucian Academy is home to the tablets of Yulgok Yi I and his family’s graveyard, located at the foot of Jaunsan Mountain. Jaunseowon Monument and Memorial Stone of Yi I Scholar are located here as well. Yulgok Memorial Hall displays his goods, and his biography. In February 2013, Jaunseowon Confucian Academy and the tombs of Yulgok Yi I and his mother Shin Saimdang were individually designated as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Assets, but the whole area as a whole is a designated National Historic Site under the name Historic Site related to Yi I.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeonggi |
| Address | 204, Jaunseowon-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | March-October 09:00-18:00 · November-February 09:00-17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays (closed next day if Monday is a public holiday) |
| Parking | Available (20 bus parking spaces, 100 car parking spaces) |
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