Simgokseowon Confucian Academy
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Simgokseowon Confucian Academy is a traditional Joseon-era academy dedicated to the influential scholar Jo Gwang-jo (1482–1519). The academy architecturally notable for its classic layout, featuring a lecture hall in the front and a shrine in the back. Remarkably, it is the only academy honoring Jo Gwan-gjo that survived a 19th-century government decree to close such institutions, remaining perfectly preserved today. The site is easily accessible by city bus from Sanghyeon Station on Sinbundang Line. Its central location makes it a convenient stop when visiting nearby landmarks like the Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, or Everland.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeonggi |
| Address | 16-9 Simgok-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
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