Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy
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Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy, built in 1578, was established by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue through Mangcheonsa Shrine. The location of the academy was moved to its current site in 1646, and the name Wolbong was given by King Hyojong in 1654. In 1671, Bak Sang and Bak Sun's shrines were moved from Deoksansa Shrine by the suggestion of Song Siyeol. Also, Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip's shrines were additionally placed in 1673. Unfortunately, the confucian academy was abolished due to the abolition policy of Daewongun in 1868. Later, Bingwoldang Hall was built by Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City's Confucian scholars in 1938, followed by Gojiksa Shrine in 1972, Jangpangak Pavilion and Oesammun Gate in 1978, Sau in 1980 and Naesammun Gate in 1981. Bingwoldang is designated as Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Monument No. 9 and woodblocks of Gobongjip are preserved in Jangpangak Pavilion.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
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