Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy
- +82-55-933-3779 / +82-11-9398-0204
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Overview
Okgyesewon Confusian Academy houses the tablets of members of the Gyeongju Jeong clan. It was originally built in 1438 during the 20th year of King Sejong's reign, but moved to it's current location in 1953. It rests on a relatively gentle, southwestern slope and features Gyeonghaengdang, Gojiksa, Ganguidang and various other buildings inside Sochuimun Gate, the front gate. Beyond this is the main gate, Sechungmun Gate, which leads to Okgyesa Temple.
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- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-933-3779
+82-11-9398-0204
Updated 2017.02.26
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[Bus]
From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take a bus to Hapcheon Intercity Bus Terminal.
- From the bus terminal, take a Nongeochon Bus bound for Pyeonghakseon.
- Get off at Nameun-dong Bus Stop (approx. 1hr 30min).
- The academy is located at the end of the road next to the bus stop.
3078-13, Seobu-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
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