Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy is situated at the foothills of Sobaeksan Mountain. Sosuseowon was the first to receive a royal charter as a private Confucian academy along with financial support and acknowledgement by the king. This academy was originally founded under the name Baegundongseowon in 1542 by a Confucian scholar Ju Se-bung, who was also the magistrate of Punggi County at the time. Baegundongseowon first started as an academic institution that enshrined a memorial tablet of An Hyang, a Confucian scholar whom Ju Se-bung had deep respect for. After Ju Se-bung left the county, Toegye Yi Hwang, a renowned Confician scholar, became his successor and made an official request to the king to be granted a royal charter. The request was well received, and the king renamed the institution to its current name, Sosuseowon.

Experience Guide

SeowonStay experience & ancestral rites  

Opening Hours

March-May & September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-19:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Admission is one hour before closing.  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available  

World Cultural Heritage

1  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-639-7691, 7695  

Tour Course Information

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy - Sosu Museum - Seonbicheon Village

Film Locations

Drama "Dong Yi (2010)"

Admission Fees

Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won

* Groups - 30 or more people
* Free admission - Preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & over)
* Admission includes Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Seonbichon Village, and Sosu Museum

Available Facilities

Old Wooden House: Ganghakdang Hall, Museonggong Shrine, Ilsinjae Hall, Jikbangjae Hall, etc.
New Wooden House: Archive Hall, Yeongjeonggak Pavilion, Chwihandae Pavilion
Chunghyo Learning Center, local goods vendor

Parking Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

Guided tour available (advance reservation required)