Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]

병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]

History · 386 Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

+82-54-858-5929, +82-54-853-0109

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  • Bus stop 병산서원 · straight-line 412m

Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31

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Before it became a Confucian academy, Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy was originally located in Pungsang-hyeon under the name Pungakseodang School, which was used as a educational institution since the Goryeo dynasty by a political party known as the Sarim Party. It was moved to its current location in Byeongsan by a well-respected Confucian scholar named Yu Seong-nyong, penname Seoae, in 1572, and renamed to Byeongsanseowon in 1614. In 1863, Byeongsanseowon was recognized by the king to receive support as a private Confucian academy. The lecture hall and shrine were reconstructed in 1921 and 1937 respectively as part of preservation efforts made during the Japanese occupation. This academy is designated as a Historic Site, housing a collection of 1,000 documents and 3,000 books, including works by Yu Seong-nyong.

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]

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