Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]

남계서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]

History · 8-11 Namgyeseowon-gil, Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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  • Bus stop 남계 · straight-line 148m
  • Bus stop 남계-쇠바위 · straight-line 276m

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

Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-01-08 · Collected: Not provided

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy was established in 1552 as the second Confucian academy in Korea after the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Seowon refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals and nurture talent. “Namgye” is named after the Namgyecheon Stream flowing in its front. It was destroyed by in 1597 during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1612. Located on a low hill, it provides an open view of Gaepyeong Hanok Village beyond the field and the stream.

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]

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