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Introducing Oksan Seowon & Around
A seowon is a Confucian academy, and Oksan Seowon was one of the most important. It was established in 1572 in honour of Yi Eon-jeok (1491–1553) by another famous Confucian scholar, Toegye. Oksan Seowon was enlarged in 1772 and was one of the few seowon to escape destruction in the 1860s. However, an early-20th-century fire destroyed some of the buildings here; today only 14 structures remain.
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During the summer holiday period, the banks of the stream are popular camping spots, and swimming is possible in the rock pools below the waterfall. It’s also a great place for a picnic.
Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
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