Namsan Seowon (Gimje)

About this place

Namsanseowon, located in Myora-ri, Seongdeok-myeon, Gimje, is a private local educational institution established during the Joseon Dynasty. It was founded in 1574 (the 7th year of King Seonjo) to honor the virtuous conduct of Yu Ji-hwa, who was active as a member of the anti-peace faction (cheokhwapa) during the Byeongja Manchu War. Later, during the reign of King Sunjo, Namgung Je was enshrined alongside him. It was abolished in 1870 (the 7th year of King Gojong) under the order to abolish seowon, and was rebuilt in 1970. Buildings within the grounds include the three-kan shrine Gyeonguisa and its gate Gyeonguimun. In the center of Gyeonguisa, which measures 3 kan across the front and 2 kan on the side, the spirit tablets of Yu Ji-hwa and Namgung Je are enshrined.