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Buksanseowon Confucian Academy

In Korean: 북산서원

Buksanseowon Confucian Academy is a seowon built in 1684 that enshrines Jang Hae-bin, the founding ancestor of the Jeolgang Jang clan, who came to Joseon as a general during the Jeongyu War and settled in Gunwi after naturalizing.

Hours: 09:00–18:00
Closed days: Open all year
Fee: Free
Parking: Available, free of charge
Phone: 054-380-6916+82 54-380-6916

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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It was torn down in 1868 (year 5 of King Gojong) under the order demolishing seowon and rebuilt in 1959. Two shrine buildings stand side by side next to the lecture hall. You can look around 09:00–18:00, and there are no days off, admission fee, or parking fee.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 7 photos

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Buksanseowon Confucian Academy Today

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Nov 2 (Mon)

Open · 09:00–18:00

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Buksanseowon Confucian Academy before you go

Hours: 09:00–18:00
Closed days: Open all year
Fees: Free
Parking: Available, free of charge
Contact: 054-380-6916 +82 54-380-6916
Address: 207-3 Daebuk-gil, Gunwi-eup, Gunwi-gun, Daegu
In Korean: 대구광역시 군위군 군위읍 대북길 207-3

SourceKorea Tourism Organization TourAPI

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Website: gunwi.go.kr

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Buksanseowon Confucian Academy FAQ

What buildings does Buksanseowon Confucian Academy have?

It has 6 buildings in all, including Gyeonghwasa, a shrine, a lecture hall, an outer triple gate (oesammun), and a west dormitory (seojae).

Until what time can I look around Buksanseowon Confucian Academy?

You can look around 09:00–18:00, and there are no days off.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Korean page: 북산서원

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