Gosan Seowon (Andong)

This seowon (Confucian academy) was built on the site of Gosan Jeongsa, a study hall founded by the Joseon-era scholar Daesan Yi Sang-jeong (1711–1781) for academic pursuits and nurturing future generations. Later, in 1789, Confucian scholars jointly established the seowon to honor the scholarly virtue of Master Daesan and enshrined his spirit tablet. Gosan Seowon served the roles of venerating former sages and contributing to local education until it was demolished in 1868, after which only ancestral rites were held. In 1977, Gosan Jeongsa and Baekseunggak were repaired, and in 1984 and 1985, the lecture hall Hoindang, the shrine Gyeonghaengsa, and the eastern dormitory were reconstructed. In 1985, Confucian scholars jointly decided to enshrine the spirit tablet of Sosan Yi Gwang-jeong. Available experiences include a traditional old house stay overnight in five experience rooms.