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Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong)
In Korean: 고산문학의산실 - 수정동, 금쇄동
Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) is a historic structure that groups two places, Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong, and it spans the area around San 181, Gusi-ri, Hyeonsan-myeon.
For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team (061-530-5250) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330, 061-530-5915).
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Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) before you go
Contact
Cultural Heritage Team, Culture and Arts Division: 061-530-5250 / Tourist information: 061-532-1330 / 061-530-5915+82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330, +82 61-530-5915
Address
San 181 Gusi-ri and others, Hyeonsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) photos 3
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Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) nearby and related
Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) in detail
Cradle of Gosan's Literature, Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong: the gardens that produced 26 poems, including Sanjung Singok
Gosan Yun Seon-do laid out gardens at Geumswaedong, Sujeongdong, and Munsodong in Gusi-ri, Hyeonsan-myeon, and wrote poems while living in the mountains. The works written here total 26 poems: 19 in Sanjung Singok, 2 in Sok Sanjung Singok and 5 others. Geumswaedonggi mentions 22 place names he gave, each with its own meaning.
Cradle of Gosan's Literature, Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong: a mountain place of writing paired with Bogildo Island
If Eobu Sasisa, written on Bogildo Island, is Yun Seon-do's work set in a seaside fishing village, then Sanjung Singok and Geumswaedonggi, written here at Geumswaedong, are his works set in mountains and forests. He created Buyongdong Garden on Bogildo Island, and Geumswaedong Garden and Sujeongdong Garden in Hyeonsan-myeon, adding human touches to the natural landscape.
Cradle of Gosan's Literature, Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong: Gosan's grave site and the story of geomancer Yi Ui-sin
A legend about the geomancer Yi Ui-sin, a relative by marriage, surrounds the site of Yun Seon-do's tomb. In the story, Yi Ui-sin had marked a spot for his grave and rode there on a donkey. Gosan followed him, recognized it as an auspicious site, and secretly poured water on it so it looked like ground with an underground water vein, making Yi Ui-sin give it up. How Yi Ui-sin became a geomancer also remains as a legend around Songseok-ri, Masan-myeon.
Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong) FAQ
Is 'Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong)' where Eobu Sasisa was written?
No. Eobu Sasisa was written on Bogildo Island. Here he wrote Sanjung Singok and Geumswaedonggi, set in the nature of the mountains.
Did Yun Seon-do lay out other gardens besides the Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong)?
Yes. He laid out the Buyongdong Garden on Bogildo Island, and in Hyeonsan-myeon he also kept a garden at Munsodong.
What legend is tied to Yun Seon-do's grave near the Cradle of Gosan's Literature (Sujeongdong and Geumswaedong)?
The story goes that Gosan secretly poured water on a grave site chosen by his relative, the geomancer Yi Ui-sin. This made Yi give it up, and Gosan took the site.
