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Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School)
In Korean: 해남향교 대성전
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) is a hyanggyo building designated as provincial heritage, at 105 Suseong-ri.
- 061-530-5250+82 61-530-5250
Not listed: Hours, Closed days, Fee, Parking
Sources: Haenam County
How to get to Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School)
For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team (061-530-5250) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330).
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Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) before you go
- Contact
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Cultural Heritage Team, Culture and Arts Division : 061-530-5250 / Tourist information : 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330
- Address
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105 Suseong-ri, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 해남읍 수성리 105
Not listed Hours, Closed days, Fees, Parking
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) photos 3
Source: Haenam County Culture and Tourism · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) in detail
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School), part of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School), which moved to its current site in 1482
The year Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) was founded is unknown but thought to be in the Goryeo period, and it moved to its current site in 1482 (the 13th year of King Seongjong). It has been rebuilt several times since. A hyanggyo is a state-founded school that held rites for Confucius and other sages and taught local people.
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School), a layout with the school in front and the shrine behind
It follows a 'school in front, shrine behind' layout, with the Daeseongjeon Hall and the inner three-door gate at the back, the Myeongnyundang Hall in front on one line, and the east and west dormitories on either side. The Daeseongjeon is a gable-roofed building 3 kan on both the front and the side, and it holds the spirit tablets of Confucius along with Chinese and Korean Confucian scholars.
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School), a hyanggyo that now only holds rites
In the Joseon period, it received land, slaves and books from the state and taught students, but today the teaching has stopped and only its role of holding rites remains. Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) manages it.
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) FAQ
Whose spirit tablets are kept at Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School)?
It keeps the spirit tablets of Confucius along with Chinese and Korean Confucian scholars.
Does Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School), where Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) stands, still hold classes?
No. It no longer teaches and only holds rites.
What shape is the roof of Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School)?
It is a gable roof, shaped like the character '人' when seen from the side.
Daeseongjeon Hall of Haenam Hyanggyo (Confucian School) sources
- Original page
- Haenam County Culture and Tourism (in Korean)
- Photos
- Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
- Korean page
- 해남향교 대성전