Sosuseowon Confucian Academy in Winter

#wintertrip You can find the first seowon (Confucian academy) in Yeongju. Typically, seowons have three main areas: a learning area, a meeting area, and a shrine. Seosuseowon has two main areas including a learning area and an area dedicated to memorial services. Leading up to the Sosuseowon, there is a pine forest (nicknamed, scholar trees) with trees over 300 years old. Within the complex, there is a small museum showcasing some literature as well as a building with paintings of famous scholars. If you are interested in learning more, there is a museum located behind the seowon and across the river. In 2019, this academy and 8 other Korean Neo-Confucian academies were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.