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Yangdong Folk Village (Yangdong Village of Gyeongju) is a traditional
yangban The ''yangban'' () were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The ''yangban'' were mainly composed of highly educated civil servants and military officers—landed or unlanded aristocrats ...
(Korean Aristocracy) village from the
Joseon dynasty Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...
. The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, sixteen kilometers northeast of
Gyeongju Gyeongju ( ko, 경주, ), historically known as ''Seorabeol'' ( ko, 서라벌, ), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, ...
,
Gyeongsangbuk-do North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the ...
,
South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
, along the
Hyeongsan River The Hyeongsan River is a river in southeastern South Korea. It flows from Baeyanggol Valley (배양골), Wolpyeong-ri (월평리/), Dudong-myeon (두동면/), Ulju County in Ulsan to the Sea of Japan, covering a distance of about 62 km. The ...
. Mt. Seolchang stands to the north of the village. The village is designated as Important Folklore Materials No. 189 by the South Korean government. The size, degree of preservation, numerous cultural assets, traditionalism, beautiful natural setting all contribute to the importance of Yangdong Village. It is also a fine example of the
yangban The ''yangban'' () were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The ''yangban'' were mainly composed of highly educated civil servants and military officers—landed or unlanded aristocrats ...
(Korean aristocracy) lifestyle and Neo-Confucian traditions. The village is listed by the South Korean government with
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as a
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site with
Hahoe Folk Village The Hahoe Folk Village (Korean: 안동하회마을) is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. The 'Ha' is short for river and 'hoe' means to 'turn around, return, come back. The village i ...
in 2010.


Overview

The village was founded by Son So (孫昭 1433-1484). The household of the Wolseong Son clan was placed on an auspicious site according to Korean theories of ''pungsu'' (
geomancy Geomancy ( Greek: γεωμαντεία, "earth divination") is a method of divination that interprets markings on the ground or the patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand. The most prevalent form of divinatory geomancy in ...
). Son So and his wife, the daughter of Yu Bok Ha had a daughter who married Yi Beon of the Yeogang Yi family. The marriage produced one of the eighteen sages of Korea, Yi Unjeok. The village of Yangdong has continued since its auspicious beginning in the 15th century. Although some of the village is unoccupied today, the overall the village has over 160 tile-roofed and thatched-roof homes built throughout the dense forest. Fifty-four historic homes over 200 years old have also been preserved. The village preserves folk customs as well as traditional buildings of traditional Joseon dynasty architecture. Seobaekodang is the primary home of the Wolseong Son Family. Mucheomdang, is the primary house of the Yeogang Yi family. Hyangdan is National Treasure No. 412. Ihayangjeon and Simsujeong pavilions, and the Ganghakdang village school are also notable structures of the village as well as Gwangajeong and Sonsoyeongjeong. Tonggamsokpyeon, a book printed on movable metal type and National Treasure No. 283, is also located in the village
A picture of the village as you enter it.
Important folk materials at the village include: *Seobaekdang (No. 23) *Nakseondang *Sahodang *Sangchunheon *Geunam Manor *Dugok Manor *Sujoldang *Ihyangjeong *Suunjeong *Simsujeong *Allakjeong *Ganghakdang Other cultural properties include: *Jeokgae Gongsin Nonsang Rokgwan (Tangible Cultural Property No. 13) *Sonso's Will (Tangible Cultural Property No. 14) *Pine Tree in Yangdong *Daeseongheon *Son Jong-ro Jeongchungbigak (Cultural Asset Material No. 261) *Gyeongsan Seodang (Folk Cultural Asset Material) *Dugok Yeongdang (Folk Cultural Asset Material). The village follows the topography of the mountains and valleys and is shaped like an auspicious
Hanja Hanja (Hangul: ; Hanja: , ), alternatively known as Hancha, are Chinese characters () used in the writing of Korean. Hanja was used as early as the Gojoseon period, the first ever Korean kingdom. (, ) refers to Sino-Korean vocabulary, wh ...
character. This arrangement has been carefully preserved. The homes of the Wolseong Son and Yeogang Yi clans, as well as their descendants' homes are located on the high ground of the mountains and valleys. The lower-class homes, characterized by their thatched roofs were built on lower ground. The village's organization highlights the severe social stratification characteristic of Joseon dynasty society.
Prince Charles Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales and, at age 73, became the oldest person to ...
visited Yangdong in 1993.


Gallery

2007-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-19.jpg, 2008-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-01.jpg, Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong.Village-02.jpg, Image:2007-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-04.jpg, Traditional houses in the village Image:2007-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-05.jpg, View of the village Image:2007-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-24.jpg, Townhouse Image:2007-Korea-Gyeongju-Yangdong Village-Gwangajeong-01.jpg, Pavilion Gwangajeong


See also

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Hahoe Folk Village The Hahoe Folk Village (Korean: 안동하회마을) is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. The 'Ha' is short for river and 'hoe' means to 'turn around, return, come back. The village i ...


References


External links


Website of Yangdong Village

UNESCO

Visit Korea

World Heritage in Korea
(pdf) {{World Heritage Sites in South Korea Joseon dynasty Folk villages in South Korea Gyeongju Korean culture World Heritage Sites in South Korea Tourist attractions in North Gyeongsang Province Important Folklore Cultural Properties of South Korea