Byeongsan Seowon is a Confucian school in Andong, Korea, first established in 1613 during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Even though I lived in Andong for a year, I never made it out there because it is almost impossible to reach unless you have a car. It is just a few kilometers away from the UNESCO [...]
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In the 3rd month of Adam’s stay in Korea during his 29th year of life, he visited Dosan Seowon. (I’m sorry, I’m sorry; I couldn’t resist… I’ve read so many Korean history markers.) Dosan Seowon was one of the premier Confucian academy’s. It was established in 1574 “during the 7th year of King Seonjo’s reign [...]
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When I finally arrived in Gyeongju, I walked straight toward Cheomseongdae Observatory. Reason #1: It is considered to be the first astonomical observatory in East Asia. Reason #2: It was built during Queen Seondeok‘s reign (632 A.D. – 647 A.D.), and given that women would be pushed down the ladder a bit when Confucianism really [...]
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