This serial property comprises nine seowon representing a type of Neo-Confucian academy of the Joseon Dynasty (15th – 19th centuries CE). - AB Evaluation

emergency capital for the Joseon dynasty

Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks "The Depositories stand on granite padstones set on relatively 1ow foundations. These support Pillars topped by simple eaves brackets to support the hipped roofs, which are formed by common rafters and tiles on heavy beams. They are characteristic of early Choson (15th century) wooden architecture and reflect a beautiful harmony in layout, size, balance, and rhythm." - Nomination File