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Sosuseowon

Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies2019

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

A seowon was a type of educational institution that was common during the mid to late Joseon Dynasty (from the mid-16th to mid-17th centuries CE). Today they are an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions that are associated with Neo-Confucianism in Korea.

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  • Title: Sosuseowon
  • Creator: Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies
  • Date Created: 2019
  • Location Created: Republic of Korea
  • Location: Republic of Korea
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iii)
  • Date of Inscription: 2019
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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