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Pavilion (early 18th century onward) other
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This pavilion was first built by Yi Minjeok (1663-1744), a Joseon era (1392-1910) scholar, for use as a study hall. Later, Yi Hano, who was cited by King Sunjo (1800-34) for exceptional filial piety, brought his mother here in order to take better care of her. The structure is in the style of and elevated hall, measuring three kan wide and two kan deep (a traditional unit of measure referring to the space between columns). It has a hipped-and-gabled roof and an elevated ondol (heated foor) room. In front of the pavilion is a lake with three small islands symbolizing three mountains which appear in a Chinese legend.
Bibliography:
All images copyright 2004 Tim Ciccone. Photographed March 2004
Cultural Properties Administration
Kim,
Bong-ryeol. I Ddang-e Saegyeojin Jeongsin (The Spirit Etched
on this Land).
Ju Isang
Geonchuk. Seoul. 1999
Written material edited from signposts on site.