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Dongchun House - 회덕 동춘당 (懷德 同春堂), (built mid 17th-century onward)

This house was constructed by Song Jungil (1606-1672), a prominent scholar-official who held the posts of Minister of Military Affairs and Minister of Personnel during the reign of King Hyojong. "Dongchun" was the pen name of Song Jungil. For over three centuries, the house has been occupied by descendents of Song Jungil, the current owner being a 12th generation direct descendant.

The house once stood in the midst of agricultural land, but due to urban sprawl, the site has been surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings. It currently sits in a small park along with several other structures of interest, including a shrine, for which the house is named.

(Designated Treasure #209).

Plan view

Close-up of the house: Click on an arrow for a specific view.
Image adapted from Folklore of Dwelling by Han Pilwon.

Location

Location: 36.365101' N, 127.441355' E (WGS 84 map datum). Address: 대전 대덕구 송촌동 192