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Dongnakdang House - 독락당 (獨樂堂) (built 1516 onward)

Dongnakdang is now the name of this entire house, though it originally applied only to the sarangchae (mens' quarters) of the house built in 1516 for Yi Eonjeok after he retired from official service. The house is particularly notable for the beautiful Gyejeong (Brook Pavilion) overlooking a stream on the east side of the house. Other important parts of the home include the sadang (ancestral shrine) located at the rear of the property, and a 450 year old tree brought to this location from China.

The house stands just a few hundred meters north of Oksan Seowon, which is itself dedicated to Yi Eonjeok.

According to GPS readings taken by the author, the site sits at 36 00.97663' N, 129 09.60069' E (WGS84 map datum). Address: 경북 경주시 안강읍 옥산리 1600-1.

(Designated Treasure #413).

Plan view

Image adapted from Hanguk Jeontong Geonchuk Volume 4, Min-ga Geonchuk II