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Munmyo Confucian Shrine - 문묘 (文廟)

Munmyo was the Royal Confucian Academy and National Confucian Shrine in Joseon Korea (1392-1910). About 200 students were admitted each year to study for the upper level civil service examinations, the key to lucrative government jobs. Ritual observances to Confucius and other enshrined sages are performed here even today, as shown below.

Address: 서울 종로구 명륜동3가 53.

(Designated Treasure #141).

Location

The approximate location of Munmyo is 37.585501' N, 126.996079' E (WGS 84 map datum).