Exploring Aehanjeong Pavilion in Goesan
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Aehanjeong Pavilion at Goegang Tourist Site
I visited Aehanjeong Pavilion.
The trees along the path to Aehanjeong are truly magnificent.
There is a sculpture of the book 'Dongmongseonsup' alongside the pine trees.
This is the 'Dongmongseonsup' I learned about in history books.
Dongmongseonsup was a textbook written for young children by the scholar Park Saemoo and Min Jein during the early Joseon period.
Park Saemoo is the grandfather of Park Jikyum, who built Aehanjeong.
It feels like a forest created from just one tree.
Aehanjeong is located in a space filled with phytoncides.
It seems as if the beautifully standing trees are protecting Aehanjeong, even without any landscaping.
Our ancestors seemed to build pavilions and seowons in places with stunning views.
It feels like looking at a traditional Korean landscape painting, with trees harmonizing beautifully with the tiled roof.
Aehanjeong Pavilion at Goegang Tourist Site
This place is designated as Cultural Heritage No. 50 in North Chungcheong Province.
Aehanjeong was built by Park Jikyum in the 6th year of King Gwanghae's reign (1614).
It served as a place for teaching students.
Park Jikyum was a Confucian scholar in the mid-Joseon period.
His courtesy name was Ik-gyeong, and his pen name was Aehanjeong.
He was originally from Hamyang.
During the Imjin War, he served as a commander and escorted the king to Uiju.
Later, as politics became chaotic during King Gwanghae's reign, he retired to this place and built the pavilion, naming it after his pen name.
After several renovations, it was significantly restored in 1970 to its current form.
The pavilion features a hip-and-gable roof structure with six bays in the front and two and a half bays on the side.
Inside the pavilion, there are plaques and records of renovations.
Below Aehanjeong, there is another pavilion.
The trees provide shade, and the tranquil ambiance of the traditional Korean house creates a simple yet meaningful space.
This pavilion has a modest structure with three bays in the front and one and a half bays on the side.
It is believed to be the first pavilion built by Park Jikyum.
Located in a scenic area, this pavilion feels both simple and elegant.
If you visit Aehanjeong Pavilion in the autumn breeze, you will experience the wonderful gifts of nature.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/goesan-gun/224439966036
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