Dosan Seowon

A serene riverside Confucian academy near Andong founded for the great scholar Yi Hwang (Toegye).

Why go

Dosan Seowon is a tranquil Confucian academy set among pines above the Nakdong River, a short drive out of Andong.

It grew from the simple study where Yi Hwang — the revered scholar known as Toegye — taught, and was later expanded in his memory.

A UNESCO-listed seowon, its restrained wooden halls and courtyards capture the quiet beauty of Joseon-era learning, and Toegye's portrait even appears on a Korean banknote.

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Good to know

• It pairs naturally with Hahoe Folk Village on an Andong day trip.
• The riverside setting is loveliest in autumn colours.
• Look for the Jeongsa study and the woodblock archive within the grounds.
• It's out of town — a car, or a local bus plus a short walk, gets you there.

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