Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong

Overview

Founded in the 14th-15th centuries, Hahoe and Yangdong are seen as the two most representative historic clan villages in the Republic of Korea. Their layout and location - sheltered by forested mountains and facing out onto a river and open agricultural fields – reflect the distinctive aristocratic Confucian culture of the early part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The villages were located to provide both physical and spiritual nourishment from their surrounding landscapes. They include residences of the head families, together with substantial timber framed houses of other clan members, also pavilions, study halls, Confucian academies for learning, and clusters of one story mud-walled, thatched-roofed houses, formerly for commoners. The landscapes of mountains, trees and water around the village, framed in views from pavilions and retreats, were celebrated for their beauty by 17th and 18th century poets.

Selection Criteria

(iii)(iv)

Components(5 locations)

• •Hahoe Cluster: Hahoe Village1324-001
• •Yangdong Cluster: Yangdong Village1324-003
• •Hahoe Cluster: Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy1324-002
• •Yangdong Cluster: Donggangseowon Confucian Academy1324-005
• •Yangdong Cluster:Oksanseowon Confucian Academy, Dongnakdang House1324-004

Details

Countries

Republic of Korea

ISO Codes

KR

Area

599.6 ha

Coordinates

36.5392, 128.5167