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Staff donning hanbok (traditional Korean dress) greet guests coming to spend the night at Byeongsan Seowon in Andong, North Gyeongsang. [CHA]

Byeongsan Seowon offers relaxation for the body and soul in Andong

ANDONG, North Gyeongsang — Even 400 years ago, there were hagwon in Korea. Granted, these pre-modern "cram schools" were less about test scores and more about the Literati studying ways to become an ideal being.

2023.9.6

A valley in Mount Sobaek, North Gyeongsang. [SOHN MIN-HO]

The nine twists and turns of Mount Sobaek

While some wait for a sprinkle of snow before they head into nature to enjoy a "winter wonderland," the bare trails of Mount Sobaek in North Gyeongsang are just as scenic as they are with a covering of white.

2020.12.2

Tag: neo-confucianism

neo-confucianism

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Byeongsan Seowon offers relaxation for the body and soul in Andong

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