[Gangwon-do] Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

💡 Overview

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men’s quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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  Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을) 🔗Distance: 217m | 114 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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  Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관) 🔗Distance: 110m | 24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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  Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관) 🔗Distance: 249m | 140-12, Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
• Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장)) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 32 Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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