Dokrakdang House

Dokrakdang is the sarangchae (men's quarters) of the house built by scholar Hoejae Yi Eon-jeok (1491–1553) after he resigned from his official post and returned to his hometown. Constructed in the 11th year of King Jungjong of Joseon (1516), this building is a hip-and-gable-roofed house with 4 kan (bays) in the front and 2 kan on the sides, consisting of an ondol room (1 kan × 2 kan) and a wooden-floored hall (3 kan × 2 kan). The structure features five beams (oryang) with round pillars and is decorated with chogong (bracket sets) that include a single saseo (angled bracket). The ceiling of the wooden hall is an exposed-rafter yeondeung ceiling, and the shape of the daegong (king post) supporting the jongdori (ridge beam) is unique. The lattice window installed in the wall next to Dokrakdang allows a view of the front stream from the wooden hall, showcasing an exceptional spatial composition. Additionally, the Gyjeong (pavilion) behind Dokrakdang reveals a spatiality that seeks harmony with nature.

Address: 300-3, Oksanseowon-gil, Angang-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Angang-eup)