Guamjeong Pavilion

Guamjeong Pavilion is a pavilion built along the Seomjin River, National Route 21, and the Seomjin River Bicycle Path, between Gumi Village and Naewolgyo Bridge in Sunchang. This pavilion stands on a rock called Donam or Baeam. This rock is where Guam Yang Bae (?~1500), a scholar from the early Joseon period from nearby Namwon, spent time fishing with his younger brother Yang Don. Yang Bae cultivated his studies early on and had deep knowledge, but after witnessing the unjust suffering of virtuous people during the two major literati purges (Muosahwa and Gapsajahwa), he turned his back on the court and came down here with his brother to live in seclusion, forgetting the world. Later, in 1901, to commemorate Yang Bae's spirit, a pavilion with a paljak (hip-and-gable) roof, measuring 3 kan in front and 2 kan on the sides, was built here, which is the current Guamjeong Pavilion. In 1990, it was recognized for its value and designated as Cultural Heritage Material of Jeollabuk-do. Nearby Gumi Village is a clan village of the Namwon Yang clan, including the Namwon Yang clan head house. Additionally, the area has attractions such as Yonggwolsan Natural Recreation Forest, allowing for combined sightseeing.