Bangsanseowon Confucian Academy

Established in the 28th year of King Sukjong's reign (1702) to honor Chugye Yun Hyo-son (1431–1503), a civil official during the reign of King Seongjong of Joseon. Yun Hyo-son compiled the Gyeongguk Daejeon, Orye Uiju, and Seongjong Sillok, and served as Gyeongsang-do Governor, Hanseong-bu Mayor, Daesaheon, Seonggyungwan Dongjisa, and Jwa-u Chamchan. Around 1740, Byeoksong Yun Wi, the progenitor of the Jungbang-ri clan in Gurye-gun, was additionally enshrined as the main tablet. Later, Choe Yeon, Yi Gyeong-seok, and Choe Eon-su were additionally enshrined, making a total of five tablets. It was abolished in the 2nd year of King Gojong's reign (1865) due to the Seowon Abolition Decree, then rebuilt in 1985 to enshrine Yun Hyo-son. From 1994, Yun Wi and Yi Gyeong-seok were enshrined together. Within the academy grounds are a shrine (Modeoksa), east and west study halls, an outer gate (Gyeongangmun), and an inner gate (Geoinmun). Behind the shrine, on a hill, stands a protected hackberry tree. As of 2011, it is estimated to be about 500 years old, with a height of 20m and a trunk circumference of 4.8m, featuring a grand and beautiful form. Address: 36-13 Dunsa-gil, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam Gwangju Special Metropolitan City