Confucian academy, village offer glimpses of Joseon Dynasty 상세내용
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Confucian academy, village offer glimpses of Joseon Dynasty
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2007-03-30 00:00:00
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The city of Yeongju, surrounded by the panoramic Sobaek Mountains in northern North Gyeongsang Province, is known in Korea as a home of scholars called seonbi during the final Korean kingdom.
Seonbi refers to Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), typically those who were preparing for the state-held civil service examination, called gwageo, or had already passed it.
As a spiritual and social pillar of the Confucian kingdom, the scholars actually led the kingdom in various respects and the spirit of seonbi was considered one of the most important set of values a person should seek for life. It meant that one should understand propriety and sense of shame; be reasonable by learning morals, arts, and science; respect honor and principles throughout ones life; avoid shameful and improper behavior; be proper in ones remarks and behavior; and observe laws and regulations and respect justice.
