Damyang Changpyeong Hyanggyo Announced as Nationally Designated Cultural Treasure 'Treasure'

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 9th that Daeseongjeon and Myeongnyundang of Changpyeong Hyanggyo, Local Tangible Cultural Property No. 104, located in Gyosan-ri, Goseo-myeon, have been preliminarily designated as National Treasure-level Cultural Properties.

The Cultural Heritage Administration, through thematic research on the 'designation value of building cultural properties,' conducted expert preliminary reviews among over 430 seowon and hyanggyo nationwide, and finally announced the preliminary designation of 20 sites as treasures, including Daeseongjeon and Myeongnyundang of Damyang Changpyeong Hyanggyo.

Changpyeong Hyanggyo shows a unique structure where Daeseongjeon, Myeongnyundang, Dongjae, and Seojae are arranged in a 'ㅁ' shape, deviating from the typical layout of hyanggyo buildings due to its narrow location on a sloped terrain.

Daeseongjeon features a striking contrast between its exterior adorned with splendid dancheong (traditional multicolored paintwork) and gongpo (bracket system), and its interior composed of simple wooden structures and white color. Myeongnyundang has an open front and a rear structure equipped with panel doors to actively respond to views and climate control.

These Daeseongjeon and Myeongnyundang of Changpyeong Hyanggyo are well-preserved, architecturally original, and are evaluated as valuable materials with high historical and academic significance.

After a 30-day preliminary designation period and review of collected opinions, Daeseongjeon and Myeongnyundang of Changpyeong Hyanggyo will be designated as National Treasure-level Cultural Properties following the Cultural Heritage Committee's deliberation and other designation procedures.

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