Gyeongsang National University Nammyunghak Research Institute - Dosan Seowon Seonbi Culture Training Center Joint Seminar

Exploration of Toegye Seonsaeng's Historic Sites and Classical Poem Reading in Western Gyeongnam Region

Nammyung Studies Institute Joint Seminar
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Gyeongsang National University Gyeongnam Culture Research Institute Nammyunghak Research Center and Dosan Seowon Seonbi Culture Training Center announced on the 12th that they will hold a joint seminar and a tour of the Seonhyeon historic sites at Gyeongsang National University and the western Gyeongnam area from the 12th to the 14th.

The joint seminar was organized following Dosan Seowon, which has operated the 'Chamgongbu Meeting' for six years since 2015, proposing to Nammyunghak Research Center to tour the sites related to Toegye Yi Hwang scattered in the western Gyeongnam region and to conduct projects such as reading 'Toegye Seonsaeng Eonhaengrok' (Records of Toegye's Words and Actions).

Gyeongsang National University President Kwon Soon-ki said in his welcoming speech, “Scholars from both regions gathering for the 'Chamgongbu Meeting' in Jinju as well as Sacheon, Uiryeong, Haman, and Geochang reminds us of the scenes from the Joseon Dynasty when scholars crossed lecture seats and traveled north and south over the hills,” adding, “The centuries-long tradition of loving scholarship, valuing loyalty, and respecting teachers looks incredibly beautiful.”

He continued, “Toegye Yi Hwang and Nammyung Jo Sik are representative educators, thinkers, and practical Confucian scholars of our country,” emphasizing, “Now, transcending over 500 years, I cannot help but admire your sense of mission, passion, and insight in learning, feeling, and following the philosophy of these great Joseon-era thinkers in Andong and Jinju.”

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