Songkyunkwan was established in Seoul as an institution of higher educa-
tion. Preceding this level of higher education were Sabu Hakdang in the
capital of Seoul and hyanggyo, or provincial schools, in the provinces.
Seowon was a type of private educational institution, There was also
seodang, an elementary school available for children of the common people.
In the Korean Folk Village are seowon, seodang and monuments such as
Hyojamun and Yollyomun, each respectively commemorating filial sons and
faithful wives which directly demonstrate the morals and ethics of the
Chosun Dynasty.
A replica of a provincial governor's office can be found, where the governor
used to carry out various missions, including the imposition and collection of
taxes, execution of sentences, and other roles which ensured the sound-
ness and peacefulness of the people. |
