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The Chuncheon Hyanggyo
Hyanggyo, the Confucian School, was a national educational institution located in every region in the Joseon Dynasty period. The place was used to hold a memorial service for sages and teach Confucianism to students. Chuncheon Hyanggyo was established in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty, but its exact date of initial construction has been unknown. According to 'Eoujip'- an ancient record written by Yu Mong-in, Chuncheon Hyanggyo was rebuilt by Governor Lee Man-son in 1520 (15th year of King Jungjong). Later, the Hyangyo was destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and reconstructed by Governor Seo In-won in 1594 (27th year of King Seonjo). Although Daeseongjeon, the Main Hall, was heavily damaged during the Korean War, it was restored in 1960. Since then, with multiple repairs, the Hyanggyo has maintained its current condition. Five sages including Confucius are enshrined in the center of Daeseongjeon, and memorial tablets of eighteen Korean sages and two Chinese sages are placed on the right and left sides. Chuncheon Hyanggyo includes the east and west wings called Dongmu and Seomu which are located in front of Daesungjeon. Also, it contains Myeongnyundang that functioned as the Lecture Hall and Dongjae - East Dormitory - and Seojae - West Dormitory - where students used to stay. In the Joseon Dynasty era, one professor was responsible for seventy students. If students completed required courses at Hyanggyo, they entered Seonggyungwan and pursued further education to finally take a national examination. Since the national examination system was abolished after the Gabo Reform of 1895, Hyanggyo has only served as a shrine which is the place to perform memorial services for ancient sages. Currently, the Seokjeon ceremony is held at Chuncheon Hyanggyo on the designated day of the second and eighth lunar months every year.
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