Yangdong Folk Village
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Yangdong Folk Village (Korean: 경주양동민속마을), or Yangdong Village of Gyeongju, is a traditional yangban (Korean Aristocracy) village from the Joseon dynasty.[1] The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, sixteen kilometers northeast of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, along the Hyeongsan River. Mt. Seolchang stands to the north of the village. The village is designated as Important Folklore Materials No. 189 by the South Korean government.[1]
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Gangdong-myeon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
Part of | Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong |
Reference | 1324-003 |
Inscription | 2010 (34th Session) |
Area | 91.6 ha (226 acres) |
Buffer zone | 237.4 ha (587 acres) |
Coordinates | 36°0′7″N 129°15′12″E |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 경주양동민속마을 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gyeongju Yangdong Minsok Maeul |
McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏngju Yangdong Minsok Maŭl |
The size, degree of preservation, numerous cultural assets, traditionalism, beautiful natural setting all contribute to the importance of Yangdong Village. It is also a fine example of the yangban (Korean aristocracy) lifestyle and Neo-Confucian traditions.[1]
The village is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with Hahoe Folk Village in 2010.[2]