Seowon

'''''' () were the most common educational institutions of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. They were private institutions, and combined the functions of a Confucian shrine and a Confucian school. In educational terms, the were primarily occupied with preparing young men for the national civil service examinations. In most cases, served only pupils of the aristocratic class. On 6 July 2019, UNESCO recognized a collection of nine as World Heritage Sites.

seowon (private academy)

UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

seowon (private confucian academy)

Korean Neo-Confucian private academy

school in North Korea