ANCIENT NEO-CONFUSION ACADEMIES / KBS뉴스(News)

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Nine ancient neo-Confusion academies of the Joseon Dynasty are well on their way to be inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage, in recognition of their priceless contributions to promoting neo-Confucianism in Korea.
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Sosu Seowon in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. The first-ever Confucian academy in Korea. It was founded during the reign of King Jungjong of Joseon as an academy of Confucian scholar Anhyang. Thirty years later from that point, Dosan Seowon was built by the prominent Korean Confucian scholar Toegye Yi Hwang. Nine ancient neo-Confucian academies in Korea could soon become a part of UNESCO World Heritage. The International Council on Monuments and Sites has recommended the inscription of Korean "seowon" on the UNESCO list of World Heritage.
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Korean Confucian academies have been recognized as excellent proof of widespread neo-Confucianism in Joseon society. The jury recommended all nine of the Confucian academies listed in Korea's application. The recommended items will be inscribed as World Heritage barring any unforeseen circumstances.
[Soundbite] PARK SUNG-JIN(ORGANIZATION FOR PRESERVING KOREAN NEO-CONFUCIAN ACADEMIES) : "Joseon society was the only one to operate academies dedicated solely to neo-Confucianism for such a long time."
The final decision will be made next month by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. If the seowon are inscribed, Korea will have 14 items on the UNESCO World Heritage list.