Understanding Traditional Culture and Society through Gwangju’s Cultural Heritage: Confucianism 》Remembering Great Contributions: Yi Seon-je’s Shrine in Perpetuity

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Yi Seon-je’s Shrine in Perpetuity, located in Wonsan-dong Village, holds the spirit tablet of Yi Seon-je (1390-1453), a civil official of the Joseon period (1392-1910).
In Korean Confucian tradition, the spirit tablet of the deceased is customarily held in a shrine for only four generations. However, a shrine in perpetuity houses a spirit tablet permanently in recognition of the exceptional deeds and virtue of the deceased.
Yi passed the state examination in 1419, served various official posts, and participated in the compilation of the Annals of King Taejong (Taejong sillok) and the History of Goryeo (Goryeosa). Eventually, he resigned from his post and returned to his hometown, where helped to implement a local village code in order to foster a culture of integrity within his community together with Kim Mun-bal (1359-1418) at Buyongjeong Pavilion.
Behind the shrine on the hill to the left is the tomb of Yi Seon-je. At the entrance to Wonsang-dong Village is a 600-year-old red leaf willow that is said to have been planted by Yi.

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