Proposals for the Revitalization and Utilization of Korean Seowon Research

Korean seowon, Confucian academies inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their role in advancing Neo-Confucianism and regional education during the Joseon Dynasty, require urgent revitalization efforts to preserve their cultural heritage value. The study proposes a comprehensive approach to organize and archive extant materials, emphasizing interdisciplinary research to illuminate their intellectual and historical significance. It advocates expanding comparative studies with Eastern and Western educational institutions to secure seowon's identity and develop content strategies that highlight their unique educational resources. By examining successful modern utilization cases, the research aims to propose alternative models for preserving and leveraging these sites as valuable educational assets.

Lee, S.-h. (2025). Proposals for the Revitalization and Utilization of Korean Seowon Research. Institute of Korean Cultural Studies Yeungnam University, 90, 251–275. https://doi.org/10.15186/ikc.2025.8.31.08