Yonggye Pavilion, Pohang

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2272

Category

Architecture

Era

조선시대(1696년)

Designated year

2024

Location

포항시, 경상북도— 경상북도 포항시 북구 기북면 오덕리 180

Coordinates

36.166245, 129.186445Kakao address conversion

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The Yonggjejeong Pavilion in Pohang is a rectangular pavilion with a second-story open floor area, measuring 5-bays front and 2-bays side, with a hip-and-gable roof. The structure was commenced by Yi Gang (1621-1688), a fourth-generation descendant of Yi Eon-gwal of the Nongjae school, and completed in 1696 by his grandson Yi Sichung. The pavilion originally functioned as a contemplative space for the Yeohang Yi clan literary community. Documentation indicates that in 1778 the front dimension was expanded from 3-bays to 5-bays, and in 1779 the structure was renamed Yeonryeonru (Hall of Distant Flowing), transforming it into the gate pavilion for Sedeoksa Shrine constructed at that time. During the 1871 suppression of private academies, the structure was preserved through construction of surrounding walls and installation of original name plaques. Subsequently, the Yonggjejeong has served as a venue for clan gatherings and official functions. The architectural design exhibits characteristic pavilion format with living quarters on both sides of the entrance and a five-bay open floor space commanding views of the Gigye Stream. Robust main beams and elaborate fan-shaped decorative bracket elements reflect 18th-century stylistic characteristics, enhancing the building's aesthetic qualities. The Deokdong village where Yonggjejeong is located functions as a clan settlement for Yeohang Yi descent lineages, with surrounding cultural heritage sites including modern Korean-style houses and traditional residences forming an integrated historic landscape. The adjacent Deokdongsup Grove has been jointly designated as a national scenic site with Yonggjejeong. Given substantial documentary evidence supporting its construction history and subsequent modifications, its preservation of 18th-century architectural traditions, and its harmonious integration with the surrounding natural landscape, the Pohang Yonggjejeong possesses considerable value as a national treasure.

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