Yangdong_Folk_Village
Yangdong Folk Village
Joseon-era village in South Korea
Yangdong Folk Village (Korean: 경주양동민속마을), or Yangdong Village of Gyeongju, is a traditional yangban (Korean Aristocracy) village from the Joseon dynasty.[1] The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, sixteen kilometers northeast of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, along the Hyeongsan River. Mt. Seolchang stands to the north of the village. The village is designated as Important Folklore Materials No. 189 by the South Korean government.[1]
The size, degree of preservation, numerous cultural assets, traditionalism, beautiful natural setting all contribute to the importance of Yangdong Village. It is also a fine example of the yangban (Korean aristocracy) lifestyle and Neo-Confucian traditions.[1]
The village is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with Hahoe Folk Village in 2010.[2]