After retiring from government work, Song Si-yeol built the Namganjeongsa School where he first taught students years before and began teaching Confucian scholars and young students from across the nation. The school was built with huge pillars that elevate the structure above a stream, a deliberate design that demonstrates respect for the flow of nature.

The house of Dongchundang, which means a “house vibrant with life like spring,” is named after Song’s pen name. The house is designed so that its chimney is hidden from outside view, an expression of his character as a scholar who saw no virtue in comfort and rest.

Namganjeongsa School
Location | 53, Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
Foundation | 1683
Purpose | Education

Lifetime Friends, Song Si-yeol and Song Jun-gil
Growing up and studying together from childhood, Song Si-yeol and Song Jun-gil became lifelong academic and political companions. They were also key figures involved in King Hyojong’s aspirational plan to attack China’s Qing Dynasty to avenge the earlier invasion of Joseon. Dongchundang was where they studied together during childhood. They later studied Neo-Confucianism at Namganjeongsa, while the Gigukjeong Pavilion was where they discussed plans for conquering Qing.

Dongchundang House
Location | 80, Dongchundang-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
Foundation | 1643
Purpose | Residence

Yuhoedang Head House was established by Kwon I-jin, a government official during the late Joseon period who was also the grandson of “Uam” Song Si-yeol. It’s in the village of Musucheonha, which means a “village without any worry in the world.”
Located near the graves of Kwon’s parents, the house demonstrates his devotion toward filial piety. The name Yuhoedang means “forever maintaining earnest thoughts about parents.”

Location | 32-20, Unnam-ro 85 beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
Foundation | 1788
Purpose | Residence, Library, Memorial Service

Ppuri Park, which could be translated as the “Park of Roots,” is the country’s only theme park about filial piety. Children who visit here can learn the values of family and gain pride about their ancestors while getting a chance to explore their roots.

The park’s Jokbo (Genealogy) Museum exhibits various relics related to genealogy, traditional culture and family life throughout history.
The park is also close to Hyo Cultural Village, which offers various exhibitions and educational events to foster filial piety and also has scenic walking trails and accommodation facilities.

Ppuri Park
Location | 47, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
Foundation | 1997
Purpose | Exhibition, Park