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Gyeongsangbuk-do

The layout of Yangdong Folk Village highlights the social stratification typical of Joseon Dynasty society. The homes of the Wolseong Son and Yeogang Yi clans are located on the high ground of the mountains and valleys, while the lower-class homes, characterised by their thatched roofs, were built on lower ground.

Hahoe Folk Village is made for wandering, and you can easily spend anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days exploring it and its surrounds. On the other side of the village, take the forest trail behind the church and you’ll wind up at the impressive Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy, a leading educational institution in Andong that's home to some 3,000 books, including Ryu Seong-ryong’s literary collection.

The ensembles of buildings in Yangdong Folk Village, Gyeongju, are a reflection of the social and cultural systems of the Joseon Dynasty. The tile-roofed compounds of the noble yangban occupy the high ground, while the humbler, thatched-roof abodes of the peasant class stand in clusters below.

The ensembles of buildings in Yangdong Folk Village, Gyeongju, are a reflection of the social and cultural systems of the Joseon Dynasty. The tile-roofed compounds of the noble yangban occupy the high ground, while the humbler, thatched-roof abodes of the peasant class stand in clusters below.