Yangdong Folk Village
Yangdong Folk Village (Korean: 경주양동민속마을), or Yangdong Village of Gyeongju, is a traditional yangban (Korean Aristocracy) village from the Joseon dynasty. 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.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Yangdong Village | |
| Location | Gangdong-myeon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
| Part of | Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong |
| Reference | 1324-003 |
| Inscription | 2010 (34th Session) |
| Area | 91.6 ha (226 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 237.4 ha (587 acres) |
| Coordinates | 36°0′7″N 129°15′12″E |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 경주양동민속마을 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gyeongju Yangdong Minsok Ma-eul |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyǒngju Yangdong Minsok Maŭl |
Location of Yangdong Folk Village in South Korea | |
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.
The village is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with Hahoe Folk Village in 2010.