Manchwidang House, Uiseong

This house was built by Kim Sa-won (1539-1601), a scholar of the Joseon period (1392-1910), as a place for studying Confucian classics and teaching the next generation of scholars. The construction began in 1582 and ended in 1584, and it was further expanded in 1727 and 1764.

Kim Sa-won was a disciple of Yi Hwang (1501-1570), one of the most eminent Confucian scholars of the early Joseon period. Kim was also well-known for his benevolence and generosity, and gained the respect of the local people, helping those in need at the cost of his personal wealth. During the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598, Kim Sa-won led a civilian army.

The house’s wooden-floored hall features a plaque bearing the house’s name. The plaque was calligraphed by Han Ho (1543-1605), a renowned calligrapher.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08