Oeam Folk Village

Geonjae House, located in the central part of Oeam Village, was built in 1869 by Yi Sang-ik (1848-1897, pen name: Geonjae). It is said that the site where this house stands was originally the birthplace of Yi Sang-ik’s ancestor, the renowned scholar Yi Gan (1677-1727, pen name: Oeam).
The house faces southwest and is enclosed o mod that this stream was built not only for aesthetic purposes but also as an emergency water source in case of a fire. A stone pond, a stone bridge, and a waterfall were built along the stream to create a beautiful landscape. The garden’s flora was carefully selected to reflect seasonal changes and includes pines, maples, and azaleas. Arranged in front of the men’s quarters are various trees, including pine, and rocks of unusual shapes. Such features appear to be inspired by Japanese garden design.

Pungdeokdaek House was the residence of Yi Taek-ju (1721-1775), a military official of gthe Joseon period (1392-1910). Yi Taek-ju was a seventh generation descendant of Yi Sa-jong, the first person from the Yean Yi clan to settle in this village. He passed the state examination in 1744 and served in various official posts. The house is named after the Pungdeok area (present day Gaeseong, North Korea), where Yi had served as magistrate. Behing the house is a small hill, a feature not found in other houses in the village.Read more