Sungkyunkwan
Sungkyunkwan is a Korean term that refers to the highest educational institution during the Joseon Dynasty. Founded in 1398, it was the national university of the time and played a crucial role in the education and training of government officials and scholars. Its primary purpose was to provide advanced Confucian studies to prepare students for the civil service examinations, which were the gateway to positions in the royal court.
The curriculum at Sungkyunkwan was heavily focused on the Confucian classics, ethics, and literature. Students were
After the fall of the Joseon Dynasty, the institution underwent several transformations. Today, the legacy of