Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.<br /><br />Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the <em>sarangchae</em> (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.