Namyangju City Launches Immersive Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site Programs for 2026

Namyangju City, South Korea, will begin offering the ‘2026 Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site Education and Experience Program’ in March, designed to engage visitors with the life and philosophy of the Joseon Dynasty scholar Jeong Yak-yong. The programs emphasize experiential learning and play within the historic site itself, moving away from traditional lecture-based formats.

Experiential Programs for All Ages

The programs are designed to make Jeong Yak-yong’s Silhak (Practical Learning) and humanistic values accessible to both children and families. Two primary programs will be offered:

Yeoyudang Class

This one-day class, with a total of 90 participants, focuses on Jeong Yak-yong’s hobbies and artistic interests. Six courses are available, including rattan craft, watercolor drawing, farm song performance, traditional archery, traditional tea etiquette, and calligraphy.

Dasan Jeong Yak-yong’s Great Journey

This program utilizes a board game based on Namyangju’s cultural heritage and Jeong Yak-yong’s journey after exile (Haebae-gil). Designed for 8 families, it aims to provide an immersive history learning experience through gameplay.

City’s Commitment to Cultural Enrichment

A city official stated that Namyangju is actively transforming the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site into a dynamic cultural space that combines learning and enjoyment, extending beyond a simple viewing location. The city plans to expand these educational programs to further integrate Jeong Yak-yong’s values into the daily lives of its citizens.

Registration Information

Interested citizens can apply online through Namyangju City’s integrated reservation portal. Further details and notices are available on the portal, or by contacting the Namyangju City Dasan Lifelong Learning Department.

Source: Gyeonggi Ilbo