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영동 덕수이씨 육세팔효정문

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영동 덕수이씨 육세팔효정문

영동 덕수이씨 육세팔효정문 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Yeongdong Deoksu Lee Clan Yukse-palhyo Memorial Gate is a designated cultural-property memorial gate in Yeongdong, Chungcheongbuk-do, honoring eight successive generations of filial piety in the Deoksu Lee clan during the Joseon dynasty — a remarkable instance of a single family producing eight generations of officially recognized filial sons, an honor that traditionally required Joseon court designation. The gate marks the entrance to the surrounding clan ancestral village. Bilingual interpretation explains the broader Korean Confucian filial-piety tradition. Free entry. About 30 minutes. Pair with broader Yeongdong cultural attractions like Hancheon Jeongsa or Heunghakdang.

Quick highlights

  • Designated cultural-property memorial gate in Yeongdong
  • Honors 8 successive generations of filial piety in Deoksu Lee clan
  • Required Joseon court designation, remarkable single-family achievement
  • Marks entrance to surrounding clan ancestral village
  • Pair with Hancheon Jeongsa or Heunghakdang