Mangyangjeong Pavilion

Mangyangjeong is a Joseon Dynasty pavilion located on a hill near Mangyang Beach in Sanpo-ri, Geunnam-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is a pavilion with a hip-and-gable roof with double eaves, measuring 3 kan at the front and 2 kan at the sides. Originally built during the Goryeo Dynasty on the coast of Mangyang-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, it collapsed over time and was relocated to the southern foot of Hyeonjongsan Mountain in 1471 by Pyeonghae County Magistrate Chae Sin-bo during the Joseon Dynasty. After being damaged by a severe storm in 1517, it was repaired several times but was left neglected for a long time until it was moved to its current location in 1858. Later, through the turbulent periods of the Japanese colonial era and Korea's liberation, only the foundation stones remained, and it was rebuilt in 1958. However, it deteriorated again, and in 2005, the existing pavilion was completely dismantled and newly constructed. From Mangyangjeong, one can overlook the East Sea at a glance, and the scenery harmonizing with the surroundings is beautiful. Because of this, the view from the pavilion was considered the best among the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong, leading King Sukjong of Joseon to bestow a plaque reading 'Gwandong Jeil Ru' (The Best Pavilion in Gwandong). Additionally, the poet Jeong Cheol praised the exquisite scenery of Mangyangjeong in his work 'Gwandong Byeolgok', and the painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon captured it in his painting collection 'Gwandong Myeongseungcheop', making it a subject of art for many writers and painters.