Jejumok Gwana
Explore the history of scholarship and historic administrative spaces in the old town together.
Visitor guide →Jeju City and the north · Culture and history
Ohyeondan Altar
Ohyeondan Altar is a historic site in Jeju's old town honoring Kim Jeong, Song In-su, Kim Sang-heon, Jeong On and Song Si-yeol for their contributions to education in Jeju. Explore stories of exile and scholarship through the altar, memorial stones, rock inscriptions and nearby remains of the old fortress.
Travel planning at a glance
Ohyeondan Altar honors Kim Jeong, Song In-su, Kim Sang-heon, Jeong On and Song Si-yeol, who contributed to education and scholarship after being exiled or appointed to Jeju during the Joseon period. Allow 30–45 minutes to view the open historic areas and information panels. Check guided explanations and memorial rite schedules separately.
Ohyeondan Altar at a glance
- Attraction type
- Culture and history
- Visit area
- Jeju City
- Planning reference
- 30–45 minutes (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- Protect the memorial stones and altar, and check guided explanations, memorial rites and visitor routes open to the public.
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
Five figures whose exile or appointments left a legacy in Jeju
The five figures honored at Ohyeondan are Kim Jeong, Song In-su, Kim Sang-heon, Jeong On and Song Si-yeol. Explore the altar and information panels for their stories and contributions to education and scholarship after being exiled or appointed to Jeju.
The introduction explains why an altar and memorial stones were erected to honor the five figures after the seowon academy was abolished. Distinguish today's space from the history of the former academy.
Viewing the altar, memorial stones and rock inscriptions with their explanations
The official introduction lists the altar, memorial stones associated with the figures and rock inscriptions. Use information panels to understand the inscriptions and their locations, and view nearby old fortress remains from open paths.
The suggested 30–45 minutes is a short itinerary for visiting a cultural heritage site. If you want guided explanations, check participation on the day. Give way to memorial rites and events taking place in visitor areas.
Discussing the history of learning and heritage protection as a family
Discuss with children why people erect memorial stones and altars to remember others. Reading the names and explanations can reveal the meaning of a small historic site.
Do not touch stones or memorials, or make rubbings without permission. Do not climb onto the altar. Follow photography and interior-access guidance, and visit quietly.
Continuing through Jeju's old-town history from Ohyeon-gil
The reference address is 제주시 오현길 61. Confirm the actual site entrance and watch for traffic in the lanes. Do not enter nearby residential spaces or private property without permission.
Jejumok Gwana is an option for exploring Jeju's administrative history alongside this visit. Samseonghyeol offers another setting for history and mythology; plan with each site's meaning and visiting conditions in mind.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 오현길 61
Location reference ↗Where to go after Ohyeondan Altar
Samseonghyeol Shrine
An option for comparing the history, mythology and visiting arrangements of different historic sites.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Whom does Ohyeondan Altar honor?
It honors Kim Jeong, Song In-su, Kim Sang-heon, Jeong On and Song Si-yeol. These five figures contributed to education and scholarship after being exiled or appointed to Jeju during the Joseon period.
Does Ohyeondan look the same as the former seowon academy?
It is described as a space honoring their legacy with an altar and memorial stones after the seowon academy was abolished. Distinguish the former academy from the present historic site.
Can I make inscription rubbings at Ohyeondan?
Do not make rubbings or touch the stones without permission. Follow heritage protection rules and on-site guidance.
Are guided explanations available at Ohyeondan?
Cultural tourism interpretation is listed. Check the day's times and whether you can join.