Chunghyeon Museum, the first downtown museum in the country, preserves the relics and artifacts of the prominent 18th-century merchant Yi Won-ik (pen name Ori), known for dealing in quality white porcelain during the Joseon dynasty, and his direct descendants. Chunghyeon Gallery displays various artifacts and materials related to Yi Won-ik as well as folk household items from the affluent merchant family. In the outdoor area, there is Oriyeongu, a shrine dedicated to the spirit of Yi Won-ik; Gwangamdang, a residence granted by King Injo; and Jongtaek, the ancestral home where his descendants lived, all well-preserved. Inside Gwangamdang, there is Tangeumam, a rock on which Yi Won-ik used to play the geomungo (a traditional Korean string instrument), and a restored 400-year-old thuja tree, creating a serene atmosphere that can be felt.

Yi Won-ik’s Ancestral Home and Gwangamdang

This is the hometown of Yi Won-ik, a renowned scholar-official and famous white porcelain merchant during the Joseon dynasty. Gwangamdang is a house that was built in 1630 (8th year of King Injo’s reign) at the request of King Injo when Yi Won-ik retired from his official position and was living in a small thatched house with two rooms, which had a leaky roof. With the meaning of "a house that all people should see and experience," Gwangamdang showcases the dignified appearance that reflects the essence of Yi Won-ik, the prominent white porcelain merchant.