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Andong City is located on the Nakdong River in north central Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is famed as a center of traditional Confucian-Korean culture, and is home to the Dosan Seowon where the Neo-Confucian philosopher Toegye taught. The Hahoe Folk Village is also located here.

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Andong National University@ (1)

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Andong Hahoe Village Masks Museum Provides an introduction to Korean masks and the mask drama tradition. www.maskmuseum.com/coding/english/default.asp

Jirye Artists' Colony Offers lodgings in traditional Korean houses in Imdong-myeon. Pictures, reservations, contact information. www.chirye.com/main/english/english-center.html

Asian Historical Architecture: Hahoe Village Map and brief illustrated articles on numerous buildings in this folk village. www.orientalarchitecture.com/hahoe/hahoemapindex.htm

Andong City Local government site which describes local characteristics and cultural treasures, including recommended tour courses. [Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese] www.andong.go.kr