The city of Yeongju, surrounded by the panoramic Sobaek Mountains in northern North Gyeongsang Province, is known in South Korea as a "home" of scholars called "seonbi" during the final Korean kingdom.
Seonbi refers to Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), typically those who were preparing for the state-held civil service examination, called "gwageo," or had already passed it.
As a spiritual and social pillar of the Confucian kingdom, the scholars actually led the kingdom in various respects and the "spirit of seonbi" was considered one of the most important set of values a person should seek for life. It meant that one should understand propriety and sense of shame; be reasonable by learning morals, arts, and science; respect honor and principles throughout one's life; avoid shameful and improper behavior; be proper in one's remarks and behavior; and observe laws and regulations and respect justice.
Seonbichun
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