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Vol.65 No.4

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The Ojadeung gwaja System in the Joseon Dynasty: Institutionalizing Confucian Education and Family Rewards

Korea Journal / Korea Journal, (P)0023-3900; (E)2733-9343
2025, v.65 no.4, pp.263-291
https://doi.org/10.25024/kj.2025.65.4.263
Sangmoo LEE (Seoul National University)
Daekwon PARK (The Academy of Korean Studies)
Ying ZHOU (The Academy of Korean Studies)
LEE, S., PARK, D., & ZHOU, Y. (2025). The Ojadeung gwaja System in the Joseon Dynasty: Institutionalizing Confucian Education and Family Rewards. , 65(4), 263-291, https://doi.org/10.25024/kj.2025.65.4.263

Abstract

This article examines the ojadeung gwaja program of the Joseon dynasty, which institutionalized rewards for families with five sons who passed the civil service examinations. Rooted in Confucian values, this unique reward system, unlike similar achievements in China, emphasized the role of family education in fostering academic excellence. By analyzing historical records, this study explores how the program developed, highlighting its significance in promoting learning and virtue in Korean society. The research also compares similar Chinese traditions, offering a nuanced understanding of the cultural and educational context of both regions.

keywords
ojadeung gwaja, Joseon dynasty, civil service examinations, Confucian education, family rewards
Received
2025-01-02
Revised
2025-05-14
Accepted
2025-05-30
Published
2025-12-31

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