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Almost every weekend, the
campus bustles with guests at traditional wedding ceremonies which
are held in the grounds of the hall just inside the main gate. Drawn
by the serene atmosphere, the wedding guests step into the old campus,
and soon forget that they are still in the city. They mingle with
the tourists, who stand in awe of the beauty of the traditional architecture.
The two giant ginkgo trees (National Monument No.59) are enough to
draw the visitor's attention.. Planted in 1519 by Yun-tak (ex-president
of the Old Sungkyunkwan), they hold symbolic meaning in Confucianism
because Confucius is said to have loved reading, pondering, and teaching
his disciples under a ginkgo tree. These trees also represent longevity
and enlightenment, both held important in Korean culture.
