Sosu Seowon is the oldest seowon, private Neo-Confucian academy in Korea which was established during the Joseon Dynasty period. It was found at the entrance of Suksusa Temple, in Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-doSouth Korea. Sosu Seowon was founded by Ju Sebung (주세붕/周世鵬 1495–1554), who was serving as magistrate of Pungseong county.