Hermitage History Naewonam Hermitage is located in Ulju-gun, Ulsan in the eastern foothills of Mt. Daeunsan (742.6 m). Additionally, Naewonam Hermitage is located up the very scenic Naewonam-gol Valley, which is especially popular during the summer months. As for Naewonam Hermitage, it’s believed to date back to the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – 935 A.D.). The hermitage is believed to have first been founded by the monk Gobong. Very little is known about the hermitage after its founding. Later, and according to the “Chilseonggakjeongjeok” (七星閣創建記), which was written in 1919, some 160 people helped construct the Chilseong-gak Hall at Naewonam Hermitage. However, in 1925, a large fire broke out at…