Under the reign of Munjong, Kim opened a private academy called Seowondo (西園徒, or "Western Garden Assembly"), which became one of the leading educational institutions of the kingdom. This and the other Twelve Assemblies came to be preferred over the national academy (the Gukjagam).
Under Munjong's rule, Kim established a private academy named Seowondo (西園徒, or "Western Garden Assembly"), which became one of the most prominent educational institutions in the kingdom. This and the other Twelve Assemblies were preferred over the national academy (the Gukjagam).