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Local Relics

Milseonggunmyoyeok and Sindobi
Tomb(myo) of Prince(gun) Milseong and Stele (Local Relic)

Milseonggun (1430~1479) was the twelfth illegitimate son of the Joseon Dynasty's King Sejong, and his name was Chim. His adult name was Mun-Ji and his mother was Lady Kim, Sin-bin (a royal consort rank name). The Stele usually is erected in the southeast of the tomb, facing south. The term “Sindo”(stele) refers to the tomb road of the dead, symbolizing the path of the spirits.
※ What is the difference between “neung”, “won” and “myo”? Each royal tomb of the Joseon Dynasty is designated “neung”, “won” or “myo” depending on the royal status.""neung" is the tomb for the king and the queen. "won" is the tomb for the king's illegitimate sons, their mothers, and the spouses of the illegitimate sons. “myo” is the tomb for princes, princesses, illegitimate daughters of the king, concubine and nobles.

  • Location 56 Choi-ro, Hanam-si
Sachungseowon and Myojeongbi
Sachungseowon Confucian Academy and Myojeongbi (Local Relic)

It is a Sewon built in, Noryangjin, Gwacheon (Current Noryangjin Station) in the first year of King Yeongjo’s reign (1725) to commemorate the Four Ministers, Kim Chang-Jip, Yi Yi-Myeong, Yi Geon-Myeong, and Jo Tae-Chae. They were falsely accused and sacrificed during the Sinim-Sahwa. (note: The Korean term 'Sahwa' literally means ‘Literati purges’ and denotes a series of political purges in the late 15th and 16th centuries, where Sarim scholars suffered persecution at the hands of their political rivals.) These people were killed by the Soron party in their attempt to enthrone Yeongjo. As soon as Yeongjo ascended the throne, he commanded the construction of Sachung-Seowon to commemorate these people. However, when the Soron party came to power through Jeong-Mi Hwanguk (the political upheaval in the Jeong-Mi year) in 1727, the Four Ministers were once again branded as criminals, and the Seowon was closed as well. In 1740, the Four Ministers were again judged as loyal subjects, but the Seowon was not immediately rebuilt. It was not until 1756 that the Sewon was reconstructed and called Sachung-Seowon. During the Japanese occupation of Korea in the spring of 1927, the site for Sachung-Seowon was expropriated as a railroad lot, and the Seowon was moved to Bogwang-dong, Hanji-myeon, Goyang-gun (currently, Bogwang-dong, Yongsan-gu). However, it was destroyed during the Korean War. In 1968, it was moved and reconstructed in its current location.

  • Location 89-8 Hanam-daero 232beon-gil, Hanam-si
Gusan sacred ground
Gusan Sanctuary (Local Relic)

In a place called 'Gusan,' the name derived from the characters for the turtle ('Gu') and the mountain ('San') due to its turtle-like appearance, a sacred ground can be found where Saint Antonio Kim Sung-Woo, one of the 103 saints, and eight other martyrs were buried. The beautiful landscapes of Gusan Sanctuary and Gusan Cathedral make them popular choices as filming locations for dramas, commercials, and movies. Catholics and tourists frequently visit this place as it offers an opportunity to experience the footsteps of adversity and glory in a serene setting. Particularly in Gusan village, the descendants of the martyrs have diligently preserved the original burial grounds and maintained the church, keeping their faith alive for over 200 years.

  • Location 99 Misagangbyeonbuk-ro, Hanam-si
Gyosan-dong Building relics
Gyosan-dong Building relics (Historic Site) (Local Relic)

The building site in Gyosan-dong has been receiving attention for a long time as a building site related to Hanam Wiryeseong of Baekje, and from 1999 to 2002, the Kijeon Institute of Cultural Properties (now the Gyeonggi Institue of Cultural Properties) conducted excavation and investigation at the site. Although no relics directly linked to Hanam Wiryeseong of Baekje were found, it was revealed to have been a long-standing building site utilized from the Unified Kingdom of Silla period to the Joseon Dynasty. In the building site, a large amount of very diverse types of relics were excavated, spanning from the late Unified Kingdom of Silla period to the Joseon Dynasty. Notably, various Myeongmungiwa (roofing tiles with inscriptions) were discovered, bearing inscriptions such as 'Gwan' (office) and 'Gwangju Gaeksa' (Gwanju Guesthouse), which are related to the nature of the building site. In addition, utensils used in ancestral rites and white porcelain were among the excavated artifacts. Situated at the base of Mt. Gaek, a branch of Mt. Geomdan, this building site forms a 'U' shape encompassing the east, west, and south sides, with the north side being an exception, enclosed by earthworks. Based on the nature of the remains, it is believed to have been a government-controlled structure associated with the governance of Gwangju during the Goryeo Dynasty.

  • Location 78-3 area, Gyosan-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Unsangun and Memorial Stone
Tomb of Prince(goon) Unsan and Stele (Local Relic)

Unsangun Lee Gye (1453, 1st year of King Danjong’s reign of Joseon ~ 1510, 5th year of King Jungjong of Joseon) was the son of Prince(goon) Milseong, Lee Chim, and his mother belonged to the Yeo Heung Min clan. His adult name was Sinong and his Siho (a posthumous epithet) is Gongso. Displaying intelligence from a young age, he gained the affection of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty, and the king personally taught him Saseo (book of history) and Gyeongseo (classics). In 1464 (the 10th year of King Sejo of Joseon), he was appointed as Unsangoon(meaning Prince Unsan). He later rose to the position of Honglokdaebu and reached the rank of Dojejo at Hongloksangjeon Jongbusi. In 1506 (the 12th year of King Yeonsangun), during the Jungjong Banjeong(meaning coup) (Dethronement by King Jungjong of Joseon), he was given the honorific name of Byeongchungbuneuiikwoon Jeonggukgongsin. In June 1509 (the 4th year of King Jungjong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he became a Jejo of Jongchinbu, Jongbushi, and Saongwon. He had three sons and three daughters from his first wife, the daughter of Jubu Gwak Deuk-ryun, and the daughter of Jeong Ja-suk, the remarried governor of Gimje-gun. His eldest son was Cheolseonggun Lee Gaeng, the second son was Goseounggun Lee Gang, and the third son was Gwangseoungbujeong Lee Jeon. The eldest daughter was married to Pacheongun Yun Tang-no, the second daughter was married to Chambong Jo Sin-chung, and the third daughter was married to Yuhak Song Se-yeong. On April 28, 1518 (the 13th year of King Jungjong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty), the stele written by Namgon was erected. It stands at a height of 300㎝, width of 82㎝, and thickness of 23㎝.

  • Location San 4-1, Choi-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Gwangju Yi Clan and Memorial Stone
Tomb of the progenitor’s wife of the Gwangju Yi Clan (Local Relic)

Inhwa Yi was the wife of Yi Dang, who was the progenitor of the Gwangju Yi Clan. Yi Dang was a student of Gukjagam(the highest educational institution of the Korean Goryeo Dynasty) at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty. During the Joseon Dynasty, he held the positions of Jaheondaebu Ijopanseo and Jaeuigeumbusa simultaneously. Yi Dang and his wife Yi had five sons, In-ryeong, Won-ryeong, Hui-ryeong, Ja-ryeong, and Cheon-ryeong, all of whom passed the civil service examination. Among their sons, the second son Won-ryeong, later known as Duncheon Yi Jib, served as Bongsundaebu Panjeongyosisa. He had an interactive relationship with Mogeun Yi Seak, Poeun Jeong Mong-ju, and Doeun Yi Sung-in, who were known as The Three Eun in Goryeo. Won Ryeong was renowned for his academic achievements. Throughout their lineage, a total of 186 individuals passed the civil service examination. Many, including Yi Geuk-bae, Yi Jun-gyeong, and Yi Deok-hyeong, served as Yeongeuijeong (prime minister). In 1504 (the 10th year of King Yeonsangun’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty), during the Gapja-Sahwa (1504), the grave was lost but was rediscovered in 1754 (the 30th year of King Yeongjo’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty) when the 14th descendant Chang-ha found the buried tombstone. This tomb, over 600 years old, bears the characteristics of the wife of the progenitor of the Gwangju Yi Clan, which is the native surname of the old Gwangju-gun. It is considered a propitious site that carries the Legend of Yeousan Mountain.

  • Location 888 Hanam-daero, Hanam-si
Memorial Stone for Yu Hong
Stele of Yu Hong (Local Relic)

Yu Hong (1524 ~ 1594) was the son of Jeung Yeongeuijeong(note: The title "Jeung" indicates that it was given posthumously, and Yeongeuijeong held the position of Chief State Councillor, which is the highest government position in the State Council called "Uijeongbu.") Yu Gwan’s son. Yu Hong’s mother from the Uiryeong Nam Clan was the daughter of Jeung Saboksijeong(note: This title indicates a government office and position) Nam Chung-se. In 1549 (the 4th year of King Myeongjong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he passed the Samasi (licentiate examination) and in 1553 (the 8th year of King Myeongjong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty) he passed the Byeolsimungwa to enter into government service. After working at Samsa, he served as Gwanchalsa (governor) of 5 dos (provinces) - Chungcheong/Jeolla/Gyeongsang/Hamgyeong/Pyeongahn. In 1589 (the 22nd year of King Seonjo's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he went to the Ming Dynasty as a Jonggyebyeonmusa. Afterward, he was appointed as Giseong Buwongun for his contributions to correcting the royal family's line, earning him the title of Gwanggukildeunggongsin. When the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 broke out, he served as a servant to the prince, and led the royal forces and volunteer army as a Dochechalsa, fighting against the Japanese soldiers. After the Japanese soldiers retreated, he first went to Seoul and organized the government offices and the castle town, and then was appointed as Jwauijeong, the Second State Councillor of the Uijeongbu (State Council), by the King in 1594 (the 27th year of the King Seonjo's reign of the Joseon Dynasty) in recognition of his contributions. He had four sons(Dae Sul, Dae Geon, Dae Jin, and Dae Il) and two daughters. He was talented in poetry and prose and possessed numerous books. His art name(Ho) was Songdang, and the origin of his clan is Gigye. His Siho (posthumous epithet) was Chungmok. He was appointed to Yeongeuijeong (prime minister) as an honorary rank after he passed away. He left behind a collection of Songdang's writings. The Stele, built-in 1813 (the 13th year of King Sunjo's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), was constructed by Jang Yu, Ijopanseo(Minister of Personnel) and inscribed by his descendent Yu Han-ji, whose Yeseoche (calligraphy) was highly praised by calligraphers. The body stone of the stele was erected on a huge rectangular stone, with a roof-shaped stone placed on top of the head of the body stone. The stele is 167㎝high, 60㎝ wide, and 54㎝ thick.

  • Location 261 Hasangok-dong, Hanam-si
Grave and Stone Figures of Yu Hong
Tomb of Yu Hong (Local Relic)

The funeral of Yu Hong (1524-1594) ) took place in February 1595 at Seonyeong in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, and the tomb was later moved to Gumdan Mountain in Hanam in 1612. The circumference of the burial mound is surrounded by granite stones, and the grave itself is square-shaped. On the back of Myopyo(a grave marker), the established year of the monument can be found, which reads: “Established in November of the year of kyemyo, the 28th year of Chongzhen.” In front of the burial mound, there is Sangseok(a retangular stone as a table for ancestral rites). The grave faces the south with two Hwapyo (stone pillars in front of the grave), two Dongjasang (child-shaped stone statues), and two Muninseok (stones statues of civil officials). Behind the tomb, there are Sahnsinjeoseok(a stone table for offering sacrifices to the mountain spirits) and Hayngseok (a stone table for burning incense). The Stele of Yu Hong is located approximately 300 meters southwest of the tomb.

  • Location San 18-1, Hasangok-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Seonseonggun and Stone Figures
Tomb of Prince(goon) Seonseong of the Jeonju Lee Clan and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

The Tomb of Seonseonggoon contains more than 10 graves of the Seonseongoon Family, including King Jeongjong (the 2nd king of Joseon)'s fourth son, Seonseonggoon Lee Mu-saeng, and his wives from the clans of Jeong, Kim, and Han, as well as his descendants such as Byeongsangoon, Jisangoon, Pungsanburyeong, Iwongun, Daegu Dohobusa Lee Jun-do, Dongbokgong, and more. Seonseonggoon Lee Mu-saeng was granted the title of nobility, Jungjikdaebu Jeong Yun, in 1425 (the 7th year of King Sejong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty) and Won Yun in 1432 (the 14th year of King Sejong's reign). He was granted the title of prince, Jungeuidaebu Seonseonggoon, in 1454 (the 2nd year of King Danjong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty) and was posthumously appointed Sangboguksungrokdaebu Yeongjongjeonggyeong in 1872 (the 9th year of King Gojong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty). His Siho (posthumous epithet) is Yang Jeong. Within the Tomb of Seonseonggoon, there are numerous stone figures constructed throughout the entire period of the Joseon Dynasty, including the stele of Seonseonggoon, Myogal (a type of gravestone), Jangmyeongdeung (a stone lantern), Sangseok (a rectangular stone used as a table for ancestral rites), Honyuseok (a rectangular stone behind the Sangseok), Yangseok (a sheep-shaped statue placed in front of the King's grave), Mangjuseok (pillars standing on both sides of the grave), Dongjasang (a child-shaped stone statue), Goseok (a drum-shaped stone supporting the Sangseok), Hyangroseok (a stone used as a table to burn incense), and Muninseok (stone statues of civil officials). The epitaph of the Tomb of Seonseonggoon was composed by Lee Myeong-sang and written by Yun Yong-gu. Jeonaek (the name of the gravestone written in Jeonja-style) was done by Min Byeong-seok. In addition, the Myogal (a type of gravestone) of Lee Jun-do stands out even more as Yoon Geun-su composed the epitaph, and Kim Hyun-seong wrote it. This tomb is a valuable resource for estimating the scale and norms of tombs of princes in the Joseon Dynasty, and the stone figures within the tomb hold significant academic value in understanding the history and forms of stone structures from that period.

  • Location San 64, Deokpung-dong, Hanam-si
Site of Birthplace of Dr. Hyeonmin Yu Jin-o
Site of Birthplace of Dr. Yu Jin-o (Local Relic)

The birthplace of Hyeonmin (art name) Dr. Yu Jin-o (1906 - 1987) was destroyed 60 years ago, and now only the site remains. Based on the information provided by the villagers and the location of the site, it is presumed to have been a typical "L"-shaped private house commonly found in the central region. It is believed to have been a thatched-roof house with five rooms facing the east. The north wall was made of earth, while the west and southeast walls were made of bush clover. The main gate, which was symmetrical to the front side of the Anchae (women's quarters), was also constructed using bush clover. On the northeast side of the house, a restroom was built against the wall. It is said that the well used was a village common well located about 50 meters to the south.

  • Location 512-2 Sangsangok-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Bak Gang and Stone Figures
Tomb of Bak Gang and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Bak Gang was a Munsin (civil servant) in the early Joseon Dynasty. His origin of the clan is Bannam and was born as the second son of Bak Eun, who had served as Jwauijeong in 1406 (the 6th year of King Taejong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty). In 1444 (the 26th year of King Sejong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he was appointed as Daehogun. Afterward, he held positions such as Gungigamjeong and Gongjochamui. In 1450 (the 1st year of King Munjong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he became Dojeoljesa in Hwanghae-do. The following year, he simultaneously became Dogwanchalsa in Hwanghae-do and Byeongmadojeoljesa. In 1452 (the 1st year of King Danjong's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he became Gwanchalsa in Gangwon-do and Jungchuwon Busa. In 1455 (the 1st year of King Sejo's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he was appointed as Chuchungjwaikgongsin Dongjijungchuwonsa (note: Jungchuwon is an administrative department of Joseon) Geumcheongun for his contribution to Sejo's accession to the throne and he was also chosen as Cheong-Baek-Ri (a clean government employee). In 1457 (the 3rd year of King Sejo's reign of the Joseon Dynasty), he became Jijungchuwonsa, and in 1460 (the 6th year of King Sejo's reign of Joseon), he died while serving the king. His Siho (a posthumous epithet) is Seyang. During the reign of King Injong, as Chueun (note: assigning a government position to the servent’s parents) of Queen Inseong, he was posthumously appointed Uijeongbujwachanseong and Panuigeumbusa Owidochongbudochonggwan. His wife, Lady Sunheung Ahn, with the title Tongjinhyeonbuin, was appointed as Jeonggyeongbuin (Lady Jeonggyeong) after her passing. Among the stone figures constructed in the tomb, Bak Gang' Myopyo(a grave marker), Lady Sunheung Ahn's Myopyo(a grave marker), and four Muninseoks (stone statues of civil officials) were made during the Joseon Dynasty and reflect the trends of stone art during that time.

  • Location San 5, Choi-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Bak Chi and Stone Figures
Tomb of Bak Chi and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Bak Chi (1441-1499) was from the Bannam Bak clan and was a typical vassal of Yangban(the ruling class of male Confucian intellectuals) in the Joseon Dynasty. He held prominent positions in practical administrative offices of the time, such as Hyeongjo, Gongjo, and Jeonglang, and then rose to the rank of Saheonbu Jibeui in the Cheongyojik position. The size of the tomb is not large, but it contains the graves of Bak Chi and his wife, who was from the Changnyeong Seong clan, and it has retained its original appearance. In the tomb, various stone figures can be found, including Myopyo (a grave marker), Hyangroseok (a stone used as a table for burning incense), Honyuseok (a rectangular stone behind the Sangseok), Muninseok (statues standing in front of the grave) on the left and right sides, Mangjuseok (pillars standing on both sides of the grave), and a Myopyo (grave marker) of the gravestone built in 2000.

  • Location San 20-1, Choi-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Yeolnyoe (a virtuous woman) Lady Wansanissi and Stone Figures
Tomb of Yeolnyoe (a virtuous woman) Lady Wansan Yi and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Yeolnyoe (a virtuous woman) Lady Wansan Yi was the granddaughter of Murimgoon Lee Seon-saeng, who was the 15th son of King Jeongjong, and daughter of Myeongcheondojeong Lee Jang-son. She married Seong Gyeong-on, who was the son of Yeongeuijeong (Prime minister) Seong Jun, and they had one son and three daughters. Seong Gyeong-on passed Jinsasi in 1483 (the 14th year of King Seongjong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty) and passed Mungwabyeolsi in 1503 (the 9th year of King Yeonsangoon’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty) and became Gongjojeonglang. However, in 1504 (the 10th year of King Yeonsangoon’s reign), his father was involved in Gapja-Sahwa(1504) and was strangled to death. As a result Seong Gyeong-on was sent into exile, where he later committed suicide. He was buried in Jeongrim Mountain in Gwangju and his wife Lady Wansan Yi lived beside the grave and prepared the sacrificial food herself in the morning and in the evening. Even after the mourning period ended, she wore white clothes for the rest of her life and abstrained from eating meat. King Jungjong commended her for her self-control and ordered the erection of Jeongmoon (a red gate). (Note: A red gate was erected at the entrance of a village or in front of the door of a house to honor loyalists, filial sons, and virtuous women recognized by the nation as exemplary individuals.) Lady Wansan Yi’s son, Seong Nam married the daughter of Hong Dal-jeong, but only had four daughters, resulting in no male descendants. The eldest daughter married Jinsa Gu Won-ji. Lady Wansa Yi’s son-in-law Gu Won-ji had his second son, Gu Jing, responsible for holding ancestral rites for the Seong family. For that reason, the tomb of Gu Jing was located below the tomb of Lady Wansan Yi, and below that was the tomb of Gu Hyo-yeon, Gu Jing’s eldest son. Lady Wansan Yi’s tomb is a round-shaped Mound Tomb where she was buried alongside her husband. The remaining stone figures are Seong Gyeong-on’s Myogal(a type of gravestone) and one pair of Mangjuseok (pillars which stand both side of the grave). Sin Yong-gae composed the epitaph for Seong Gyeong-on’s Myogal, and it was written by Kim Hui-soo.

  • Location San 29-50, Gamil-dong, Hanam-si
Tomb of Lee Jong-saeng and Stone Figures
Tomb of Yi Jong-saeng and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Yi Jong-saeng was a military official of the early Joseon Dynasty, and Hampyeong was his family clan. In 1423 (the 5th year of King Sejong’s reign), he was born to his father Jeung Byeongjopanseo Hampyeonggun Yi Geuk-myeong and his mother, Tongsarang Jeong Hon’s daughter. In 1495 (the 1st year of King Yeonsangun’s reign), he passed away at the age of 73. He was buried at Gamcheon, west of Gwangju. His adult name was Gyeji and his Siho (a posthumous epithet) is Jangyang. His wife was Lady Jinwon Bak, the daughter of Yemungwan Jikjehak Bak Hui-jung. Yi Jong-saeng passed Byeolsimugwa in 1460 (the 6th year of King Sejo’s reign), and was appointed as Changsingyowi. In October of the same year, he made a significant contribution as a gungwan (military official) under Bukjeongdowonsu Sin Suk-ju, leading to his promotion as General Seonryak. In 1466 (the 12th year of King Sejo’s reign), he was promoted to General Jeolchung. In 1467 (the 13th year of King Sejo’s reign), he suppressed the Yi Si-ae rebellion and was further promoted to Jeongjungchulgijeokgaegongsin Hamseonggun. He then held the positions of Naegeumuijang in 1473 (the 4th year of King Seongjong’s reign), Gyeongsangwoodo Byeongmajeoldosa in 1485 (the 16th year of King Seongjong’s reign), the head of Gyeomsabok in 1491 (the 22nd year of King Seongjong’s reign), and Buchonggwan in 1495 (the 1st year of King Yeonsangun’s regin). Regarding the tomb, his wife Lady Bak’s grave is located at the upper part, and Yi Jong-saeng’s grave is placed on the lower side. Additionally, below that, the grave of Yi Jong-saeng’s horse, Machong (a horse’s grave), can be found. For Yi Jong-saeng’s grave, a grave marker of Bangbugaeseok(a rectangular footstone and a roof-style cover stone) and one pair of Muninseok (a statue which stands in front of the King's grave) were placed in 1497 (the 4th year of King Yeansangun’s reign). For his wife Lady Bak’s grave, a grave marker of Bangbuhayeop(a rectangular footstone and a garland-style mainstone) and one pair of Muninseok were placed. The creation of stone figures for each individual, as described above, was a common practice in the early Joseon Dynasty, making them important materials for researching tomb types and the history of stone sculptures.

  • Location San 120-1, San 120-4, Gambuk-dong, Hanam-si
Grave and Stone Figures of Pojanggong of the Hampyeong Yi Clan
Tomb of Pojanggong of the Hampyeong Yi Clan and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Pojanggong Yi Baek-bok (1555-1632), the 16th generation of the Hampeyong Yi Clan with the adult name Yeo-seok, was admitted as first place in the military service examination. After the successful King Injo Restoration of 1623 (the Coup of 1623), he was an influential military official in the mid-Joseon dynasty, listed as a Gongsin (meritorious subject). Pojanggong Yi Baek-bok is the ancestor of the Hampyeong Yi Clan, who first settled in Hanam where they have lived for 400 years. His grave holds symbolic significance for his descendants, and the families of the Yi Clan visit his grave every October for a rite. The vicinity of his grave also contributes to its historical value as the starting point of the March 1st Independence Movement in the Gwanju region (now Hanam), led by Yi Dae-heon, the 10th-generation descendant (1883-1944), who served as the chief of Gyosan-dong and assistant administrator of the Singanhoe in Gwangju-gun. Furthermore, the tomb was considered a propitious site, which was even a candidate site for the Cheongnueng of Sejong the Great (1397-1450).

  • Location San 13-6, Cheonhyeon-dong, Hanam-si
Grave and Stone Figures of Yeonseonggun of the Ansan Kim Clan
Tomb of Yeonseonggun of the Ansan Kim Clan and Stone Figures (Local Relic)

Yeonseonggun Kim Jeong-gyeong was born in 1345, during the 1st year of King Chungmok's reign in the Goryeo dynasty. He lived to be 74 years old until 1419 (the 1st year of King Sejong’s reign of the Joseon Dynasty). Although he was a government official during the Goryeo dynasty, he supported Lee Seong-gye in the establishment of the new dynasty. It is said that he was brave and active in everything. In 1410, he went to the Ming dynasty as an envoy to celebrate the Emperor's birthday and served as Ijojeonseo (a minister) through Sahmgoonjeoldosa (a military governor of three armies). He was recognized and listed as a meritorious subject for his achievements in founding of the Joseon dynasty and suppressing the prince's rebellion. Even to this day, his descendants continue to hold the Bulcheonwee rituals at Wijeongsa Temple (Chungbuk Cultural Properties Materials No. 12) built in 1667 (the 8th year of Sukjong's reign). Myopyo (a grave marker), Jangmyeongdeung (a stone lantern), and stone statues placed within the tomb seem to have been made throughout the early and late Joseon dynasty. The stele is valuable as a Confucian cultural heritage, praised by Yejopanseo(Minister of the Board of Rites), Shin Suk-woo, and written by Owidochongbudochonggwan (the Commander of the Five Military Commands Headquarters), Hong Hyun-ju in 1863 (the 14th year of Cheoljong's reign).

  • Location San 78, Gambuk-dong, Hanam-si
Grave and Stone Figures of Yeonseonggun of the Ansan Kim Clan
Cemetery of Prince(gun) Huiryeong Branch of the Jeonju Lee (Local Relic)

Huiryeonggun Lee Ta (Unknown–1465) was the son of King Taejong, the 3rd King of the Joseon dynasty, and Lady Choi, Suk-ui(a royal consort rank name). His posthumous name was Yi Jung. The cemetery is divided into three areas and there is a total of nine graves, each with three graves. The edge stones and stone monuments at the graves were recently added by the descendants. The arrangement of the central cemetery is as follows: at the top is the joint grave of Huiryeonggun and Lady Shin of Sunchang, followed by the grave of his second wife, Lady Shin of Pyeongsan, and the grave of Huiryeonggun’s grandson Changwongun Hye. Below these three graves, a stele is placed. Most of the stone figures are presumed to have been made in the early Joseon dynasty except for Jangmyeongdeung (a stone lantern) in front of Changwongun’s grave. The stele was erected by their descendants in 1958.
The cemetery on the right includes the joint grave of Huireyoggun's eldest Son, Hwaseonggun Gam, and his wife Lady Kim of Jinwon, the grave of the second wife Lady Min of Oksan, and the grave of the great-grandson of Huiryeonggun, Deokuijeong. The stone figures in this cemetery were made recently, except for grave markers(Myopyo) and stone statues of civil officials(Muninseok). The cemetery on the left includes the joint grave of Huiryeonggun’s second son, Yeongwonjeong Bae, and his wife, and the graves of Yeongwonjeong’s son, Incheonbusu Heum, and grandson, Imhaeryeong Hwa.
The cemetery of the Huiryeong Branch of the Jeonju Lee Clan is a burial site for the four generations, with Huiryeonggun as the branch’s ancestor. The cemetery site was prepared by Huiryeonggun because his son, Yeongwonjeong, passed away before him, and Huiryeonggun later followed. The grave of Huiryeonggun was created as a tomb for a prince and holds significant research value due to the stone figures associated with tombs from the early Joseon dynasty.

  • Location San 67, Deokpung-dong, Hanam-si