10.8Km 2024-04-16
1F, 45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-22
45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-19
45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-19
45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-19
45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-18
B1, 45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-04-23
183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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10.8Km 2024-02-07
223 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
General Gwon Yul (1537-1599) is a historic figure from the Joseon dynasty. He is celebrated for repelling the invading Japanese forces at Haengjusanseong Fortress and other locations near Seoul during the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592-1598). In front of the tomb stands a tombstone, flanked by pairs of stone statues. These pairs consist of Sangseok, Hyangnoseok, Dongjaseok, Muninseok, and Mangjuseok, with one statue from each pair positioned on the left and the other on the right, respectively. The site also includes the tombs of his father and older brother. His descendants continue to visit and commemorate him to this day.
10.8Km 2024-03-04
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.