Tomb of General Gwon Yul
223 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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General Gwon Yul (1537-1599) is a historic figure from the Joseon dynasty.
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He is celebrated for repelling the invading Japanese forces at Haengjusanseong Fortress and other locations near Seoul d
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In front of the tomb stands a tombstone, flanked by pairs of stone statues.
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These pairs consist of Sangseok, Hyangnoseok, Dongjaseok, Muninseok, and Mangjuseok, with one statue from each pair posi
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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.
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