Hyochang Park, Seoul

This is a place enshrining the remains of patriots who gave their lives for the independence of their homeland. Originally called Hyochangwon, it contained the tombs of Crown Prince Munhyo, the eldest son of King Jeongjo; his mother, Lady Uibin of the Seong clan; Lady Suk-ui of the Bak clan, a royal concubine of King Sunjo; and Princess Yeongon, the daughter of Suk-ui of the Bak clan. During the Japanese colonial period, when Crown Prince Munhyo's tomb was moved to Seosamneung Royal Tombs in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, Hyochangwon became Hyochang Park. After liberation, it came to house the graves of Kim Ku, Yi Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, Yi Bong-chang, Yun Bong-gil, Jo Seong-hwan, An Jung-geun and others who gave their lives for the nation, and memorial rites are held for them every year. The burial grounds are extensive, with dense pine forests, and walking trails run around the tombs. Note: the name was changed from Hyochang Park to Hyochang Park, Seoul (announced 28 July 2011).

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Where it is

Region

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Designation

Historic Site · 사적