Jeongjeonggong Gang Sa-sang Burial Ground

A spirit path stele (sindobi) is erected to the southeast of a king's or high official's tomb, recording his lifetime achievements; this stele honours Gang Sa-sang, a civil official of the mid-Joseon period. Gang Sa-sang passed the jinsa (literary licentiate) examination in 1543, the 38th year of King Jungjong, and in 1546, the first year of King Myeongjong, passed the state examination in the third rank (byeonggwa) to become a hallim, a scholar-official post in the royal history-compiling office. He went on to hold numerous offices, eventually serving as Right State Councillor and as Yeongjungchubusa, a senior post in the Privy Council. He was also the grandfather of General Gang Hong-rip. He kept himself aloof from factional strife and made especially notable contributions to diplomatic affairs. After his death, when his son was honoured as a Hoseong Merit Subject — a title for those who accompanied King Seonjo during the Japanese invasions — Gang Sa-sang was posthumously promoted to Chief State Councillor. The stele consists of a stele body set on a tall square pedestal stone and topped with a roof stone. It was erected in 1713, the 39th year of King Sukjong; Gwon Yu composed the epitaph text and Yi Jin-geom wrote the calligraphy. The title carved at the top of the stele's front face is in the calligraphy of Gwon Gyu. The epitaph composed by Gwon Yu in particular is a valuable resource for academic research.

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Where it is

Region

Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산