Gangjin Yeomgeoljanggun Grave

This is the grave of General Yeom Geol, who rendered great service during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Imjin War). From childhood he is said to have excelled at writing and possessed great strength, and as he grew he mastered horse-riding and archery, his talents said to be extraordinary. When the Japanese invasions broke out in 1592, the 25th year of King Seonjo, he raised a militia and went into battle, achieving great merit in defeating the Japanese forces. He later served under General Yi Sun-sin, distinguishing himself in the Battle of Molundae and rising to the post of Sumunjang, or gate commander, but was killed in action fighting the Japanese in a naval battle off Geojedo Island. After his death, King Seonjo posthumously raised his rank to Minister of War. The grave is located in Danwol-ri, Chillyang-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do; the burial mound is 1.5 m high with a circumference of 15 m.

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Where it is

Region

Gangjin, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물