Seogangsa Temple

Seogangsa is a shrine enshrining the portrait of Jang Tae-su (1841-1910), a patriot of the final years of the Korean Empire, in his memory. The building was erected in 1935 by members of the Andong Jang clan to honour his anti-Japanese, independent spirit after he died in protest against the Japanese invasion. Jang Tae-su was a civil official of the late Joseon period and a martyr who died for his country. He passed the munkwa examination in 1861, the twelfth year of King Cheoljong, and held several posts including Yejo jeongnang and Saheonbu jipyeong. When the Danballyeong, the edict ordering the cutting of topknots, was issued in 1895, the thirty-second year of Emperor Gojong's reign, he abandoned his official post and called himself "Namgang geosa". When Japan annexed Korea in 1910, he went on a hunger strike to atone for the "crimes" of disloyalty and unfilial conduct, and died for his country after twenty-four days. The site today comprises Seogangsa itself along with seven auxiliary buildings, including Bangseonjae and Jongyeongjae, and a single caretaker's quarters outside the compound. Although built during the Japanese colonial period, it is a well-composed building that faithfully carries on the architectural style of the late Joseon period, and remains in good condition.

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Where it is

Region

Gimje, Jeonbuk

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료