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History of Monument
Gongsumul Village at Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
Monument to the Restoration of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
Location: (Geumseong-dong), 72, Bungmun-ro
- Busan Metropolitan City–Designated Monument No. 15
- This monument commemorates the restoration of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress in 1808.
- It is currently located at Ssamji Park within Byucksan Blooming Apartment Complex #2 in Jangjeon-dong.
- The 16-column inscription on the front of the monument provides the chronology of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress from its initial construction to its massive renovation in the early 19th century, including the details of restoration work. At the back of the monument, on the east side, are the engraved names of the construction supervisors.
- Carved on its base is a phrase commending the scenic setting of the surrounding area, which reads “Baengnokdongcheon,” meaning “a beautiful valley where white deer frolic.”
- This monument is considered invaluable as the only epigraphic material shedding light on the history of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress.
Dongmun Gate
Location: San 41-2, Geumseong-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- This gate is situated on a pass of the main ridge of Geumjeongsan Mountain, at 415m above sea level.
- It is a fortress gate-style arched gate.
- Constructed in 1703, the gate later collapsed but was reconstructed in 1807.
- It was extensively damaged during the Japanese occupation and was restored in 1972 to its current appearance.
- It is one of the entrances to Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, serving as its gateway.
- Offering a great view of Geumjeongsan Mountain and its scenic surroundings as well as easy access for local residents, Dongmun Gate is considered by many as the most representative portal to Geumjeongsanseong Fortress.
Gukcheongsa Temple
Location: 42, Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu
- Although said to have been founded by Buddhist monk Uisang in Silla period, the exact date of this temple’s construction is not known.
- The temple was remodeled and rebuilt in 1703 (29th year of King Sukjong’s reign of Joseon Dynasty), at the time of the construction of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress.
- A national defense temple for Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, Gukcheongsa served as one of the two main bases for monk troops during war times, along with Haewolsa Temple.
- The name “Gukcheongsa” means a “temple that guards and protects the country.”
- This is where the commander of the military corps of Buddhist monks defending Geumjeongsanseong Fortress resided.
Memorial Stone for Dongnae Magistrate Min Yeong-hun
Location: (Gongsumul Park), 255-8, Bugok-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Local Cultural Heritage No. 6
- This memorial stone was built to honor Min Yeong-hun, the Magistrate of Dongnae, for the relief he provided to the people of Dongnae and Yangsan when these two towns were hit by a severe famine, saving thousands of lives.
- When a new memorial was built to commemorate his benevolent administration, this memorial was brought to this location to stand beside it.
Hajeong Village (Hwangsando Road)
Hajeong Village (Hwangsando Road)
Location: Seondugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Hwangsando: It is a postal road that was a section of Yeongnam-daero, the main road that connected Hanyang and Dongnae, emanating from the Post and Horse Station of Hwangsan in Yangsan, which linked Miryang, Gijang, and Eonyang with Gyeongju, Ulsan, and Dongnae.
- The East Road of Hwangsando led to Busan.
Memorial Stone for Hwangsan Official Choe Yeon-su
Location: (Entrance to Hajeong Village), 738, Seondugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Location: (Entrance to Hajeong Village), 738, Seondugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- This monument was established in praise of the local official Choe Yeon-su’s benevolent superintendence of his underlings at the Sosan post and horse station, built by his superiors.
- The monument is of great historical interest because its inscription that contains names, such as “Hwangsando” and “Sosanyeok,” provides evidence to the former existence of a post and horse station in this area.
Memorial Stone for Secret Royal Inspector Yi Man-jik
Location: (Entrance to Hajeong Village), 738, Seondugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Geumjeong-gu Local Cultural Heritage No. 8
- This stone monument engraved with a poem by the officers of the Sosan post and horse station was built to express their gratitude to the Secret Royal Inspector Yi Man-jik for canceling taxes that bring burden to their small station.
Memorial Stone for Dongnae Magistrate Jo Jae-min
Location: 620-19, Seon-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- This is a rock-carved memorial created by the people of Dong-myeon and Buk-myeon of Dongnae-bu to honor the wise administration of Magistrate Jo Jae-min.
Memorial Stone for Dongnae Magistrate Jeong I-geom
Location: 620-19, Seon-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- This is a rock-carved memorial at the foot of Galloksan Mountain, created in honor of Magistrate Jeong I-geom (in office from 1742 to 1743), on the initiative of townspeople who benefited from his local development projects and the exemption of statute labor he granted.
Memorial Stone for Yang Yu-ha
Location: 1025-4, Nopo-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Geumjeong-gu Local Cultural Heritage No. 9
- The inscription states that the memorial stone was jointly built by the people of Dongnae and Yangsan to remember the charitable actions of Yang Yu-ha, a government official residing in the capital city, who, during the great famine that lasted between 1731 and 1733, handed out grains to starving local populations and buried the dead.
- Because of an incorrect interpretation of the word byeongnip on the rear side of the monument to mean “boundary” instead of “jointly erected,” it was placed to face Yangsan and turn its back to Busan.
Sangma and Hama Villages
Beomeosa Culture Experience Trail
Location: Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Location: It is a trail stretching from the Cheongnyonggyo Bridge over Oncheoncheon Stream to the Beomeosa Temple.
- Route: Cheongnyonggyo Bridge over Oncheoncheon Stream → 108 Steps → Hama Village → Beomeosa Temple (2.26 km, 50 min)
Stone Monument Engraved with Paintings by Kim Jong-sik and Kim Dae-ryun
Location: (In front of Café Shade), 458-2, Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- This is part of a culture street project that began in 1994, setting up various memorial stones and monuments engraved with famous poems, prose text, and paintings.
- This monument bears the relief carvings of paintings by painters Kim Jong-sik and Kim Dae-ryun.
Three Literature Monuments at Beomeosa Temple
Location: (In front of Café Shade), 458-2, Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- These literature monuments are in homage to Yosan Kim Jeong-han, Hyangpa Yi Ju-hong, and Hwangsan Go Du-dong.
Biseokgol Memorial Stones at Beomeosa Temple
Location: (Next to the Eosangyo Bridge near the entrance to Beomeosa Temple), 250, Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu
- This is part of a memorial stone group at Birim (“forest of monuments”) of Beomeosa Temple.
- It is a series of memorial stones honoring the virtuous acts of various individuals, including Jo Eom, a former state envoy to Japan and a compassionate magistrate who won the hearts and minds of those in his charge.
Guseo and Gichal Villages
Commendation Monument to Lady Kim of Gimhae, Wife of Kim Hyo-mun
Location: (Geumjeong-gu Office), 1777, Jungang-daero
- This monument commemorates Lady Kim of Gimhae, a late Joseon woman noted for her ardent faithfulness to her deceased husband Kim Hyo-mun.
- When Lady Kim’s husband died of an epidemic despite her dedicated nursing, she sent her children away to her parents’ home shortly after the funeral and took her own life to keep her faith to him.
- In 1789 (13th year of King Jeongjo’s reign), Lady Kim posthumously received a commendation from the king, and a memorial stone was built in her honor at that time.
Statue of Park Cha-jeong
Location: (Meeting Plaza), 7, Cheyukgongwon-ro
- This is a statue of the Korean independence activist Park Cha-jeong, built in 2001.
- A memorial ceremony is held in front of this statue on May 27 every year, organized by the Park Cha-jeong Memorial Society.
Stele Condemning Reconciliation at Oryundae Korean Martyrs Museum
Location: (Oryundae Korean Martyrs Museum), 294, Oryundaesungyoja-gil
- This is a replica of a stele condemning reconciliation built in 1871 (8th year of King Gojong’s reign).
- The inscription on the stele reads: “Not to fight Western Barbarians is to argue for embracing them. To argue for embracing them is to turn over your country to foreign powers.”
Memorial Stone for Dongnae Magistrate Min Yeong-hun
Location: (Gongsumul Park), 255-8, Bugok-dong, Geumjeong-gu
- Local Cultural Heritage No. 6
- This memorial stone was built to honor Min Yeong-hun, the Magistrate of Dongnae, for the relief he provided to the people of Dongnae and Yangsan when these two towns were hit by a severe famine, saving thousands of lives.
- When a new memorial was built to commemorate his benevolent administration, this memorial was brought to this location to stand beside it.
