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Story of Goyang history

2017-03-20

Do you know Baeksong, the white pine tree

 

 

 

There is Baeksong, a white pine tree, that is over 500 years old in Deoki-dong, Ilsan Seo-gu of this city.

 

It is known to have been planted by General Choi Soo-won during King Sejong of Joseon Dynasty. It is the only natural monument of Goyang City.

 

Registered as National Natural Monument No 60, and it is popular for its unique shape evident from afar.

 

Baeksong has unique color, shape of pinecone, pine leaves, etc.

 

It is also the symbolic tree of Goyang City.

 

Let's look into the stories hidden in the tree through field exploration of the cultural asset.