Cultural heritage in Goyang
five-thousand years history
Current story of Goyang
2017-03-20
History and record of the siege of Hangu, Hangju Siege memorial stone
Hangju siege memorial stone is located on Deokyang Mountain where there is Hangju Fortress as one of the three places of sieges during the Japanese invasion. Old Hangu Siege memorial stone preserved in the monument house as it was designated as the cultural asset was built in 1602.
Hangju siege memorial stone has been written with the major courses and meaning of siege of Hangju along with the soldiers who participated in the battle. Therefore, it is historically important relic. Due to the wind and rain, it is difficult to see the writings, but it was built with soldiers led by the general Yul Kwon who conquered the siege of Hangju. According ot this memorial stone, it is available to identify the details about the siege of Hangju, and the statement was made by Hangbok Lee who was famous for five stars and written by the famous Seokbong Lee.