Gokseong-gun Publishes 105-Year History of Gokseong Dangun Shrine Site, Dangun Seongjeon

The Only National Dangun Shrine Cultural Asset, Preserving the History of Gokseong Dangunjeon Intact

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 19th, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced the publication of ‘Gokseong Dangun Seongjeonji,’ which fully captures the 105-year history of Gokseong Dangunjeon, Registered Cultural Heritage No. 228.

Gokseong Dangunjeon is a shrine dedicated to Dangun, the legendary founder of the Korean nation. Its history began in 1914 when it was established at San 5-1, Hakjeong-ri, Gokseong-eup, under the leadership of Baekdang Shin Taeyoon. Notably, during the Japanese colonial period, it served as a center of the March 1st Movement, giving it significant historical value. It is the only Dangun tomb nationwide designated as a cultural heritage site.

‘Gokseong Dangun Seongjeonji’ is divided into five main sections. The first section, ‘Chronology,’ provides a summarized overview of Dangun’s history at a glance. The ‘General Theory’ section records Dangun’s history under the theme ‘Our History from the Perspective of the Owner’ by the national scholar Yoon Hanju.

The following section, ‘The Footsteps of Gokseong Dangunjeon,’ contains the historical traces of Gokseong Dangunjeon starting from the March 1st Movement. Then, the ‘Dangun-related Materials’ section compiles theses, books, and a list of Dangun shrines. The ‘Introduction and Promotion of Gokseong Dangunjeon’ section includes newspaper and magazine articles related to Dangunjeon. Other contents are organized in the ‘Appendix’ section.

A Gokseong-gun official said, “Through the publication of Gokseong Dangun Seongjeonji, we hope that the residents gain wisdom and lessons for living in the present and have an opportunity to properly understand our inner identity and fundamental strength.”

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