Imsil-gun Restores Gurojeong in Osu-myeon, Symbol of Honam Volunteer Army during Byeongjahoran

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Gurojeong in Osu-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, a symbol of the Honam militia during the Byeongjahoran War, has been restored and held a plaque unveiling ceremony.

On the 24th, according to the county, the Gurohoe (Chairman Han Gisu) held the plaque unveiling ceremony for Gurojeong (九老亭).

Gurojeong, first established in 1663, was rebuilt several times and last reconstructed in 1954, but it became dilapidated and crumbled, causing great regret.

Meanwhile, as part of the 'Osu Dundeogi Village Old Road Restoration Project' supported by Jeonbuk Province, the restoration of Gurojeong was promoted, fulfilling the wishes of residents around Dundeok-ri and members of Gurohoe.

Gurojeong was built around 1663 by the Gurohoe (九老會), which was formed mainly by nine elders in the Dundeok-ri area.

In the vicinity, cultural heritage sites such as Gurojeong, Dangu-dae (丹丘臺), and Samgye Seokmun (三磎石門) are scattered, reflecting their spirit.

In particular, the Osucheon stream of the Seomjin River flowing below Gurojeong, along with Wolpyeongcheon and Yulcheon, was collectively called Samgye (三溪). Due to its white sand and outstanding scenery, it was a popular spot in the Osu-myeon area for Hwajeonnori (fireplay) and fishing, attracting many visitors.

Gurojeong is built on a rock called Dangu-dae, which is purple in color and also called Jadan (紫丹).

On Dangu-dae, the names of ten people are engraved: Guro Ilso (九老一小), namely Jangje, Hanbin, Hadeukdo, Hanyu, Jangseo, Jangseon, Hamanri, Choi Huiji, Choi Yuji, and the young man Lee Mungyu.

Most of them were Honam militia or their sons and brothers who volunteered as national defense troops during the Byeongjahoran War in 1636, departing from the Honam region.

The Honam Byeongja Changui Record lists the names of 11 Imsil militia members including Lee Duyeon and Jo Pyeong, and 87 Namwon militia members including Hwang Jeongjik and Han Kyungsaeng who participated in the war.

County Governor Shim Min said, “It is meaningful that the restoration project of Gurojeong, promoted as part of the Osu Dundeogi Village Old Road Restoration Project, was successfully carried out,” and added, “I hope the spirit of the ancestors who rose up during the Byeongjahoran War flowing around the Gurojeong area will be widely spread to many people.”

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