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Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un
In Korean: 정운 충신각
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un is provincially designated heritage that honors the loyal subject Jeong Un, and it stands at 534-1 Daesan-ri, Okcheon-myeon.
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Sources: Haenam County
How to get to Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un
For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team (061-530-5250) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330).
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Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un before you go
- Contact
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Cultural Heritage Team, Culture and Arts Division : 061-530-5250 / Tourist information : 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330
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534-1 Daesan-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 옥천면 대산리 534-1번지
Not listed Hours, Closed days, Fees, Parking
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un photos 3
Source: Haenam County Culture and Tourism · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un map
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Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un in detail
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un, a shrine to General Jeong Un, who fell in the Battle of Busanpo
General Jeong Un was a mid-Joseon military official who passed the military examination at age 28 in 1570 (the 3rd year of King Seonjo) and served as magistrate of Ungcheon-hyeon and governor of Sangnyeong-gun. As commander of Nokdo, he made major contributions under Admiral Yi Sunsin in the Imjin War of 1592. In September of that year, he was killed in the fight at Molundae during the Battle of Busanpo.
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un, a building first built in 1681 and moved in 1985
The shrine to the loyal subject was first built in 1681 (the 7th year of King Sukjong) and moved to its present site in October 1985. It is a gabled-roof building 3 bays wide at the front and 1 bay deep. The royal court granted Jeong Un the post of provincial army commander and built a shrine on Nokdo. Under King Sukjong the shrine was granted the name 'Chungjeolsa', and under King Jeongjo he was given the posthumous title 'Chungjang'.
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un, ties with the Navy ship Jeongun
Since the Navy ship 'Jeongun' came into service, naval academy cadets have come every year to pay respects at General Jeong Un's shrine. The Jeong clan of Okcheon has a sisterhood tie with the Jeongun and visits the ship at its naval unit.
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un FAQ
Who does Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un honor?
It honors General Jeong Un, known as Chungjanggong, who fought under General Yi Sunsin in the Imjin War and was killed in the Battle of Busanpo.
Is Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un connected to the Navy ship Jeongun?
Yes. Since the Jeongun came into service, naval academy cadets have paid respects at General Jeong Un's shrine every year, and the Jeong clan has a sisterhood tie with the ship.
What posts did General Jeong Un of Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un hold?
He served as magistrate of Ungcheon-hyeon, governor of Sangnyeong-gun, and commander of Nokdo.
Chungsingak Shrine of Jeong Un sources
- Original page
- Haenam County Culture and Tourism (in Korean)
- Photos
- Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
- Korean page
- 정운 충신각