Monument to the Martyrdom of Yun Gye

The Monument to the Martyrdom of Yun Gye is a stele erected to commemorate the loyalty and martyrdom of Yun Gye (1603–1636), who served as the magistrate of Namyang during the Manchu invasion of 1636 (Byeongja Horan) and fought against the Qing forces until his death. When the Byeongja Horan broke out in 1636, Yun Gye defended his government office and fought against the Qing army, ultimately dying in battle. In recognition of his loyalty, he was posthumously appointed as Second Deputy Minister of the Board of Personnel in the first year of King Hyojong’s reign (1650). In the ninth year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1668), the residents of the Namyang area jointly erected this monument to honor his martyrdom. The stele was placed at a major gateway to Namyang, allowing many people to pay tribute to his loyalty. The monument is built in the bangbu-wonsu style, featuring a round stele body on a square pedestal; the stele body is made of marble, and the pedestal is made of granite. The epitaph was composed by Song Siyeol, a prominent scholar of the late Joseon period, inscribed by Song Jun-gil, and the title was written by Min Yujung. Although there are some signs of wear, the monument is generally well-preserved and is regarded as a cultural heritage that conveys the history of the Byeongja Horan and the spirit of loyalty.

Address: 1390-1, Namyang-ri, Namyang-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do