Ojeonggak

Ojeonggak is a pavilion that houses the loyalty gate for Kim Mun-gi and his son Kim Hyeon-seok, as well as the filial piety gates for his grandson Kim Chung-ju, great-grandson Kim Gyeong-nam, and great-great-grandson Kim Yak-jeon. A 'jeongmun' refers to a red gate erected at the entrance of a village or in front of a house to honor loyal subjects, filial sons, and virtuous women. The current building was constructed by descendants in the 7th year of King Gojong of Joseon (1870) as the 'Ose Chunghyo Jeonggak' (Pavilion of Five Generations of Loyalty and Filial Piety), and has been preserved through several renovations funded by state subsidies and donations from clan members. At the entrance of Ojeonggak stands a monument commemorating its renovation, erected in 1983. The front of the monument is inscribed with 'Ojeonggakjungsubinyeombi' (Monument for the Renovation of Ojeonggak), while the back and sides contain detailed records of the deeds, official positions, and virtues of Kim Mun-gi and the five generations. The pavilion visible upon entering the gate measures three kan (bays) in front and two kan on the sides, with a gable roof shaped like the Chinese character '人' (person) when viewed from the side. Under the eaves of the central bay hangs a plaque reading 'Ojeonggak,' and stepping one bay inside reveals another plaque reading 'Ose Chunghyo' (Five Generations of Loyalty and Filial Piety). Inside the building hangs a portrait of Kim Mun-gi, and behind the building stand the five generation gates centered around Kim Mun-gi's loyalty gate.

Address: 35, Ojeonggak-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do (Hwajeong-dong)