Jangneung (Danjong)
| Jangneung | |
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Jangneung in 2018 | |
Interactive map of Jangneung | |
| Location | Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, South Korea |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 2009 |
| Part of | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty |
| Official name | Jangneung Royal Tomb, Yeongwol |
| Designated | 1970 |
Jangneung (Korean: 장릉; Hanja: 莊陵) in Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province, South Korea is the tomb of King Danjong, the 6th king of Joseon. It was designated as a historic site in 1970 and a World Heritage Site in 2009 as one of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.[1]
History
King Danjong was exiled to Yeongwol and passed away in 1457 after he was dethroned by Grand Prince Suyang. No one buried King Danjong's body in fear of punishment but Eom Heung-do, hojang of Yeongwol, held a funeral for him. He secretly buried the body in his family grave and ran away, which is why Jangneung is the only royal tomb of the Joseon Dynasty outside the Seoul metropolitan area.[2] The residents also did not report Eom's whereabouts and maintained the tomb.[3]
In 1516, Park Chung-won, gunsu of Yeongwol, found the tomb and held a jesa 25 years later.[4] During the reign of King Seonjo, stone sculptures such as sangseok, pyoseok, jangmyeong, and mangjuseok were built. In 1698 (the 24th year of King Sukjong's reign), King Danjong was reinstated and his tomb was named Jangneung.[1]
Facilities
- Unlike other royal tombs where hongsalmun, jeongjagak and the tomb are placed in a straight line, they form a "ㄱ" shape in Jangneung.[4]
- In Jangneung, there are memorial facilities that are not found in other royal tombs. Jangpanok (Korean: 장판옥; Hanja: 藏版屋) houses 268 spirit tablets of loyalists and Baesikdan (Korean: 배식단; Hanja: 配食壇) is an altar for them. Eom Heung-do Jeongnyeogak was established in 1726 according to King Yeongjo's order.[5]
- Yeongcheon (Korean: 영천; Hanja: 靈泉): Located west of Jangneung, it is a well created by Park Gi-jeong, busa of Yeongwol, in 1791 to commemorate King Danjong.[6]
- Danjong Historical Museum: Established in 2002, visitors can see relics related to King Danjong.[7]
Events
- Danjong Ritual: Started in 1516 when King Jungjong sent Shin Sang to comfort the soul of King Danjong, it was established in 1698. It is designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Gangwon Province.[8]
Gallery
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Tomb of Danjong
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Eom Heung-do Jeongnyeogak
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Yeongcheon
References
- ^ a b "영월 장릉". National Heritage Portal.
- ^ Baek, Jong-hyeon (2026-02-05). "시종들 몸 던진 그곳은 결국…영화엔 없는 단종과 영월 이야기". Joongang Ilbo.
- ^ Ahn, Hyeon (2026-03-05). "[2026 단종 열풍] 2.영월 민초들의 '진심'이 응답하다". Kangwondomin Ilbo.
- ^ a b "강원도 시간여행-영월, 그 애달픈 시간으로의 유배". Maeil Economy. 2021-03-01.
- ^ Song, Ui-ho (2025-05-21). "측은지심의 발현이자 선비들이 지향하는 仁·義·禮의 수범". Joongang Monthly.
- ^ Ko, Myeong-jin (2026-01-12). "눈 속에 잠든 왕의 숨결, 장릉 영천". Yeongwolin.
- ^ "단종역사관". Daehanminguk Guseokguseok.
- ^ "영월 단종제례". National Heritage Portal.