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Chwigajeong Pavilion (built 1889, rebuilt 1955)

This pavilion was constructed in 1889 by the descendants of General Kim Tog-ryong, one of the leaders in the fight against Japanese forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598).

The name Chwigajeong comes from a legend in which General Kim Tog-ryong, who had been killed by conspirators, appeared drunk in a dream to Gwon Pil, singing a song bemoaning his fate. Because of this dream, Gwon Pil wrote a poem to appease the General's soul. Chwigajeong specifically refers to General Kim's drunken dirge.

The pavilion was destroyed during the Korean War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter in 1955.

Location

Location: 35.184581' N, 127.004961' E (WGS 84 map datum).