VISIT JEJU

The Memorial Stone of Donggye Jeong On was erected in memory of the patriotism of Donggye Jeong On who was exiled to Jejudo Island after creating a petition criticizing King Gwanghae, reinstated by the King Injo Restoration, and insisted in fighting the Qing Dynasty during the Manchu War of 1636. This memorial stone was first raised in Makeungol Valley, where Songjuksa was located, but was later moved to Jeoldongsan in Anseong-ri, then to the interior of Jeju Boseong Elememtary School, and then again to its current location, the former site of Songjuk Library. The five Yuhyeon who influenced the people of Jeju greatly were named the Jeju Ohyeon and was canonized in Gyullimseowon Confucian Academy, and Donggye Jeong On was one of them. The memorial stone is in memory of Kim Sang-heon, Song Si-yeol, Kim Jeong, Song In-su, and Jeong On, and now stands in Jeju Ohyeondan Altar, the former site of Gyullimseowon Confucian Academy. Jeong On was released from his exile after spending 10 years in Jeju as a result of the Injo Restoration. Ironically, King Gwanghae, who exiled him to Jeju, ended up being exiled to Jejudo Island himself, where he drew his last breath.