Cheongnyeongpo Geumpyobi

Korea (South) / Kangwon / Yongwol /
 monument, taula

Geumpyobi is a monument built in 1726 in order to prohibit public entry to Cheongnyeongpo, which was the location of the exile of King Danjong after he was demotion to Prince Nosangun.

"Dongseo sambaek cheok nambuk sabaekgusip cheok chahu nisaengyeokjaedanggeum Sungjeong gusipgunyeon." which means "The area 300 cheok (traditional unit of measuring distance) vertically by 490 cheok horizontally and anywhere created by accumulation of land pertains to the prohibited area" is engraved on the back of the monument. lt is also assumed that there was such prohibition set to King Danjong in those days.
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Coordinates:   37°10'32"N   128°26'37"E
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