Kangwhado island and King Cheoljong
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Kangwhado island is famous for as the place, where the last third king of Choson Dynasty had lived before he became a king.
Cheoljong(1831-1864) was one of the closest king’s family. But he was sent to the Kangwhado island with his brother far from the Seoul.
Even though he was king’s closest relative, he had to work for his daily food. And his neighbor thought him as a common people
At that time king’s family was very dangerous, they could be easily accused of the treason against the king.
So Cheoljong was sent to the Kangwhado island. But when the present king was dead, the cheoljong was called to become a king. When he received the order from the king’s family, he thought they must’ve killed him.
Anyway the farmer became a king.
It have been told that the king Cheoljong always had missed the life of the Kangwhado island.
The place where King Cheoljong had been lived in Kangwhado island was next to the Anglican Church.
We entered into the Cheoljong’s house.
But there was nothing special. The original grass roof house seemed to be removed.
Nothing original was left
The traditional house had been built after Cheoljong became a King.
My mom was very interested in King Cheoljong.
I know her feeling. She felt so sorry to him.
My mom and so many korean people believed that King Cheoljong was dead due to the loneliness in the Palace.
Only the monument stone showed us here as of the King cheoljong”s living place.
The board was hung at the front gate, it was written that the dragon rising gate. The dragon means the king.
Outside of the house, there were some monument showing the commanders’ Loyalty to the King.
Before being a King, nobody cared for Cheoljong.
After becoming a King, everybody was trying to show their Loyalty.
He became a king at his age of 18 years old, and he passed away at his age of 33 years old.
He had been a King for 15 years. He didn’t have a child.
It is said that he had missed a life and his friends in Kangwhado island.
He was a poor king. Walking around the his house, I felt sorry to him like my mom.
His nickname was Kangwha Doryeong.
Here Doryeong means ‘kid’
With his death, the destiny of Choson dynasty was declined.
@slowwalker
Very interesting story and history of King Cheoljong. Your story shows us that it is hard to be taken out of our youthful roots and forget it all.
The young king wasn't groomed to fit into the position of a king.
The youthful training that we experience in our childhood molds
us in many ways. It can be good or bad.
And each individual is different too. Some people are able to adapt to a changing environment. For others. It is more difficult.
The young king apparently didn't adapt very well, it would seem to me.
Thank you for this interesting story.
Francis
Thank you for reading
Very interesting but sad story. Your story is quite informative though. I have followed you, please follow me back
a sad story today, @slowwalker. Boy kings never fare very well, whether in ancient Egypt or Korea.
I can imagine the boy's loneliness and it seemed he died at a very young age, as you suggest, from loneliness and a broken heart.
Your mother has a very tender, compassionate spirit, my friend. She can walk the grounds of his former residence and see how hard his life must have been. Not all kings are rich and powerful.
He died childless, friendless and unmarried, leaving behind only a memorial stone.
It's interesting that he was thought a commoner before he was called to be king. Perhaps there was a family rift or jealousy that resulted in his being exiled so far from his family, and then, when he made friends, he had to be uprooted again to serve the people.
Lovely photographs today, @slowwalker. A sad, but beautiful post.
Thank you for your comment as always.
King Choeljong rose from the dust. I bet he would have proven a great king because he had himself experienced the real life of a comman man.
I hope so
Great post with some interesting history. Thanks for sharing these photos
The pic look great and this is a good location to visit and relax. Thanks for sharing
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welcome , always. More success
Amazing .. Want me to be there
good post @slowwalker .. and thanks for sharing...
Great photos! :)
wooow good post.
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