A small pavilion with a large story
At 7 Chunghyosaem-gil in northern Gwangju, the Chunghyo-dong memorial pavilion recalls the family of Kim Deok-ryeong, a volunteer army commander during the Japanese invasions of the late sixteenth century. It honors the loyalty and filial devotion associated with him, his wife and siblings.
Two construction dates
The official tourism account describes a royal directive in 1788, the erection of a commemorative stele in 1789 and a protective pavilion built in 1792. Those are distinct milestones rather than a single construction date. Reading them together changes how one looks at the structure.
Why the village is called Chunghyo
The city also recounts that the name Chunghyo was conferred to commemorate this family's story. Here, remembrance survives not only in an inscription but in the name of the neighborhood itself.
Visiting respectfully
The official address is 7 Chunghyosaem-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju. The tourism description does not confirm fixed visiting hours, admission fees or entry into the pavilion. Observe signs and barriers, and verify practical access before making a special journey.