Park
Sayuksin Park
사육신공원
About this place
Sayuksin Park occupies a high hill between Hangang Pedestrian Bridge and Noryangjin Station. It was created by developing the area around the Six Martyred Ministers' graves as a memorial sanctuary. The tombs honor 6 officials, Park Paeng-nyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Yi Gae, Ha Wi-ji, Yu Seong-won and Yu Eung-bu, known as the Six Martyred Ministers. They died in 1456 (Sejo 2) while seeking to restore Danjong, Joseon's 6th king. In 1455 (Danjong 3), Danjong's uncle Grand Prince Suyang seized the throne and ousted him. Outraged, the ministers planned his restoration, but their plot was exposed and they met brutal deaths. To commemorate their loyalty and heroic integrity, a Confucian academy was established here in 1681 (Sukjong 7), followed by a spirit-path stele in 1782 (Jeongjo 6). A monument to the six ministers was added in 1955, and the burial grounds were subsequently expanded and renovated to honor loyalty and filial piety. Originally, only Park Paeng-nyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Yu Eung-bu and Yi Gae had graves here; graves for Ha Wi-ji, Yu Seong-won and Kim Mun-gi were later added, and all are honored together. A history hall explaining the six ministers is also open and worth visiting. Cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom in spring, and leafy shade provides cool relief in summer, drawing residents to rest and reflect on the ministers' loyalty. The park's viewpoint overlooks Seoul, making it a popular place to enjoy the city at night as well. ✨AI
- Address
- 191 Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Noryangjin-dong) ✨AI
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 동작구 노량진로 191 (노량진동)
- Opening hours
- [Park] Open at all times [Sayuksin Tombs] - Summer season 09:00~17:30 - Winter season 09:00~17:00 ✨AI
- Closed days
- Open all year
