Anti-appeasement steles, Historical stone monuments near Jongno district, Seoul, South Korea
The Anti-appeasement steles are granite structures measuring four cubits in height, five cubits in width, and eight inches in thickness across Seoul.
In 1871, during Emperor Gojong's reign, Heungseon Daewongun ordered the construction of over 200 stone monuments at major transportation centers throughout Korea.
The stone inscriptions carry messages about national sovereignty, serving as physical representations of Korean determination to maintain independence from foreign powers.
Visitors can find approximately 30 remaining steles across South Korea, with a notable example displayed at Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul.
The steles were strategically placed at transportation hubs, containing inscriptions warning citizens about the risks of surrendering the nation to Western influences.
GPS coordinates: 37.57861,126.97722
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:35
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