Jeongneung

Jeongneung is a royal burial site in Jeongneung-dong designed according to traditional Korean tomb architecture and principles. The grounds contain stone guardian figures, an altar table, a processional path, and protective walls arranged in a balanced, symmetrical layout.

The tomb was built in 1396 to hold Queen Sindeok, the second wife of King Taejo who founded the Joseon dynasty. Its construction marked an important moment when the new dynasty was establishing its formal burial practices and consolidating power.

The site shows reverence for the queen through carefully placed stone statues and a sacred path that guides visitors through the grounds. People still gather here for memorial ceremonies, reflecting her continued importance in Korean history.

The site is open to visitors year-round and offers a quiet setting for exploring the royal burial grounds at your own pace. Clear pathways and informational markers help you navigate the different areas and understand the layout of the tomb complex.

This burial site is one of around forty royal tombs scattered across eighteen locations throughout the Korean Peninsula. This distribution reflects how the Joseon dynasty strategically chose burial locations based on favorable geographic and geomantic qualities.

Location: Jeongneung-dong

Inception: 1396

Operator: 문화재청

Part of: Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

Address: 서울특별시 성북구 아리랑로19길 116

Website: https://royaltombs.cha.go.kr/html/HtmlPage.do?pg=/new/html/portal_01_06_01.jsp&mn=RT_01_06

GPS coordinates: 37.60220,127.00560

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49