Yi Gyeongjik Tomb효민공 이경직 묘역

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A sindobi is a stone monument recording the lifetime achievements of a king or high official, erected to the southeast of his tomb. This one honors Yi Gyeongjik, a civil official of the mid-Joseon period. A disciple of Yi Hang-bok and Kim Jang-saeng, Yi Gyeongjik began his government career at Seungmunwon (the office of diplomatic documents) under King Seonjo and later served as Governor of Ganghwa. Until he died of illness, he held many posts, including Chief Royal Secretary and Minister of Taxation. In 1617 (the 9th year of King Gwanghaegun), he traveled to Japan as secretary to the Hoedapsa envoy, and when Yi Gwal's Rebellion broke out, he rendered great service as Military Commander of Jeolla. During the Jeongmyo War of 1627 (the 5th year of King Injo), as Vice Minister of Military Affairs, he negotiated with the Qing envoy and helped secure a peace agreement. The monument consists of a body set on a square base and topped with a roof stone, closely following the style of its time. It was erected in 1668 (the 9th year of King Hyeonjong); the inscription was composed by Kim Ryu and written by Yi Jeong-yeong, Yi Gyeongjik's third son. It holds historical and academic value worth preserving, and the area around the tomb is an important resource for studying Joseon-era burial customs. (Source: Korea Heritage Service)