Ryu Sunjeong and Ryu Hong Tomb류순정·류홍 부자 묘역

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Ryu Sunjeong and Ryu Hong Tomb is the burial site of Ryu Sunjeong, a civil official of the early Joseon period, and his son Ryu Hong. Built in the first half of the 16th century, it is the only tomb site in Seoul for a father and son who were both meritorious subjects. Ryu Sunjeong was honored as a meritorious subject for his role in the Jungjong Restoration. When he died in 1512, King Jungjong granted a coffin and land to build his tomb. The layout and stone figures of the site serve as a record of how tombs of meritorious subjects were built and of Joseon-era burial customs. The memorial stele and stone figures are also highly valuable for studying the history, sculpture and clothing of the time.