E2024-G057

Go Won-hui’s House: A Legacy of Loyalty and Integrity

Narrative

Go Won-hui’s House was built on the former site of the residence of Go Gyeong-myeong (1533–1592), a righteous army leader during the Japanese invasion of 1592-1598 and one of the “Three Loyal Subjects of Gwangju.” The current building was constructed in 1917 by his descendant Go Jong-seok and is now owned by his great-grandson, Go Won-hui. Go Gyeong-myeong was killed in action during the Battle of Geumsan while fighting alongside his second son, Go In-hu (1561-1592), against Japanese forces. His eldest son, Go Jong-hu (1554-1593), also died the following year in the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress, and thus all three men of the family sacrificed their lives as righteous army members. Within the premises of the house stands the Shrine in Perpetuity in Go Won-hui’s House, which enshrines Go Gyeong-myeong and his two sons, Go Jong-hu and Go In-hu. Nearby lies Jebongsup Forest, named after Go Gyeong-myeong’s pen name “Jebong.” Go Won-hui’s House remains a heritage site that embodies the memory of this loyal family and serves as a lasting testament to the spirit of integrity and patriotism in the Gwangju region.

Story Map

• Houses of Gwangju: Living Heritage of Time and Memory
  • Choe Seung-hyo’s House: A Legacy of Culture and Art
  • Go Won-hui’s House: A Legacy of Loyalty and Integrity
  • Kim Bong-ho’s House: A Home Preserving the Everyday History of Gwangju
  • The Noble House of the Choe Family in Sa-dong: A Space Reflecting Modern Gwangju’s Architecture and Life
  • Traditional Homes with Foreign Influences: Yi Jang-u’s House
  • Traditional Homes with Foreign Influences: Kim Yong-hak’s House