Tomb of Kim Han-sin, Prince Wolseong

About this place

Located near the old residence of Chusa Kim Jeong-hui, this tomb belongs to Kim Han-sin (1720-1758), a civil official of the late Joseon period with the posthumous title Jeonghyogong. In 1732, at the age of 13, he married the second daughter of King Yeongjo, Princess Hwasun, and was enfeoffed as the Prince Wolseong (Wolseongwi). He served in offices including Commander-in-Chief of the Five Military Garrisons (Owido chonggwan) and Director of the Office of Supply (Jeyong gamjejo). Skilled in calligraphy and accomplished in poetry and prose, he authored many lament and posthumous memorial texts, and was also exceptionally talented in seal carving. Known for his deep love for Princess Hwasun, after her death he fasted in grief and passed away 39 days later at the young age of 39.