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 This is the remains of group residence that Hong Gil-Dong 's party built in Ishigakijima Ohamimura. |
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| A stone cannon that was found recently in the course of excavation of Woogang Castle, built by the first son of Hong Gil-Dong .It was used as a weapon in case of close battle. |
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EMoved to haterumakima (Pajogando)
Established a group residential site at Ishigakijima (Seokwondo), Ohamamura (Daebyungchon), and Hurusuto region. Expanded his power to the neighboring areas, such as Jukbudo, Seopyodo, Yeonakukdo.
Freed the inhabitants who were suffering from the excessive tax and severe suppression of Nasakone, the chief of Miyakojima (Gunggodo). He won the victory and built straw-roofed houses at Sangbioksan for newcomers from Joseon.
Landed at Kumejima, excluded the chief and gained power in the East China Sea, a main trading place with Japan, Yugu, and China. Built a Joseon style castle at every important places of the island, which served an important role in defending enemies.
He died, age 70, according to Widowangjeon (Hong Gil-Dong 's story in Chinese)
The descendents of Hong Gil-Dong landed at the coast of Chungcheong Province, drifting after being attacked by storm when trading on the sea. But the government sent them back to China for not being residents of Joseon.
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