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Tomb of Son Byeong-hui, Seoul
- Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
- Designated date Oct. 19, 2012
- Area 1,538㎡
- Address San 28-1 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Son Byeong-hui was a religious leader who served as the third patriarch of the religious order known as Chondogyo (Religion of the Heavenly Way); an independence fighter who fought with great determination against Japanese Imperialism; and the leader of the Thirty-three National Representatives of Korea whose Declaration of Korean Independence led to the outbreak of the March First Independence Movement in 1919. His tomb is regarded as a great historical and educational sanctuary where Korean citizens can honor his patriotic life.
* Source : Korea Heritage Service