Chunjanggong
Han Baek-Rok (1555-1592) was born in Seo-myeon, Bangdong-ri in Chuncheon
and his ancestral home is Chungju. He was a loyal retainer who died
bravely in a naval battle during 'Imjinwoeran' under the command
of the Great General Lee Sun-Shin and General Wongyun.
After he passed the military service examination, he became 'Jinjamhyeongam'.
When he sarted for the new position of 'Jisepomanho' which was
under jurisdiction of 'Gyeongsangwususa', 'Imjinwoeran' was burst
out. He used to win a great victory in 'Okpohaejeon' with Gyeongsangwususa,
Wongyun and Jeollajwasusa, Lee Sun-Shin.
In succession, he made gains in war at 'Happo' and 'Jeokjinpo'.
Owing to this, he was appointed to 'Busancheomsa', but died in
battle at 'Namhae Mijohang at the age of 38 (July 17, 1592. the
25th year of the King Seonjo's reign of Joseon Dynasty).
He was promoted to 'Jeongryeo' in 1751 (the 21th year of the
King Youngjo's reign of Joseon Dynasty), and 'Jaheondaebu Byeongjopanseo'
in 1807 (the 7th year of the King Sunjo's reign of Joseon Dynasty),
and was granted a posthumous epithet of 'Chungjang' in 1811 (the
11th year of the King Sunjo's reign of Joseon Dynasty).
His grave is located on the low hill in Seo-myeon, Geumsan-ri
and its gate is located in Seo-myeon, Bangdong-ri.