Samjeondo Monument

This monument was erected to commemorate the Qing Emperor Taizong's achievements, following the humiliating peace treaty after the Qing invasion of Joseon (Byeongja Horan). It was built in 1639 (the 17th year of King Injo's reign), measuring 3.95m in height and 1.4m in width, with the title 'Great Qing Emperor's Monument of Merit (大淸皇帝功德碑)'. Before the early Joseon period, the Jurchen people, who had paid tribute to Joseon, rapidly grew in power amid the chaos of the Ming dynasty, founded the Later Jin, and expanded their influence by invading Joseon, causing strained relations. After changing their state name to Qing, the Jurchen demanded that Joseon observe the rites of a vassal, leading to a severance of ties. In 1636 (the 14th year of King Injo's reign), Qing Emperor Taizong led 100,000 troops to invade Joseon, triggering the Byeongja Horan. King Injo, who had been holding out at Namhansanseong Fortress, eventually surrendered at the Samjeondo ferry on the Han River, where the Qing army was stationed, and signed a shameful peace treaty. After the war, the Qing emperor forced Joseon to erect a monument commemorating his achievements, resulting in the Samjeondo Monument. The inscription was composed by Yi Gyeong-seok, written by O Jun, and the title 'Great Qing Emperor's Monument of Merit' was penned by Yeo I-jing. The left side of the monument's front is inscribed in Mongolian, the right side in Manchu, and the back in Chinese characters, making it an important resource for studying the Manchu and Mongolian languages.

(Source: Songpa-gu Office website)