Stele "Chokkhwa". Stele monument erected by Heungseon Daewon, regent during the late Joseon Dynasty, In April 1871, to express a firm determination to reject the invasion of imperialism and strengthen the seclusion, and to urge the people to awaken to the invasion of Western powers.

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