Wondongsan Park, located in Osu-ri, Osu-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do, is home to a remarkable monument dedicated to a loyal dog who bravely saved its owner during a crisis. Designated as Jeollabuk-do Folk Cultural Property No. 1 on December 2, 1972, the monument stands at a towering 220cm high, 95cm wide, and 30cm thick, constructed with sturdy granite believed to date back to the Silla or Goryeo Dynasty.
The monument, a memorial stone erected in honor of the righteous dog that died while saving its owner, was left unattended in a stream but was recovered and moved to its current location on April 8, 1955. Following the relocation, the monument underwent significant renovations to ensure its preservation for generations to come.
(Image courtesy of the Federation of Korean Cultural Centers)
IMSIL, April 14 (Korea Bizwire) —The 38th Euigyeon Cultural Festival and Imsil NPetStar, a cultural festival for pets and their owners, are scheduled to take place from May 5 to May 7. This festival has been held in Osu Euigyeon Park, Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do since 1982 to honor the Osu dog’s spirit, who saved his owner from a fire while he was drunk.
Osu derives its name from the Chinese characters “O,” meaning dog, and “Su,” meaning tree. Legend has it that a resident of this neighborhood was saved from a fire by his loyal dog, who doused him with water. Sadly, the dog perished in the flames, and in honor of its sacrifice, the owner buried its body and placed a stick in its place. Over time, a tree grew from that spot, and the area became known as Osu, after the Chinese characters for dog and tree. Ultimately, the name became the name of the village.
Imsil NPetStar will present a national pet fashion show showcasing various pet fashions and personalities, a pet talk show called “Ask Me Anything,” and a pet fair offering diverse pet products, along with several pet experience events.
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