These were constructed along the ridges of Mt. Pibongsan in Maesan-ri
about 17 kilometers northeast from Ansung City. Presently, only the 2.5
meter high stone fortifications remain. Larches and young pines form a
forest within the walls, and paddy fields are scattered to the south of
the valley. The fragments of building stone and the platform rock for
the commander are scattered around a spot which is assumed to have been
the east gate. A gate, presumed to be the south gate, still stands due
south. Four cornerstones and fragments of roof tiles are scattered around
the site, which might have been the platform for the commander. A shrine
is found within the walls. It is a monument to General Song Munju for
courageous deeds during the invasion of the Mongol army. When the general
was defending Chukchusansong Fortress in the 23rd year of King Kojong's
rule of the Koryo Kingdom, the Mongol army approached the fortress and
tried to persuade him to surrender. Instead, he charged out of the fortress
and dislodged the enemy from the hill. As the Mongol army attacked again
with guns, destroying the four gates, he struck back with guns from inside
the fortress. The enemy attempted various attacks for fifteen days, but
couldn¡¯t take the fortress. Eventually, they burnt the equipment for the
siege operation and withdrew. The general received a promotion for his
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