Background
Yun Gwan is from the Papyeong Yun clan. His military career began when he passed the state civil examination. According to the Yun family history book, Yun Gwan was born on June 1, 1040 and died on May 8, 1111 (assuming that both dates were recorded using the Lunar Calendar). Koreans dedicated a large statue to General Yun Gwan in a small park near the Seoul Central Train Station which describes his contribution to Korean national history.
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