The smoke stack walk and Leiko

Behind the house in Deokpo is a smoke stack which is designed as a signalling station.

1.One smoke Signal was made everyday to make sure everything was in order.
2. Two signals means the enemy have been sighted in the distance.
3. Three signals means the enemy is marching close the city borders.
4. Four signals is means preparation for war
5. Declaration of War. The system was used during the Joseon Dynasty but they were destroyed during the Imjin War when the Japanese invaded Korea. When Korea regained Seoul they continued to use the Beacon Mound system and also used a new system in which men on horseback delivered messages.

From the top you can see the road that I take on my run in the mornings, we call it Buddha Valley as there is a beautiful Buddha statue at the end of the valley.