Aristocrat, Sataek

[Narration]
This residence is a replica of the house of a member of the Baekje nobility, a man named Sataekjijeok. He held a senior governmental post, similar to that of a modern-day prime minister, and exercised political influence over a long career. Sataekjijeok left behind a stele inscribed with information about his life.

[Tourist]
Oh, the life of a Baekje nobleman must have been interesting. What does the inscription on the stele say?

[Narration]
After his resignation, Sataekjijeok lamented the rapid passage of time. He then built a temple in order to devote the remainder of his life to Buddhism.

[Tourist]
He lived a wealthy, honorable life as a prime minister, so what did he regret?

[Narration]
Wealth and power are of little significance when you’re getting old and weak. Even a wealthy and powerful man, such as Sataekjijeok, regretted that time had passed so quickly. It is a life lesson for all of us.