The Six Martyred Ministers chose the most metal death possible

When Sejo stole the throne from his nephew Danjong, six scholars plotted to restore the young king. They got caught. Sejo offered them mercy if they'd just acknowledge him as the rightful king. Seong Sam-mun's response? He called Sejo a traitor TO HIS FACE during the interrogation. They were all tortured and executed. Seong Sam-mun reportedly had his limbs torn off and still refused to call Sejo "king." These six — the Sayuksin — became legends. Schools are named after them. Streets are named after them. Loyalty that goes that hard doesn't get forgotten.