Danjong became Taebaeksansin after his death like Choi, Yeong, Nam, Yi, Im, Gyeongeop, people who died with sorrow, were worshiped as gods. Since Danjong was put to death during his banishment in Cheongryeongpo, there are many tales about Danjong in the region, and many people worshiped him as a god.

A shrine named 'Soigiljedang' is located in 11ban, Sodo-dong, Taebaek-si. A figure of young Danjong is enshrined here. Every April 15, citizens gather and hold a memorial service. It has relation with a legend that when Danjong came back as a Taebaeksansin, he took a rest here on his white horse. Here, a female devotee is called a court lady and a male devotee a loyal retainer.

Also, in Gurae-ri, Sangdong-eup, Yeongwol-gun, there is a place called Eopyeong. It has the same legend, too. Eopyeong means a field where they serve god.
There is a shrine in this maeul where citizens gather to hold a memorial service every 15th of the New year according to the lunar calendar. They always use a black pig as the ritual food.
the shrine of the tutelary deitys, famous places to worship Danjong as a tutelary deity take places in Nokjeon-ri, Jungdong-myeon, Yeongwol-gun and Yeorang-ri, Buk-myeon, Jeongseon-gun.
Yeongmojeon, the famous the shrine of the tutelary deity of Yeongwol, has picture of Danjong enshrined, and it became a divine place.
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Danjong was enthroned in 12, but after less than 3 years, he was deprived his throne by Sejo, his uncle. Sayuksin including Seong, Sammun planned his restoration, but the plan was revealed before it was carried out. Danjong was degraded to Nosangun and banished in Yeongwol. He died in 17. The county citizens of Yeongwol carries out on Danjog Cultural Festival to appease the souls of Danjong and his loyal retainers on "Cold Food" day in April every year.