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Jinjuseong Fortress (진주성)
- Address
- 626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
경상남도 진주시 남강로 626 (본성동) - Type
- Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-749-5171 - Homepage
- www.jinju.go.kr(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Information
Introduction
Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty. The reinforced stonewall has a circumference of approximately 1,760m, 5m-8m in height and contains three wells and springs. According to Ha Ryun’s Seongmungi in Donggukyeojiseungnam Record, the castle was frequently destroyed by the Japanese invasion and later was reinforced by Jinju’s minister, Kim Jung-gwang during the fifth year of Goryeo Woo King’s reign (1379). During this period, the circumference was 800 bo(pace), with Uijeongmun Gate to the east, Jijemun Gate to the north, and Yehwamun Gate to the south. Outside the castle, Cheongcheon River flows in the west, Namgang River in the south and a pond lies between the castle and the trench dug during the war times. As a fortress to safeguard from the Japanese attacks, it blocked the Japanese from advancing toward Honam during the 25th year of Joseon Seonjo King’s reign (1592). Within the fortress lies Chokseoknu, Kim Shi-min Memorial, Uigisa Shrine, Seojangdae, Bukjangdae, Changyeolsa shrine, Jinju National Museum, Hoguksa Temple, and an outdoor stage.
Current Status
Historic Site No.118 (Designated on January 21, 1963)
Operating Hours
09:00-18:00
Parking Facilities
Available
- Gongbukmun Parking (large-sized parking: 15 spaces / small-sized parking: 13 spaces)
- Health Center Parking Lot (small-sized parking: 62 spaces)
- Jinjuseong Fortress Tour Bus Parking Lot (tour bus parking: 14 spaces)
Parking Fees
Small-sized cars: 500 won for first 30-min / 200 won for each additional 10-min
Large-sized cars: 1,000 won for the first 30-min / 400 won for each additional-10 min
* Free parking fee at the tour bus parking lot of Jinjuseong Fortress
Available Facilities
[Main facilities]
Chokseoknu Pavilion, Uiam Rock, Uigisa Pavilion, Imjindaecheop Gyesasunuidan, Statue of General Kim Si-min, Patriotic Bell, Chokseokjeongchungdanbi Monument, Ssangchungsajeokbi Monument, Yeongnam Pojeongsa Pavilion, Gongbukmun Gate, Bukjangdae, Jinju National Museum, Poru, Seojangdae, outdoor stage, Changryeolsa Temple, Hoguksa Temple
Admission Fees
Adults: 2,000 won / Group: 1,400 won
Youths: 1,000 won / Group: 600 won
Children: 600 won / Group: 400 won
* Group: 30 or more people
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