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Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사) - Homepage : tycr.kr - Tel : +82-55-645-3229 Chungnyeolsa Shrine was built in 1606 upon the order of King Seonjo to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-sin's loyalty and brilliant exploits. The shrine houses the memorial tablet of Admiral Lee. The shrine was designated as a Historic Site on June 11, 1973. - Address : 251, Yeohwang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Rituals and traditional ceremony, etc. - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-645-3229 - Open date : - Parking : Available (30 small vehicle, 8 large vehicle parking spaces) - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Summer 09:00-18:00 / Winter 09:00-17:00 - Restrooms : Available - Parking Fees : Small vehicles 1,000 won / Large vehicles 3,000 won * 1 hour basis - Available Facilities : Relic museum - ...

Birthplace of Nongae (논개생가) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-63-350-1636 Nongae was born in Juchon Village in the 7th year of King Seonjo (September 3, 1575). A clever and beautiful young lady, Nongae voluntarily registered as a gisaeng (female entertainer) at the age of 19 when the nation was at risk of invasion during the Imjin War. While entertaining one evening, she led Japanese general Keyamura Rokusuke to the edge of a cliff and flung her arms around him, casting both herself and the general to their deaths in the Jinju Namgang River. To commemorate her faithfulness and allegiance to her country, a project to restore her place of birth was completed in September 2000, drawing many visitors. Nearby Nongae’s birthplace are many tourist attractions, including Deogyusan Mountain and Odongje Pass and a hiking trail that connects Jangansan County Park, Jijigyegok Valley, and Donghwa Dam. - Address : 558, Uiam-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experien...

Historical site of General Chung Ki-ryong (Chunguisa Temple) (정기룡장군 유적지(충의사)) - Homepage : www.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-537-6095 Chunguisa Temple is home to the tablets of General Chung Ki-ryong, a great army general who led during the reign of Joseon King Seonjo. In 1974, the temple and related relics were designated as a Regional Cultural Asset Monument. The area was expanded in 1978 to include a museum which displays Relics Related to Jeong Gi-ryong, a designated Treasure. The temple also hosts a reenactment of the recovery of Sangjuseong Fortress every October. - Address : 230, Chungui-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-537-6095 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time 09:00-18:00 This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 22 years and open...

Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour - Tel : +82-54-762-6567 Oksanseowon Confucian Academy was built to commemorate the academic achievements and virtues of Confucian scholar Yi Eon-jeok (1491-1553). It was founded in 1572, the fifth year of King Seonjo’s reign, and received its current name the following year. It was one of the 47 Confucian academies that was ruled out from the Confucian academy abolition order made by Heungseon Daewongun. Although the building structures do not carry significant meaning in architectural aspect, the distinguished space arrangement of the buildings is hard to go unnoticed. Dokrakdang Hall, which was Yi Eon-jeok’s vacation annex as well as his study room, is situated 700 meters away to the north from Oksanseowon. - Address : 216-27, Oksanseowon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of a...

Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress (청주 상당산성) - Homepage : www.cheongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - Tel : +82-43-201-0202 Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress during the 42nd year of King Sukjong’s reign. This 4.2km-long, 3-4m-tall fortress was built with stones of various sizes, earth and sand. The fortress has three gates, located in the east, west and south respectively. The three gates remain almost intact, and all still have their gate towers. The front gate in the south, named ‘Gongnammun Gate,’ is crescent-shaped while the East and West gates are square. The East and West Command Posts also stand within the confines of the fortress itself. This fo...