Jinjuseong Fortress 진주성
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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 x_height and contains three wells and springs. According to Ha Ryun’s Seongmungi in Donggukyeojiseungnam Record, the castle had been frequently destroyed by the Japanese invasion and was later 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 and 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 temple lies Chokseoknu, Kim Shi-min Memorial, Uigisa Shrine, Seojangdae, Bukjangdae, Changyeolsa shrine, Jinju National Museum, Hoguksa Temple, and an outdoor stage.
Utilization information
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-749-2480~4
・Parking Facilities : Available
- Parking lot in front of Chokseokmun Gate (only small-sized cars)
- Gongbukmun Gate Parking lot (Large-sized car: 17 sites, Small-sized car: 15 sites)
- Health Center Parking lot (Large-sized car: 9 sites, Small-sized car: 35 sites)
- Jinjuseong Fortress Parking lot (Tourist bus only: 14 sites)
・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)
・Operating Hours : 09:00-18:00
Parking Fees
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
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
Youths: 500 won / Group: 300 won
Children: 300 won / Group: 200 won
* Group: 30 or more people
Access
From Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal.
Walk 10-15min following the signs for Jinjuseong Fortress.
OR
From Jinju Express Bus Terminal or Jinju Station.
Take a taxi to Jinjuseong Fortress. (10min)
626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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