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Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park 옥포대첩기념공원

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87, Pallangpo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park was built in 1996 to commemorate the victory of national hero, Admiral Yi Sun-sin who fought against the Japanese in the invasion of Korea from 1592~1598.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin torpedoed 26 out of 50 Japanese ships gaining victory in the Okpo naval battle.
A memorial hall, shrine, tower and Okporu Pavilion are located at the commemorative park. The Turtle Ship, an ironclad warship shaped like a turtle, swords crafted in the Joseon tradition, and other remains are displayed at the memorial hall. Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s picture can be seen at the shrine.
On top of the 30 meter high tower and Okporu Pavilion, visitors can enjoy ocean vistas as well as a view of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
Entrance to the breakwater is not permitted for safety reasons.

Utilization information

・Information : The festival starts June 16th and lasts for three days

・Information : - Korea Travel Phone +82-55-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- For more info +82-55-639-8129
- Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park +82-55-639-8128~9 (Korean)

・Closed : None

・Operating Hours : 9:00-17:00 (Nov-Feb) / 9:00-18:00 (Mar-Oct)

Admission Fees

- Individual: Age 19 or over: 1,000 won / 13-18: 600 won / 7-12: 400 won
- Group: Age 19 or over: 800 won / 13-18: 500 won / 7-12: 300 won
* Groups are more than 30 persons.
** Age 6 or under are free.

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