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Haemieupseong

Coordinates: 36°42′46″N 126°32′55″E / 36.71278°N 126.54861°E / 36.71278; 126.54861
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Haemieupseong
An entrance to the fortress (2014)
Map
LocationSeosan, South Korea
Coordinates36°42′46″N 126°32′55″E / 36.71278°N 126.54861°E / 36.71278; 126.54861
Area194,102 square metres (2,089,300 sq ft)
Official nameHaemieupseong Walled Town, Seosan
Designated1963-01-21
Reference no.116

Haemieupseong (Korean해미읍성; Hanja海美邑城; lit. Haemi Fortress) is a Joseon-era Korean fortress in what is now Haemi-eup, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Haemieupseong was built between 1417 and 1421 during the Joseon period.[1] In January 1963, it was listed as South Korea's Historical Site No. 116 and was renovated in 1973. The castle was the background of the Donghak Rebellion in 1864. This fortress, originally built to protect against Japanese pirates, was a historical site where thousands of Catholics were executed during the French Invasion in 1866.

Facilities

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There's a historic culture festival held at Haemieup-seong. The theme is Seosan during the Joeseon period. The fortress has several facilities that include a natural eco park, horseback riding, shops and places to eat and drink, as well as gukgung and ssireum.

Operating hours

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Summer season 05:00 – 21:00 / Winter season 06:00 – 19:00

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 김, 기주, 서산 해미읍성 (瑞山 海美邑城), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-01
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