Haemieupseong
Fortress in Seosan, South Korea
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Haemieupseong (Korean: 해미읍성; 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.
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LocationSeosan, South Korea
Area194,102 square metres (2,089,300 sq ft)
| Haemieupseong | |
|---|---|
An entrance to the fortress (2014) | |
 Interactive map of Haemieupseong | |
| 36°42′46″N 126°32′55″E | |
| Location | Seosan, South Korea |
| Site notes | |
| Area | 194,102 square metres (2,089,300 sq ft) |
Official name | Haemieupseong Walled Town, Seosan |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
| Reference no. | 116 |
Facilities
Operating hours
Summer season 05:00 – 21:00 / Winter season 06:00 – 19:00
