The Chilbaek Memorial Museum to Open on the 16th in Geumsan, Chungnam

Completed in September Last Year but Postponed Due to COVID-19 Spread

The Chilbaekuisang Memorial Hall, which honors the loyalty of the Chilbaekuisang soldiers, will open on the 16th in Geumsan, Chungnam. Although the completion ceremony was held last September, the opening was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. The Chilbaekuisang Management Office stated, "Through research, exhibition, and educational activities on the militia soldiers during the Imjin War, we aim to widely promote the spirit of patriotism and communicate and empathize with the local community."

The Chilbaekuisang, a nationally designated cultural heritage site, is the resting place of the remains and spirits of about 700 militia soldiers who died fighting against approximately 15,000 Japanese invaders at Yeongonpyeong, Geumsan during the Imjin War.

The memorial hall was built with a total area of 2,442㎡, consisting of two basement floors and one above-ground floor. It includes a relic storage facility, exhibition halls, a 4D stereoscopic theater, and a research office. There are two exhibition spaces. The first exhibition hall introduces an overview of the Imjin War, the development and significance of the first and second Geumsan battles, and the process of establishing the Chilbaekuisang after the war. The second exhibition hall highlights militia leaders such as Gokyeongmyeong, Joheon, and Yeonggyu Dae-sa, who led the battles at that time. A memorial space for the Chilbaekuisang soldiers and Seungbyeong (monk soldiers) is also provided. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the maximum number of visitors per day is limited to 270.

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