Gochang County Mayor Ugisang Explores 'Space Utilization' Plans for Gaegap Market

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, held an executive meeting at Gaegap Market, the only religious site in Korea that shares both Eastern and Western religions, to explore ways to utilize the space.

On the 18th, according to the county, Governor Yu Gisang and county executive officials held a current issues meeting at Gaegap Market in Gong-eum-myeon.

This was the 10th current issues meeting held at local historical and cultural heritage sites such as Gochang Eupseong Dongheon, Chwiseokjeong, and Mujang Eupseong Dongheon since Governor Yu took office.

Gaegap Market is the only religious site in Korea where Donghak and Seohak coexist, advocating for equality among all people.

Choi Yeogyeom, a Catholic martyr, was martyred here in 1801, and about 100 years later, Donghak leaders and followers such as Jeon Bongjun, Son Hwajung, and Kim Gaenam gathered here before rising up in the nearby Gusunae Village.

During the Japanese colonial period, it is also said that the market was used as a supply base and communication point for the righteous army, which caused it to be hated by the Japanese and eventually disappear.

Previously, the county designated it as the first local cultural heritage in June 2002 and has been managing it since then.

At the meeting, there was active exchange of opinions on sharing historical culture and current projects.

Governor Yu Gisang said, “The full restoration of the Mujang Eupseong fortress walls is expected to be completed by the end of this year,” adding, “We need to attract numerous history and religion explorers by creating storytelling that links Mujang Eupseong, Mujang Gunpoji, Gaegap Market, and Hagwon Farm.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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