The Battle Site of Ungchi in the Movie 'Hansan' to be Designated as a Historic Site

Imjin War Ungchi Battlefield Panorama. Photo by Cultural Heritage Administration

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Cultural Heritage Administration has designated the 'Imjin War Ungchi Battlefield' located in Wanju-gun and Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, as a nationally designated historic site.

The 'Imjin War Ungchi Battlefield' is the site where the Battle of Ungchi took place in early Imjin War (July 1592), where government troops and militia jointly defended Honam against the invading Japanese forces who attacked Jeolla Province.

'Ungchi' is the name of a mountain pass between Wanju-gun and Jinan-gun, and the old road around Ungchi was an important route connecting Jeonju and eastern Jeolla regions such as Jinan. It is currently also called 'Gomti' or 'Gomchi.'

The 'Imjin War Ungchi Battlefield' played a decisive role in the defense of Honam, overcoming early disadvantages and ultimately leading to the Joseon army's victory, and is recognized as a historic site of national crisis resolution. It gained significant attention again through the movie 'Hansan,' released last July.

The Cultural Heritage Administration stated, “In cooperation with Wanju-gun and Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, we plan to establish and implement measures to more systematically preserve, manage, and utilize the historically and academically valuable 'Imjin War Ungchi Battlefield.'”

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