Shall We Go on an Exciting History Exploration?

Gwangjin-gu Operates Saturday History Tours for Families

Eight sessions held from May to October for elementary students and parents, with 40 participants per session

Applications for the 3rd and 4th sessions accepted on the district website from May 29 to June 4

Exciting historical explorations at Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeoncheon Horogoru Fortress, and Namhansanseong in Gyeonggi Gwangju

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyungho) is operating the ‘Saturday History Tour,’ a program where families can learn history together.

The ‘Saturday History Tour’ is a program that allows participants to directly see and experience cultural assets and heritage at historically significant sites, accompanied by in-depth explanations from professional guides.

On enjoyable Saturdays, participants embark on explorations to locations representing historical themes, providing students with an engaging historical adventure.

The program is designed for elementary students and their parents, running a total of eight sessions until October, with 40 participants per session, allowing up to 320 people to join.

The participation fee is 8,000 KRW per person, and applications can be submitted through the online registration page on the Gwangjin-gu Office website. Participants are selected through a random computerized draw from the applicants, with 30% of each session’s spots prioritized for students from vulnerable groups.

The exploration sites are selected based on their historical representativeness and educational value according to the theme.

In May, focusing on Joseon Dynasty history: ▲The 1st session on the 13th visits Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeokgung Palace to explore ‘Life and Death, the Life of a Joseon King.’ ▲The 2nd session on the 20th visits Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung and Yongin Korean Folk Village to learn ‘Why Did King Jeongjo Build Hwaseong?’

The first session of the Saturday History Tour held on the 13th

In June, focusing on waterways and security history: ▲The 3rd session on the 10th tours Gimpo and Incheon’s Ara Waterway cruise ship, Jeongseojin, and Ara Tower to understand ‘The Importance of Waterways for Tax Transport and the History of Canal Development.’ ▲The 4th session on the 17th visits Cheorwon Goseokjeong and explores security tourism to learn about ‘The War History of the Republic of Korea and the Security History of a Divided Nation.’

In September, focusing on Goguryeo and Joseon Dynasty history: ▲The 5th session on the 9th visits Yeoncheon Horogoru Fortress and Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site to experience ‘Goguryeo Relics Remaining in the South and Prehistoric History.’ ▲The 6th session on the 16th explores Namyangju Dasan Historic Site and Water Garden to investigate ‘Who Was Jeong Yak-yong, the Joseon Dynasty Silhak Scholar?’

In October, focusing on Joseon Dynasty and industrial history: ▲The 8th session on the 14th visits Namhansanseong in Gyeonggi Gwangju and Hwadam Forest to learn about ‘The War History of the Joseon Dynasty and the Fortress Built to Protect Seoul.’ ▲The 9th session on the 21st tours Pocheon Art Valley and Pyeonggang Land to see ‘The Transformation from a Primary Industry Quarry to a Tertiary Industry Tourist Site through Upcycling, and the Development of Future Industries.’

A student who participated in the 1st session shared, “Seeing what I used to read in books in person made it easier to understand and made history more fun.”

Applications for the 3rd and 4th sessions in June will be accepted from May 29 to June 4. For more details, check the news section on the Gwangjin-gu website or contact the Gwangjin-gu Office Education Support Division.

District Mayor Kim Kyungho said, “I hope this will be a happy time for students and parents to experience vivid historical sites together and enjoy learning history.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.