Hanam City Council Benchmarks Baekje Capitals Gongju and Buyeo to Establish Historical Identity

Council Research Group "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History"
Cultural Heritage Tour of the Baekje Historic Areas
Re-examining Regional Identity by Connecting the Historical Axis with Gongju and Buyeo
Choi Hoonjong, Head Representative: "Research on Systematic Preservation and Utilization of Hanam's Unique Cultural Heritage"

The Hanam City Council research group "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History" (led by Choi Hoonjong) has begun benchmarking Gongju and Buyeo, cities rich in Baekje historical and cultural assets, in an effort to secure Hanam's historical identity.

Members of the Hanam City Council research group "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History" (led by Choi Hoonjong) visited the Jeongnimsaji Five-Story Stone Pagoda, the oldest existing Baekje stone pagoda located in the center of the Jeongnimsaji temple site, a representative Baekje-era site in Buyeo County, Chungcheongnam-do, on the 4th. They took a commemorative photo. Provided by Hanam City Council

According to the city council on August 7, "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History" conducted an on-site tour of the Baekje Historic Areas in Buyeo County and Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, from August 4 to 5.

This cultural heritage tour was planned to shed new light on Hanam's historical and cultural identity and to seek systematic ways to research and preserve its cultural heritage, based on the historical fact that Hanam is a strong candidate for the location of "Hanam Wiryeseong," the capital established by Onjo, the founder of Baekje, during the Three Kingdoms period.

Choi Hoonjong, the head of the group, along with deputy head Park Sunmi, and members Kang Seongsam, Oh Seungcheol, and Oh Jiyeon, visited various sites over the two days, including the Gwanbuk-ri Relics and Busosanseong Fortress in Buyeo, Jeongnimsaji in Buyeo, the Royal Tombs in Buyeo, and Gongsanseong Fortress in Gongju, all part of the Baekje Historic Areas inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2015. They also toured the National Gongju Museum and the National Buyeo Museum.

The council members paid particular attention to Jeongnimsaji, Busosanseong Fortress, and the Gwanbuk-ri Relics, focusing on the essence of Baekje's Buddhist culture, defensive systems, and architectural technology. They experienced firsthand the artistry, technological prowess, and international character of the ancient Baekje kingdom.

Choi Hoonjong stated, "Baekje, which lasted for about 700 years from 18 BC to 660 AD, was a major cultural power in East Asian civilization. The Baekje Historic Areas, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their UNESCO World Heritage inscription this year, are invaluable heritage sites that vividly demonstrate Baekje's stature."

The research group of Hanam City Council, "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History" (led by Choi Hoonjong), conducted benchmarking at the National Gongju Museum in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do on the 5th. Provided by Hanam City Council

Choi Hoonjong further emphasized, "Hanam is not just a place name; it is a city that holds core Baekje relics such as Iseongsanseong Fortress, Cheonwangsaji, and Dongsaji, making it a very important starting point in our ancient history. Through this year's research group activities, we will conduct a comprehensive survey and analysis of Hanam's historical and cultural heritage, and strive to establish a unique historical and cultural identity for Hanam."

Meanwhile, the Hanam City Council research group "Finding the Identity of Hanam City's History" continues to carry out active research activities such as benchmarking and research projects, with the aim of proposing policies and enacting ordinances for the systematic preservation and utilization of Hanam's historical value and cultural heritage.

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