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Gunsan Modern History Street

Gunsan Modern History Street

군산 근대화 거리 · Jeonbuk · Palaces & heritage

Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionJeonbuk
Address41, Jangmi 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingNot available

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)
right next door

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall

Jinpo Maritime Theme Park (진포해양테마공원)
right next door

Jinpo Maritime Theme Park

Jangmi Gallery (장미갤러리)
right next door

Jangmi Gallery

Gunsan Modern History Museum (군산근대역사박물관)
right next door

Gunsan Modern History Museum

Leesungdang (이성당)
right next door

Leesungdang

Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs (옛 군산세관)
500 m walk

Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs

Chowon Photo Studio (초원사진관)
600 m walk

Chowon Photo Studio

Gunsan Dongguksa Temple (동국사(군산))
900 m walk

Gunsan Dongguksa Temple