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History Center of Colonial Period of Japan in Gunsan

History Center of Colonial Period of Japan in Gunsan

일제강점기 군산역사관 · Jeonbuk · Neighbourhoods & streets

The History Center of the Japanese Colonial Period in Gunsan is dedicated to human rights, peace, and reconciliation. It serves as a place of remembrance, reflecting on the exploitation experienced under Japanese imperial rule in order to help shape a better future. The museum emphasizes interaction among people, artifacts, and historical spaces, as well as active engagement with visitors. Through materials and records spanning from the opening of Gunsan Port to liberation, it seeks to foster dialogue and understanding. By remembering the suffering caused by forced exploitation and working toward healing, the museum aims to transform this painful history into enduring values of human rights and peace through ongoing research, exhibitions, and education.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionJeonbuk
Address21 Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
HoursMarch-October 09:00-18:00November to February 09:00-17:00* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time
ClosedMondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), January 1
ParkingAvailable

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 Dongguksa Temple (동국사(군산))
right next door

Gunsan Dongguksa Temple

Gunsan Mallaengyi Village (군산 말랭이마을)
500 m walk

Gunsan Mallaengyi Village

Chowon Photo Studio (초원사진관)
600 m walk

Chowon Photo Studio

Leesungdang (이성당)
600 m walk

Leesungdang

Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리)
900 m walk

Gunsan Modern History Street

Jangmi Gallery (장미갤러리)
1000 m walk

Jangmi Gallery

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)
1000 m walk

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall

Gunsan Modern History Museum (군산근대역사박물관)
1000 m walk

Gunsan Modern History Museum