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The Jinjuseong Fortress in South Korea is one of its own kinds and is
outstanding in its own right. It is an important historical architecture in South
Korea which is closely connected to the Japanese invasion of 1592. The castle
underwent changes in name a couple of times. It was famed as Geoyeolseong Castle
in the first place. However during the rule of the Goryeo Dynasty, the fortress
came to be known as the Chokseokseong Castle. The fortress inherited its present
name during the rule of the Joseon Dynasty and finally came to be known as the
Jinjuseong Fortress in South Korea.
Features of Jinjuseong Fortress in South Korea
- According to the historical records of Ha Ryun's Seongmungi, the Jinjuseong
Fortress was subjected to constant Japanese invasion. As such it was reinforced
by Kin Jung-gwang, Jinju's Minister, during the fifth ruling year of King Goryeo
Woo.
- The historical fortress during this time had three gates. The Uijeongmun
Gate is situated on the east where as the Yehwamun Gate and the Jijemun gate
is located on the south and north respectively.
- Open to so many invasions, the stone wall of the Jinjuseong Fortress
was newly constructed with a height of 5-8 m and a circumference of 1,760 m.
The fortress premises now have three wells and springs.
- The surrounding area of the Jinjuseong Fortress is equally beautiful.
The River Cheongcheon flows swiftly in the west. On the other hand, the Namgang
River flows in the south.
- The Jinjuseong Fortress was built to withstand the
Japanese attacks. It was successful in withstanding the political advancement
towards Honam which came during the Joseon Seonjo king's ruling days. The Jinjuseong
Fortress also has a pond located between the fortress and a trench which was
dug up during the war times.
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