{"id":3252,"date":"2026-04-02T16:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:07:28","slug":"haemieupseong-walled-town-seosan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252","title":{"rendered":"Haemieupseong Walled Town, Seosan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02751.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\ubaa9\ucc28 \ud1a0\uae00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252\/#History_of_Haemieupseong_A_Fortress_of_Defense_and_Faith\" >History of Haemieupseong: A Fortress of Defense and Faith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252\/#Key_Attractions\" >Key Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252\/#How_to_Get_There\" >How to Get There<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252\/#1_By_Car\" >1. By Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mphoto.co.kr\/?p=3252\/#2_By_Public_Transportation\" >2. By Public Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Haemieupseong_A_Fortress_of_Defense_and_Faith\"><\/span>History of Haemieupseong: A Fortress of Defense and Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haemieupseong<\/strong> is one of the best-preserved representative walled towns (Eupseong) from the Joseon Dynasty. It served as a strategic military hub and a witness to poignant historical events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Military Stronghold:<\/strong> Constructed between 1417 (King Taejong) and 1421 (King Sejong), it was built to defend the west coast against Japanese pirates (<strong>Wae-gu<\/strong>). It functioned as the military headquarters for the Chungcheong-do province for over 200 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legacy of Admiral Yi Sun-sin:<\/strong> The legendary Admiral Yi Sun-sin served here as a junior military officer for about 10 months in 1579, long before his famous naval victories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catholic Martyrdom Site:<\/strong> During the late Joseon Dynasty (notably the Byeongin Persecution), thousands of Catholics were imprisoned and executed here. The <strong>Hoeya Tree<\/strong> (Sophora japonica) inside the fortress still bears the scars of wire marks used to torture believers, making it a sacred pilgrimage site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Attractions\"><\/span>Key Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jinnammon (South Gate):<\/strong> The main entrance of the fortress, featuring beautiful traditional stonework and a grand arched gate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Hoeya Tree:<\/strong> A 300-year-old tree that stands as a silent witness to the religious persecutions of the past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restored Government Offices (Gwana):<\/strong> Inside the walls, you can see restored administrative buildings and traditional houses that show how people lived centuries ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fortress Wall Walk:<\/strong> You can walk along the <strong>1.8km perimeter<\/strong> of the stone walls, which offers a panoramic view of the town and the peaceful surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_There\"><\/span>How to Get There<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Haemieupseong is easily accessible from Seoul and other major cities, making it a popular day-trip destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_By_Car\"><\/span>1. By Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Via Highway:<\/strong> Take the <strong>Seohaean Expressway<\/strong> and exit at <strong>Haemi IC<\/strong>. The fortress is only about 5 minutes away from the exit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigation:<\/strong> Search for &#8220;Haemieupseong Walled Town.&#8221; Parking is generally free and spacious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_By_Public_Transportation\"><\/span>2. By Public Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Express\/Intercity Bus:<\/strong> * Take a bus from <strong>Seoul Central City Terminal<\/strong> (Honam Line) or <strong>Seoul Nambu Terminal<\/strong> bound for <strong>Haemi<\/strong>. (Travel time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fortress is a short 5-minute walk from the Haemi Bus Stop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Seosan Terminal:<\/strong> If you are already in Seosan, take a local bus heading to Haemi. Buses run frequently and take about 20\u201330 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History of Haemieupseong: A Fortress of Defense and Faith Haemieupseong is one of the best-preserved representative walled towns (Eupseong) from the Joseon Dynasty. It served as a strategic military hub and a witness to poignant historical events. Key Attractions How to Get There Haemieupseong is easily accessible from Seoul and other major cities, making it a popular day-trip destination. 1. By Car 2. 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