Latest

Eunpyeong Hanok Village, Seoul: Modern Hanok Homes Below Bukhansan

-
Eunpyeong Hanok Village (은평한옥마을) is a modern hanok (traditional Korean house) village in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. It was created after Bukchon and Seochon as a newer hanok area, and it forms a historic and cultural village together with Bukhansan National Park and Jingwansa Temple. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About the Village The land here was sold to individuals on the condition that they build only hanok. Each owner built according to their own taste, so the houses differ in shape and in the color of their wood, which makes them fun to look at. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Hanok streets: Walk past houses that each have their own design. Walking paths and cafes: The village has walking paths, cafes and other facilities. Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum: A museum with a rooftop observation deck (admission fee: KRW 1,000). Jingwansa Temple: The temple that gave Jingwan-dong its name is close to the...
Post a Comment

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, Seoul: Catholic History by the Han River

-

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산 순교성지) stands on a hill by the Han River in Mapo-gu, Seoul. It is a meaningful shrine of Korean Catholic history, where the martyrdom spirit of early believers is remembered. It was built where many believers were executed during the persecution of 1866.

Memorial hall and church building at Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

About Jeoldusan

The hill was originally called Jamdubong, because its shape was said to look like the head of a silkworm. In February 1866, French warships sailed up the Han River as far as Yanghwajin and Seogang, citing the persecution of Catholics. In anger, the regent Heungseon Daewongun had many Catholics beheaded on this hill. From then on it was called Jeoldusan (切頭山), meaning "beheading mountain."

In October 1967, for the 100th anniversary of the Byeongin Persecution of 1866, the Korean Catholic Church opened a martyrs' memorial hall here.

Memorial plaza with stone monuments at Jeoldusan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Things to See and Do

  • Exhibition hall: Historical records, relics and belongings related to the Korean Catholic Church.
  • Relic chamber: A room holding the relics of 28 saints.
  • Pilgrimage church: A church for pilgrims.
  • Martyrs' education hall and outdoor exhibition area: More exhibits on the grounds.
Stone sculptures among the trees at Jeoldusan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Exhibition hall inside the Jeoldusan memorial museum

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Before You Go

  • Opening hours are 09:30 to 17:00. The shrine is closed on Mondays.
  • Parking is available.
  • This is a place of prayer and remembrance, so please visit quietly.
Statue of the Virgin Mary in a rock grotto at Jeoldusan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Basic Information

NameJeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산 순교성지)
Address6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 마포구 토정로 6
Hours09:30-17:00
ClosedMondays
ParkingAvailable
Contact+82-2-3142-4434
Websitejeoldusan.or.kr (Korean)

How to Get There

  • Subway: Hapjeong Station (Lines 2 and 6), Exit 7. Walk toward the Han River.
Tree-lined walkway at Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

This post was prepared using Korean public data (Korea Tourism Organization), but some details may differ from the current situation. Please use it only as a reference for your trip to Korea, and if you need more information, search for the title of this post on Google or another search engine.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), KOGL Type 1

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Korean Market Food I Personally Would Not Recommend: Yachae Gopchang

-
Image
Jongno Sinjin Market near Dongdaemun Station shows a very local side of Seoul. Jongno Sinjin Market Near Dongdaemun Station Near Dongdaemun Station, there is a traditional market area called Jongno Sinjin Market. Like many older Korean markets, it has small restaurants, street-style food stalls, bright signs, red plastic tables, and a very local atmosphere. For visitors who want to see a less polished side of Seoul, this kind of market can be interesting. It feels different from department stores, shopping malls, or famous tourist streets because people are eating, drinking, and talking in a more ordinary local setting. But not every Korean market food is easy to recommend to foreigners. Some dishes are very local, very strong in flavor, and difficult to enjoy if you are trying Korean food for the first time. Yachae gopchang is stir-fried pork intestines with vegetables, often served on a hot metal pan. Yachae Gopchang: A Strong...
Read more

Hanwoo Beef: The Expensive Korean Food Many Koreans Still Cannot Eat Freely

-
Image
Hanwoo often looks premium before it is even cooked. (1) Hanwoo Is Famous, but Not an Everyday Food For many people outside Korea, Korean beef may sound like something luxurious, famous, and easy to find in a country known for food culture. But for many Koreans, Hanwoo beef is not an everyday food. I have lived in Korea all my life, but I cannot say that I have often eaten Hanwoo as much as I wanted. Even now, when Samsung and SK hynix are global companies and Korean dramas, music, beauty, and food are known around the world, Hanwoo still feels like a food that many ordinary Koreans approach carefully. Depending on the cut and grade, a small portion can be close to 20,000 Korean won per 100 grams. That means Hanwoo is not just beef. In Korea, it is often a symbol of celebration, income level, family events, gifts, and sometimes social pressure. The marbling is one reason many Koreans associate Hanwoo with luxury. (2) The Beauty of Marbling and the Weight of Price ...
Read more

Free Printable Korean Alphabet Flashcards: 70 Letter and Word Cards

-
Image
Want a hands-on way to learn the Korean alphabet? This free printable Hangul flashcards PDF pairs letter cards with illustrated Korean vocabulary cards. It includes 70 cards in all : 14 consonants, 21 vowels, and 35 picture words, arranged across 10 A4 landscape pages. The cards themselves use Korean words. To help English-speaking learners, I have listed the English meaning of every pictured word below each page preview. You can use the set with children, in a classroom, or for your own first steps with Hangul. Free PDF · 10 A4 landscape pages · 35 letter cards + 35 picture-word cards Consonant cards Vowel cards Ways to use them Download the PDF Korean consonant flashcards: 14 basic letters The first four pages introduce the basic consonants from ㄱ to ㅎ . Each letter card has a large character with numbered, dotted strokes. The matching pictures help learners connect a Korean word to its opening consonant: 고양이 (cat) begins with ㄱ , and 나비 (butterfly) begins with ㄴ . Swipe through ...
Read more