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Ugeumchi Battlefield is a site of tragic history where the peasant army fought their final battle against the allied forces of the government army and Japan during the Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894.
Ugeumchi Battlefield is a site of tragic history where the peasant army fought their final battle against the allied forces of the government army and Japan during the Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894. It is a place that holds the pain of the frustrated revolution, where numerous peasants were sacrificed by the allied forces armed with modern weapons, despite fighting under the banner of anti-feudalism and anti-foreign influence. This place is an important turning point in the modern history of Korea, making us reflect on the meaning of the desperate resistance at the time.
When visiting, you can first stop by 'Ugeumtijeonjeogallimteo' to understand the development process of the battle and its historical background, and then go up to the 'Donghak Peasant Army Memorial Tower' built at the top of the hill to honor the souls of the sacrificed peasant army. It is recommended to walk along the 'trail' created along the pass where the battle took place and directly feel the breath of history.
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