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Mokpojin History Park, the starting point of Mokpo's history, was created on the site of a naval camp established in the 21st year of King Sejong of Joseon (1439) to defend the southwestern coast.
Mokpojin History Park, the starting point of Mokpo's history, was created on the site of a naval camp established in the 21st year of King Sejong of Joseon (1439) to defend the southwestern coast. As a geographical stronghold at the estuary of the Yeongsan River, it played an important role in guarding the tax grain transport route, and was restored as a history park in 2014. The park features a reproduction of traditional hanok-style structures including 'Mokpojigwan', the guest house and central building that housed a wooden tablet symbolizing the king, as well as a hongsalmun (red spiked gate) and the Inner Triple Gate.
Along with a monument indicating that this was the site of Mokpojin, climbing the hexagonal observatory allows you to overlook the beautiful scenery of the Mokpo city area, the sea, Yudalsan, and Samhakdo Island at a glance, allowing you to enjoy both historical significance and scenic views at the same time.
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