Asan Cultural Heritage Course

Located at the northwesternmost tip of Chungcheongnam-do in the central region of the Korean Peninsula, Asan-si serves as a gateway city. Adjacent to the Seoul Metropolitan Area, it is leaping forward as a central hub of culture and industry, showing rare growth for a local municipality by recently surpassing a population of 200,000. It also holds great potential for development as a cultural city, with diverse cultural heritage sites scattered throughout the area.

Along the way

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   Asan Historic Site of Yi Chungmu-gong

   아산 이충무공 유허

   The Historic Site of Admiral Yi Chungmu-gong in Asan refers to Asan Hyeonchungsa Shrine. Hyeonchungsa is a shrine that houses the portrait of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Yi Sun-sin was born on April 28, 1545, in Geoncheon-dong, Seoul (near present-day Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu). Before turning eight, he moved to the foot of the hill in Baekam-ri, where he grew up and lived until passing the military service examination, and his head house still remains today. Traces of his life, such as Chungmujeong Well in the front yard of the head house and an archery range, are well-preserved across the grounds. MoreLess

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   Hyeonchungsa Shrine

   현충사

   Located at the foot of Banghwasan Mountain, 4 km from Onyang Oncheon (Hot Springs), this shrine is dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin (Chungmugong). It was first established in 1706 (the 32nd year of King Sukjong's reign), and the following year, King Sukjong personally bestowed the name 'Hyeonchungsa.' In 1932, during the Japanese colonial period, the Yi Chungmu-gong Relic Preservation Society was formed to rebuild the shrine. From 1966 to 1974, the government greatly expanded and consecrated the site (547,297㎡), developing it into a sacred national site. Within the main shrine are Admiral Yi Sun-sin's portrait and the Sipgyeongdo (ten paintings depicting key events of his life). The grounds also feature an exhibition hall displaying National Treasure Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary) and Treasure Long Swords, as well as the old house where Admiral Yi lived, an archery range, and Jeongnyeo (commemorative gate). MoreLess

   

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   Onyang Folk Museum

   온양민속박물관

   Onyang Folk Museum is a place that collects, preserves, and exhibits the lifestyles and history of the Korean people. It systematically displays various aspects of daily life, ranging from food, clothing, and shelter to religion and the arts. The museum aims to foster understanding and pride in traditional culture among younger generations while serving as a stepping stone for creating new values. Beyond educational, traditional preservation, and academic purposes, it is also dedicated to promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korean culture to the world. MoreLess

   

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