Region guide
Gongju
The Ungjin capital of Baekje, where the Korean Wave finds its roots
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About Gongju
The Ungjin capital of Baekje, where the Korean Wave finds its roots
A Chungcheongnam-do city on the Geumgang River that served as Ungjin, the capital of the Baekje kingdom from 475 to 538. Its Gongsanseong Fortress and the Royal Tombs at Songsan-ri form part of the UNESCO Baekje Historic Areas, and the 1971 discovery of the intact Tomb of King Muryeong reshaped the understanding of sixth-century Korean art and trade.
- ·Gongsanseong Fortress, the riverside Baekje royal fortress, part of the UNESCO Baekje Historic Areas
- ·Royal Tombs at Songsan-ri, including the Tomb of King Muryeong, the only Baekje royal tomb identified by name
- ·Gongju National Museum, home to the gold crown ornaments and grave goods from King Muryeong's tomb
- ·Gomanaru, the historic Geumgang ferry crossing and pine grove that gave Ungjin its name
- ·Jungdong Catholic Church, an early 20th-century Gothic-style brick church in the old town
From Seoul: About 1 hour by KTX from Yongsan to Gongju Station on the Honam high-speed line, then a local bus or taxi into the historic center
On screen
Gongju on film
K-drama, K-pop MV, and KTO campaigns filmed here.
Places
5 places in Gongju
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