Castles in South Korea
19 entries in the Castles in South Korea compendium.
AchasanseongThree Kingdoms-era fortress on Achasan, Seoul.BusanjinseongA Japanese-built fortress later used by Joseon and Ming forces.BusosanseongBaekje fortress protecting the final capital Sabi.Dalseong FortressAncient fortress turned public park in Daegu, South Korea.DongnaeeupseongGoryeo-era fortress in Busan, site of a major siege.Fortress site of Gyeongsang JwasuyeongSite of the main fortress of Joseon's east coast naval forces.Ganghwasanseong FortressFortress that served as Goryeo capital during Mongol invasions.GeumjeongsanseongLargest fortress in Korea, built and renovated over centuries.GyeongjueupseongGoryeo-era walled town restored after Japanese colonial demolition.Historic Site of Anti-Mongolian StruggleFortress of the Sambyeolcho rebellion against Mongol rule.HwanhaejangseongCoastal fortification on Jeju Island built during the Sambyeolcho Rebellion.Hwaseong FortressKorean fortress built to honor a prince and move a capital.MyeonghwalseongSilla-era fortress on Myeonghwalsan, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.NaganeupseongA living Joseon-era walled town with thatched-roof houses.NamhansanseongHistoric Korean fortress city and emergency capital.P'ungnapt'osŏngEarthen wall speculated as Baekje's first capital.SamnyeonsanseongSilla-era mountain fortress pivotal in Korean unification.Seoul City WallDefensive wall of Joseon dynasty's capital, now a Seoul landmark.Suncheon CastleOnly remaining Japanese castle in South Jeolla Province.
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