Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)
Jeonbuk · 214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
March-October 09:0-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do (장미동)
Available
Overview
Built in 1923, this red-brick building was originally the Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch, a major financial institution operated by the Japanese colonial government. Though two stories in structure, it rises to the height of four stories and features a grand, steeply pitched roof. The front entrance projects outward with five flat arches, flanked by semi-circular arches on either side. As a symbolic landmark of Gunsan’s modern history, it appears in the novel "Tangnyu" ("Murky Waters") by Chae Man-sik, set in colonial-era Gunsan. Today, the building operates as a modern architecture museum, exhibiting works related to Gunsan’s modern architectural heritage along with currency and historical artifacts from the Japanese colonial period.
Location
How to Get There
(장미동)
Info: +82-63-454-7870
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are generally the best times to visit for comfortable weather and scenic beauty. Summer (June–August) can be hot and humid, while winter (December–February) brings cold temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Photos
Images: Korea Tourism Organization · Source required · No modifications
