Dongnae-eupseong fortress (동내 읍성)

Dongnae-eupseong Fortress is a wall that surrounded and protected Dongnae. Along the wall command posts and gates were constructed to provide central locations to counterattack. It is unknown when construction started, but records show the wall was repaired in 1021 (King Hyeonjeon of the Goryeo Dynasty). The size and scope of the fortress made Dongnae a target of the invading Japanese forces.

I've always enjoyed exploring fortresses in Korea, and Dongnae-eupseong was no exception. Compared to other fortresses, Dongnae-eupseong provided a lot of historical sites to explore while also not being a difficult climb. I was particularly interested in the Science Garden of Jang Yeong-Sil near the Bokcheon Museum.

Check out some of my personal photos below. Enjoy!

Dongnae-eupseong fortress, Bukman Gate (북몬)

Bukman Gate, View from Inside the Fortress

Bukman Gate, View from Outside

Dongnae-eupseong fortress, command posts

Seojangdae (서장대) command post, western end of fortress

Front view of Seojangdae (서장대) command post

Monument for the Restoration of Dongnae-eupseong Fortress

Nature trail leading to pavilions

Bukjangdae (서장대) Pavilion, central command post of Dongnae-eupseong Fortress. Song Sang-Hyeon made his last stand at this post during the Fall of Dongnae.

Front view of Bukjangdae (서장대) pavilion

Busan independence movement monument

Close-up of Busan independence movement monument

Restored portion of Dongnae-eupseong Fortress, near the Bukjangdae pavilion

Western-most entrance of Dongnae-eupseong Fortress

Jang Yeong-Sil (장영실) science garden

Jang Yeong-Sil, a Dongnae native, was one of the greatest scientist of the Joseon Dynasty. In 1434 he completed his first inventions the Ganeui (astronomical instrument), the Gyupyo (astronomic instrument), and the Honcheoneui (astronomic clocks). In recognition of his accomplishments, he was promoted to Daehogun (position of nobility). He is credited for inventing or contributing to many astronomical and measurement instruments including sundials, astrological calendars, and rain gauges. One of his astrological mapping inventions, the Honcheonui, is depicted on the back of the 10,000 Won bill.