Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Busan

Name: Waeseong in Jukseong-ri
Address: Busan, South Korea

#53 among attractions in Busan

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Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan Metropolitan City, the Republic of Korea. This is a stone fortress built by the Japanese general, Kuroda Nagamasa who was defending this area against the Korean Joseon army, in about June, 1593, the second year of the Japanese Invasions. ()

Local name: 기장죽성리왜성 Built: 1593 (431 years ago)Coordinates: 35°14'30"N, 129°14'31"E

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기장군 (기장읍)Busan South Korea

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Waeseong in Jukseong-ri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haedong Yonggungsa, Jangsan Mountain, Haeundae District, Geomunsan.

3.8 miS
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