The Jinpo Maritime Theme Park opened in 2008 to commemorate Jinpodaecheop, the sweeping victory of Jinpo in the naval combat against the Japanese forces led by General Choi Mu-seon in 1380. Constructed with a scenic backdrop of the local port and the vast sea, the park houses 16 retired military crafts of 13 models. On display at the park are vintage tanks, historical artillery, combat planes, and warships including the Wibongham Ship, a vessel that was used in combat during the Vietnam War. Visitors can also explore the interior of decommissioned warships. The exhibition hall inside the Wibongham Ship showcases weapons used during the Jinpodaecheop War, artillery made by General Choi Mu-seon, and the typical life inside the warship.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 54026 |
| Address | 12, Naehang 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do |
Usage Information
| Capacity | 3,000 people |
| Experience Guide | * Gunsan History Tour with Choi Mu-seon - Information Center - Time Tunnel - Choi Mu-seon and the artillery - Victory, Jinpodaecheop - World naval battles - Dream Hub, Gunsan - The history of battle ship - 4D theater * Special Tour of the Wibongham Ship - Steering house - Telescope - Stage (on-board concert) - Photo zone * One-day Navy Experience - Naval life experience - Wibongham Ship Story - The history and the future of the Korean Navy - Maritime exhibition hall - Exhibition hall of war relics |
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-454-7873 |
| Opening Date | 2008-05-05 |
| Parking Facilities | Available (Small vehicles: 50 parking spaces / Large vehicles: 5 parking spaces) |
| Closed Days | New Year’s Day |
| Operating Hours | Summer season 09:00-18:00 Winter season 09:00-17:00 * Last admission: 30 min before closing |