Basic Information
| Postal Code | 12700 |
| Address | 731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
Usage Information
| World Cultural Heritage | 1 |
| Information & Inquiries | +82-31-8008-5155 |
| Parking Facilities | Available |
| Closed Days | [Namhansanseong] N/A (Open all year round) [Namhansanseong Haenggung] Mondays |
| Operating Hours | [Namhansanseong] Open 24 hr [Namhansanseong Haenggung] April-October 10:00-18:00 / November-March 10:00-17:00 |
Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.