Jinnamgwan Hall (Korean: 진남관) is a historical building in the South Korean city Yeosu. The wooden structure consists of a roof, that is supported by 68 columns.[1] It is decorated with carved lotus buds, dragon heads, and Dancheong paintwork.[1][3] Jinnamgwan Hall is 75 m (246 ft) long and 14 m (46 ft) tall.[1]
| Jinnamgwan Hall | |
|---|---|
진남관 | |
 The Jinnamgwan Hall | |
  Location within South Korea | |
| General information | |
| Location | Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Country | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 34°44′31″N 127°44′12″E / 34.74194°N 127.73667°E |
| Completed | 1599 |
| Height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Other dimensions | 75 m (246 ft) long |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Wood |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 800 m2 (8,600 sq ft) |
| References | |
| [1][2] | |
The original building, commissioned by Naval Commander Yi Si-eon, was completed in 1599 during the Joseon dynasty.[2] It stood on the former site of Jinhaeru, the naval base of Jeolla Province. That naval base was the headquarters of Admiral Yi Sun-sin during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 and burned down in 1597.[2] Jinnamgwan Hall was used as a guest house (gaeksa) for government officials.[1]
A fire destroyed the building in 1716, but it was rebuilt two years later by Admiral Yi Je-myeon. Jinnamgwan Hall was converted into an elementary school in 1911 during the Japanese rule over Korea, damaging the original structure.[4] It was designated as a National Treasure (no. 304) on April 17, 2001.[1] Jinnamgwan Hall underwent a restoration starting in 2015.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)". Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Jinnamgwan". Yeosu City. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Picture of sign at Jinnamgwan Hall on KakaoMap. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Lonely Planet Korea (10 ed.). Lonely Planet. 2016. ISBN 9781760340230. Retrieved 3 April 2019.