[Gyeongsangnam-do] Chokseongnu Pavilion (촉석루)

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💡 Overview

Standing grandly above the rocky cliffs of Namgang River is Chokseongnu Pavilion, arguably one of the most beautiful nugak buildings (multi-storied structure without walls) in the Yeongnam region. Chokseongnu (historically known as ‘Jangwollu’) has undergone eight renovations since its establishment in the 28th year of King Gojong (1241, Goryeo dynasty) and was once used as a commanding post for defending Jinju Palace in times of war. During times of peace, it was used for holding state examinations.

Although the structure was burnt down during the Korean War, it was restored in 1960 through the efforts of the Jinju Historical Site Preservation Society. The roof design features a mix of hipped and gabled styles and the stone pillars were built with rocks collected from Chokseoksan Mountain, located in Changwon-si. The wood used for the structure was brought from Odaesan Mountain, situated in Gangwon-do. Noticeable features of Chokseongnu are the four engraved signboards and a board that holds the works of renowned poets and calligraphers. Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival is held every fall at the Jinjuseong Fortress.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Jinju Jungang Market (진주중앙시장)Distance: 572m | 8-1 Jinyangho-ro 547beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Jinju Traditional Crafts Biennale (2025 진주전통공예비엔날레)Distance: 1.4km | 18 Jinju-daero 879beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)Distance: 388m | 287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Dongbang Hotel (동방관광호텔)Distance: 879m | 103, Nongae-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Golden Tulip Jinju Hotel Namgang (골든튤립 호텔 남강)Distance: 485m | 16 , Namgang-ro 673beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원) 🔗Distance: 797m | Manggyeong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Jinjuseong Fortress (진주성) 🔗Distance: 146m | 626 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Jinju National Museum (국립진주박물관)Distance: 446m | 626-35, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Jinju Allbam Night Market (Nongae Market) (진주 올빰야시장(논개시장))Distance: 792m | 12 Jinyangho-ro 569beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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