[Jeollabuk-do] Chungnyeolsa Temple (충렬사)

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Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title in military) Yi Sun-Sin. He was a great national hero who led the Korean navy to victory in many naval battles using innovative ‘turtle ships’ during the Imjin War (1592-1598).

Situated in the heart of Gumisan Mountain overlooking the city of Jeongeup, the temple is the location of a memorial ceremony held every 28th of April, the birthday of Admiral Yi. The ceremony is meant to pay tribute to the memory of the naval hero and his irreproachable service to the city. Yi Sun-Sin had been appointed as reeve of Jeongeup in 1589 but soon after in 1591 he left the post to work as the chief naval officer of the Jeolla region.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

• Wunder Fuel (분더퓨얼)Distance: 309m | 249 Chungjeong-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
• Jeongeup Ssanghwacha Street (정읍 쌍화차거리)Distance: 298m | 147 Jungang 1-gil, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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