KOREA (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – Flowing for 190 kilometres, the Nam River gracefully winds its way through Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, bearing witness to the city’s storied past. Enclosed by sturdy stone walls, the riverside fortress of Jinjuseong stands as a witness to its historical significance, having served as a crucial military stronghold against Japanese […]
The 190-kilometer Nam River weaves through Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, carrying with it the history of the city. Behind stone walls, the city's riverside fortress, Jinjuseong, was once used as a military base against Japanese invaders in the late Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) and during the Joseon era (1392-1910). On a cliff above the river sits the Chokseongnu Pavilion, which was built in 1241 and is part of .