Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do · Interactive history tour

Guardians of Jinju

Name: Guardians of Jinju
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Jinjuseong Fortress and Jinju Battle History Culture Park

October 3–18, 2026

Dates: October 3–18, 2026
Hours: 1–9 p.m.
Admission: KRW 5,000
Format: Web-based mission tour
Venue: Jinjuseong Fortress and Jinju Battle History Culture Park
Address: 626 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketJinju-si · Every five daysDaegok MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 1 and 6 each month.View market details MuseumBefore starting the missionJinju National MuseumSee the museum’s Imjin War collection before following the story through the fortress.View details Historic siteBefore sunsetChokseongnu PavilionLook over the Namgang River, then walk through the fortress to the mission area.View details

STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Jinjuseong Fortress and the Namgang riverfront

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Charge your phone before the mission

How it works

Open the web-based platform on your phone, move between marked locations, collect clues, and complete the final sentence.

Start with context

Visit Jinju National Museum before the mission if you want more background on the Siege of Jinju.

What to bring

Bring a charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes. The route continues outdoors into the evening.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

A history mission through Jinjuseong Fortress

At a glance

Guardians of Jinju is a location-based mission tour running through Jinjuseong Fortress and Jinju Battle History Culture Park from October 3–18, 2026.

Three stories

The series combines a historical narrative, a mystery built around three characters, and a fantasy mission available in Korean and English.

Before you go

The tour runs from 1 to 9 p.m. and costs KRW 5,000. It uses a mobile website, so no separate app is required.