Visiting the Gochang Incident Memorial Park in Sinwon-myeon, Gyeongnam

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Hello.

On a breezy autumn day, I visited the Gochang Incident Memorial Park located in Sinwon-myeon, Gochang.

I walked through the memorial park, remembering the painful history of Gochang with a quiet heart.

While my steps were light, my heart felt heavy because this place holds a tragic history that we must not forget.

Let's pause for a moment to remember the pain of that day and hope that such a tragedy will never happen again as we explore the site.

The Gochang Incident Memorial Park is located at 2924 Sincha-ro, Sinwon-myeon, Gochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.

Sinwon-myeon is situated at the southernmost part of Gochang-gun, bordering Hapcheon-gun to the east and Sancheong-gun to the west. It is a typical mountainous village area nestled among Gamak Mountain, Wolyeo Mountain, and Cheolma Mountain.

The region is known for its local specialties such as chestnuts, apples, strawberries, shiitake mushrooms, and bracken, embodying the unique flavors of the mountainous area.

The memorial park, which comforts the spirits of the 719 unjustly sacrificed victims, along with the azalea colony on Wolyeo Mountain, Sinseon Waterfall, and the oak tree forest, are also popular spots to visit.

This park was established to honor the souls of innocent civilians who were collectively sacrificed by some national troops during the Korean War from February 9 to 11, 1951, in Sinwon-myeon, Gochang-gun. It aims to recover their honor.

The park was initiated by the Special Measures Act for the Restoration of Honor for the Gochang Incident and related parties in 1996, with construction starting in 1998 and completed in 2004.

Visitors will encounter various memorial features, including the memorial gate, the shrine for the spirits, the memorial tower, relief walls, and the historical education center.

In particular, please approach the memorial site with a solemn heart and take the time to understand the full context of the Gochang Incident at the historical education center.

We hope this visit will allow you to reflect on the need for true national unity and the realization of human rights.

For a safe and clean park experience, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• No vehicles or pets allowed.
• Please take your trash with you.
• No cooking, smoking, or burning of trash to prevent fires.

The park opens from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer (March to October) and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the winter (November to February).

The shrine viewing hours are from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in summer and 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM in winter.

As you walk through the park, you will notice various sculptures that provide great photo opportunities. There are also animal character sculptures hidden among the plants, making it fun to discover them like a treasure hunt.

The park is a place where you can reflect on the past while enjoying the beauty of nature. The upcoming autumn scenery is something to look forward to.

Let’s remember that knowing and remembering history is not just about the past, but about creating a more peaceful tomorrow.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/geochanggun/224427709654

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