The Beautiful Hangeul Street in Ulsan
Do you know about the beautiful Hangeul Street?
In Ulsan Jung-gu, there is a beautiful street adorned with Hangeul. This area, the hometown of the renowned educator Choi Hyun-bae, who aimed to promote 'Hangeul City,' features stunning Korean language signs that reflect its traditional charm.
The Hangeul Street spans approximately 800 meters from Byeongyeong Intersection to the North Gate of Byeongyeong Fortress. It is located near the Choi Hyun-bae Memorial Hall and is home to about 190 well-maintained signs.
The cost of installation was covered by the Jung-gu district office. This project was initiated to organize haphazardly placed signs in line with the Hangeul theme, transforming them into cultural tourism resources and contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.
The nearby signage for attractions is also detailed, making it easy for visitors to navigate without a map.
Following the signs, you can walk along the fortress walls of Byeongyeong Fortress. The Choi Hyun-bae Memorial Hall, his birthplace, and the Hangeul Hanok Library are all within walking distance.
On the way to Byeongyeong Fortress, you will find Byeongyeong Elementary School and Samilsa Temple.
Can you see it? The signs written in Hangeul are accompanied by simple illustrations, allowing foreigners to understand what each store sells just by looking at the pictures. For instance, the pharmacy has a mortar and pestle depicted, while a hair salon features scissors.
Words that are difficult to understand in Hangeul are transliterated into English. The names of galleries and convenience stores are also written in Hangeul, attracting attention.
In the area around Byeongyeong Fortress, you will often see meat shops. The signs feature pig illustrations, indicating that they sell pork dishes.
There is also a 'Byeongyeong Makchang Specialized Street' nearby, with drawings of bread and fruits.
The Byeongyeong Fortress in Gyeongsangnam-do is an oval-shaped fortress built in the first year of King Taejong's reign, utilizing a low hill below 45 meters above sea level. Initially, it had basic facilities, including a watchtower for shooting firearms or arrows, but during King Sejong's reign, various defensive structures were added to enhance protection and offensive capabilities.
According to the Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam, the fortress had a circumference of about 1.2 km and a height of approximately 3.7 m, with features such as wells, ditches, and storage facilities.
This site is significant for the study of Joseon-era fortifications and represents the legacy of the provincial governor of Gyeongsangnam-do during that time.
When you visit the area around Byeongyeong Fortress in Ulsan Jung-gu, take a stroll along the 'Beautiful Hangeul Street.' It offers a unique view of Hangeul signs without any English, a sight that can only be experienced in Korea.
Below are some images that capture the essence of this beautiful street.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/ulsan_nuri/224259775651
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