The Dalseong Korea-Japan Friendship Center opened in 2012 to highlight the philanthropy of General Kim Chung-seon (Japanese name Sayaka, 1571-1642) and promote friendship between Korea and Japan. Kim Chung-seon was a Japanese general who defected to Korea during the Imjin War. Shortly after arriving on Korean soil as a commander of a Japanese army, Kim, together with his soldiers, defected to Korea, a choice that has been traditionally attributed to his respect for Korean culture. He transferred the technology of manufacturing rifles to the Korean army and contributed greatly in battles in Gyeongju and Ulsan. A great number of tourists visit the center to learn about history, including students and their parents, as well as numerous Japanese tourists who visit to commemorate the spirit of General Kim. The center features exhibition rooms, a 3D theater, a tea ceremony room, relics, manifestations of traditional games in Korea and Japan, documents from Wakayama prefecture in Japan, and a site for experiencing archery, all of which can be utilized free of charge.
information
- Program Information 3d Theater Electronic Guest Book Traditional Tea Ceremony Clothing Experience Etc.
- Reservations Tel 82-53-659-4490 Br Group Reservations Must Be Made Via Phone Call
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-53-659-4490
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Mondays New Year S Day Seollal Lunar Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving Holidays
- Usage fee Free
- Usage time March-october 09 30-18 00 Br November-february 00-17
- Scale Site Area 4 198 2f
location
206, Urok-gil, Dalseong-gun, Daegu