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Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gyeongsangnam-do

Chungnyeolsa Shrine

Chungnyeolsa Shrine is a public memorial shrine in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598) — Korea's most-revered naval commander whose successful Imjin War campaigns are central to Korean military memory. The compound includes the main shrine hall where Yi Sun-sin's memorial tablet is enshrined, an interpretive area on his biography and naval career, period documents, archival materials, and supporting commemorative infrastructure. The shrine remains a working memorial site with regular ceremonial-and-commemorative activities. Best paired with broader Tongyeong-area Yi Sun-sin heritage itineraries.

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Why go

Chungnyeolsa Shrine is a public memorial shrine in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598) — Korea's most-revered naval commander whose successful Imjin War campaigns are central to Korean military memory. The compound includes the main shrine hall where Yi Sun-sin's memorial tablet is enshrined, an interpretive area on his biography and naval career, period documents, archival materials, and supporting commemorative infrastructure. The shrine remains a working memorial site with regular ceremonial-and-commemorative activities. Best paired with broader Tongyeong-area Yi Sun-sin heritage itineraries.

Quick highlights

  • Public memorial shrine in Tongyeong dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598)
  • Korea's most-revered naval commander
  • Imjin War campaigns central to Korean military memory
  • Main shrine hall with Yi Sun-sin's memorial tablet
  • Pairs with broader Tongyeong-area Yi Sun-sin heritage itineraries

How to enjoy

On-site facilities: Relic museum These highlights come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm facilities, courses, and access on the official channel before you visit.

Visitor services

Restrooms: Available These service details come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm restrooms, interpretation, and reservation requirements on the official channel before you visit.

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FAQ

Where is Chungnyeolsa Shrine located?

251 Yeohwang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

What are Chungnyeolsa Shrine's opening hours?

Opening hours: March–October 09:00-18:00 / November–February 09:00-17:00 Hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change by season or holiday — check the official channel before you visit.