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Haemieupseong Walled Town (서산 해미읍성) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Korea
Haemieupseong Walled Town (서산 해미읍성)
Haemieupseong Walled Town is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.
Why go
Seosan Haemi Eupseong is one of Korea's best-preserved provincial fortress towns — with intact walls, gates, command posts, and the heritage of late-Joseon Catholic persecution. Recently registered as a major heritage site after Pope Francis's 2014 visit gave it international visibility, Haemi combines fortress architecture, religious memorial significance, and well-preserved town infrastructure. For travelers serious about layered Korean heritage destinations, Haemi Eupseong is one of the strongest single picks in central-western Korea.
Quick highlights
- Best-preserved Korean walled town fortress
- Joseon-era walls, gates, command posts
- Late-Joseon Catholic persecution heritage
- Pope Francis 2014 visit
- Strongest layered heritage pick