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The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
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The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial
The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo.
Why go
The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is the site where Admiral Yi Sunsin, under his command, defeated over 300 Japanese warships with only 13 Korean ships during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 (1592-1598). The exhibition hall commemorates the Myeongnyang Battle and displays weapons used during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Visitors can also observe the turbulent currents of Uldolmok from the skywalk. Official location: 12 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. Visiting hours: 09:00-18:00. Closure information: Mondays. Parking: Available. Admission information: Adults: 2,000 won / Teenagers: 1,500 won / Children: 1,000 won. Information contact: +82-61-532-1330. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.
Quick highlights
- Public memorial museum on the 1597 Battle of Myeongnyang
- Admiral Yi Sun-sin's most celebrated naval victory of the Imjin War
- 13 surviving Joseon vessels defeated much-larger Japanese naval force
- One of the most decisive Korean military victories in history
- Pairs with broader Myeongnyang Strait scenic itineraries