| Address | 214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do (장미동) |
|---|---|
| Area | Jeonbuk |
| Type | Tourist attraction |
| Times | March-October 09:0-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) |
| Closed | January 1 |
| Phone | +82-63-454-7870 |
| Website | https://www.gunsan.go.kr/tour |
| Directions | Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why |
Built in 1923, this red-brick building was originally the Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch, a major financial institution operated by the Japanese colonial government. Though two stories in structure, it rises to the height of four stories and features a grand, steeply pitched roof. The front entrance projects outward with five flat arches, flanked by semi-circular arches on either side.
As a symbolic landmark of Gunsan’s modern history, it appears in the novel "Tangnyu" ("Murky Waters") by Chae Man-sik, set in colonial-era Gunsan. Today, the building operates as a modern architecture museum, exhibiting works related to Gunsan’s modern architectural heritage along with currency and historical artifacts from the Japanese colonial period.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-27 16:37 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.