History Center of Colonial Period of Japan in Gunsan (일제강점기 군산역사관)

The History Center of the Japanese Colonial Period in Gunsan is dedicated to human rights, peace, and reconciliation. It serves as a place of remembrance, reflecting on the exploitation experienced under Japanese imperial rule in order to help shape a better future. The museum emphasizes interaction among people, artifacts, and historical spaces, as well as active engagement with visitors.

Through materials and records spanning from the opening of Gunsan Port to liberation, it seeks to foster dialogue and understanding. By remembering the suffering caused by forced exploitation and working toward healing, the museum aims to transform this painful history into enduring values of human rights and peace through ongoing research, exhibitions, and education.