The Mokpo Modern History and Culture Space is a place that simultaneously showcases the history of modern commercial ports following the establishment of the Mokpo Customs Office during the Korean Empire’s opening period, the life history of the Japanese colonial era, and the post-liberation period. It was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 718 of South Korea on August 6, 2018.
Key Features:
Historical Value:
- Mokpo is a city that holds the painful history of exploitation during the Japanese colonial period, but at the same time, it shows the aspect of a port city where modern civilization entered.
Various Attractions:
- You can see various modern cultural heritages such as Japanese-style houses, modern buildings, and air-raid shelters.
Cultural Art Space:
- Various cultural art spaces based on modern history have been created.
Main Attractions:
Former Dongbonwonsa Mokpo Branch:
- This building was built to spread Japanese Buddhism in the Mokpo area during the Japanese colonial period, and it boasts a unique architectural style.
Mokpojin History Park:
- Mokpojin was a naval military camp during the Joseon Dynasty, and it is a place where you can see the history of Mokpo at a glance.
Former Japanese Consulate in Mokpo:
- This building symbolizes Japan’s colonial rule during the Japanese colonial period, and it is a place where you can reflect on the painful history.
Air-raid Shelter:
- This facility was built in preparation for war during the Japanese colonial period, and you can get a glimpse of the tense situation at that time.
Mokpo Hwashin Department Store:
- This was a representative department store in Mokpo in the 1930s, showing the appearance of modern commercial architecture.
