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Jinjuseong Fortress

진주성 · Landmark · Gyeongsang

This historical site is where the Battle of Jinju, one of the three major battles of the Imjin War, took place.

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Admission
₩2,000Adults 2,000 won · Teenagers 1,000 won · Children 600 won
Opening hours
05:00 – 23:00March-October / November-February 05:00-22:00
Closed
Open daily
Quietest day
Saturday — about 2% fewer foreign visitors than an average dayBusiest: Friday. Based on Korea Tourism Data Lab foreign-visitor counts for Jinju-si, Gyeongnam.
Payment
Cards accepted
English
English signs, some staff
Fee checked
2026-09
Show this to a taxi driver — 진주성

When to go

There is no weekly closing day here — you can come any day of the week.

Counting foreign visitors to Jinju-si, Gyeongnam over twelve weeks, Saturday is the quietest day you can actually go and Friday the busiest — a difference of about 4%. These are district-wide figures rather than a headcount at the gate, so treat them as a tendency.

Opening hours are 05:00 to 23:00. March-October / November-February 05:00-22:00. It stays open into the evening, which is usually the calmest and coolest time to come. Tour groups tend to arrive mid-morning and again after lunch; the first hour after opening is normally the quietest stretch of any day.

What it costs, and what to bring

Adult admission is ₩2,000 — Adults 2,000 won · Teenagers 1,000 won · Children 600 won. By the standards of most countries this is very cheap, and it is charged at the gate rather than online, so there is no need to book ahead.

Cards are accepted. Foreign Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere in Korea, and contactless is normal.

English signage is partial — enough to find your way, not enough to explain what you are looking at. The Korean name above is worth showing to a taxi driver or a passer-by; it works better than pronouncing it.

Getting there

There is no subway station close by. A taxi or an intercity bus is usually the way in — show the Korean name above to the driver.

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