Uiryeong

The Uiryeong Gureum Bridge, which was completed in 2005 as part of the Uiryeongcheon maintenance project, has a total length of 258 meters and a height of 48 meters. The red color of the structure is a motif of the red color that is said to have been worn in various battles by General Kwak Jae-woo, the first commander of the Uiryeong Army during the Imjin War. In addition, the unique colors of the traditional costume are used to harmonize with the outstanding scenery around the Uiryeongcheon Stream. The 18 white rings on the main tower represent the Righteous Army Tower of Chungiksa Temple, which symbolizes General Kwak Jae-woo and the 17th general. In addition, more than 400 LED lights are installed along the main tower and walking path to show off the splendid night view at night. There are a waterside park, artificial waterfalls, and walking paths near the Gureum Bridge. In particular, the trail connects Namsan Dulegil and the town, where residents enjoy walking.

The Museum of the Righteous Army was opened on June 1, 2012. It was built when the Uiryeong Museum, located in the former Uiryeong-gun Civil Culture Center (1-25 Chungik-ro, Uiryeong-eup), was combined with the Chungiksa Memorial Hall, which houses Treasure No. 671 — Kwak Jae-woo’s relics. Inside, there are several exhibition spaces, including an archaeological history room, a righteous army relics room, a special exhibition hall, a video room, and a storage room. The archaeological history room displays prehistoric artifacts excavated from Magang-ri, Daeui-myeon; Ungok-ri, Yongdeok-myeon; and Gyeongsan-ri, Burim-myeon, along with relics from the Gaya period through Unified Silla, Goryeo, Joseon, and modern times. The righteous army relics room exhibits artifacts of Kwak Jae-woo — including the Janggeom, Malman-sang, and Octagonal sword (Treasure No. 671) — as well as items related to 17 other generals such as Yun Tak, Oh Hun, Lee Woon-jang, Kang Eon-ryong, and An Ki-jong.

Located at the foot of Muralsan Mountain, 333 gwaneum statues of 2.8 m high are lined up over 650 m on both sides of the access road to the temple, and when you enter the compound after passing through the two-story pavilion-type Cheonwangmun, there are Yosa on both sides, and if you go up the stairs, you will find Daewoong Gwangjeon Hall, Geungnakjeon Hall, Gwaneumjeon Hall, and Beomjonggak Hall. Near the entrance to Suamsa Temple, there are the three-story stone pagoda of Uiryeong Bocheonsa Temple Site, Treasure No. 373, and the stupa of Uiryeong Bocheonsa Temple Site, Treasure No. 472.