Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)

Introduction

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.

Basic Information

Address 214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do (장미동) (54026)

Website www.gunsan.go.kr/tour

Last Updated 2026/02/20

Hours March-October 09:0-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30)

Closed January 1

Information +82-63-454-7870

Parking Available

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)

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