Uiam Rock Guide
Uiam Rock: Witness to a Heroic Sacrifice Guide
Stand on the edge of Uiam Rock and feel the weight of history. This dramatic rock formation, jutting out into the Namgang River, is the site of Nonge's legendary sacrifice during the Imjin War. It's a place of somber reflection, offering stunning views and a powerful connection to Korea's past. A visit to Uiam Rock is a must for anyone interested in Korean history and the stories of its heroes. Uiam Rock's significance lies in its connection to Nonge, a gisaeng who bravely sacrificed herself to kill a Japanese general during the Imjin War. In 1593, during the second siege of Jinjuseong Fortress, Nonge lured a Japanese general to this very spot. Embracing him tightly, she plunged both of them into the Namgang River, preventing him from further harming her people. Her act of self-sacrifice has made Uiam Rock a symbol of Korean patriotism and resistance. Today, visitors can walk to Uiam Rock within Nonge Park and contemplate the events that took place there. The rock offers breathtaking views of the Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress, providing a stunning backdrop for reflection. Take a moment to appreciate the courage and sacrifice of Nonge, and learn more about the Imjin War at the nearby Jinjuseong Fortress. While in Jinju, be sure to sample the local cuisine, including Jinju Bibimbap, a regional specialty known for its unique ingredients and flavors.
Transportation
Uiam Rock is located within Nonge Park, which is inside Jinjuseong Fortress. From Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus number 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, or 200 and get off at Jinjuseong Fortress (진주성) stop.