Chungninsa Museum (Yeosu)

Korea (South) / Chollanam / Yosu / Yeosu
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Chungninsa Museum contains artifact related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the creation of Chungninsa shrine.

Chungminsa Shrine, dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, was erected in 1601 by order of King Seonjo. King Seonjo bestowed the shrine with a hanging board inscribed in his own hand with the three characters ‘Chung Min Sa'. Confucian scholars and residents in Yeosu observe ritual ceremonies in memory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Yi Eok-gi, and Ahn Hong-guk every March 10th, and September 10th, by the lunar calendar. A ceremony is also held here on April 28th, the birthday of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
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Coordinates:   34°45'24"N   127°44'7"E
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