Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Osan Doksanseong to Jukmireung History Drive

A history drive connecting Imjin War fortress Doksanseong with the Korean War's first UN battle site at Jukmireung.

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Course Overview

Osan holds two historically significant sites. Doksanseong is a fortress where General Gwon Yul triumphed during the Imjin War, and Jukmireung is where the first American troops engaged in battle during the Korean War (Task Force Smith).

This 12 km drive goes from the fortress past Semadae and Bojeoksa Temple to the UN Forces Initial Engagement Memorial at Jukmireung.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Doksanseong (approx. 5 km)

Follow the fortress walls with views of Osan city.

Section 2: Doksanseong to Jukmireung (approx. 7 km)

Visit the peace park and UN Forces Initial Engagement Memorial.

Driving Tips

  • Doksanseong parking is free
  • Jukmireung memorial admission: free
  • Osan Mulhyanggi Arboretum is nearby
  • Doksanseong loop trail takes about 1 hour on foot

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

25 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Osan

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Doksanseong FortressViewpoint

Imjin War fortress where General Gwon Yul achieved victory

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