The 'Jeongeupsa' is the only extant Baekje-era song that was recorded in Korean using Idu characters.
The poem is historically significant as it is believed to be the root of all subsequent Korean lyric poetry.
The park was established to protect the historical memory of the poem, which tells the story of a merchant's wife waiting for her husband's safe return.
Jeongeupsa Park is a cultural memorial site centered around the 'Jeongeupsa,' the oldest known Korean lyric poem composed in the Baekje era. The park features a monument and a stone tablet engraved with the poem's lyrics to commemorate the wife who waited for her merchant husband. It is located on the slope of Jeongeupsa Mountain, providing a panoramic view over the city of Jeongeup. The park grounds include traditional-style pavilions, walking paths, and a symbolic tower structure representing the historical poem. It serves as an open-air historical archive dedicated to the preservation of local Baekje-period heritage. The site is integrated into the natural landscape, featuring extensive landscaping and forested areas.
The monument featuring the poem's lyrics, which offers a backdrop of the city skyline.
Visit during the early spring or autumn to enjoy the pleasant walking trails along the mountain slope.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the park involves traversing hilly terrain.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Jeongeup City history sites to better understand the regional context.
Do not expect a large theme park; this is a quiet, contemplative memorial site, not an amusement facility.
Maintain a quiet tone as the area is considered a cultural heritage site; do not climb on the stone monuments.
