Iksan Earthen Fortification

The Earthen Fortification, Iksan was an ancient Korean fortress or fortification in what is now Iksan, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, its former site was made a Historic Site of South Korea.

Type: Castle
Description: fortress/castle in Korea
Also known as: “Earthen Fortification, Iksan” and “Iksan Toseong”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site) and National Iksan Museum.

Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site)

Park

Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site) is situated 2½ km north of Iksan Earthen Fortification.

National Iksan Museum

Museum

Photo: Avemundi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Iksan National Museum, formerly the Mireuksaji Museum is located in the city of Iksan, in the North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Iksan was the capital of the Baekje kingdom. National Iksan Museum is situated 2 km northwest of Iksan Earthen Fortification.

Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda

Historic building

Iksan Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is located in the former temple Mireuksa, Geumma-myeon, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, and is the oldest stone pagoda remaining in Korea. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is situated 2½ km north of Iksan Earthen Fortification.