Most sights in Jinju are located on the grounds of the Jinju Fortress ì§ì£¼ì± Jinjuseong, at the west end of the north bank. Jinju's moment of glory came in 1592 during the Imjin War, when a force of just 3,800 Koreans held off an invading army of 20,000 Japanese. Unfortunately, the Japanese came back the next year with an army of 70,000 â Jinju was finally crushed and all defenders were killed or committed suicide. Admission to the fortress grounds costs W1000, open 9 AM to 10 PM daily. Parking is available in front of the fortress, at 500won per 30 minutes for small and medium sized vehicles, and 1000won per 30 minutes for large vehicles. The night scenery of the Fortress is also a breathtaking sight and a must-see.
Chokseongnu Pavilion
at the east end of the fortress. The command base during the battles of Jinju, this beautiful pavilion is next to the cliff with commanding views across the river. During days of peace, civil service exams were held here.Jinju National Museum
at west end of fortress, (http://jinju.go.kr/). A small but well-presented branch of the National Museum specializing in the Imjin War. Labeling in English is a little spotty but mostly sufficient. At time of writing, an interesting if rather propagandistic 3D film on the First Battle of Jinju is being screened hourly for free. Admission W1000/free adults/children, open daily except Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM or later.Nongae Shrine
next to Chokseongnu. Commemorates the gisaeng courtesan Nongae, who seduced a Japanese general after their victory in the second battle, and with her arms wrapped around him plunged from the cliff to her â and his â death. The yearly Nongae Festival commemorates the event.Musical Fountain
a 15 minute walk west of Jinju fortress, on the river. This fountain is a must-see for any visitor to Jinju. An impressive water and light show is put on by the fountain in time to a selection of songs ranging from classical to popular music. Shows are at regular intervals beginning after dark exact times depend on the season. This is a popular gathering place for couples and families in the summer.A few sights of minor interest are scattered elsewhere around town.
Eunyeolsa Shrine
The birthplace of Confucian scholar Gang Mincheom, the shrine is small but picture-perfect.