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National Heritage Media Art Yeosu

국가유산 미디어아트 여수

This edition 2026-10-09 – 2026-11-08 · Data as of 2026-10-21 · Published 2026-10-21 · Compiled by gilpost

National Heritage Media Art Yeosu is a free night-time show that projects light and film onto historic sites around Jinnamgwan, Gosodae and Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu, telling the story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Joseon-era Jeolla Left Naval Command. This year's run, themed 'Jinnamgwan, Rebuilt in Light', is on from 9 October to 8 November 2026, 19:30–21:30 nightly except Tuesdays. We read 14 blog posts from earlier years but found no first-hand visitor accounts, so everything here comes from the official tourism listing.

National Heritage Media Art Yeosu — Photos: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type3). Shown uncropped, as supplied.

What's on at Jinnamgwan, Gosodae and Yi Sun-sin Square

Based on the official tourism listing (last updated 6 October 2026), checked on 21 October 2026. No booking is mentioned and entry is free.

Jinnamgwan

Jinnamgwan: Rebuilt in Immortal LightWalk-inFree

9 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (closed Tuesdays) · 19:30–21:30

Light and film projected onto the Jinnamgwan hall, telling the story of the naval command and Admiral Yi.

Gosodae

Gosodae: Light of Compassion on the GroundWalk-inFree

9 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (closed Tuesdays) · 19:30–21:30

Uses Gosodae's stele pavilion and protected tree to portray Yi Sun-sin's care for his people.

Yi Sun-sin Square

Turtle Ship: Light Spreading from the SquareWalk-inFree

9 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (closed Tuesdays) · 19:30–21:30

A projection on the square's turtle ship showing it ploughing through heavy seas.

Jinnamgwan Relics Exhibition Hall

AI Metahuman Yi Sun-sinWalk-inFree

9 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (closed Tuesdays) · 19:30–21:30

Talk to a digital Yi Sun-sin on a large screen inside the exhibition hall. Supported languages not confirmed.

Jinnamgwan, Tarubi stele, turtle ship

Stamp tourWalk-inFree

9 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (closed Tuesdays) · 19:30–21:30

Collect stamps at three spots: Jinnamgwan, the Tarubi stele and the turtle ship.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization official event listing

The essentials

Dates	2026-10-09 – 2026-11-08
Where	Around Jinnamgwan, Gosodae and Yi Sun-sin Square, 11 Dongmun-ro, Gunja-dong, Yeosu
Cost	Free, according to the official listing. Costs for weekend workshops and the flea market are not confirmed.
Organisers	Organised by the Korea Heritage Service, Jeonnam-Gwangju and Yeosu City; run by the Korea Heritage Agency. Enquiries: 070-8064-0807
Address	전남광주통합특별시 여수시 동문로 11 (군자동)
Contact	070-8064-0807
Programme	9 October – 8 November 2026, 19:30–21:30. Closed every Tuesday, plus a special closure for the Yeosu–Suncheon 10·19 memorial period (exact dates not confirmed). Weekend workshops and a flea market run alongside.

Visiting from abroad

The official listing says nothing about English signage, guides or programmes for foreign visitors. There is no mention of booking, and entry is listed as free. We could not confirm which languages the AI 'metahuman' Yi Sun-sin conversation supports. The enquiry line is 070-8064-0807; English support there is not confirmed.

Getting there and access

The official listing gives no public transport, parking or shuttle details. The show is spread around Jinnamgwan (11 Dongmun-ro, Yeosu), Gosodae and Yi Sun-sin Square. The easiest way in is a taxi: show the driver the Korean name 진남관 (Jinnamgwan) or 이순신광장 (Yi Sun-sin Square). We could not confirm parking or any shuttle service.