Osan City Holds Citizen Briefing on Doksan Fortress and Semadae Site Excavation Survey

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Osan City held the 'Osan Doksan Fortress and Semadae Site Excavation Survey Public Briefing Session' on the 16th at the City Hall Convention Center with approximately 400 residents.

The briefing was organized to promote local residents' understanding of the Doksan Fortress restoration project being pursued by the city and to explain the results of excavation surveys of the Three Kingdoms-era fortress walls confirmed for the first time at Doksan Fortress.

Historic Site No. 140, Doksan Fortress and Semadae Site, is known as the location where General Gwon Yul wisely repelled Japanese forces through the 'Semadae Tactical Method' during the Japanese invasions of Korea in the Imjin War period.

The excavation survey began when Three Kingdoms to Joseon-era fortress walls buried beneath the restored rampart were confirmed for the first time during the process of securing basic data for repairs and maintenance of the fortress walls around the northeastern tower and northern gate of Doksan Fortress.

The briefing session proceeded in the following order: ▲Report on the progress of the Doksan Fortress restoration project ▲Results of the Three Kingdoms-era fortress wall excavation survey at Doksan Fortress ▲Presentation on the historical and cultural value of Doksan Fortress.

Osan Mayor Gwak Sang-uk stated, "Through this Doksan Fortress excavation survey, the confirmation of Three Kingdoms-era fortress walls became an opportunity to recognize the importance of academic research on Doksan Fortress and the preservation and maintenance of the historic site," and added, "We ask for continued interest and encouragement in future annual academic surveys, site maintenance, and cultural asset utilization efforts."

A city official said, "We will continue to hold events such as excavation survey photo exhibitions, on-site openings, and citizen briefings to frequently provide opportunities for residents to share in the project."