Hullyeonwon Park훈련원공원

About

This is the site of Hullyeonwon, the institution that trained soldiers in martial arts and taught military texts and battle formations. It was established in 1392, the first year of King Taejo of Joseon, and was first called Hullyeongwan. Under King Taejong it moved here, and an archery hall called Sacheong, where martial arts such as archery were practiced and military service exams were held, was built south of the main office. In 1466, the 12th year of King Sejo, it was renamed Hullyeonwon. Before the current Hullyeonwon Park and parking lot were built, a wooden building stood here. It was decorated with red brick, and its interior was built of Korean red pine logged on Baekdusan Mountain and carried down the Amnokgang River to the Yellow Sea. When the building was torn down, its timber was recovered and used to make the information board unveiled here, in order to keep a trace of the past. The park opened on June 30, 1997. It has landscaping such as a lawn, drinking fountains and a mist fountain, plus amenities including a management office, restrooms and benches.