Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall

Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall is a memorial hall built as part of the project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Donghak Revolution to honor its noble revolutionary spirit, and consists of a permanent exhibition hall and the memorial hall. On a site of 270 pyeong, the first floor has an auditorium with 170 seats, the second floor has an exhibition room, and the third floor has an art room. The exhibition hall, opened by the Jeonju district of Cheondogyo, displays photographs from the time (free of charge) showing the course of the revolution and sells books on the Donghak Revolution; its collection includes about 100 items, such as photographs of the Donghak Revolution, the Donggyeong Daejeon (東經大全) and Yongdam Yusa (龍潭遺詞), and a statue of Choe Si-hyeong (崔時亨). Other major facilities include a small theater, two exhibition halls, and a video art hall. The Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall is located about 350m south of the Dongbu Market (toward the court), and is a 20-minute walk from Jeonju City Hall toward the Dongbu Market.