Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs
옛 군산세관
History · 244-7 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 근대역사박물관 · straight-line 200m
- Bus stop 도선장사거리 · straight-line 210m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-18:00* Subject to change; call in advance before visiting
- Closed
- Closed on Mondays
- Mondays* Subject to change; call in advance before visiting
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-03-11 · Collected: Not provided
The Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs was completed before the start of Japanese colonial rule in 1908, making it a modern government building established by Korea. The customs office was responsible for inspecting and taxing goods entering and leaving Gunsan Port. As the port later became a key route for the export of rice and other resources during the colonial period, the site bears witness to that history of exploitation. Designed by an unnamed German architect, the European-style building was constructed with bricks imported from Belgium. It features ornamental roof tiles, three pointed towers, a brick exterior, and a wooden interior. Its architectural style is similar to that of Seoul Station and the Bank of Korea headquarters. Planned in 1906 and completed on June 20, 1908, it served as the main building of Gunsan Customs office for 85 years until 1993, when a new building was constructed after the adjacent watchtower was demolished. Today, it operates as the Honam Customs Museum, showcasing materials related to customs history, including notable records, film appearances, former customs directors, and the 100-year history of Gunsan Customs.
In the area
Modern Architecture 2 of 21 attractions in Gunsan-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI