{"id":6005,"date":"2026-06-17T08:17:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T23:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/?p=6005"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:49:53","slug":"the-dragon-of-the-east-sea-awakens-after-1300-years-opening-of-the-king-munmu-maritime-history-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/?p=6005","title":{"rendered":"The Dragon of the East Sea Awakens After 1,300 Years Opening of the King Munmu Maritime History Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background post-mainContainer nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:205px;--awb-padding-top-small:150px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column webzinCategory-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner 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fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five mainCategory\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:21px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:21;line-height:1.6;\">A Walk Through the Spaces<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center categoryColumn\" 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fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#eaeaea;border-color:#eaeaea;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column mainTitle-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two post-main-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;letter-spacing:-0.05em;--fontSize:54;line-height:1.35;\">The Dragon of the East Sea Awakens After 1,300 Years Opening of the King Munmu Maritime History Museum<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column mainTitle-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:35px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans KR&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>\u201cUpon my death, I shall become a dragon of the sea to protect my kingdom.\u201d<br \/>\nThe final vow of King Munmu has officially come to life with the opening of a living and breathing experiential space.<br \/>\nOff the coast of Gampo, with more than 1,300 years of history, a new platform dedicated to Silla\u2019s maritime heritage has emerged.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 writer-text\"><p><strong>Written by<\/strong> Lim Sookyoung <strong>Photography by<\/strong> Choi Dayoung<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div 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https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-01-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-01.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><style>\n.titleH5 h5 {\n    font-size: 30px !important;\n    line-height: 1.35 !important;\n    margin: 6px 0 !important;\n}\n@media only screen and (max-width: 760px) {\n.titleH5 h5 {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n}\n}\n<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:35px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#d1d1d1;border-color:#d1d1d1;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five postTextBlock wordbreak titleH5\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:8px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.2;\">Where the Sea and History Meet<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 postTextBlock wordbreak\"><p>Driving along the coastal road from Gyeongju to Gampo, you will discover a place where the ocean and ancient history meet. Built on the site of the former Daebon Elementary School, the King Munmu Maritime History Museum overlooks Igyeondae Pavilion and offers sweeping views toward the Tomb of King Munmu. Standing tall is a 6.76 m monument symbolizing the year 676, when Silla unified the Three Kingdoms. Looking at the monument from the open plaza immediately conveys the grand scale of King Munmu\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five postTextBlock wordbreak titleH5\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:8px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.2;\">A Museum that Connects the Past, Present, and Future<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 postTextBlock wordbreak\"><p>Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted by a circular LED installation inspired by the sea of Gampo, along with displays featuring King Munmu\u2019s final words and poetic lines by Cheongma Yu Chi-hwan. After exploring the first floor dedicated to experiences, relaxation, and local memories, visitors ascend to the second floor, where the story of Silla\u2019s maritime world unfolds. In the Silla Maritime Silk Road Exhibition Hall, interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience the Maritime Silk Road with engaging games and hands-on activities. Guests can assemble replicas of major artifacts, including the Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa Temple and a green-glazed lotus-patterned bowl, or color illustrations of Silla generals and project them onto a giant screen. It is an enchanting experience that leaves both children and adults spellbound.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" title=\"gcm168-02-03\" src=\"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-03.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-03-200x122.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-03-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-03-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-03.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five postTextBlock wordbreak titleH5\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:8px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.2;\">Media Art Exhibition Hall:<br \/>A Signature Attraction<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 postTextBlock wordbreak\"><p>Inside the King Munmu History Exhibition Hall, expansive screens blend together with digital waves rippling across the floor. Sink into a beanbag, let the screen fill your vision, and before long you will feel as though you are aboard a great Silla trading vessel. As you watch sea turtles glide through the deep ocean surrounding the Tomb of King Munmu and witness the legendary king dramatically reborn as a sea dragon, you will be transported back to Silla 1,300 years ago. An outdoor observation deck between exhibition halls offers a remarkable view of the Tomb of King Munmu, making the historic site feel close enough to touch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:70px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"976\" title=\"gcm168-02-04\" src=\"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gyeongju2023.cafe24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gcm168-02-04.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five postTextBlock wordbreak titleH5\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:8px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.2;\">Connecting Local Memories and the Present<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 postTextBlock wordbreak\"><p>One section of the first floor commemorates the history of the former Daebon Elementary School and preserves cherished memories of the local community. The museum is also hosting a special exhibition dedicated to Captain Kim Young-ae, who became the first South Korean woman to complete a solo global sailing voyage in her 60s, navigating 33,000 km across 17 countries over a grueling 405 days. Her journey beautifully mirrors the indomitable spirit of King Munmu, venturing beyond boundaries and embracing the wider world. Across the hall, a coffee shop with expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows invites you to unwind over a drink while taking in the endless ocean. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs, including locally inspired products that reflect the distinctive character of Gyeongju.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five postTextBlock wordbreak titleH5\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:8px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Nanum Myeongjo&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.2;\">A New Hub Preserving Silla\u2019s Maritime Heritage<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 postTextBlock wordbreak\"><p>Along with nearby landmarks such as Igyeondae, the Tomb of King Munmu, and the Gameunsa Temple Site, the museum allows visitors to trace the grand arc of Silla\u2019s maritime history in a single, fluid journey. As art historian Uhyeon Go yu-seop once remarked, \u201cIf you visit Gyeongju, seek out the great achievements of King Munmu.\u201d The museum does more than preserve the past. From the Maritime Silk Road to contemporary maritime culture, it invites visitors to reconsider how the sea connected Korea to the wider world. 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