| Jinnamgwan Hall | |
| Native Name: | Korean: 진남관 |
| Location Country: | South Korea |
| Coordinates: | 34.7419°N 127.7367°W |
| Map Type: | South Korea |
| Location: | Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Height: | 14m (46feet) |
| Other Dimensions: | 75m (246feet) long |
| Completion Date: | 1599 |
| Material: | Wood |
| Floor Area: | 800sqm |
| Floor Count: | 1 |
| References: | [1] [2] |
Jinnamgwan Hall is a historical building in the South Korean city Yeosu. The wooden structure consists of a roof, that is supported by 68 columns.[1] It is decorated with carved lotus buds, dragon heads, and Dancheong paintwork.[1] [3] Jinnamgwan Hall is 75m (246feet) long and 14m (46feet) tall.[1]
The original building, commissioned by Naval Commander Yi Si-eon, was completed in 1599 during the Joseon dynasty.[2] It stood on the former site of Jinhaeru, the naval base of Jeolla Province. That naval base was the headquarters of Admiral Yi Sun-sin during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 and burned down in 1597.[2] Jinnamgwan Hall was used as a guest house (gaeksa) for government officials.[1]
A fire destroyed the building in 1716, but it was rebuilt two years later by Admiral Yi Je-myeon. Jinnamgwan Hall was converted into an elementary school in 1911 during the Japanese rule over Korea, damaging the original structure.[4] It was designated as a National Treasure (no. 304) on April 17, 2001.[1] Jinnamgwan Hall underwent a restoration starting in 2015.[5]