Concrete storage warehouses remain on the shore in their original form, and in front of them is a memorial for 118 miners who died in a ship fire in 1945. The site is always open and is free, and parking is available.
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Ongmae Mine: the memorial to 118 miners and the memory of mobilization to Jeju
Near the end of the war, miners from this area were taken to Jejudo Island and forced to dig tunnels. In 1945, the ship bringing them home after the work caught fire and sank, killing 118 people, and the memorial in front of the storage warehouse honors them. As it becomes known as a dark tourism site for reflecting on a painful history, more people are visiting.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Ongmae Mine FAQ
What history does Ongmae Mine have?
Ongmae Mine is a mine that Imperial Japan developed to obtain alunite, a raw material for munitions. It is counted as the largest site of forced mobilization inside Korea during the Japanese colonial period. In 1945, a ship carrying miners who had been taken to Jejudo Island back to their hometowns caught fire, and 118 people died.
How did the peak of Ongmaesan Mountain at Ongmae Mine change?
The peak of Ongmaesan Mountain was originally 173 m above sea level, but mining cut away almost all of it, and it now looks like a canyon.
Is there an admission fee for Ongmae Mine?
No. Ongmae Mine is free and always open, and parking is available. For inquiries, contact the Hwangsan-myeon Office (061-531-3467).
