Tour Program
Bonggae-dong Dark Tour by Foot
Course Introduction
Bonggae-dong, where the Jeju 4-3 Peace Park is located, has numerous April 3rd sites, but they are not well known. Based on the report of the Bonggae-dong April 3rd site survey conducted by the Memorial Committee for the Jeju April 3rd Uprising and Massacre in 2022, we will walk the Bonggae-dong April 3rd Road.
Brief Information
- date_rangeDuration 1-day Tour
- scheduleStart/End Time 9 a.m. - noon
- swap_callsTour Course Bonggae-dong Public Parking Lot arrow_right_alt Bonggae-dong Public Parking Lot
- *Specifics are to be decided after consultation.
During the tour, we act in solidarity and with condolences with the April 3rd victims. Please support Jeju’s peace and nature. All tour programs of Jeju Dark Tours are jointly organized with Peace Travellers.
Itinerary
| Destinations | Details |
|---|---|
| Muhlwat hill sight | On January 17, 1949, state forces consisting of the military, police, and Korean Youth Corps entered Bonggae-ri, captured villagers hiding in huts, and massacred them. |
| Chonangarum Sonambat | On January 10, 1949, a lynch mob consisting of the military, police, and Korean Youth Corps entered Bonggae-ri and massacred the residents they captured. |
| Bonggae Church | The church bell from the founding of Hammyung Church, the predecessor of Bonggae Church, remains. |
| Dongbo Private school site | A place where railroad police were stationed for about a month and harassed villagers. |
| Bonggae Elementary School | A monument honoring Mrs. Ko, who donated the land for Dongbo Private school. |
| South gate of Bonggae | After Bonggae-ri was razed to the ground on November 20, 1948, by the state forces, reconstruction began in the spring of 1949, including the construction of a massive fortress. |
| Hammyung Church Old Site | In March 1949, Bongae-ri was rebuilt under the name of 'Hammyung-ri', The church built at this time was called Hammyung Church. |
| Daykey High School | On February 4, 1949, some of the 2nd Regiment who took over the Eastern 8th were stationed at Bonga-oreum. |
*Itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather and other conditions. Specific details can be customized after consultation.
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