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Tunnel Fortifications of Imperial Japan Along the Coast of Ilchulbong Peak, Jeju

제주 일출봉 해안 일제 동굴진지 ( 濟州 日出峯 海岸 日帝 洞窟陣地 )
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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Tunnel Fortifications of Imperial Japan Along the Coast of Ilchulbong Peak, Jeju
Quantity Area of 8-120m long
Designated Date 2006.12.04
Age Presumably 1945
Address 79, Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju-do, local line, common surface of the water

Established around 1945
This facility was constructed not by exploiting Jeju locals but rather Koreans from other regions, especially miners from Jeollanam-do area. It consists of 18 sites, where one part is ‘王’-formed while the rest are ‘ㅡ‘-formed. The ‘ㅡ‘-formed tunnel fortification was constructed as a hangar for small ships which were to be used in kamikaze attack against battleships of the United Force. Records on the facility and stationed unit clearly remain and vividly describe military situation and Japan’s ambition for invasions.

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