Following the success of this summer’s media art show, Jinjuseong will continue its media art exhibitions next year, having been selected once again for the National Heritage Administration’s ‘National Heritage Media Art Competition.’

This marks the second consecutive year the site has been chosen for the prestigious event.

According to Jinju City, the project titled Jinju Castle Episode II: Beopgo Changsin Jinju Castle Map has been selected for the 2025 competition.

This follows the 2024 project Onsaemiro Jinju Castle Map, which attracted wide attention.

With the new selection, Jinju City has secured a total project budget of 1.8 billion won, including 800 million won in national funding, to continue showcasing the historical significance of Jinju Castle.

This summer, from August 2 to 25, Jinju City and the Jinju Culture and Tourism Foundation held a media art event at Jinjuseong under the theme Onsaemiro Jinju Castle, which drew an impressive 220,000 visitors despite extreme heat and tropical nights.

The stunning display of lights and images spread rapidly across social media, generating a buzz that further boosted the event’s popularity.

Building on this year’s success, next year’s event will carry the theme Beopgo Changsin, emphasizing innovation rooted in tradition.

The main event will shift from Chokseokmun to Gongbukmun, and the venue will expand to include the Jinjuseong Fortress Historical Park, which contains remnants of the fortress’s outer wall.

By dividing the event between Jinjuseong Fortress and the historical park, Jinju City aims to enhance the experience with expanded spaces and diverse media art themes.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu

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