KOSINAM's Historical Walk: A Journey Through Namsan & Haebangchon

# 🎞️ KOSINAM's Historical Walk:From Colonial Shadows to the Light of Liberation – A Journey Through Namsan & Haebangchon

🗓 Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Meeting Point: Exit 3, Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) → We will meet at exit 3 and walk up to the Namsan Cable Car Station.

💵 Participation Fee: Free (Please bring your T-money card for bus fare and personal funds for lunch/café)

## 🌟 About this Event

> “Descending from the painful scars of Namsan to the resilient pulse of Haebangchon, we trace the 100-year journey of Seoul’s soul.”

Following our exploration of Inwangsan, we now turn to the slopes of Namsan (Mt. Mokmyeok) and the village of Duteopbawi (Huam-dong/Haebangchon). This walk is a deep dive into the layers of Seoul's modern history—from the forced spiritual mobilization of the colonial era to the vibrant, multicultural life that blossomed after liberation. Guided by Dr. KOSINAM, we will witness how spaces of trauma have been reclaimed by the people as spaces of hope.

> This walk will be filmed for our YouTube channel. Participants who wish to appear on camera, please inform Samuel at the site.

### 🎥 Filming Notice – YouTube Channel: KOSINAM's Historical Walk

This program will be recorded and shared on YouTube. Historical narration by Dr. KOSINAM will guide the audience through each location.

• Regular participants include Emma, Jeff, and Hashley
• Direction and filming by Samuel
• Footage featuring individuals will only be used with consent
• Participants who do not wish to be recorded:
• ✅ Your face will be excluded from focus shots
• ✅ Any incidental appearance will be blurred
• ✅ We will fully respect your privacy under all circumstances

By RSVP-ing to this event, you acknowledge and agree to the filming methods outlined above.

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## 🗺️ Walking Route Overview

Bus Transfer: Myeong-dong Station Exit 3 → Namsan Seoul Tower (Namsan Peak) Walking Trail (The Descent of Liberation):

1. Namsan Seoul Tower Cablecar Station(Opening)
2. Namsan Sky Forest Path (Skyline View)
3. Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center)
4. Daewonjeongsa Temple
5. Site of Jeonsaengseo / Site of Martyr Kim Sang-ok’s Resistance
6. Huam-dong 108 Stairs (Former site of Gyeongseong Hoguk Shrine)
7. Sinheung Market (The heart of the knitwear industry)
8. HBC Street (Haebangchon Cultural Road)
9. Noksapyeong Station (Closing)

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## 🪠 Detailed Itinerary

• 10:00 AM – Meet at Exit 3, Myeong-dong Station
• 10:30 AM – Namsan Seoul Cablecar Station – Opening remarks on the 'Spiritual Mobilization' history
• 11:00 AM – Namsan Sky Forest Path – Gazing down at the roofs of Haebangchon
• 11:30 AM – Goethe-Institut & Daewonjeongsa – Cultural exchange and modern Buddhism
• 12:00 PM – Jeonsaengseo & Kim Sang-ok Site – From royal livestock to a martyr’s fire
• 12:30 PM – 108 Stairs – From a path to a Japanese shrine to a lifeline for locals
• 1:00 PM – Lunch Break – Exploring local eateries in Sinheung Market or HBC Street
• 2:30 PM – Sinheung Market – Witnessing the rebirth of the 1970s knitwear industry
• 3:30 PM – HBC Street – A multicultural blend of independent bookstores and global cuisine
• 4:30 PM – Noksapyeong Station – Wrap-up and group dismissal

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## 🧰 What You’ll Learn

• The Scars of Namsan: The history of Japanese Shinto shrines and the "Imperialization" policy.

The Spirit of Resistance: The heroic story of Kim Sang-ok and the fight for independence in the back alleys of Seoul.
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The Birth of Haebangchon: How refugees from the North and overseas returnees built a life on the steep hillsides.
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Urban Regeneration: How the 1970s "Knit Industry" evolved into today’s "Hip" culture in Sinheung Market.

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## 🎓 What to Bring

• 🧡 Water bottle
• 🪴 Comfortable walking shoes (Expect many stairs and steep slopes!)
• 🌞 Hat or sun protection
• 🍽 Pocket money (For lunch and a coffee break at a rooftop cafe)

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## ⚠️ Important Notes

• Non-commercial, educational cultural event.
• Participation is voluntary (consider insurance if needed).

Physical Note: This route includes the "108 Stairs" and several steep downhill paths.

• Event proceeds in light rain – bring an umbrella or poncho if needed.

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## ✅ How to Join

Reply to RSVP or click “Attend” on the event page. We recommend early RSVP to assist with coordination for the bus transfer.

> “Walking through Haebangchon is witnessing the resilience of a people who turned a mountain’s wound into a village’s dream.” ✨ Join us for a meaningful and historic stroll with KOSINAM!