Gongju Gomanaru

Gomanaru is a historic site located in the Ungjin-dong area of Gongju, with a legend involving a bear and a human. It refers to the low hills stretching west of Baekje's King Muryeong's Tomb along the Geumgang River and Yeonmi Mountain, as well as the riverside ferry area. Gomanaru is the old name for Gongju, and 'Goma' (固麻) is an archaic word for bear, written in Chinese characters as Ungjin (熊津). During the reign of King Sinmun of Silla, it was called Ungcheonju, and during King Gyeongdeok's reign, Ungju. In 940, during the reign of King Taejo of Goryeo, it was renamed Gongju, which remains to this day. It was the transportation route used by King Munju of Baekje when he moved the capital to Ungjin, and the Tang-Silla allied general Su Dingfang came up the Geumgang River to station here for the attack on Baekje. After the fall of Baekje, the Ungjin Commandery was established here, making it the central stage of Baekje history and an international transportation gateway. Additionally, the site of Ungjindan, where rituals were held for the god of the Geumgang River, remains, and it holds great historical value as a living space and waterway for commoners. Gomanaru is not only historically significant but also a scenic spot where a wide sandy beach along the Geumgang River and a pine grove of over 450 trees harmonize with the Geumgang and Yeonmi Mountain to create a beautiful landscape.

Address: 2045 Baekje-daero, Ungjin-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do