Tombs tell the story of a changing region
Excavations in 1986 and 1991 identified 21 tombs at Ipjeom-ri in Ungpo-myeon, Iksan. Different kinds of stone-lined and chamber tombs appear together, suggesting a landscape shaped by both local burial traditions and the expanding influence of Baekje's political center. The city's interpretation connects the site with powerful local groups in the mid-fifth century.
Gilt-bronze shoes and beads
Tomb 86-1 yielded objects including gilt-bronze headgear and shoes and horse fittings. Tomb 98-1 yielded gold-plated earrings and many beads. Inside the Ipjeom-ri Tombs Exhibition Hall, reconstructed burial spaces and displays of pottery and changing tomb designs help visitors understand how such objects were used and buried. A rubbing-activity area is mentioned, but do not assume walk-in participation on a given day.
Plan your visit
The municipal exhibition hall is at 80 Ipjeomgobun-gil, Ungpo-myeon, Iksan, Jeonbuk. The official schedule lists 09:00–18:00, free admission, with Monday and 1 January closure; a public-holiday Monday is followed by a substitute weekday closure. Telephone +82-63-859-4634. The city gives bus options from Iksan Station and other towns, but verify current services. Follow local signs for accessible sections of the outdoor archaeological site.