When storing water becomes a cultural achievement
Uirimji in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, is more than a scenic pond. It is an old reservoir built to hold and supply water for farming. Jecheon City's tourism information describes it as an important irrigation site that continues to serve its role. How did people store water and share it with surrounding fields?
Four rooms of time
Opened in January 2019, Uirimji History Museum organizes the reservoir's story into themes of history, culture, life and memory. Exhibits cover how the reservoir was formed and built, irrigation and farming practices, local plants and animals, and digital visitor experiences. Seeing the exhibits before walking around Uirimji and the neighboring grove can make the landscape easier to read.
Guides and visitor planning
The museum is at 7 Uirim-daero 47-gil, Jecheon. According to the city's visitor page, it closes Mondays. Regular permanent-gallery guided sessions are listed for Tuesday to Friday at 10:00 and 15:00, with walk-up guide requests Tuesday to Sunday outside 12:00–13:00. For guided visits call 043-641-6569. The tourism page's general opening-hour line is incomplete, and the current admission fee cannot be verified from it; confirm actual museum hours and fees at 043-641-6565 before traveling.