Plum Fortress
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Maemiseong (Plum Fortress)
🧠 Fact: A hidden fortress built along a coastal cliff, surrounded by stunning ocean scenery.
💡 Tip: Spring is best for plum blossoms; bring a picnic and camera.
Info: cPerched on Dumo Mongdol Beach, Geoje Island, Maemiseong (매미성), also known as Plum Fortress, was built single‑handedly by Baek Soon‑sam after Typhoon Maemi devastated his farmland in 2003 . Without blueprints, he stacked granite blocks with cement to create a medieval‐style castle wall stretching over 110 m long and 9 m high
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. Still under construction, it’s renowned for its photogenic turrets and ocean backdrop. With no entrance fee, visitors stroll along the pebble beach, snap Instagram‑worthy frames, and soak up the serene seaside atmosphere at this unique DIY landmark