There is an old pavilion nestled in the middle of the Najueupseong Fortress that grabs people’s attention immediately. It’s Jeongsuru, which was the gateway to the Naju-mok government office back in the day. When you climb up to the pavilion, you will be able to see the major buildings and streets of Naju.

In the mid-Joseon Dynasty, the outer government office called Jegeumheon and the inner government office (present-day Geumhakheon, the private residence of Naju-moksa) were situated in the west of Jeongsuru, while surrounding the pavilion were offices where the aides to the moksa performed their clerical duties. Here, one can picture the Naju-moksa giving instructions to a government official to sound the drums on top of Jeongsuru and giving commands to the government officials of the local government offices. There are only two walls on the first floor, with an open view toward the east and west. There is a gigantic drum on the second floor, where a signboard with the inscription, “Jeongsuru,” is hung.

Photographs taken in the Japanese occupation period show that there was a glass sliding door on the second floor of Jeongsuru. Based on this, it can be inferred that the pavilion was remodeled by the Japanese to be used as an office space. Jeongsuru was often used as a venue for banquets and talent shows by the people of Naju on major holidays and other special occasions, due to its great location and breathtaking view.