The highest swimming pool in Korea, built at 1200m above sea level.

Spanning Yanggu and Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Gachilbong Peak is 1,242m above sea level.

It is the front line sector in charge of the 21st Division Baekdusan Unit.

There is an outdoor swimming pool at the Gachilbong OP.

In 1989, the Army conducted drilling work to explore the 4th tunnel.

Discovered a water vein that produces 300 tons of water per day

I was wondering how to use this water.

Under the leadership of General Lee Jin-sam, who was the commander of the 1st Army at the time,

We decided to build an outdoor swimming pool for soldiers to use.

Afterwards, construction began with a budget of 150 million won.

After completion, the swimming pool opening ceremony was held.

General Lee Jin-sam, who led the construction of the swimming pool,

From my memoirs

The life of the frontline troops was so dreary.

There must be at least a space where soldiers can laugh.

I once said

Promotes the morale of soldiers who suffer accordingly

The main purpose was to secure a place to rest.

It is said that it was used not only for swimming but also for other purposes such as washing clothes.

In addition, in addition to the welfare of the soldiers, the Gachilbong swimming pool is

Using geographical areas close to North Korea

It can also be used for psychological warfare against North Korea in the fierce psychological warfare battle.

It was a multi-purpose swimming pool that was used together.

– Below are photos when it was used –

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Gachilbong Swimming Pool opened in July 1991.

Focused on summer until the mid-90s

It is said to have been in full operation.

– The remaining Gachilbong swimming pool –

Since then, the frequency of use has decreased for various reasons.

The exact time is unknown, but in fact, it has been around since the 2000s.

They say it has lost its meaning as a swimming pool.

According to veterans, it was used a lot for footwear and futsal fields.

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In 1992, the Miss Korea contest was held.

We conducted a swimsuit screening of the contestants.

That place was the Gachilbong swimming pool.

– Actress Lee Seung-yeon, who was selected as a maze at Miss Korea in 1992 –

Why exactly do you go to a swimming pool at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level?

It is not known whether swimsuit screening was conducted.

In fact, many people see it as psychological warfare against North Korea.

Another one is Lee Jin-sam himself.

This is the episode that revealed

Gachilbong swimming pool opening ceremony day

General Robert Liscasi, commander of U.S. forces in Korea at the time,

I was supposed to attend, but they said I was 30 minutes late.

After the event was in full swing

General Riskasi arrived.

Lee Jin-sam, who saw this, told his troops

Put Riskasi in the swimming pool! says

He shouted and said he really put it in and his clothes got all wet.

Then they took General Riskasi on horseback.

It is said that they took a lap around the swimming pool while singing military songs.

Afterwards, we enjoyed cocktails provided at the event venue.

I tried to give laundry money to General Riskasi, but

He declined until the end and instead said he was sorry for being late.

They said it ended amicably with an apology.