The namesake for Baeksan Memorial Hall is Baeksan Ahn Hee-je. Before his death in 1943, he was a leader of the independence movement against occupying Japan. This is the spot where he formed the Baeksan Company in order to raise cash for the cause. Since this small, tent-shaped entry opened its doors in 1995, it has been a museum and education center about Korean independence plus a tribute to those who lost their lives during Korean struggles. A monument to the patriot can also be found at Yongdusan Park.
