A book containing a variety of interesting stories related to Jeonju — Wansan, the tumulus on Hwangbang Mountain, and the Wan‑yeong intermediate edition of the Donguibogam published by Jeolla Gamyeong — has been released. It is "Climbing Hwangbang to View Wansan" (Seogyeong Munhwasa), written by Lee Jong-cheol, curator at the Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) University Museum. The book contains hidden stories of Jeonju, which was formerly called Wansan.

The book includes research papers closely related to the history and culture of North Jeolla Province that the author has long contemplated, as well as various reflective columns, poems, calligraphy, and paintings.

In particular, through this book the author publicly presents for the first time the tumulus discovered on the summit of Hwangbang Mountain and his interpretation, drawing attention. Regarding this mound, with a diameter of approximately 7–8 meters, the author offers three possible interpretations. One is that it is the tomb of a top-ranking elite of the wooden coffin (pit‑grave) tradition, possibly associated with the Wanju Sinpung site where some 80 burials were excavated in the Jeonbuk Innovation City. Another is that it is a tumulus from Baekje of the Three Kingdoms period. A third possibility is that it is the tomb of a high‑ranking official from the Goryeo Dynasty.

The important point is that a tumulus exists on the summit of Hwangbang Mountain. The author, having brought it to public attention through fieldwork, expresses concern that disclosure could invite looting or damage. This underscores the need to develop cultural content for the Hwangbang Mountain area in a systematic and timely manner.

There is no record explaining why Jeonju’s place name during the Baekje period was Wansan. The book focuses on the present Wansan Chilbong. It verifies via old maps that the highest peak was called Wansan and suggests the possibility that indigenous inhabitants formed a large settlement there prior to Baekje.

He infers that a local potentate likely governed the settlement and consolidated surrounding powers, so that the mountain name Wansan came to serve not only as the village name but as a regional designation framed by the Jeonju Stream. He cites as limitations the fact that the area has developed into large housing complexes—making archaeological excavation of ancient traces apparently impossible—and the scarcity of archaeological data. Nevertheless, he argues that the historical significance of Wansan Chilbong must be investigated thoroughly.

The book also reveals the previously unknown owner (chaekju) of this Donguibogam. While many identical copies of the Donguibogam may exist, identifying a specific user has bibliographical significance. The volume in question is the Wan‑yeong intermediate edition of the Donguibogam, published at Jeolla Gamyeong in the gap‑sul year and held by the JBNU University Museum. The author identifies the owner as Kim Gwang‑guk (金光國, 1727–1797), a medical officer (uigwan) of the Joseon Dynasty, citing Kim’s seal as evidence. Kim Gwang‑guk is widely known as a late Joseon collector of old books and paintings and left inscriptions and seals on various works. By comparing these materials, the author argues that the Wan‑yeong intermediate edition of the Donguibogam was published in 1754.

In addition, the book includes a separate paper on the Songgukri‑type culture of the Bronze Age—considered the origin of Jeonju civilization—allowing readers to examine prehistoric culture in greater detail and depth.

The author stated, "Although the shortage of materials and the limits of inference left me regretful that I could not pursue a more meticulous historical approach, I published this book from a small resolution to engage intensively with the history and culture of the local community." He added, "I believe that diligently conducting fieldwork to carefully organize and communicate the region’s historical and cultural content in accessible terms is consistent with the nature of research."