The Battle of Ugeumchi was a decisive battle during the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Fought between the Donghak Korean peasants and the combined Japanese-Joseon Army, resulted in the decline of the Donghak Rebellion and the growth of Japanese Imperialism in Korea. Ugeumchi refers to a pass in the Jumi Mountains (Jumisan), located within the present-day boundaries of Gongju city. The site was designated Historic Site No. 387 by the Cultural Heritage Administration in 1994.