South Korea’s historical film “The King’s Warden” has surpassed 8 million viewers and is driving a tourism surge at real-world locations tied to the story of the exiled king Danjong. Authorities in Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province announced early closing measures at Cheongnyeongpo, the riverside exile site depicted in the film, after visitor numbers surged dramatically. Officials warned that entry may be restricted for arrivals after 4 p.m. due to crowding and advised tourists to consider nearby attractions. Cheongnyeongpo, historically known as the remote place where the 15th century king Danjong was banished, is surrounded by river on three sides and mountains on the fourth, accessible only by boat. The isolated geography is symbolic of the young monarch’s tragic fate. Yeongwol mayor Choi Myeong-seo said during a recent radio interview that visitors to Cheongnyeongpo increased more than fivefold year-on-year during the Lunar New Year holiday, with noticeable growth among young travelers and families. Participation in cultural interpretation programs and average stay times a