The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong

Korean name: 김유정문학촌

Gangwon

This literary village was created around the birthplace site of writer Kim You Jeong to honor him. Visitors can see the restored house, exhibition spaces and outdoor sculptures, and walk the Silrae Story Road.

About

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was built around the birthplace site of the writer to honor his memory. He left several modern short stories, including Bom-bom, Dongbaek-kkot and Manmubang.

The village opened in 2002 with the birthplace, a memorial exhibition hall and a treadle mill, and in 2016 facilities such as the Kim You Jeong Story House, an outdoor stage, an experience room and Nangmannuri were added across the road.

The current birthplace was restored based on the accounts of his relatives and disciples, in a typical square-shaped house layout.

The exhibition hall presents his life and works concisely, the Story House shows them through three-dimensional displays and videos, and sculptures inspired by his works are placed outdoors.

After your visit, you can also walk the Silrae Story Road, a trail linking places that appear in his works, which suits a literary trip.

Key details

Address: 1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: Mar–Oct 09:30–17:30; Nov–Feb 09:30–17:00
Closed: Every Monday / January 1 / the days of Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok
Contact: 033-261-4650
Region: Gangwon

Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.