Address

74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 전주시 완산구 전주천동로 74 (교동)

Type

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-285-7442 (Korean)

Homepage

gangamseoye.com (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses a seminar room for calligraphy-related events and educational programs.
  
  Telephone
  +82-63-285-7442
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00. Close on Sul (Lunar New Years) and Chuseok
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Dongnagwon House (동락원)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Traditional&Cultural Experiences/ Temple Stays
    The Dongnagwon House in Jeonju Hanok Village provides a getaway to experience hanok stay and traditional Korean life. Affiliated with Jeonju Kijeon College, Don...

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    Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School (전주향교)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Jeonju Hyanggyo is a Confucian school that was established during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and is designated historical treasure No. 379. This was a natio...

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    Jeonju Traditional Hanji Center (전주전통한지원)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Traditional&Cultural Experiences/ Temple Stays
    Jeonju has been a major producer of quality hanji paper for more than a thousand years. In keeping with this proud tradition, the Jeonju Traditional Hanji Cente...

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    Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주 전동성당)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs ...

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    Omokdae & Imokdae Pavilions (오목대와 이목대)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Omokdae Pavilion is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye (who later became King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon Dynast...

• Accommodation

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    Jeonju Hanok Madang [Korea Quality] / 전주한옥마당 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Jeonju Hanok Madang is located in the Jeonju Hanok Village. Jeonjucheon Stream and Namcheongyo Bridge are only one block away, whereas Gangam Calligraphy Museu...

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    Gyodongsalrae [Korea Quality] / 교동살래 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Located at the entrance to Namcheongyo Bridge, which flows over Jeonjucheon Stream, Gyodongsalrae is a hanok structure built in 1971. It consists of the sarang...

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    Hagindang [Korea Quality] / 학인당 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Hagindang was built by the same master builder and carpenter who took part in building the palaces. It's the oldest traditional Korean house in Jeonju Hanok Vil...

  • 

    Sodamwon [Korea Quality] / 소담원 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Sodamwon House is a cozy, simple 50-year-old hanok composed of a ㄱ’-shaped anchae (women’s quarters) with a large courtyard, a ‘ㅡ’-shaped sarangchae (men’s quar...

  • 

    The hanok (더 한옥)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    The Hanok was transformed into a new style of hanok by combining the traditional structure (built in 1975) with a modern hanok style. Located in Jeonju Hanok V...

• Restaurants

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    Damun (다문)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Situated in Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si, Damun serves Korean table d’hote in a restaurant divided into large and small rooms within a hanok buildi...

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    Hankookjib (한국집)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Hankookjib literally means 'Korean house.' The restaurant serves Jeonju bibimbap, kongnamul haejangguk (spicy bean sprout soup), sagol gomtang (thick beef bone ...

  • 

    Goong (궁)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Goong serves rich, flavorful royal dishes using quality ingredients and natural seasoning from the Honam region. The distinguis...

• Shopping

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    Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market (전주 남부시장)

    Region : Jeonju-si Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market opened as a regular public market in 1905 at the site of the Joseon-era Nammunbakk Market, located just outside the Southern gat...

• Transportation
  Directions
  From Jeonju Express / Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 5-1, 165, 644, 752, or 970.
  Get off at Nambu Market (남부시장) and walk towards Jeonju Stream.
  Right before the bridge, turn left onto Jeonjucheondong-ro Road.
  Continue straight until arriving at the museum on the left (250m).
  
  From Jeonju Station, take Bus 60, 105, 119, or 545 and get off at Nambu Market.
  From Nambu Market, follow the directions as listed above.
  
  

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