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Address

25, Sille-gil, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 춘천시 신동면 실레길 25 (신동면)

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-261-4650

Homepage

www.kimyoujeong.org (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Known as one of Korea’s leading short story novelists, Kim You-jeong (1908-1937) was born in Sille Village in Sindong-myeong, Chuncheon. A restoration of his birth house, the Kim You-jeong House of Literature is part of an effort to turn the whole village into a literature village, commemorating the novelist. The house has an exhibition hall, a walking path, and a hiking trail.
  
  Kim You-jeong spent a great deal of his life in Seoul and returned to his hometown in 1931 at the age of 23. He published his first novel 'Sangol Nageune (The Wanderer)' followed by numerous rural-based novels such as 'Dongbaekkkot (The Camellias)' and 'Bom bom (Spring)'.
  
  Inside the exhibition hall, his birth home and even a treadmill are reproduced in their original form. A variety of programs reproducing his works are on display.
  
  Telephone
  +82-33-261-4650
  
  Closed
  Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
  
  Operating Hours
  Winter Season 09:30-17:00
  Summer Season 09:00-18:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free of charge
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Available Facilities
  Memorial hall, birth house, barn, foot-operated mortar, pavilion, pond, statue of Kim You-jeong, well, etc.
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Culture Guide available with prior request
  ※ Inquiries: rlehkks@hanmail.net
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gangchon Rail Park (강촌 레일파크)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Compound Leisure Sports
    When the Gyeongchun Line, a double-tracked railway line connecting Seoul and Chuncheon, opened on December 20, 2010, it replaced the Mugunghwa train that travel...

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    Festival Theater Momzit (축제극장 몸짓)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Auditoriums
    Festival Theater Momzit in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do is a modern performance hall that seats up to 150 people. Believing that human gestures can change the world...

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    Samaksan Mountain (Chuncheon) (삼악산 (춘천))

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Mountains
    Located just outside of Seoul, Samaksan Mountain and Deungseon Fall is the perfect destination for weekend outings for those in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas. Th...

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    Gongjicheon Recreation Resort (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    The city of Chuncheon is surrounded by Uiamho, Chuncheonho, and Soyangho lakes and is widely known as Hobanui Dosi (Lake City). Much like the Hangang Riverside ...

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    Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Parks
    Originally named Gongji Park, the park is located near Gongjicheon and has been decorated with sculptures since 1997. Twenty-nine pieces are displayed and a wat...

• Accommodation

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    Ritz Hotel - Goodstay (리츠호텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Geunhwa-dong in Chuncheon, Ritz Motel offers convenient facilities with deluxe design and good services. There are standard, deluxe, and VIP rooms as...

  • 

    Cheongchun Bombom Guest House - Goodstay 청춘봄봄게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Taking a trip to the romantic city of Chuncheon? Then why not book a room at the Cheongchun Bombom Guest House, one of the area’s best places to stay Every nigh...

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    Someone's Page - Goodstay 썸원스페이지 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Someone's Page, located in front of the Provincial Office and City Hall of Chuncheon, Gangwon-do Province, is popular among tourists seeking a quiet “bookish” s...

  • 

    3D Cinema Motel - Goodstay
    3D 시네마 모텔[우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    3D Cinema Motel in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do always tries to provide families, lovers, and friends with a clean, comfortable resting place in a peaceful atmosphere....

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    BENIKEA Hotel Bears (베니키아 호텔 베어스)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Benikea Hotel Bears overlooks Uiam Lake, which guests can access for various leisure and water sports activities, such as fishing, motor boating, clay shooting,...

• Restaurants

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    Jasmine (쟈스민)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Chinese Food
    Since opening in 1999, the owner of Jasmine has been the talk of the town because of his good nature. He provided food to neighbors in need and offered scholars...

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    Myeongdong 1(Il) Beonji (명동일번지)

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Myeongdong 1 Beonji (명동1번지) is located on the famous Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street in the lake city of Chuncheon. The restaurant’s main menu is makguksu ...

• Shopping

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    Chuncheon Folk Flea Market (5-Day Market) 춘천 풍물시장 / 풍물장 (2, 7일))

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : 5-Day Markets
    Chuncheon Pungmul Market (Chuncheon Folk Flea Market) was created by about 80 street sellers from Chuncheon’s main commercial district including Myeong-dong and...

  • 

    Chuncheon Romantic Market (Formerly Jungang Market) (춘천 낭만시장 (구. 중앙시장))

    Region : Chuncheon-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Chuncheon Romantic Market (formerly Jungang Market) is a traditional market in Chuncheon that sells hanbok, bags, shoes, clothes, electronic appliances, jewelry...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Take a train from Sangbong Station (Subway Line 7, Gyeongchun Line) to Gimyujeong Station.
  The village is located 3min walking distance from the station.
  
  [Bus]
  From Namchuncheon Station, take Bus No. 1 or 67.
  Get off at Kim You-jeong Literature Village bus stop.