The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong
김유정문학촌
History · 1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Gimyujeong (경춘선) · straight-line 298m
- Bus stop 김유정문학촌 · straight-line 120m
- Bus stop 김유정역 · straight-line 269m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Summer season (09:30–18:00), Winter season (09:30–17:30)
- Closed
- Every Monday, January 1st, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Holiday)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2023-01-19 · Collected: Not provided
The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was established on the site of the birth home of Kim, in order to commemorate Kim You-jeong who left various great short story novels of Korea’s modern times, such as Spring, Spring (1935), and Camellia Flower (1936). It was opened in 2002, consisting of the Birth Home of Kim You-jeong, Memorial Hall, foot-operated mortar, etc. Then, in 2016, various facilities, such as Kim You-jeong’s Story House, outdoor stage, experience room, and Nangman Nuri were additionally built across the Literary Village of Kim You-jeong. The current birth home with the square-shaped structure, which is the typical hanok (traditional Korean house) style, was restored according to historical research by Kim’s relatives and students. The Memorial Hall provides information and displays artifacts related to Kim You-jeong’s life and works. Kim You-jeong’s Story House shows three-dimensional exhibits and videos related to his works and life. Various sculptures made with the themes of Kim’s short story novels are placed throughout its outside area. It is recommended to walk along the Sille Story Road after visiting the Literary Village. The Sille Story Road is a trail, which is a literature tour, consisting of the places that appeared in Kim’s novels with the background of his hometown.
In the area
Folk Villages 1 of 21 attractions in Chuncheon-si
Similar places in other regions
- Gaepyeong Hanok Village · Gyeongsangnam-do
- Ullimsanbang House · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Choi Champandaek (House of Choi Champan) · Gyeongsangnam-do
- Saudang Head House · Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Namsangol Hanok Village · Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI