Midang Literary House
미당 서정주 시문학관
📍 2-8, Jilmajae-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Introduction
The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ri in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center opened on November 3rd on the anniversary of the Gwangju Student Movements (1929 and 1930), which took place while Midang attended Jungang High School. Located adjacent to the center are the poet’s birth house and grave.
Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'eco-friendly' and 'learning.’
Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'eco-friendly' and 'learning.’
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🗺 Location
2-8, Jilmajae-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
✏ Details
Collections Status
5,000 artifacts on display including the original works of Midang's literature accomplishment.
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2760
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2760
Parking Facility
Available
Closed
Mondays, January 1
Admission / Participation Fees
Free
Opening Hours
March-October: 09:00-18:00
November-February: 09:00-17:00
November-February: 09:00-17:00
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