Korean Folk Village

Welcome to the Korean Folk Village, an expansive, deeply immersive living museum located in Yongin. As you cross the threshold into this remarkable 245-acre sanctuary, you are doing much more than simply entering a theme park;…

As we walk into the southern sector of the village, the architecture immediately grounds us in the earthy reality of the Joseon peasantry. Surrounding you are Choga, the traditional Korean homes distinguished by their thick,…

Leaving the humble thatched roofs behind, we step into a completely different stratum of Joseon society: the sprawling compound of a Yangban, the aristocratic scholar-official class. The shift in architectural scale and material…

Follow the sound of lively chatter and the incredibly appetizing aromas of sizzling oil and roasting meat, and you will arrive at Jangteo, the vibrant heart of the traditional market. In the Joseon Dynasty, the local market was…

We now step into the large, circular dirt arena, the stage for the village's spectacular cultural performances. This is where the spirit of the Joseon Dynasty truly dances to life, vibrating with a percussive energy that you can…

Stepping away from the loud, percussive energy of the performance arena, we follow a winding dirt path down toward the gentle curve of the river that bisects the Folk Village. Here, the dense canopy of trees opens up to reveal a…

As the sun finally dips below the surrounding mountain peaks, the Korean Folk Village undergoes a stunning, magical transformation. The harsh light of day fades, and the dirt pathways are suddenly illuminated by the soft, golden…

As you pass through the grand wooden gates and leave the Korean Folk Village behind, take a moment to look back at the dark, sweeping rooflines silhouetted against the night sky. The transition back into the modern world of paved…