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Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street

South Korea

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A cultural street dedicated to the 20th-century genius painter, Lee jungseop, with many souvenir shops and galleries centered around his birthplace. It is the centre of Seogwipo Old Town.

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street

    Welcome, observant traveler, to the vibrant and deeply historical Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street, nestled in the heart of Seogwipo City. You are currently standing at the southern entrance of this steep, culturally significant…

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  2. 2The Steep Ascent and Art Installations

    We have begun our physical ascent up the gently sloping topography of Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street. As you walk, you will undoubtedly feel the steady, upward incline in your legs. …

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  3. 3Lee Jung Seop's Restored Residence

    We now stand before the preserved, historical residence where Lee Jung-seop and his family sought shelter during their refugee years. Take a moment to visually inspect this modest, traditional Jeju-style dwelling. …

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  4. 4The Lee Jung Seop Art Museum (Exterior & Context)

    Directly adjacent to the humble thatched-roof residence, you will immediately notice the imposing, modern architectural facade of the Lee Jung Seop Art Museum. The stark, visual juxtaposition between the tiny, impoverished…

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  5. 5The Artist's Walk and Workshop Alley

    As we continue our gentle ascent up the street, moving away from the formal museum, we enter a vibrant zone colloquially known as the Artist's Walk. Take a deep breath and notice the subtle shifts in the air. …

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  6. 6Cafes, Boutiques, and Modern Echoes

    We have now reached the upper stretches of Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street, an area where the raw, creative energy of the artisan workshops gracefully transitions into a more relaxed, modern leisure environment. Notice the…

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  7. 7Approach to Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market

    As we navigate the final, upward stretch of the cultural street, you will begin to notice a distinct, undeniable shift in the overall character of the neighborhood. The quiet, contemplative hushes of the art galleries and…

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  8. 8Closing

    We have successfully reached the summit of our journey, arriving directly at the vibrant, bustling entrance to the Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market. Take a moment to turn around and look back down the long, steep slope of the cultural…

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What is Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street?

Lee Jung Seop Cultural Street is a place in South Korea with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSouth Korea
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates33.2503, 126.5613
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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