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Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall (이효석 문학관)

73-25, Hyoseongmunhak-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

About

Step back in time and explore the rich literary world of Lee Hyoseok at this beautiful memorial hall. Visitors can expect a thoughtful immersion into his life and the artifacts left by his literary circle. This is a must-visit for book lovers, students, and anyone interested in modern Korean culture. While exhibits can be enjoyed year-round, timing your visit near a literary festival could offer added cultural flair. Come and celebrate the legacy of a beloved Korean author.

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Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall was opened on September 7, 2002 during the Hyoseok Cultural Festival to celebrate the literary contributions and display artifacts from the life of Lee Hyoseok (pen name Gasan). Many of the artifacts on display came from the Gasan Literature Group but some items were also donated from the children of Lee Hyoseok to commemorate the passing of their father.

Information

Phone

+82-33-330-2700

Website

www.hyoseok.net

Hours

May-September 09:00-18:30 / October-April 09:00-17:30
* Last admission 30 min before closing

Closed

Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a national holiday), January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

Parking

Available

Fee

Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won

* Groups: 20 people or more
* Adults (ages 19-64), Teeagers (middle-high school students), Children (elementary school students)
* Free (proof required): Senior citizens (ages 65 or older) & Preschoolers (ages 6 or under)

Visitors also explore Hyoseok Cultural Festival (평창효석문화제), Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village (이효석문화마을) and Ssangdungine Gabyusl Sikdang (쌍둥이네가벼슬식당) near this location.