Korean Folk Village

Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), and a village street in realistic descriptions, as well as, a nobleman’s house and traditional workshop.

Performances including nongak (farmer’s music), martial art on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. In particular, ‘Welcome to Joseon’, held every May is a performance featuring time travel back to the olden days. In addition, a large family park where the eruption of a volcano site, ice sledding site, and markets are located. You can enjoy Korean traditional rice cake like jeungpyeon (steamed and fermented rice cake), injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean powder), bukeo-gui (grilled dried pollack), or pajeon (green onion pancake) along with dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor).

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to literally walk in the shoes of people who lived centuries ago, this is your chance. The Korean Folk Village is like a living museum that lets you experience age-old Korean traditions in an immersive, hands-on way. You’ll see people wearing traditional costumes and tour private houses that depict lifestyles of different characters from the Joseon Dynasty. You’ll also enjoy traditional performances showcasing dances and other recreational activities.