Attraction

Ojukheon House

Gangneung, Gangwon State

Overview

Ojukheon is the birthplace of the mid-Joseon scholar Yi I and his mother Shin Saimdang, preserving an annex building regarded as one of the oldest surviving Korean houses. Its name comes from the black bamboo (ojuk) that grows around the home. The adjoining Yulgok Memorial Hall and Gangneung Municipal Museum help visitors understand Joseon literati culture. Adult admission is around KRW 3,000, with hours generally 09:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30).

Opening Hours

09:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)

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Travel Tips

Yi I appears on the 5,000-won note and Shin Saimdang on the 50,000-won note - fun to compare with the bills.

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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers

Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Gangneung, South Korea from Seoul (ICN).

Korean Passport · Visa

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Flight from Incheon (ICN)

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KRW ↔ Local Currency

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Korean Community · Korean Food

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