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Arirang Literature Museum 조정래 아리랑문학관

  • +82-63-540-3934, 4986
  • gimje.go.kr
24, Yongseong 1-gil, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 김제시 부량면 용성1길 24)

Located in Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, Arirang Literature Museum (Jo Jung-rae Arirang Literature Museum) was opened in May, 2003. The museum displays materials related to Jo Jung-rae’s novel, ‘Arirang,’ which shows the history of Gimje.
His handwritten manuscripts for Arirang are displayed on the first floor, and the author's notes, a pocket notebook, and daily items are on display in Exhibition Hall No. 2. In addition, No. 3 Exhibition Hall shows Jo Jung-rae's humanity. The memorial stone of Arirang Literature is located in Byeokgolje.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-540-3934, 4986

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : New Year's Day, Every Monday

・Structure Size : Total area: 422,49㎡

Collections Status

350 pieces related to 'Arirang' and Jo Jung-rae

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Access

[Bus]
From Central City Terminal to Gimje Express Bus Terminal
- Take an express bus bound for Gimje Express Bus Terminal. (3 hr 50 min)
- Walk right for about 160m and take Bus 13 bound for Juchon, Juksan, Juchon, Hwaho, and Buryang.
- Get off at Byeokje Elementary School Bus Stop. (16 bus stops)
- The venue will be on the right.

[Train]
Take a taxi from Gimje Station (KTX train stops here) at your convenience. (travel time: approx, 25 minutes)

24, Yongseong 1-gil, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do


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