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Korea Gasa Literature Collection 한국가사문학관

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877, Gasamunhang-ro, Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 담양군 남면 가사문학로 877)

The Gasa Poetry Hall is located in Damyang in Jeollanam-do Province, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage.

During the Joseon Dynasty, when Chinese classical literature had great influence, some scholars wrote poems in Korean called "Gasa." A total of 18 representative Gasa poems such as "Gwandongbyeolgok" and "Samiingok" are housed in the Gasa Poetry Hall, earning Damyang the title of "the heart of Gasa poetry."

Damyang-gun County established the Gasa Poetry Hall in order to pass down the important cultural heritage of Gasa to future generations. In the museum, historical literature such as “Myeonangjip” (a collection of Gasa poems by Song Sun) and “Songgangjip,” (a collection of Gasa poems by Jeong Cheol) are on display. In the auxiliary facilities, local specialties are exhibited and traditional teas are available for purchase. Other major tourist attractions in the area are Soswaewon Garden and Sigyeongjeong Pavilion, whose beauty has been source of inspiration for Gasa poets throughout history.
 

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・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-380-2700 (Korean only)

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Parking Fees : Cars: 1,000 won for 3 hours / 500 won for each additional hour
Buses (one vehicle carrying 16 people or more): 2,000 won for 3 hours / 800 won for each additional hour

・Admission Fees : Adults: Individual - 1,000 won / Group - 800 won per person
Teens: Individual - 700 won / Group - 500 won per person
Children: Individual - 500 won / Group - 300 won per person
Kindergarteners & Seniors over 65: Free Admission
※ Group Rates: given to groups comprised of 20 people or more

・Structure Size : Hanok-style house (1 basement level, 2 floors)
* Promotional Gasa video (25 min.) - Korean, Japanese, Chinese,English, German, French, Spanish

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From Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Terminal (Subway Line 2), take the bus to Gwangcheon Terminal U-Square (05:50 to 21:15 / Departs: every 5 min. / Travel time: 3hr, 30min) >> From U-Square, take Bus# 1 to Gwangju National University (05:40 to 22:20 / Departs every 10min. / Travel time: 11min.) >> Get off at the stop and take the Bus #187 (06:20 to 22:30 / Departs every 60min. / Travel time: 34min.) >> Walk 72m straight to the Museum

877, Gasamunhang-ro, Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do


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