- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Kim You-jeong Literature Village
Kim You-jeong Literature Village preserves the novelist's birthplace in Sille Village, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon. A restored home and galleries introduce the rural life and humour seen in Spring, Spring, Camellias and Beanfield for Gold.
- Address
- 25 Sille-gil, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon State
- Nearby transit
- Take the Gyeongchun Line to Kim You-jeong Station and head toward Sille Village. The preserved old station is a separate visitor site nearby. Actual walking time depends on route and mobility; confirm with a map.
- Hours
- City tourism listing: 09:30–18:00 normally, 09:30–17:00 in winter. Closed Mondays, January 1 and Lunar New Year/Chuseok Day. General entry KRW 2,000; groups of 30+ KRW 1,500 each. Parking for 91 cars and 11 buses; +82-33-261-4650. Check actual accessible routes.
From November, plan for the city's listed winter closing time of 17:00 rather than 18:00. Mondays, Jan 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok Day are closures. The October 2026 literature festival has ended and is not a current programme.
Why go
Visit the restored house and exhibitions, then continue separately to Sille Story Trail or the preserved old Kim You-jeong Station. City's page lists KRW 2,000 general admission and KRW 1,500 per person for groups of 30 or more. Accessibility features are listed, but companion assistance may be necessary; check individual needs.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.