Places
- First published
- Oct 24, 2026
Jo Jung-rae Arirang Literature Museum
A literary museum in Buryang-myeon, Gimje, dedicated to Jo Jung-rae's historical novel Arirang. Opened in May 2003, it displays materials about the novel in dedicated galleries.
- Address
- 24 Yongseong 1-gil, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- The official listing gives no verified bus route or walking time. Navigate to the museum at 24 Yongseong 1-gil in Buryang-myeon, not Arirang Literature Village in Juksan-myeon.
- Hours
- KTO listing: summer 09:00–18:00; winter 09:00–17:00. Closed Mondays and January 1; admission free. Confirm the seasonal switchover and exceptions at +82-63-540-3934.
KTO lists summer hours of 09:00–18:00, winter hours of 09:00–17:00, Monday closure and free admission. As the exact seasonal changeover dates are not stated, check before a winter visit.
Why go
Explore the novel's depiction of life under Japanese colonial rule through three exhibition halls, memorial displays and a creative studio. This indoor museum is distinct from the Arirang Literature Village in Juksan-myeon.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereThe official listing gives no verified bus route or walking time. Navigate to the museum at 24 Yongseong 1-gil in Buryang-myeon, not Arirang Literature Village in Juksan-myeon.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗24 Yongseong 1-gil, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →KTO listing: summer 09:00–18:00; winter 09:00–17:00. Closed Mondays and January 1; admission free. Confirm the seasonal switchover and exceptions at +82-63-540-3934.
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