- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Saemaul Undong Theme Park
In Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, this park presents exhibits on rural life in 1970s Korea and the Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement). The three-floor exhibition building has media displays, an origins gallery, a history gallery and an archive; outdoor areas include a plaza and walking spaces. The indoor playground has separate admission and booking rules.
- Address
- 155, Parkchunghee-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
- Nearby transit
- Official directions: buses 380-2 and 361 to 'Saemaul Undong Theme Park' stop, then about a 12-minute walk; buses 360, 360-1, 161 or 360-2 to 'Sangmo Rotary' stop, then about a 19-minute walk. Recheck routes and schedules.
- Hours
- Official listing: exhibition building 09:00–18:00; closed Mondays (Tuesday instead if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day. Outdoor park listed as open 24 hours. Admission is free. The indoor playground has separate session booking rules. Check temporary closures and event restrictions.
The official guide lists exhibition hours as 09:00–18:00, with Monday and holiday closures, while the outdoor park is listed as open 24 hours. Check current events, playground vacancies and temporary restrictions before travelling.
Why go
Explore reconstructed rural scenes and historical records to understand community change in modern Korea, then walk around the outdoor park. Plan exhibition visits separately from playground sessions.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.