- First published
- Oct 13, 2026
Mokpo Literature Museum
A municipal museum in Mokpo's Gatbawi cultural district, presenting the lives, writings and personal materials of four literary figures: Kim U-jin, Park Hwa-seong, Cha Beom-seok and literary critic Kim Hyeon.
- Address
- 95 Namnong-ro, Yonghae-dong, Mokpo (전남광주통합특별시 목포시 남농로 95)
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00, last ticket/entry 17:00; closed Mondays and January 1. Listed individual admission: adults KRW 2,000, teens KRW 1,500, children KRW 1,000. Group (20+) and Mokpo-resident discounts may apply with proof; different official pages show slightly different age boundaries. Phone 061-270-8400.
The official visitor page lists 09:00–18:00 admission, ticketing closing one hour earlier, and closure on Mondays and January 1. Listed individual prices are KRW 2,000 for adults, KRW 1,500 for teens and KRW 1,000 for children. Age cutoffs differ slightly between official city pages, so check eligibility for discounts on arrival.
Why go
Explore Park Hwa-seong and Cha Beom-seok exhibits on the first floor and Kim U-jin and Kim Hyeon on the second to discover the city's modern literary and theatre history. Writer talks and creative-writing classes have separate enrollment.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.