A house for paper, not just souvenirs
In Bukchon, Seoul, Hanji House (한지가헌) introduces *hanji*, traditional Korean paper, as part of living culture. Run by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, it was designed to connect visitors with paper makers, exhibitions and the many uses of hanji. The Korea Tourism Organization describes a ground-floor showroom and a lower level with an archive, print studio and workspace. Those descriptions show the venue's cultural purpose; they do not confirm that a visitor can enter today.
The date to notice before setting out
Visit Seoul's page, last edited on October 17, 2026, explicitly marks the venue temporarily closed, with reopening scheduled for March 2027. It lists the location as 31-9, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul and Anguk Station Exit 2 as nearby. The same page still displays ordinary operating hours of 10:00–19:00, but those should not be read as overriding the temporary closure.
A useful clue about hanji culture
In the older KTO description, Hanji House is not simply a shop: it introduces printed paper, exhibitions and practical craft activities. Different paper objects reveal how material, design and everyday life meet. If a future trip includes Bukchon, check the operator's latest notice first rather than assuming that a workshop or docent session is operating.
Before you visit
Do not use the old hourly schedule, program prices or booking descriptions as current admission information. The March 2027 reopening remains a plan that could change. For your itinerary, treat this as a cultural reference to research, not an open attraction in November 2026.