One village, two different visitor experiences
Bongha Village in Jinyeong, Gimhae, includes both the former home of President Roh Moo-hyun and the Awakened Citizens Culture Experience Exhibition Hall. They are separate visitor sites with different rules, so check both official guides before leaving.
President's House: booked sessions on weekdays
On Tuesday through Friday, the house runs guided visits at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00, with 25 places in each session. You must book online or register at the on-site kiosk; arriving between tours does not provide entry. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, self-guided entry is offered from 10:00 to 17:00. Optional guided talks run at 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 without advance booking. Admission to the house is free.
Civic exhibition: ticketing closes at 17:00
Opened in 2022, the exhibition building contains a memorial exhibition and multipurpose hall on the first floor, and a presidential study, children's rest area and special-exhibition space upstairs. Its listed opening hours are 10:00–18:00, but ticketing ends at 17:00. Check current admission fees and separate event conditions; the free entry policy for the house cannot be assumed to apply here.
Make room for the unknowns
On weekdays, securing a President's House slot before arranging the rest of your visit helps avoid a wasted journey. Weekend self-guided hours offer more flexibility, but both places have regular closures and can alter operations. No walking time between the buildings or typical exhibition duration has been measured here, so leave a buffer.
The official access guide lists buses 10 and 300, or a taxi, from Jinyeong Station. For drivers, 115 Bongha-ro, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae is the public village car park address, not a confirmed entrance address of either attraction. Recheck transport schedules, holiday rules and booking availability before travelling.