History in Hwaho-ri
In Hwaho-ri, Sintaein-eup, Jeongeup Modern History Museum preserves records of rural life and the exploitation of rice production during Japanese colonial rule. It offers a place to understand local experiences through documentary evidence rather than treating a difficult past as a spectacle.
Gallery and archive
According to Jeongeup City's official guide, the ground floor contains an exhibition room and archive. Photographs and videos describe residents' lives, while the archive presents records and audiovisual material about rice exploitation. The nearby heritage context makes this a thoughtful regional-history stop.
Winter hours end earlier
From November through February, the museum opens Tuesday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00. From March through October, it opens Tuesdays 09:00–17:00 and Wednesday–Sunday 09:00–18:00. It closes Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. Admission is free.
Before visiting
The address is 16 Hwaho 2-gil, Sintaein-eup, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk State. The city lists free on-site parking and visitor inquiries at 063-571-7077. Check temporary closures and local transport details before departure through the official city visitor page.