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Korean Folk Village: Korean Folk Village
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  • jburron
  • Updated By jburron on May 6, 2004
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  • My cousin and I in the paper lantern display. - Seoul
    My cousin and I in the paper
    lantern display.
    by jburron
    Ever wonder where they get those historical sets for the various Korean Dramas? Maybe not, but here they are. On any given day you're likely to see actors in costume rehearsing or filming scenes in the Korean Folk Village.

    That's not all, though, there are also gymnastic displays (jumping on a high wire and with see-saws) and there are even people who LIVE here. Yes, they live in the old style homes, wearing old style clothes and doing things the...um, old style. It's really quite impressive.

    If you're into Bhuddism there is a temple or two here and if you're hungry there is, you guessed it, old style Korean food too. No McDonald's at all.

    If you drive there be sure you have a local with you...the last few turns don't have very obvious signs and it seems as if you're going down a country road rather than into a national park.

    Interestingly, although you feel as if you're in another era the city is relatively close at hand. When they built the Village it was waaaaay out in the country, but since the burbs have grown it is becoming enveloped in 'civilization'. No matter, the setting is tranquil and you can easily spend 2-4 hours strolling and learning.

    Be on the lookout for a wedding, also. Every few days they have a fake or REAL wedding ceremony. I saw one between a White gal and a Korean guy...it was for all to see, and gawk and take pictures. Very cool.

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  • Phone: 1330
  • Directions: Take The Subways to Suwon Station (Line 1) and get the free shuttle bus to the Korean Folk Village. Buses also available (I think #7007 passing through Yeouido). Call 1330 to get directions from anywhere in the country (in many languages, too)
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Korean Folk Villiage
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  • Updated By kdoc13 on July 22, 2004
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  • A festival at the Korean Folk Village - Seoul
    A festival at the Korean
    Folk Village
    by kdoc13
    243 acres and 260 buildings make up this village composed of buildings from the Chosun era of Korea's History. Many of these buildings were relocated to the site and restored to their original condition. It is a very good look at traditional Korean life, and also a great place to check out a hottie actress from one of your favorite Korean Dramas. Many of the traditional dramas film here and it is not uncommon to see one of the stars wandering around the village.

    There are also plenty of workshops in case basket weaving is more your thing. And there are also folk museums, acrobatic shows, an art gallery, food places, and on festivals and special days they recreate traditional festival celebrations, weddings and other cultural stuff.

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  • Address: 107 Pora-ri, Kihung-up, Yong-in-shi, Kyonggi-do,
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: Take the subway line 1 to Suwon. get off and catch the free shuttle bus or city bus 37.
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: A great way to learn about Korean culture.
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  • By catpause on December 20, 2005
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  • Korean Folk Village - Seoul
    by catpause
    This is a day well spent. It takes about 2 hours travel time one way from Northern Seoul by subway, train, and finally a bus. Plenty to see, good food, interesting demonstrations, fun activities, and hand-made crafts. We enjoyed the traditional Korean wedding ceremony and the shopping the most. The farmers band was quite exciting as well.

    Take your camera as you will have ample opportunitues to get great shots. This picture is of my wife getting a manicure. Flower petals are crushed and tied on the nail wrapped in a leaf. Left for several hours the nail turns a pale red. Mostly young children had this done but my wife has always been young at heart so why not.

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  • Phone: 82-31-288-0000
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Wisdom and spirits of the ancestors
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  • WStat
  • Updated By WStat on May 20, 2008
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    Korean Bride
    by WStat,
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    The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of
    Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean
    children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors
    firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional
    Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors,
    and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding
    generations. The village has been developed to convey the
    wisdom and the spirits of the ancestors to both domestic and
    international tourists.

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  • Address: map at http://tinyurl.com/5jbdeq
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: The Korean Folk Village is open all year-round. Visiting Times 09:00 - 17:00 (Saturdays 17:30)
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Outdoor Korean Village
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  • SLLiew
  • Updated By SLLiew on October 25, 2006
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  • Korean Folk Village - Seoul
    by SLLiew
    You can visit various traditional Korean houses that are recreated. Can see the various handicrafts, performances and different ceremonies of Korea.

    Seeing is believing. So enjoy being submerged into Korean traditional lifestyle.

  • Address: 107 Bora-ri, Giheung-eup, Yong-in-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Experience the old Korea
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  • By Jorgito_lindo on May 11, 2006
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  • Korean Folk Village - Seoul
    by Jorgito_lindo, 2 more photos
    This is more like a theme park with the architecture of a 19th century Korean village. Everything is really well made and there are many old artisans working on traditional labors such as weaving, making pottery, getting silk from the cocoons, etc.
    There are several performances in the afternoon and a very big food market; also lots of handicrafts to buy.
    I really recommend catching the farmers dance show. It's by far one of the best folk shows I've ever seen.

  • Directions: Metro line # 1 and get off at Suwon. There's a free shuttle bus just outside exit 4
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Watch a ceremonial wedding
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  • WStat
  • By WStat on May 20, 2008
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  • the gifts are presented - Seoul
    the gifts are presented
    by WStat, 3 more photos
    After selecting the spouse through a marchmaker,silk was sent as gifts,the marital harmony was predicted by a fortune teller and a date of the wedding ceremony fixed. The first time the bride-
    groom visited the house of the bride was called the "first trip". It occurred on the day before the wedding and he was accompanied by senior guests representing the bridegroom's family in addition to male friends of the bridegroom carrying a box of presents to the bride's family. After the marriage ceremony, the bridegroom spent his first night at the bride's house where the women would take a peek at the bride chamber. The next day, the bridegroom took his bride to his family's home and this was called shinhaeng, or a new trip.Ukyi, a return trip is performed, on the 3rd day,
    the 3rd month and the first year. The bride went to the husband's home, presented the wedding gift, and lived there.

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  • Address: Koren Folk Village, see above tips
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: see map http://tinyurl.com/5jbdeq
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: The genuine traditional houses
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  • WStat
  • Updated By WStat on May 20, 2008
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    traditional nobleman house
    by WStat, 4 more photos
    Traditional Korean houses are characterized by
    having both ondol (under-floor radiant heating
    system) and wooden floors.In the course of time
    - according to the social needs - the houses have
    evolved into complicated and diverse forms having
    a main wing, annex, and areas for raising cattle and
    storing grain. Houses relocated to and restored in
    the Folk Village,not only include typical houses of
    commoners, farmers, and noblemen from the
    Southern, Central, and Northern parts of Korea,
    including island areas,but also buildings for special
    purposes, such as the shrine of scholars, the provincial governor’s office, a private school,a Buddhist temple and a shaman's house.
    All houses can be visited

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  • Address: Korean Folk Village, see previous tip !
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: The Tomb of Prosperity
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  • WStat
  • By WStat on May 20, 2008
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  • Tomb of prosperity - Seoul
    Tomb of prosperity
    by WStat
    Worshipping of the village god was observed by performing ritual service for
    the god who guards the village. A shrine of the mountain god, Sansindang,
    was built on the hill at the back of the village and a tomb of prosperity was
    placed in front of the village to pray for prosperity, expulsion of misfortune,
    and happiness

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  • Address: see tips above
  • Directions: Korean Folk Village
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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    Korean Folk Village: Totem Poles guarding the village
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  • WStat
  • By WStat on May 20, 2008
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  • totem poles infont of the shrine - Seoul
    totem poles infont of the
    shrine
    by WStat, 2 more photos
    All villagers came together and performed the ritual services in front of a big shrine tree, piles of stone, a shrine, milestone, a stone pagoda and wooden totem poles, praying for peace and prosperity with offerings in early January.

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  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
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