Korean Folk Village
Pueblo Folclórico Coreano
Korean Folk Village (Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Minsokchon-ro, 90 KR) – this site introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), and a village street in realistic descriptions, as well as, a nobleman’s house and traditional workshop..
Performances including nongak (farmer’s music), martial art on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. In particular, ‘Welcome to Joseon’, held every May is a performance featuring time travel back to the olden days. In addition, a large family park where the eruption of a volcano site, ice sledding site, and markets are located. Visitors can enjoy Korean traditional rice cake like jeungpyeon (steamed and fermented rice cake), injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean powder), bukeo-gui (grilled dried pollack), or pajeon (green onion pancake) along with dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor).
Admission: 18,000 Won (adult), 15,000 Won (teenagers ages 13-18 years old),, 13,000 Won (children). Hours vary – check the Village’s website for an updated schedule: https://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/multi/english/