The Scent of History and Literature in Wonju

Wonju was home to the Gamyeong, the provincial office that carried out Gangwon Province's administrative affairs for more than 500 years, making it the center of local government; it was such an important town from early times that its name, together with Gangneung's, forms the very name 'Gangwon' Province. Wonju is also where novelist Park Kyung-ni spent her later years. Her old house and the setting of her novel 'Toji' (The Land) have been turned into a themed park. Wonju is an ideal destination for enjoying a journey through its history and literature.

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   Wonju Gamyeong

   원주감영

   A Joseon-era historic site in Wonju, Gangwon Province, designated Historic Site No. 439 on March 9, 2002. Gangwon Gamyeong was established in Wonju in 1395 (the 4th year of King Taejo). A gamyeong was the office where each province's governor (gwanchalsa, or gamsa) conducted administrative affairs during the Joseon period; apart from the gamyeong of Wonju, Jeonju, and Pyeongyang, most did not remain in one place continuously, and due to changes in location and urbanization, their original forms are now difficult to find elsewhere. MoreLess

   

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   Wonju Hyanggyo

   원주향교

   At Wonju Hyanggyo, Daeseongjeon Hall stands at the innermost center, flanked by the East and West Mu buildings, with Myeongnyundang Hall in front of Daeseongjeon and the East and West Jae dormitories arranged in front of it on either side; a Subok-sil (custodian's room) stands beside the East Jae, and the Outer Sammun Gate stands in front of Myeongnyundang. MoreLess

   

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   Park Kyung-ni Literature Park

   박경리문학공원

   Park Kyung-ni Literature Park allows visitors to explore the literary world of Park Kyung-ni through her epic novel 'Toji' (The Land), praised as a monumental work of Korean literature. The park was created by turning the author's former home — the birthplace of 'Toji' — into a public park. MoreLess

   

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