Introduction:
Discover the life and literature of famous Korean writer Gasan Lee Hyo-Seok at the Lee Hyo-Seok Memorial Hall. The literary house consists of the Literature Exhibition (chronology of Lee Hyo-Seok’s works), Literary Class, Art Research, Creative Idea Room

 
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Information Introduction Discover the life and literature of famous Korean writer Gasan Lee Hyo-Seok at the Lee Hyo-Seok Memorial Hall
The literary house consists of the Literature Exhibition (chronology of Lee Hyo-Seok’s works), Literary Class, Art Research, Creative Idea Room, and a Theater for literary plays
There is also a mock-up of the old Bongpyeong Marketplace and videos for children, as well as a number of different activities
The facility houses valuable documents such as the author’s first printed newspaper, magazine, and book publications
In addition to its deep literary significance, the house is known for its exquisite exterior, Literary Garden, and buckwheat flower trail
Lee Hyo-Seok (Pen name: Gasan) Born in Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Lee Hyo-seok began his life as a writer with the publication of “City and Ghost” in 1928
Subsequently publishing such works as “Noryeonggeunhae,” “Landing,” “March
” and “Meet by Chance,” Yi actively established himself as an author sympathetic to the proletariats during the Japanese Colonial Period
Later on, he was an active member of an authors’ modernism association and published more books, this time focusing on his empathy with Mother Nature
In the mid-1930s Lee published "When the Buckwheat Blossoms," one of the most celebrated Korean short stories to date
Exhibition Hall Information 1
Lee Hyoseok: A Chronology 2
Nature to Lee Hyoseok 3
Bongpyong Traditional Market Place in the1930's 4
The Writer's Studio 5
The Literary World of Lee Hyoseok 6
Lee Hyoseok: A Literary Mapping of His Life 7
Lee Hyoseok and Pyeongchang Country 8
"When the Buckwheat Blossoms": Introductory Descriptions 9
Memorial Events and the Annual Hyoseok Festival 10
Dongbaja Jakga and Guinhoe Admission / Participation Fees [Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall] Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Middle & High school students 1,500 won / Elementary school students 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Middle & High school students 1,000 won / Elementary school students 500 won Local residents - Adults 1,000 won / Middle & High school students 750 won / Elementary school students 500 won * Groups of 20 people or more Parking Facilities Available Parking Fee Free Homepage www
hyoseok
org (Korean only)

 
Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall Reviews:
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lianKO:    Good view at night;Multi purpose bridge-a historical...
SounL:    Good view during Buddha birthday;Colorful lanterns
KTL:    Insufficient info for a historical...;Interesting stop!
tianO:    Nice walk;Challenging for novices, but worth...
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