Stories of Buam-dong & Mugaewon & Chunwon's Villa : KOSINAM’s Historical Walk

### 🌿 KOSINAM’s History Walk – Literary Seoul: A Walk Through Seochon & Buam-dong

“Following the Footsteps of Seoul’s Modern Literary Masters”

📅 Date: Monday, October 29th
🕙 Departure: 11:00 AM from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 2 [Historical walk and exploration throughout the day]
🕖 Dismissal: 6:00 PM at Gyeongbokgung Station

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### 🧭 Walk Overview

This walk is an immersive journey through the literary heart of Seoul. We will explore the hidden corners of Seochon, where the city’s past and present coexist, before moving towards the artistic and scenic Buam-dong.
Our path is guided by the spirits of modern Korean literary figures. We will trace the footsteps of the avant-garde poet Yi Sang, reflect on the life of the celebrated writer Han Kang, and stand at the home of the poignant poet Yun Dong-ju.
The final part of our journey takes us through the historic neighborhoods near Inwangsan, where we will visit architectural gems and conclude with a tranquil tea and snack party, a perfect way to reflect on the day's historical and literary discoveries.

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### 🧑‍🏫 Event Details

• Organizer: KOSINAM’s History Walk (Naver Band: 코역모 / meetup.com KOSINAM)
• Lecturer: Dr. Kosinam
• Documentation & Filming: [To be determined]

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### 📌 Full Schedule

October 29th (Mon): Full-day course

| Time | Location |
| ---- | -------- |
| 11:00 AM | Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 2 (Departure) |
| | The House of Yi Sang |
| | The House of Han Kang |
| | Songseokwon Site |
| 12:00 PM | The Boarding House of Yun Dong-ju (Arrival) |
| | Inwang Skyway |
| | Poet's Hill |
| 01:00 PM | Changuimun Gate (Arrival) |
| 02:00 PM | Mugyewon (Arrival) |
| 03:00 PM | Mok-in Museum (Arrival) |
| 04:30 PM | Daewongun’s Villa (Arrival) |
| 05:00 PM ~ 06:00 PM | Chunwon Yi Gwang-su’s Villa (Tea & Snack Party) |
| 06:00 PM | Gyeongbokgung Station (Dismissal) |

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### 🎙️ Key Discussion Points

#### 1️⃣ Seochon: The Genesis of Modern Korean Literature

• The House of Yi Sang: A look at the life of one of Korea’s most influential modern poets.
• The Boarding House of Yun Dong-ju: A moment to reflect on the life and legacy of a literary figure whose poetry continues to resonate deeply with the Korean spirit.

#### 2️⃣ Buam-dong: Art, History, and Nature

• Changuimun Gate & Poet's Hill: Exploring the area’s unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.
• Architectural and Cultural Gems: Discovering the history behind sites like Mugyewon and Daewongun's Villa.
• A Journey’s End: Concluding the day with a relaxing tea party, offering a chance to discuss the day's discoveries and historical insights.

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### 📝 Participant Guide

• Transportation: The early part of the walk is on foot. Participants will need to take a bus or taxi to get from the Seochon area to the Buam-dong area.
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, and personal snacks.
• Note: The route includes some hilly sections and stairs. The event will proceed in light rain.

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## ✅ How to Join

Reply to RSVP or click “Attend” on the event page. We recommend early RSVP to assist with coordination.

## ✅ Alert

Please prepare a ₩10,000 entrance fee for the Mok-in Museum.