Stories of Seongbuk-dong : KOSINAM’s Historical Walk

# 📜 KOSINAM’s Historical Walk

– Stories of Seongbuk-dong
🗓 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Exit 5, Hansung University Station (Line 4)
→ Meet at Exit 5. We will begin with an introduction before walking toward Hyehwamun and the Seongbuk section of the Fortress Wall.
💵 Participation Fee: Free (※ 성락원 관람 시 입장료 약 5,000 KRW 발생 가능)

## 🌟 About this Event

> “Seongbuk-dong, once a village of writers and artists, now opens its alleys, temples, and gardens to memory.”

This walk retraces the literary and artistic heritage of Seongbuk-dong, from fortress gates and royal gardens to houses of writers and modern cultural landmarks. With Dr. KOSINAM as your guide, discover how this neighborhood became a stage for Korea’s modern cultural identity.

> The walk will be filmed for our YouTube channel. Participants who wish to appear on camera, please inform Samuel at the site.

### 🎥 Filming Notice – YouTube Channel: KOSINAM's Historical Walk

• This program will be recorded and shared online.
• Historical narration by Dr. KOSINAM will guide each stop.
• Regular participants include Emma, Jeff, and Hashley.
• Direction and filming by Samuel.
• Consent Policy:
  ✅ Those who do not wish to be filmed will not be shown in focus shots.
  ✅ Incidental appearances will be blurred.
  ✅ Privacy will always be respected.

By joining this event, you acknowledge and agree to the filming guidelines above.

***

## 🗺 Walking Route Overview

Walking Trail (Main Stops):

• Hansung Univ. Station Exit 5 (Meeting Point)
• Hyehwamun & Fortress Wall Section
• Seongrakwon (Royal Villa Garden)
• Yi Tae-jun’s House
• Kansong Art Museum (Bohwagak)
• Gilsangsa Temple (former Daewongak)
• Seongbuk-dong Traditional Dining / Cafe / Tavern

***

## 🪠 Detailed Itinerary

11:00 AM – Meeting & Orientation at Exit 5, Hansung Univ. Station
11:20 AM – Hyehwamun Gate & Fortress Wall – Defense and daily life in northern Seoul
12:10 PM – Seongrakwon – Korea’s largest surviving villa garden (approx. 5,000 KRW entry)
1:00 PM – Yi Tae-jun’s House – Colonial-era literature and the “village of writers”
1:50 PM – Kansong Art Museum – Cultural independence and heritage preservation
2:40 PM – Gilsangsa Temple – From pleasure house to a temple of “non-possession”
4:00 PM – Closing Session – Choose among:
• Seongbuk-dong Myeonokjip (traditional Korean dining, 냉면·갈비찜)
• Suyun Sanbang (hanok café, pumpkin bingsoo) or Dongdaheon (traditional tea)
• Seongbuk-dong Makgeolli / Majunteo (taverns with pajeon & makgeolli)
6:00 PM – Event ends, group farewell near Seongbuk-dong eateries (return via Hansung Univ. Station or Sungshin Women’s Univ. Station)

***

## 🧰 What You’ll Learn

• The symbolic role of fortress gates in Seoul’s history
• How villa gardens reflected late Joseon aristocratic culture
• Seongbuk-dong as a hub of colonial-era literature and resistance
• Stories of cultural preservation and spiritual renewal in modern times
• How food, tea, and taverns carry memory into today’s Seongbuk-dong

***

## 🎓 What to Bring

• 💵 Small cash for admission (approx. 5,000 KRW at Seongrakwon)
• 🧡 Water bottle
• 🪴 Comfortable walking shoes
• 🌞 Hat or sun protection
• 🍽 Snack or light meal if desired before the final dining session

***

## ⚠️ Important Notes

• Educational, non-commercial cultural event
• Participation voluntary (consider personal insurance if needed)
• Route includes slopes, stairs, and uneven paths
• Event proceeds in light rain (bring umbrella/poncho)

***

## ✅ How to Join

Reply to RSVP or click “Attend” on the event page. Early RSVP is recommended for coordination.

> “Walking Seongbuk-dong is like opening a book where each page reveals a story of art, literature, and quiet resilience.”
> ✨ Join us for this journey through Seoul’s hidden cultural heart with KOSINAM!