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No fixed time
An experience held at Folk Village house No. 28, from 13:00 to 17:00 at weekends and on public holidays. It is not held in the winter period.
Korean Folk Village
한국민속촌
Why go
An open-air folk theme park where a Joseon-era village has been recreated with real houses. The operator describes it as a traditional culture theme park where you can experience the wisdom of our ancestors. It has been named to the Korea Tourism 100 Selections 2025–2026 for the 5th time.
Admission
₩37,000–₩39,000Full-day ticket, adult (middle school and older) — 37,000 KRW weekdays, 39,000 KRW weekends
- Ways in free
- Children under 36 months (bring proof of age)
Experiences
Highlights
History
The Korean Folk Village opened on 3 October 1974. Construction began in 1973 and was completed in 1974. The operator explains that, from the early days of its construction, it was built to serve both educational and tourism value, as a comprehensive tourist destination on a traditional culture theme. Its timeline records that from 1979 to 1990, real houses from all over the country were moved here to complete the village.
In the 1990s the Traditional Folk Museum (December 1995, 7 exhibition halls) opened and the Family Park (May 1997) was added, expanding the rides. In September 2002 an art museum and a sculpture park opened. It marked its 40th anniversary on 3 October 2014, and night opening began in July 2019. The operator’s timeline records that annual visitors reached 1.5 million in December 2019.
The Joseon-era houses in the folk village are real houses moved and rebuilt, or restored, from various regions. The operator explains that, after historical research and expert advice, it recreates everyday culture to match the changing seasons and holds seasonal customs at each solar term. There are more than 270 exhibition houses on a site of about 300,000 pyeong. Inside the village are 9 workshops, including a blacksmith, pottery, bamboo ware and woodenware, and more than 20,000 traditional everyday tools such as wooden furniture, ceramics and farm tools. There is also a separate amusement village with rides.
Getting there
Photos
Tips
Operating hours vary by season and weather. For October 2026 the operator announces “regular opening on weekdays, night opening on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays”, listing 10:00–19:00 on weekdays and 10:00–22:00 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Check the operating information page again before you visit.
As of the date viewed (2026-10-10), the all-day ticket for adults (middle school students and older) is 37,000 won on weekdays and 39,000 won at weekends, and for children (36 months and older to elementary school students) it is 30,000 won on weekdays and 32,000 won at weekends. Afternoon tickets are separate by season, and foreigners pay 22,000 won on showing an alien registration card or passport (the operator’s notice runs through 2026).
The rides can be used from 30 minutes after opening, and operation may change without notice depending on weather or inspections. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in, and re-entry after leaving is not permitted. You cannot bring bicycles, kick scooters, inline skates or balls.
The operator introduces 5 recommended courses. The times are 2 hours for Wisdom & Tradition, 3 hours for Heritage & Stay, 3 hours for Story & Culture, 4 hours for Stroll & Relax and 4 hours 30 minutes for Taste & Joy. If you come by car, parking is 3,000 won for large vehicles and 2,000 won for small ones.
Show details
- Address
- 경기도 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90
- Admission
- ₩37,000–₩39,000