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Korean Folk Village 한국민속촌

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Korean Folk Village (Korean: 한국민속촌) is a living museum type of tourist attraction in the city of Yongin, a satellite city in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in the province of Gyeonggi in South Korea. It was first opened on October 3, 1974 (ground breaking in 1973 and completion in 1974). Korean Folk Village is a popular tourist destination for both Koreans and foreigners, located near South Korea's largest amusement park, Everland. Real houses from across the country were relocated and restored to create a replica of a village from the late Joseon period.

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Korean Folk Village (한국민속촌) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Yongin. Est. 1974.

Details

• Location: Yongin
• Province: Gyeonggi
• Country: South Korea
• Founded: October 3, 1974
• Type: living museum
• Name: Korean Folk Village

Location

37.25892, 127.1181 · View on map →

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Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-19 · 5 verified snapshots.

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