Lee Ju-hong Literature Museum (Temporarily Closed)
이주홍문학관 (휴관중)
About
A two-floor collection of Lee Ju-hong’s manuscripts, books and study replica in a former-residence-style museum, currently reported closed.
Poems and painted panels line the approach road to the Lee Ju-hong Literary Museum, with brush-pen sculptures nearby. The museum itself is arranged like a former residence, around a small courtyard garden. For now, though, the visit stops at the gate: a blog reports that it has been closed since July 2025, with no reopening date announced. Check before making the trip. When open, the two-floor collection follows Lee Ju-hong’s work across publishing, literature, art and Busan’s literary history. A bronze statue greets visitors at the entrance to the second-floor exhibition room. Inside are rare literary magazines from the 1930s, manuscripts, paintings, ceramics and a collection of about 6,000 books. A replica of his study, called Sowoseoru, offers a closer look at the writer’s working space. The displays reflect how many forms he worked in, from poetry and children’s writing to theatre and painting. This is a quiet place for reading, research and a slower hour rather than a large museum outing. Staff have been described as friendly and knowledgeable, but explanations are in Korean; sources give no English-specific information. When open, the museum’s listed hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–17:00, and it closes Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Admission is ₩1,000, parking is free, and group visits need to be arranged in advance. Its privately run status has brought operating difficulties, so confirm that it is open before setting out.
Local tips
- Check directly whether the museum has reopened before travelling.
- Walk the approach road for its poem panels and painted walls.
- Allow time for the second-floor exhibits and Sowoseoru replica when open.
- Arrange group visits in advance.
Details
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