Tourist Spot
Free admission
심우장
The home where Manhae Han Yong-un (1879-1944); Buddhist monk, poet of 'The Silence of My Beloved,' and independence activist; lived from 1933 until his death. Designated National Historic Site No. 550, 'Simujang' (尋牛莊) takes its name from the Zen Buddhist parable of 'seeking the lost ox.' As one of the 33 national representatives who declared Korean independence on March 1, 1919, Han deliberately built his house facing north to avoid looking toward the Japanese Governor-General's office; a quiet but powerful act of defiance. The modest four-bay hip-and-gable roof hanok still holds the juniper tree he planted himself. Visitors can remove their shoes and freely explore the interior.
Highlights
- Last home of independence activist poet Manhae Han Yong-un
- Said to face north to avoid the Governor-General's office
- Take off your shoes and look around inside freely
Details
- Address
- 24 Seongbuk-ro 29-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- District
- 성북구
- Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 to 18:00 Tuesday 09:00 to 18:00 Wednesday 09:00 to 18:00 Thursday 09:00 to 18:00 Friday 09:00 to 18:00 Saturday 09:00 to 18:00 Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
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