The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 13 said Namsangol Hanok Village in the city’s Jung-gu District will be fully reopened from April 16.
By Yoon Hee Young
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Namsangol Hanok Village, a traditional landmark in the middle of Seoul famous for its moonlight, will resume this weekend its night hours for the first time in two years.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 13 said the village in the city’s Jung-gu District will be fully reopened from April 16.
Since February 2020, the village has had reduced hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for 26 months due to COVID-19 but will remain open until 9 p.m.
Located in the vicinity of Namsan Mountain, the village was also called “the place where sinseon (Daoist hermits) live” during the Joseon Dynasty thanks to its beautiful scenery. Seonbi (neo-Confucian scholars) used to gather in the area to study philosophy along with nature.
The village features several types of Hanok structures as it is home to the households of five people from the early 20th century of varying social status and duties.
The city government said, “For residents tired and depressed due to the pandemic, a quiet walk on a spring night in April in a Hanok under the moonlight will be peaceful ‘rest’ after work in daily life,” adding, “This is a place to recover from fatigue and stress in the city through the feeling of an authentic spring vibe with apricot and plum flowers.”
From May 6 to July 8, a small Hanok concert will be held every Friday evening.
The village is open daily except Monday and admission is free.
Namsangol Hanok Village from May 6 to July 8 will hold a small Hanok concert every Friday evening.
