Korean Folk Village (Daniel)

Min-sok-chon (Korean Folk Village) is a town that is basically a giant museum.  The purpose of the village is to demonstrate the early life and culture of South Korea.  There are over 240 homes, shops and attractions.  There are cultural street markets with traditional wood making, metal works, basket weaving, paper making, etc.  There are performances of traditional dances, horse skills, marriage ceremonies and recreational activities.  Many of the buildings have been reproduced but many are originals that they moved from the countryside.  The Korean Folk Village is a popular tourist attraction for both foreigners and Koreans.  It is located right outside of Seoul near Everland, Korea’s largest amusement park.

 Ceramic pots that hold kimchi, soy sauce and other food items.

These resting places are everywhere in the countryside.  People gather to rest, to visit eat or even take naps.

Wedding procession.  Groom on the horse, the bride in the palanquin.

Mary (in red) crossing the bridge.

A pipe maker.

A candy maker.

Jump roping with Aunt Mary.

Robert working the mill.

The out house.

A Wanted poster.