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Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Seoul

Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationSeoul's distinctive city pulseEnglish-friendly

Why go

Kansong House is the historic residence of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil, the founder of Kansong Art Museum and one of Korea's most important cultural-protection figures. Located in Seongbuk-dong, the house has been preserved as a heritage site, providing context for the broader Kansong Art Museum collection. For travelers seriously interested in Korean traditional art and heritage protection, Kansong House is one of the cleaner specialty single picks. Pair with the Kansong Art Museum opening.

Quick highlights

  • Historic residence of cultural protector Kansong
  • Located in Seongbuk-dong Seoul
  • Founder of Kansong Art Museum
  • Korean cultural-protection heritage
  • Pairs with Kansong Art Museum

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