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Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥)

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gwangju

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥)

Designated the first Gwangju Folk Material on March 20, 1989, Lee Jang-woo's House is an upper-class, tile-roofed house with a gate, storeroom, servants’ quarters, detached building, and main building. The building is estimated to have been constructed in 1899 and is overall a sturdy example of Korean architecture, well-preserved in its original state. The L-shaped main hall of the historic building is rather large and consists of (left to right) a wooden verandah, a small room, a hall, th

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Why go

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥) is a well-preserved traditional Korean hanok residence located in Gwangju's historic Yangnim-dong neighborhood. The estate represents upper-class domestic architecture of the late Joseon period, featuring a structured layout that separates the men's quarters (sarangchae), women's quarters (anchae), and utility areas. Thick earthen walls, curved clay-tiled roofs, and wooden-pillared verandas illustrate the craftsmanship of the era. Visitors can explore the courtyards freely and observe how a prosperous household organized daily life. The site is registered as a cultural heritage property, making it one of Gwangju's most tangible connections to pre-modern residential life.

Quick highlights

  • Well-preserved late Joseon-era upper-class hanok in Gwangju
  • Traditional layout divides sarangchae, anchae, and utility quarters
  • Clay-tiled roofs and wooden verandas showcase period craftsmanship
  • Located in the historically rich Yangnim-dong neighborhood
  • Registered cultural heritage site freely explorable by visitors

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