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Railway Residency Village (Sollangsiul-gil) (철도관사촌(솔랑시울길)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
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Railway Residency Village (Sollangsiul-gil) (철도관사촌(솔랑시울길))
Railway Residency Village, located near Daejeon Station, retains much of its old charm, offering visitors the feeling of stepping back in time. Daejeon’s modern history is closely tied to the development of its railroads. With the opening of the Gyeongbu Line in 1905 and the Honam Line in 1911, the city emerged as a major transportation hub. As traditional villages began to disappear, people flocked to Daejeon, transforming it into a growing metropolis. During the Japanese occupation in th
Why go
Railway Residency Village, located along Sollangsiul-gil, preserves early-to-mid 20th-century Korean residential architecture. Originally built to house railway workers and their families, the village features a cluster of traditional single-family homes with distinctive period design. Today, visitors can explore the narrow alleyways lined with restored wooden houses, gaining insight into railway workers' domestic lives during Korea's colonial and post-war periods. The village provides a tangible connection to Korea's industrial heritage and urban development history.
Quick highlights
- Historic railway worker housing from early-to-mid 20th century
- Traditional wooden-house architecture preserved along narrow streets
- Explores Korean colonial and post-war residential life
- Walking village atmosphere with authentic period character
- Living heritage site reflecting industrial-era Korea