Korean Folk Village — Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Sanggal is about 41 min with 1 change (GTX-A to Guseong, then Suin–Bundang Line to Sanggal) — about ₩2,150 plus a line surcharge on a T-money card. Then a 758 m walk.
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Folk Village, 45 m west. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty. Performances including folk music, martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special performances and events are available by season. In particular, "Welcome to Joseon," an annual event, takes visitors back to the past. In addition, a family-friendly theme park equipped with 15 exciting attractions is also available. Visitors can also try various Korean foods at the market street.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Monday-Thursday 10:00-18:00Fridays & Weekends 10:00-22:00* For details, call or visit the official website. |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-31-288-0000 |
| Website | www.koreanfolk.co.kr |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 11° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11° / 23°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 14° / 24°C | Clear | 30% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Sanggal station
Sanggal (Suin–Bundang Line) is 758 m from Korean Folk Village.
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Folk Village 민속촌 | 45 m west | 29257 |
| Korean Folk Village 한국민속촌 | 81 m south-west | 29256 |
| Nagok Maeul, Korean Folk Village (No. 29255) 나곡마을.한국민속촌 | 153 m south-west | 29255 |
| Nagok Maeul, Korean Folk Village (No. 29254) 나곡마을.한국민속촌 | 184 m south-west | 29254 |
| Minsok Maeul, Ssangyong Maeul 민속마을.쌍용아파트 | 390 m east | 29275 |
| Hanbora Maeul 1-danji 한보라마을1단지 | 404 m south | 47495 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Korean Folk Village. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Korean Folk Village · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Often combined with Korean Folk Village
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Korean Folk Village, from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Lotte Premium Outlets · Giheung branch 롯데프리미엄아울렛/기흥점
- Everland 에버랜드
- Yongin Waujeongsa Temple 와우정사
- Gyeonggi Childrens Museum 경기도어린이박물관
- Giheung Lake Park 기흥호수공원
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress 화성행궁
Where people eat on the same trip
- Folk Milmyeon 민속밀면
- Songdo Galbi · Yongin Folk Chon branch 송도갈비/용인민속촌점
- Samdaejjae Handmade Tofu 삼대째손두부
- Keunmadanggamjatang 큰마당감자탕
- Mullebanga 물레방아
- Memillae 메밀래
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
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- Everland
- Caribbean Bay
- Nami Island
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- Gwangmyeong Cave
- Imjingak (DMZ)
- Heyri Art Village
- Provence Village
- Paju Book City
- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori
- Pocheon Art Valley
- Herb Island
- Namhansanseong Fortress
- Anyang Art Park
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FAQ
How do I get to Korean Folk Village from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Sanggal (758 m away, Suin–Bundang Line). From Seoul Station that is about 41 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Folk Village, Korean Folk Village, Nagok Maeul, Korean Folk Village (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Korean Folk Village’s opening hours?
Monday-Thursday 10:00-18:00Fridays & Weekends 10:00-22:00* For details, call or visit the official website. Closed: Open all year round. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Korean Folk Village closed?
Regular closing days on record: Open all year round. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 264121, modified 20260209) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
