Kang An Calligraphy Art Museum

Kang An Calligraphy Art Museum

Situated at 197, Hak-dong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, the Jeonju Kang An Calligraphy Art Museum is a dedicated space for showcasing calligraphy within Jeonju Hanok Village. Established in 1995, it is conveniently located near a host of popular attractions such as the Gyeongjeon Palace Site, Donggok Mountain, Donggok Mountain Fortress, Seonam Temple, Omujeong and Nimujeong Terraces, Jeonju Confucian School, the Traditional Culture Center, and the Hanbitdang Hall, making it easy for visitors to explore them together.

The Kang An Calligraphy Art Museum covers a total area of 872 square meters and includes both exhibition rooms and seminar rooms. It houses and displays a collection of 1,162 items. Among the highlights are works by renowned calligraphers and scholars such as Kim Jeong-hui (1786–1856), Lee Sam-man (1770–1845), Kim Hong-do (1745–?), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762–1836), attracting many calligraphy enthusiasts from across the country.

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Must-visit reason: One of Korea’s most renowned calligraphy museums

Continent: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region: South Korea[Korea]

Province/State: North Jeolla Province [North Jeolla Province]

City: Jeonju [Jeonju]