Yi Yuk-sa Literature Museum 이육사문학관
Andong · Dosan Seowon & Yekki Village · Museums & exhibits
A museum devoted to the poet and independence activist known as Yuksa, whose pen name echoes his prison number 264. Born Yi Won-rok, he was a descendant of Toegye and wrote 'Wilderness' and 'Blue Grapes'. Manuscripts, photographs and a timeline show a life of repeated imprisonment ending in a Beijing jail.
The museum stands in his home village of Wonchon, with quiet lanes worth a short walk afterward. Allow an hour. Closed Mondays.
English panels may be limited, so ask about a leaflet.
Getting there
It is about 45 minutes by car from the old town, near Dosan Seowon; buses are rare. (Show a driver: 이육사문학관)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 이육사문학관
- Best time to visit
- A weekday morning when it is calm.
- Pair it with
- Nongam Jongtaek & Gasong-ri and Toegye Jongtaek are along the same road.
- Great for
- Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A museum for the poet and independence activist Yi Yuk-sa in his home village of Wonchon. It is closed Mondays and may have limited English labels, so ask about a leaflet.