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A Day in the Life of Oeam Folk village

We’ll depart for our A Day in the Life experience of the UNESCO-listed Oeam village, a historic community dating back to the Joseon period. Here, we’ll meet with the community leader for an introduction to the village, as well as a walk around the premises. Founded in the early 16th century by members of the Kang and Mok clans, Oeam currently has a population of just 192 people, most of whom earn a living through agriculture.

After our introduction, we’ll make our way to the home of a local woman who will teach us how to make gochujang, a sweet and savory red chili paste. We’ll see firsthand how this spicy, fermented sauce brings bold flavor to any Korean dish. After our cooking class, we’ll then continue on to the home of another resident, who is a descendant of a Joseon Dynasty royal court officer. Here, we’ll learn how to make Yunyupju, a traditional liquor once served to kings made from the blossoms and the leaves of the lotus. We’ll be using a secret recipe that has been passed down from generations of this family, giving us a rare glimpse into authentic South Korean culture.
Lunch: At the home of another resident, where we’ll help our hosts prepare lunch. Over this traditional meal, we’ll get the chance to ask our host any questions we have about daily life and the village’s traditions.

Oeam folk village is located under Gwangdeoksan, famous for its wild flowers and gogeous vallys, and Seolhwasan. It is a place where residents still live and in the village, a pine tree forest, a Korean traditional totem pole signifying prayer for a good harvest, hanok, and stone walls combine to show the depths of its 500 year history, O90eam village is designated as national Folklore Cultural Heritage, which is why it is called as a living folk museum. In the Oeam village, you will be able to tour the village with the guidance of the Cultural Heritage Commentator, and it will be a great opportunity to experience different cultural spaces as it is close to Hyeonchungsa Shrine, a folk museum, Onyang Hot Springs, and Asan Hot Springs. If you want to escape from the surroundings of the concrete walls and get rid of the fatigue of everyday life, and make your children aware of the preciousness of our heritage through traditional culture experiences, please come to visit Oeam village. Oeam village, designated as a green rural experience village, farm stay, and ubiquitous village, always welcomes you.Read more