Chusa Old House
LandmarkYesan
Visit Information
- Hours
- 09:00-17:00 daily (closed only on Lunar New Year's Day)
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- 261 Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Phone
- +82-41-339-8248
About
The hanok birthplace of Kim Jeong-hui (1786-1856), pen name Chusa, the Joseon-era scholar who created the distinctive Chusache calligraphy style. The L-shaped main house was built in the 18th century by his great-grandfather Kim Han-shin, a son-in-law of King Yeongjo. The grounds also contain Chusa's tomb and a stele he inscribed. The adjacent Chusa Memorial Hall displays artifacts and reproductions of his calligraphy and seal-style works.
What to See
Birthplace of calligrapher Kim Jeong-hui (Chusa, 1786-1856)
L-shaped 18th-century hanok built by Chusa's great-grandfather Kim Han-shin
Chusa Memorial Hall on the same grounds with original works and reproductions
Chusa's tomb and a self-inscribed stele within the precinct
Visitor Tips
- Closed Mondays at most Yesan-gun cultural sites; confirm before visiting