Cheongchun Balsan Village
청춘발산마을 · Jeonnam · Neighbourhoods & streets
Balsan Village is a representative neighborhood of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City and is a prime example of how something amazing can come out of hardship. First settled by Korean war refugees, the small houses jam-packed on a hillside attracted young people looking for work in the 1970s and '80s, mainly females working in the garment factories nearby. Recently, the addition of colorful murals and public spaces has given the village a breath of new life.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 12-16 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Not available |
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- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026하정웅컬렉션전Ⅱ[사물의 재발견: 재일 작가와 한국 현대미술]
- Mar 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 20262026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
