Residents began settling beside the tracks after the line was laid in 1944, and it became a village in the 1970s. It is one of the filming locations of the movie Man in Love (released in 2014).
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 5 photos
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Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village facilities and access
Pets
Pet access: allowed in all areas · Animals allowed: all dog breeds · Required when accompanying: leash · Other pet information - Dangerous breeds must wear a muzzle - You must bring waste bags and clean up after your pet — source 3
Season
All year — source 4
Accessible parking
None — source 4
Wheelchair rental
None — source 4
Accessible restroom
Accessible restrooms for men and women — source 5
Main entrance access
A ramp leads to the entrance (gentle slope) — source 4
or No change in level up to the entrance, so wheelchairs can get in — source 6
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village map
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Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: Kakao Map
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village nearby and related
Official courses through this place
Previous stop Dongguksa TemplePrevious stopTo here: straight-line 2.6 km
Here Gyeongam-dong Railroad VillageHereTo the next stop: straight-line 2.4 km
Tourist information in Gunsan: 8 tourist information centers, free tours by culture and tourism guides and the 47-point Gunsan stamp tour, with hours, departure times and completion rules
Getting to Gunsan's sights by city bus: route numbers and first and last buses for the Modern History Museum, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Bieung Port, Seonyudo Island, Jangjado Island and Gunsan Airport
Public parking near sights in Gunsan: straight-line distance, spaces and fees for Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, the Modern History Museum, Chowon Photo Studio, Iseongdang, Dongguksa Temple, Eunpa Lake Park, Seonyudo Island and Jangjado Island
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village in detail
When and why the railroad in Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village was laid
The railroad in Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village was first laid in 1944, during the Japanese colonial period, to carry materials for making newsprint. The line connects Gunsan Station and the Paper Korea factory, 2.5 km apart. The whole village that grew up along the tracks is called Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village. Gyeongam-dong, the first part of the name, is the name of the local administrative district. source 1
How the Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village railroad's name changed: from the Bukseon Paper Railroad to the Paper Korea Line
The Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village railroad's current name is the Paper Korea Line. It is named after the company that took over the railroad after the Sepung Group went bankrupt. Before that, its name changed in this order: Bukseon Paper Railroad (until the mid-1950s), Goryeo Paper Railroad (until the early 1970s), and Sedae Paper Line or Sepung Railroad. source 1
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village appears in the movie Man in Love (released in 2014)
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village is one of the filming locations of the movie 'Man in Love,' released in 2014. The scene where actors Hwang Jeong-min and Han Hye-jin walk along the tracks eating ice cream was shot in this village. The movie is about the love between Ham Tae-il (Hwang Jeong-min), a thug working for a private loan company, and Ho-jeong (Han Hye-jin). 90% of its footage was shot in Gunsan. The village is also on the Gunsan in the Movies course that Gunsan City lists. source 1
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village visitor info: always open all year, free admission and parking
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village is always open with no closing days, and there is no admission fee. You can park, parking is free, and the village offers a school uniform dress-up experience. The address is 14 Gyeongchon 4-gil, Gunsan-si (Gyeongam-dong), and the phone number for inquiries is 063-454-3349. source 2
It is a village that formed as residents settled beside a railroad laid in 1944. The railroad was built during the Japanese colonial period to carry newsprint materials, and it runs 2.5 km from Gunsan Station to the Paper Korea factory. It took shape as a village in the 1970s. source 1
Which movie was filmed at Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village?
The movie Man in Love (released in 2014) was filmed here. The scene where actors Hwang Jeong-min and Han Hye-jin walk along the tracks eating ice cream was filmed here. source 1
Do you have to pay admission or parking fees at Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village?
No. Admission and parking are both free, and the village is always open with no closing days. source 2
Are there hands-on activities at Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village?
Yes, there is a school uniform dress-up experience. For inquiries, call 063-454-3349. source 2
Does Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village have facilities for people with disabilities?
There is a gentle ramp to the entrance and accessible restrooms for men and women. There is no wheelchair rental. There is no accessible parking. source 1
What names has the railroad in Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village had?
Today it is called the Paper Korea Line. It was called the Bukseon Paper Railroad (until the mid-1950s) and the Goryeo Paper Railroad (until the early 1970s), and then the Sedae Paper Line or Sepung Railroad. Its current name comes from the company that took over the railroad after the Sepung Group went bankrupt. source 1
How many km long is the railroad in Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village?
The railroad in Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village is 2.5 km long in total. It runs from Gunsan Station to the Paper Korea factory. source 1
When did Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village become a village?
Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village took on the full shape of a village in the 1970s. It began when people started living beside the tracks after the railroad was laid in 1944. source 1
What time does Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village close?
It has no closing time. Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village is always open, and you can visit all year with no closing days. source 2
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