Exploring Janghang City Exploration Station
Today, I would like to introduce the Janghang City Exploration Station, located in Janghang-eup, Seocheon-gun.
Also known as 'Janghang 1931', this complex cultural space is a representative tourist destination of Seocheon-gun, blending history, culture, and relaxation.
Address: 27 Janghang-ro 161beon-gil, Janghang-eup, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Opening Hours: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Janghang City Exploration Station retains traces of its past as a train station while offering various facilities such as exhibition halls, cafes, and observation decks, making it a great place to enjoy with family and loved ones.
From June 1 to June 30, 2026, an exhibition will be held, so I would like to share information about the exhibition along with the station visit.
Upon entering the Janghang City Exploration Station, you will find a 'Traveler's Lounge' that provides tourism information and a resting space for visitors.
On the second floor of the Traveler's Lounge, a special exhibition titled The History of Picture Books Around the World is currently taking place.
This exhibition showcases the flow of picture books from modern to contemporary times, allowing visitors to encounter stories embedded in different eras and cultures through various works from around the world.
It offers an educational and interesting experience for children, while also evoking nostalgia for adults.
I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of picture books after a long time.
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During June 2026, a special exhibition will be held on the second floor of Janghang City Exploration Station, featuring works from masters of modern Korean art such as Lee Ufan and Kim Chang-yeol, alongside contemporary young artists.
This exhibition will showcase the flow of Korean art that transcends generations and eras.
Participating artists include Lee Ufan, Kim Chang-yeol, Jung Chang-seop, Yoon Myung-ro, Kim Tae-ho, Kwak Hoon, and Kwak Deok-jun, who present works exploring deep themes of material, existence, memory, and nature.
Additionally, contemporary artists such as Jung Hae-min, Chae On, Jeon Eun-sook, Kim Hyung-soo, and Jin Hwan-min will exhibit sensory and experimental works based on digital images, material experiments, and personal experiences.
Jin Hwan-min's works, 'Blue Glaze Bubble Photo Jar' and 'Blue Glaze Bubble Moon Jar', reinterpret the form of traditional pottery in a modern context.
He applies bubble-like patterns to the surface of the jars using the blue glaze technique, encapsulating both classical beauty and experimental sensibility.
Cha Min-young's work, 'Bag', explores the boundary between memory and oblivion through everyday objects.
Rather than being a simple possession, the bag serves as a repository of personal experiences and traces, functioning as a medium that holds both memories we wish to keep and those we unconsciously let go.
The artist visualizes the tension between the memories we cherish and the forgetfulness we experience through the object of the bag, prompting viewers to reflect on the layers of memory in their own lives.
When appreciating contemporary art, it is important to approach the pieces with an open mind rather than seeking definitive answers.
Recording thoughts that arise during the viewing or discussing them with others can lead to diverse interpretations.
Even expressions that feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable can reveal new insights after multiple encounters.
Ultimately, contemporary art is best embraced with an open mind, as the process of experiencing the questions and emotions the works evoke is at the heart of appreciation.
On the first floor of the Traveler's Lounge, a special exhibition titled 'Pop-up Book Journey by Train and Boat' is currently being held.
In this vibrant three-dimensional picture book, visitors can encounter various stories themed around trains and boats.
For children, it becomes a play that stimulates imagination, while for adults, it evokes nostalgic memories.
Pop-up books are a special form of book that features illustrations or structures that spring up when opened, providing both visual enjoyment and spatial imagination to readers.
Beyond simple reading, they offer a fun experience that is effective for children's education and are widely used in art exhibitions and as souvenirs.
The current exhibition at Janghang City Exploration Station provides a unique experience akin to embarking on an adventure within the pages of a book.
It is an exhibition that offers creative play for children and emotional resonance for adults.
Janghang City Exploration Station serves as the starting point for exploring Seocheon, allowing visitors to enjoy a stamp journey throughout the area.
Through the stamp journey, you can explore various places in Seocheon while collecting commemorative stamps, creating delightful memories.
The Platform Art Lab at Janghang City Exploration Station is a creative art space utilizing the old train station platform.
This historical location, where trains used to pass, has been infused with a modern sensibility, showcasing various exhibitions and cultural programs, serving as an open stage for local artists and travelers to communicate.
Janghang City Exploration Station retains the charm of the old Janghang Station, featuring an actual train displayed as part of the exhibition space, creating a unique atmosphere.
Although entry is not allowed inside the train, its exterior view is impressive enough to capture memorable photographs.
A single photo taken in this space, rich with the history of railways and industry, becomes a moment to cherish from your travels.
The Gibeolpo Cinema, a cultural space in Seocheon-gun, screens the latest films as well as various independent and art films, providing a rich cultural experience for locals and travelers.
With comfortable facilities and reasonable ticket prices, it is a representative cinema where you can enjoy movies in Seocheon.
Additionally, the Seocheon Media Center is an open space that supports video production and media education, helping residents create and share their own content.
With equipment rental, educational programs, and creative support, it plays a pivotal role in the development of local culture.
Visiting Janghang City Exploration Station (Janghang 1937) was a unique experience where the past and present intertwine.
The remodeled space of the old Janghang Station retains the memories of railways and industry, while the Platform Art Lab, Traveler's Lounge, and various exhibitions add to the joy of the journey.
Lastly, a must-try pleasure during your trip to Seocheon is tasting the local delicacy, grilled flatfish.
With its mild yet deep flavor, flatfish is a representative delicacy of Seocheon.
Especially near Janghang City Exploration Station, there are restaurants where you can enjoy freshly grilled flatfish.
The crispy skin and moist flesh create a delightful combination, providing the perfect meal to soothe the fatigue of your travels.
If you visit Janghang City Exploration Station, be sure to taste the grilled flatfish.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/sinmunman/224330197707
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