[Gwangju] Obang Choi Heung-jong Memorial Hall (오방 최흥종 기념관)
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💡 Overview
Obang Choi Heung-jong Memorial Hall is dedicated to Rev. Obang Choi Heung-jong who was also a Korean independence fighter and a social activist. His lifetime of sacrificing for others while improving the Gwangju neighborhood made him a true hero. Visitors to the memorial hall can deeply understand the life that Obang Choi Hueng-jong lead.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 64 Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61640) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.obangmuseum.or.kr |
| Operating Hours | 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30) |
| Day Off | Mondays, Jaunary 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Usage Fee | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-62-654-1920 |
📝 Additional Information
[Collections Status]
Guided tour program, sand art Obang school, docent program, Obang seminar, eco-bag making program, etc.
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