Surrounded by sculptures, this attractive museum showcases a rotating display of works by Kim Whan-ki (1913–74), a local pioneer of modern abstract art who is known as the ‘Picasso of Korea’. From the subway, catch bus 1020, 7212, 7016 or 1711.


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