Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art

Jeju-do


At the heart of the Artists Village in Jeoji is this excellent gallery. Permanent exhibitions by Kim Heng-sou and Park Kwang-jin are supplemented by regularly changing shows of other artists. The village is dotted with engaging pieces of modern and traditional architecture.

It's on Rte 1115, a short drive from Green Tee-Bonsai Rd.


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