![]() There is a fascinating history behind Gamcheon Culture Village that goes well beyond this area simply being a colourfully decorated neighbourhood. Today, Gamcheon is often very crowded with tourists. ![]() The quaint coffee shops and photogenic eateries here see a constant stream of customers. However, that hasn´t always been the case. Gamcheon is one of Korea’s few remaining “Dal Dongnae” or “Moon Villages”. These were once regions that housed some of the country’s poorest people. The higgledly-piggledy homes here were constructed hurriedly, hence their somewhat ramshackle appearance. They were built with the intention of providing a home to refugees of the 1950´s Korean War.Įssentially, Gamcheon Culture Village, and other similar Dal Dongnae, were slums. When you think of Korea, you think of high-rises and busy city business districts. The Beautification of Gamcheon Culture Village These ‘slums’ provide a very interesting contrast in architecture compared to what you see in the city´s central business district. Gamcheon Culture Village was an unsightly shanty town for many years. It wasn’t until 2009 when the area was improved. The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism took notice of Gamcheon and other similar Dal Dongnae slums. Then, the locals began to paint and decorate their areas. They painted alleys and stairways in vibrant colours, and drew beautiful frescoes on their houses and walls. Soon, Gamcheon Culture Village became the adorable street-art village that it is today. ![]() Other similar Dal Dongnae villages can be found around South Korea, however, Gamcheon is the most well-known. Today, Gamcheon is one of Busan´s main attractions.
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