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| "Everything about Making Movies: Seoul Film Studio Complex" |
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Forty minutes away from Seoul by car is
heavily forested Seoul Film Studio Complex-the Mecca for Korean film enthusiasts
in Yangsuri, Gyeonggi-do. This is where various outdoor movie sets, film studios
and movie theaters are assembled. Furthermore, this is where Korea's
now-a-classic movie, Joint Security Area, (JSA for short) was
filmed.
Joint Security Area, JSA, the Korean blockbuster released in
2000, depicts the tragic reality of the world's last divided country. It is set
on Panmunjeom in the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone). Only eight hundred meters2 in
total, Panmunjeom is a security area protected by both North Korean and South
Korean-UN military forces. Actually, it is a restricted area for civilians, thus
the filmmakers of JSA conducted thorough research and field studies in order to
recreate the true essence of Panmunjeom at the Yangsuri Film Studio Complex.
Costing about 900 million won, the re-creation of Panmunjeom took a little more
than a year in 1999, and now it has become a must-visit place for Korean
film-lovers of JSA. When you pay a visit to this film studio complex, you will
find many people taking photos at the re-creation of Panmunjeom.
In fact,
JSA is not the only reason many find this film studio complex so attractive.
Along with four well-equipped film studios and numerous movie theaters and
realistic outdoor sets, visitors can visit the Film History/Culture Room and
Film Experience Room where you can not only view, but also experience
movie-making techniques. Moreover, you can also discover antique-looking
costumes and interesting props.
Yangsuri Film Studio Complex also offers
Korea's largest set based on the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), which was the
location for the film, Chihwaseon, a movie based on the life story of the great
painter Jang Seung-Up. The complex also houses the set for Sinjang Gaeup, which
depicts Korean small towns in the 1980s. At the Chihwaseon set, visitors can
especially enjoy themselves traveling back in time to the 19th century. There
are 61 buildings all together, bringing you back to a reincarnated version of
Seoul in the 19th Century. Each building is detailed with antiques and other
historic relics. The undang (traditional Korean mansion) stands out among the
buildings. The undang offers not only the pleasure of authentic architecture but
beautiful scenery as well.
Also, if you have time, you can watch some
free movies offered at Cine Movie Theater located right on the film studio
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| Information |
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- March-October: 10:00-18:00 (admitted till 17:00)
November-February: 10:00-17:00 (admitted till 16:00)
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| - Admission Fee |
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| Age |
Over 20 |
14 - 19 |
Under 13 |
| Individual |
3,000 won |
2,500 won |
2,000 won |
| Groups (min. 30
persons) |
2,500 won |
2,000 won |
1,500 won |
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Extra charges for certain facilities |
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- Free Movies at Cine Theater
Weekdays 1:30 pm /
Sundays and Holidays 1 and 3pm |
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- Recommended Route
Panmunjeom Set -> City/Town
Set -> Chihwaseon Open Set -> Undang
-> Cine Movie Theater
(Yeongsang Gwan 4th floor) |
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| - Home page: http://www.kofic.or.kr/english/index.asp (Eng) |
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| - Directions |
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Directions |
| Seoul
-> Yangsuri |
At
Cheongnyangni Station (Seoul Subway Line No.1) take bus no.166-2 bus Yangsuri.
Get off at Jinjung Samgeori and take the shuttle bus to Seoul Film Studio
Complex. |
| Shuttle
Bus |
Jinjung
Samgeori -> Seoul Film Studio Complex (10:00/11:30/14:30/16:40)
Seoul Film
Studio Complex -> Jinjung Samgeori (09:50/11:20/14:20/16:30)
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