Former President Kim Young-sam Birthplace

This description was machine-translated from the Korea Tourism Organization's Korean original.

Oepo-ri, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do is where the birthplace of the 14th President of Korea, Kim Young-sam, is located. This is a space that retains traces of President Kim Young-sam’s childhood and formative years and holds important meaning in the modern political history of the Republic of Korea. The birthplace has been restored in the form of a traditional hanok, and inside, various materials are exhibited, including family photographs, household items, and records related to his childhood. Nearby, sculptures and information boards commemorating President Kim Young-sam’s life and philosophy have been installed, and the site is open to the general public. Beyond a simple place of birth, this birthplace is a historic space that symbolizes the starting point of political change in the Republic of Korea—democracy and the establishment of civilian government. It is currently managed by Geoje-si, and free viewing is possible without a separate reservation.