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Hello, this is Jiro. We’ve been continuing our series introducing different regions of South Korea. Today, we’d like to share the story of a forest that once protected Damyang, a county in Jeollanam-do. This place is also closely connected to one of Korea’s most famous classical novels, Chunhyangjeon. Let’s take a closer look. Gwanbangjerim, Damyang, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

​Hello, this is Jiro. Today, we would like to introduce the pavilions of Damyang, Jeollanam-do, through the lens of Korean classical poetry. Rather than simply listing architectural sites, this journey explores pavilions that are deeply connected to Korea’s literary tradition—places where poetry, philosophy, and nature came together.