Anseong's Park Du-jin Literature Museum Named Nation's Top Literary Museum, Receives Culture Ministry Commendation

Recognition for achievements in using local literary resources and running citizen-participation programs
Cheongnok Literature Symposium and Park Du-jin Cheongnok Festival to be held October 23-24

Park Du-jin Literature Museum in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, was named the nation’s top literary museum and received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Anseong City’s Park Dujin Literature Museum was named the nation’s top literary museum and received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The photo shows the museum. Provided by Anseong City.

Anseong City said on October 16 that Park Du-jin Literature Museum was named the top literary museum at the 2026 National Conference of Korean Literature Museums, held on October 13 in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province.

The commendation is awarded to outstanding public or private literary museums that have contributed to promoting and revitalizing literature nationwide. Park Du-jin Literature Museum received high marks for its distinctive projects using local literary resources and its citizen-participation programs.

The museum has run literary and cultural programs linked to local festivals and night-stroll events, as well as special exhibitions in collaboration with universities, literature promotion projects, and programs to nurture citizen writers.

In particular, it drew attention for expanding its programs beyond the traditional exhibition- and education-focused role of a literary museum, enabling citizens to encounter literature in their daily lives and take part in creative activities themselves.

The museum was recognized for raising awareness of the value of local literature while developing into a cultural space where citizens can enjoy literature and connect with one another in their everyday lives.

A representative of Park Du-jin Literature Museum said, "This award is the result of the interest and participation of citizens, the local community, and people involved in literature. We will continue our various projects to carry on poet Park Du-jin’s literary spirit and help citizens enjoy literature in their daily lives."

Meanwhile, Park Du-jin Literature Museum plans to hold the Cheongnok Literature Symposium and the Park Du-jin Cheongnok Festival from October 23 to 24 at the museum and throughout Anseong Matchum Land.

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