Yekki Village, located at Seobu-ri, Dosan-myeon, Andong, was established in 1976 for residents displaced by the construction of the Andong Dam, which submerged the original Ye-an Village. Although the village now falls under Seobu-ri administratively, many residents still refer to it as Ye-an Village. Once a thriving commercial hub in Andong, Ye-an Village experienced economic decline after the dam's construction.
In 2015, a revitalization project began through a collaboration with renowned art director Han Gemma, transforming the area into what is now called Yekki Village—a name that combines the words for "art" (ye) and "talent" (kki). As part of the project, alleys were renovated, walls were adorned with murals, and storefront signs were redesigned with a clean, artistic flair. Historic buildings were also creatively repurposed: the former government office (Seonseonghyeon) became Geunmindang, a hanok gallery; the village hall turned into artist studios; and the old post office was converted into a craft workshop. Today, Yekki Village is a charming blend of tradition and creativity—a village where history and art harmoniously coexist.
14, Seonseong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si
+82-54-841-5800
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