Exhibition sheds light on the discovery and research of the Amsa-dong site following the great flood of 1925
From glass-plate photographs to old maps, the show explores the neighborhood's history through archival records
Open to all visitors at the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Museum through Dec. 20
Gangdong-gu in Seoul is hosting a special 2026 exhibition, "Memories of Gucheonmyeon Amsa-ri," at the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Museum through Dec. 20. The show traces the discovery and research history of the Amsa-dong archaeological site, the district said.
"Gucheonmyeon Amsa-ri" is the historical name for what is now Amsa-dong in Gangdong-gu. The exhibition examines how the Amsa-dong site came to light — triggered by the "Eulchuk Flood" that struck the Korean Peninsula in 1925 — and follows the course of research that unfolded in the decades after.
On display are glass-plate photographs taken by the Japanese Government-General of Korea during the colonial period as part of surveys of the Amsa-ri area, along with photographs of old maps and administrative documents. Through these records, visitors can glimpse the landscape and village scenery of Amsa-dong as it once was.
Particularly notable is a dedicated space where visitors can learn about glass-plate photography — a recording medium rarely encountered today — and try their hand at related activities. Families with children and teenagers can use the space to understand how the medium works while exploring the history of Amsa-dong in an engaging, hands-on way.
The exhibition is held in the Neolithic Experience Room of the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Museum, located within the Amsa-dong prehistoric site. Admission is free and open to all visitors.
"These old photographs and records carry 100 years of memory — the footprints of Amsa-dong and its heritage up to the present day," Gangdong-gu District Mayor Lee Su-hee said. "I hope many residents and visitors will come to the exhibition and rediscover the past and historical value of Amsa-dong."
For more information, contact the Gangdong-gu Office's Culture and Arts Division.
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