Living Oil Mill & Sparrow Bookstore โ The Heart of Culture in Waegwan Market
๐ Address: 7-12 Sijang 2-gil, Waegwan-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongbuk ๐ถ Distance: 446 meters from Daegyeong Waegwan Station โฐ Hours: Open daily, 10:00 AM โ 8:00 PM ๐ Phone: 0507-1375-7982 ๐ธ Instagram: @thing__think ๐ณ Credit cards accepted
A Cultural Oil Mill with a Purpose
Living Oil Mill (์ถ๊ธฐ๋ฆ๋ฐฉ์๊ฐ) is more than just an oil press โ itโs a cultural space built around the stories and values of local lives. Located in the heart of Waegwan Market, this hybrid venue welcomes anyone with a curiosity for community, shared creativity, and local flavor.
Whether you want to host an exhibition, a hobby group, or a small meeting โ youโll find this space ready and open.
๐ Sparrow Bookstore (์ฐธ์์ฑ ๋ฐฉ)
Housed within the oil mill, Sparrow Bookstore is a cozy independent bookstore that attracts passersby like curious sparrows. The shop carries everything from picture books and indie publications to general titles, and it regularly hosts:
- ๐ Book clubs
- โ๏ธ Writing workshops
- ๐ฌ Hobby & interest groups
Their ethos? โItโs okay to live like this, or like that.โ A place of encouragement and acceptance โ a safe space for those who live with books in hand.
Community Highlights from the Blog
๐ฟ [Trekking Club] โThe Path of Letting Goโ
๐ June 29 (Sun) โ 8:30 AM ๐ Meeting Point: Sinnamugol Holy Ground ๐ Trail: Hanti Trail Course 2 โ The Letting Go Path ๐ Distance: ~9.5km (~4 hours)
Route Overview:
- Start: Sinnamugol Holy Ground โ quiet reflection
- Middle: Daetgolji Pond โ serene scenery
- End: Changpyeongji โ peaceful waterside rest
โจ Why โThe Letting Go Pathโ? This trail invites silent trekking, allowing walkers to release mental clutter and reconnect with themselves.
๐ก Tips:
- Bring water ahead of time
- Embrace the silent trek 1 hour in
๐ฌ [Filmmaking Club] โHow to Be a Director โ .zipโ
๐ July 12 โ September 21 ๐ฐ๏ธ Every Saturday (10 sessions), 10:00โ12:30 ๐ Waegwan Market ๐ฐ Fee: 50,000 KRW (includes snacks; non-refundable) ๐ฅ Participants: Min. 5 โ Max. 12 ๐ Deadline to apply: July 4 (Friday), midnight
Whether you're a total beginner or curious creator, this hands-on project helps you write, shoot, act in, and edit your own local short film using Waegwan Market as your set.
Perfect for:
- Aspiring creators whoโve never tried
- People looking for a meaningful weekend
- Anyone who wants to capture regional stories through video
- Those craving collaboration and creativity
๐ช [Historical Tour] โThe Bridge Tour โ Walk the Korean Warโs Pathโ
โA nation that forgets its history has no future.โ
Follow the trail of one of Koreaโs fiercest battles โ the Nakdong River Line. This walking tour connects the dots between war, remembrance, and peace.
Key Stops:
- Defense Bridge
- Old Waegwan Tunnel
- UN Victory Monument
Learn about Koreaโs wartime past while honoring the soldiers of both Korea and the UN who fought for peace.
Hashtags to remember: #BridgeTour #KoreanWarHistory #PeaceWalk #MemorialPath #ChilgokWarHistory
๐ฌ Building Real Fans, Not Just Visitors
โWeโre building a brand, โChilgokโ, but we know fandom is the heartbeat.โ
The Living Oil Mill team recently had a powerful conversation with branding expert Choi Won-jun (former HYBE fan club team lead and author of Fandom Power).
๐ก The key takeaway? Branding = Relationships Marketing is simply the story of what weโre willing to give to one true fan.
โSo, what are we willing to offer?โ โWhy should it be us?โ
Theyโre still seeking those answers โ but the path is clear: start with people, not products.
๐ Final Notes: Real Info from Real People
Forget the maps. Forget the paid ads. This blog only highlights real spots to see, eat, and explore in Chilgok โ based on lived experiences, not Google stars.
๐บ๏ธ From hidden gems to local food joints, if itโs on this blog โ itโs worth your time.
โฐ Reminder: Most events and spaces run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM โ always double-check the schedule before visiting.