''Jumak'' () were traditional Korean

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s or

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s that provided alcohol, food, and lodgings to travellers. They are also called ''juju'' (), ''juga'' (), or ''jupo'' (). ''Jumak'' were abundant during the Joseon Dynasty and could be found in both rural and urban areas. ''Jumak'' came in many varieties with some having stables for livestock, courtyards, and gardens. One early mention of a ''jumak'' was one called Cheongwan (天官) that was owned by a ''

kisaeng ''Kisaeng'' (), also called ''ginyeo'' (), were enslaved women from outcast or enslaved families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First emerging in Goryeo dynasty. were ...

'' (female entertainer). The 1485 text ''

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'' provided rules and regulations concerning the establishments.

Historical accounts

An early source could potentially attest to ''jumak'' in 1097 during King Sukjong's reign in the

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period. According to the text ''

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'', a general of

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, frequented the establishment when he was young. The Namhaeng Ilgi (), or "Diary of a Journey to the South", details ''jumak'' encounters by

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In fiction

The classic novel ''

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'' mentions ''jumak'' as places where the hero, Hong Gildong, would hide and gather information during his adventures.

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