Established on May 12, 2001, the Center seeks to conduct more systematic research on literature and foster academics in the field. Dudeul Village was used as a background of Gwangsan’s literature and has set the stage for life’s dramas in his works, most notably ‘That Winter’, ‘You will no longer be able to return to your hometown’, ‘Geumshijo’ and ‘For the Emperor’. The center houses 6 classrooms, an auditorium and study and serves as the venue for various lectures on literature and literary discussions, as well as meetings with writers.