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Waterworks Museum
Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

The Ttukdo Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908. Construction first commenced in August 1906 as Americans C.H. Collbran and H.R. Bostwick were granted the rights by the Korean Empire to construct the waterworks facility. This was highly significant in that it was the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. At the time of the plants completion, it produced 12,500 tons of purified water to approximately 165,000 Seoul citizens. The Western-style brick mason building had a traditional clay tile roof and was 312.4㎡ in size. The water supply facility (currently renamed Waterworks Museum) and Slow Sand Filtration Basin are designated No.72 Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul.

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Gangmun Beach
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Located in Gangwon-do's coastal city of Gangneung, Gangmun Beach is separated from Gyeongpo Beach to the north by the stream flowing out of Gyeongpoho Lake. This beach holds the Gyeongpo Summer Beach festival during the summer.  

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Deogyusan Resort
Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Deogyusan Resort (former Muju Resort) is located in Mt. Deogyusan, and is a representative mountain resort. It blends in beautifully with the scenery of Mt. Deogyusan National Park, and is the perfect place to enjoy winter sports.Deogyusan Resort is great place to relax all year round, with Alps-style first class hotel and a variety of convenience facilities in its 2,200,000 pyeong area. The resort is especially famous for its ski courses, and many enthusiasts come here during the winter. At Manseonbong Peak (1,215m) skiing grounds, there is a lift that can handle 13,000 people at once, and there are a variety of courses from beginners' to professional levels.Seolcheon Peak (1,520m) skiing ground where Asian Universiade competition officially opened, has a variety of gondolas and lifts, along with a hot spring to relax after skiing. The outdoor hot springs with snow-covered mountains is especially famous.In addition to the aforementioned facilities, you can enjoy tennis, mountain climbing, MTB, and horse riding, and at the theme-based shopping mall, Carnival Street, there are interesting products to see and food to enjoy. You can buy famous brand products from all over the world here cheaply, so look around.

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Andong Soju Museum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Andong Soju Museum was established in 1995 to promote and hand down the history and cultural characteristics of Andong Soju. The museum mainly displays the origin of Andong soju, the making process, Korean folk alcoholic drinks, the lineage of alcohol, and bottles and cups throughout history. The museum also offers a hands-on program and sampling area. The Traditional Food Museum is connected to Andong Soju Museum, so visitors can learn about traditional food and Andong’s folk dish, as well as traditional patterns of rites of passage.

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Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery
Gwangju(Nam-gu)

The Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place of 23 missionaries who brought Christianity to Gwangju and led the movement to free the nation from under Japanese colonial rule. Yangnim-dong in Gwangju Metropolitan City was the main area in which Priest Bae Yu-ji and Dr. Clement Owen carried out their work as the first missionaries to Jeollanam-do Province. As part of his outreach, Priest Bae Yoo-ji established the Jennie Speer Memorial School for Girls. Clement Owen dedicated himself to serving the church and providing medical care along with his wife, who was a nurse. Nearby is a monument dedicated to Priest Bae Yoo-ji and the Owen Memorial Building, built in honor of Dr. Clement Owen and his grandfather. Both memorials are cultural assets and particularly prized by locals of the Christian faith.

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Hwahongmun Gate
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Suwon River cuts across Hwaseong Fortress from the north to the south. Water gates were installed on the north and south walls to allow the river to flow through. Hwahongmun Gate is the north water gate of the fortress, containing seven arches, constructed in varying sizes, to let the water through. The central opening is larger than those toward the outside, making it easier to control the flow of water.

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Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Icheon

The park is based on theconcept of a festival in asmall Swiss village and featuresvarious attractions, including a museum, gallery, theme hall, photo zone and trick art, as well as beautiful Swiss buildings and landscapes.  ​Swiss Theme park, located in Gapyeong is a Swiss-styled park surrounded by breathtaking mountainous views. You can call it ‘small’ Switzerland in Korea, because the facilities are Switzerland-inspired architectural designs. Some other facilities available for tourists include museums, trick art areas, galleries and souvenir shops. Each one of the 32 colourful buildings has a different theme that is Swiss-originated such as Swiss culture, chocolate, cheese, bear, Christmas, nutcracker and coffee.  

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Seoul Tower Plaza
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

N Seoul Tower used to be the tower for broadcasting transmission and the bottom levels of the tower have restricted access to authorized staff only. Since the remodeling to the Seoul Tower Plaza in 2015, these levels are now opened the public. Visitors to the Seoul Tower Plaza building can also enjoy the terrace that is installed to serve as a walking trail for leisure walks. A beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can also be seen from 243m in x_height. at the summit of Namsan Mountain.

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Goeun Museum of Photography
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists. Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.

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Incheon Baek Hospital
Incheon(Dong-gu) , Incheon Center

Operated under the business slogan “Innovative Brilliant Hospital,” Incheon Baek Hospital is the only general hospital located in Dong-gu, Incheon. The hospital offers friendly medical service as well as caters to incoming international patients.

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