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Gunsan Airport
Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Gunsan Airport is located in Okseo-myeon, Gunsan. The airport opened in August 1970 as a U.S. Military airfield and become a busy destination connecting Seoul and Gunsan, along with the industrial development of Korea. The flights were suspended to save oil when the oil crisis hit the nation in March 1974. The airport was reopened in 1992 in a single-story government building, serving 440,000 passengers per year. It has a parking lot that can accommodate 330 cars.  

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Mallipo Beach
Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Mallipo Beach (만리포해수욕장) is located at the tip of National Road #32, which traverses Taean-gun. As one of the Eight Scenic Views of Taean, it has a beautiful landscape. This beach is part of Taean Coast National Marine Park (태안해안국립공원).Thanks to its shallow waters, wide sandy beaches and modern facilities, Mallipo Beach is a great tourist destination. Swimming, fishing, camping out in a pine grove and various marine sports can all be enjoyed here.A variety of fresh seafood such as gaenggaemi muchim, grilled eel and grilled king prawn is available on Mallipo Beach. Visitors can also tour the other Eight Scenic Views of Taean including Halmi-Harabi Rock, Anmyeon Pine Forest (안면송림), Sindu Dune (신두사구), Anheungseong Fortress and Gauido Island.

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Taejongdae Recreation Area
Busan(Yeongdo-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Designated as a Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island, Taejongdae (태종대) represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. Featuring its highest peak at 250 meters, there are forests of pine trees and other 200 varieties of trees. Taejongdae was named after the 29th king of Silla Kingdom BC57-AD 935), King TaeJong Mu-Yeol (604-661). King TaeJong had traveled to many places but this was the place he enjoyed shooting arrows.Under the lighthouse of this resort is a rock called Sinseon Rock, named after the myth that gods and goddesses came down here to relax. At this rock is a figure called Mangbuseok, named after the story of a woman who waited for her husband who had been taken to Japan. Taejongdae is also famous for the ritual of praying for rain, performed when there are droughts, and rain on the 10th of lunar May is called the 'Taejong Rain'. On days with clear skies you can see Japan’s Tsushima Island from the observatory.

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Royal Tomb of Queen Heo
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

The Royal Tomb of Queen Heo in Gusan-dong, Gimhae is the final resting place of Queen Heo, the wife of King Kim Suro, the founder of Garak. The tomb dates all the way back to the Gaya Era and has been officially designated National Historic Site No. 74. Unlike many other ancient tombs located on Korea’s flatlands, the large earthen mound sits high upon a hill. Reinforced in the front with stone and surrounded by a low stone fence, the tomb is marked with a headstone and stone tablets erected in 1647 (25th year of King Injo’s reign). Some of the stone used at the tomb is said to have come all the way from India. Together with the Tomb of King Suro, the tomb area was expanded in the 28th year of King Sejong’s reign (1446) to include several auxiliary buildings: Sungboje, Oesammun, Naesammun, and Hongsalmun. Records indicate that the tombs were robbed over a century later during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598).

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Gyeongju Oreung Royal Tombs
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

The Oreung Tombs (“oreung” meaning “five royal tombs”) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park clan—King Park Hyeokgeose (founder of the Silla Kingdom), King Namhae, King Yuri, and King Jabi—and one queen (Queen Aryeong, wife of King Park Hyeokgeose). To the east of the royal tombs lies Sungdeokjeon Shrine, which holds the ancestral tablet of King Park Hyeokgeose. Behind the shrine is the Aryeongjeong Well, said to be the birthplace of Queen Aryeong.

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Chokseongnu Pavilion
Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)

Standing grandly above the rocky cliffs of Namkang River is Chokseongnu Pavilion, arguably one of the most beautiful ‘nugaks’ (multi-storied building without walls) in the Yeongnam region. Chokseongnu (historically known as ‘Jangwollu’) has undergone 8 renovations since its establishment in the 28th year of King Gojong (1241, Goryeo Dynasty) and was once used as a stronghold for defending Jinju Palace in times of war. During times of peace, it was used for holding state examinations.Although the structure was burnt down during the Korean War, it was restored in 1960 through the efforts of the Jinju Historical Site Preservation Society. The design of the roof is similar to that of an octagon and the stone pillars were built with rocks collected from Mt. Chokseok, located in Changwon-si. The wood used for the structure was brought from Mt. Odae, situated in Gangwon-do. Noticeable features of Chokseongnu are the four engraved signboards and a board that holds the works of renowned poets and calligraphers.From the tall structure, visitors can catch a bird's-eye view of the rest of the Jinju Fortress and of the surrounding area.

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Dongnimmun Gate
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Dongnimmun stands at a spot originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet him. It's in 1897, to announce that our independence to Japan, Russia which had influence and threatened China, Korea for a long time.The expense for the construction was collected as a fund by Korean citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun. The two pillars in front of Dongnimmun are the remains of Yeongeunmun.The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built up with a granite wall, and there is a passageway with a x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

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Hyatt Hotel Casino
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Jungmun Resort

Hyatt Hotel Casino is situated in the Jungmun Tourist complex, and has a beautiful view of the Jungmun beach and Mt. Hallasan. It is 40 minutes from downtown and the airport, and 20 minutes from the Seogwipo area. The pride of Hyatt Hotel, the hotel casino has the finest gaming facilities. It is for foreigners only, and offers Roulette, Black Jack, Baccarat, slot machines among others.

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Renault Samsung Busan Plant
Busan(Gangseo-gu)

Renault Samsung Busan Plant has world-class facility in regards to its location, manpower, and manufacturing technique. Producing 300,000 cars every year, the plant is future-oriented, equipped with the latest machinery, strictly managed quality control, a pleasant environment, as well as the staff's passion for manufacturing the top-tier cars, and all this goes into Renault Samsung's ability to manufacutre high-quality products. The Busan Plant operates tours for people of all ages including tours for kindergartners, elementary, middle, and high schoolers, college students, adults, and individuals.  For the kindergarteners, the tour includes watching a video and visiting a gallery and the tour for other groups includes taking part in the stamping factory, and visiting a car body shop, an assembly shop and gallery.

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Jeju 4.3 Peace Park
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , The Eastern Part of the Jeju Island

Mankind tends to only remember the heroes of civilization. Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was created to remember those who fell during the massacres as they protected their homeland. The park is the symbol of reconciliation and peace, and seeks to open a new chapter of life.The development project of Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was a result of the reparations for the victims of the Jeju 4.3 incident. The 4.3 Special law was promulgated in the year 2000, and the following steps were proceeded: property acquisition for the park, master plan of the park establishment, design competitions for the park, construction, exhibits and installations. It finally opened to the public on March 28, 2008.

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