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Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

Okgyesewon Confusian Academy houses the tablets of members of the Gyeongju Jeong clan. It was originally built in 1438 during the 20th year of King Sejong's reign, but moved to it's current location in 1953. It rests on a relatively gentle, southwestern slope and features Gyeonghaengdang, Gojiksa, Ganguidang and various other buildings inside Sochuimun Gate, the front gate. Beyond this is the main gate, Sechungmun Gate, which leads to Okgyesa Temple.

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Samtan Art Mine
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Samtan Art Mine, an art complex transformed from an abandoned mine! “Samtan” refers to Samcheok Tanjwa, which was a major coal mine in Korea, and today the name “Art Mine” derived from the term ”coal mine”. Opened in 1965, the coal mine once flourished as the mecca of the industrial age but later declined and was closed in October 2001. Today, both the dynamic and poignant history of the mine are still reflected in the art space. Samtan Art Mine exhibits over 100,000 art works collected from 150 countries from around the world. The art complex also runs artist sponsorship programs. The harmony between the art installations and the interior, which still maintains elements of the former coal mine, creates a unique atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere. With lots to see and the availability of many special programs, Samtan Art Mine is an unique experience and great photo spot for tourists.

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Daea Arboretum
Jeollabuk-do(Wanju-gun)

Daea Arboretum is located on the foothills of Mount Unjangsan in the Sobaek Mountain Range and boasts a relatively moderate temperate due to its inland location on the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula. Since the Daea Arboretum is part of one of the eight back regions of Korea with limited access by general tourists the plants in the area have been allowed to flourish with little human interference. The area is also home to about 96 species of animals including birds (the cuckoo, yellow-headed bunting, etc.), wild boar, elk, and raccoons. The arboretum is divided into several areas: a tropical arboretum, a ‘natural monument tree hill,’ an observation center for visitors to compare tree species, a rose garden, and a landscaped garden.

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Gwangdeoksa Temple
Chungcheongnam-do(Cheonan-si)

Gwangdeoksa Temple is said to be established in 637 by Monk Jajang Yulsa during the Silla Kingdom and was refurbished during the reign of King Heungdeok (832). The temple sits in the southeast of Mount Gwangdeoksan (elevation: 699.3m), which borders Asan-si and Cheonan-si, and the southwest of Mount Taehwasan (elevation: 455.5m). It was the biggest temple within Chungcheong and Gyeonggi Province before the Japanese invasion. However, it was burnt down during the Japanese invasion and the main buildings such as Daeungjeon, Myeongbujeon, and Cheonbuljeondeung were recently constructed.Gwangdeoksa Temple contains a three-story pagoda that is estimated to be the work of the early Goryeo Dynasty and Jonggak Tower, which is a unique octagonal pavilion. The quiet and peaceful ambience of the temple seems to perfectly capture the spirit of Zen meditation.

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Ulsan Wild Flower Learning Center
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The Wild Flower Learning Center in Ulsan is a nature-friendly education facility, where students of all levels can learn about the beauty and importance of flowers. Here student can plant vegetation that they have learned about in textbooks, as well as wild flowers that grow in the Ulsan City area. The center also serves as a training center for teachers to learn about plants introduced in textbooks, and a place for citizens of Ulsan to relax.

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Sunchang Bus Terminal
Jeollabuk-do(Sunchang-gun)

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Story Garden by Amore Pacific
Gyeonggi-do(Osan-si)

Story Garden by Amore Pacific is a special space where visitors can learn about and experience the company's products and history. The Story Garden is designed mainly based on three elements: stories, space design, and experiences. Visitors can learn about the history of beauty that Korean women have pursued from the modern era until now in the Story Garden. Tourists can visit exhibition halls and see how cosmetics are manufactured. There are many things to experience and see as well. With beautifully designed lights, the Story Garden is an ideal photo spot. Visitors will be given a special lipstick with their own special message printed on it.

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Sambuyeon Falls
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Located in Galmal-eup in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do Province, Sambuyeon is a 20-meter high waterfall. The waterfall has a mystic impression with water cascading all year round without ever drying and surrounded by strangely shaped rocks. The waterfalls in three different areas, creating a shape that resembles a Gamasot, a traditional Korean metal cauldron used for making rice since the old days. There is also a local legend that a dragon flew into the air from this waterfall, hence the name Yonghwa-dong (yong meaning dragon) for the village. The area is very clean as there are no restaurants and convenience facilities. About a kilometer away is Yeougol Village, which is the site of the legend where a father who once killed a fox almost had a fox marry his son.

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Sintan-ri Station
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Sintan-ri Station opened on December 1, 1942. This railway station has been under the jurisdiction of North Korea since August 15, 1945. Sintan-ri Station is the last station on the Gyeongwon Line because trains can't go further beyond this point. Most passengers getting off at this station are those headed for Godaesan Mountain or tourists visiting areas around the DMZ.

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Soando Island
Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Soando Island, the third in the group of three main islands of the Bogil-myeon island region, features a flourishing fishing port, and eight scenic wonders. In addition, Mira-ri and Maengseong-ri Evergreen Forests, which have been designated as Natural Monuments No.339 and No.340, respectively, offer a breathtaking ocean view. Mira, in particular, is famous for its unique mudflat pebbles. Island History The name of "Soando" comes from the courage of the early island settlers, comprised mostly of the Oh Family of Dongbok and the Kim Family of Gimhae, that had long served as a basis for protection and happiness during the Imjinwaeran (Japanese Invasion). Soando Island is essentially one of the "Holy Lands" of the anti-Japanese colonialism movement. Patriots like Song Nae-ho, who fought hard for independence of Korea from Japan, are remembered on the island. Furthermore, a memorial hall, which houses the Anti-Japanese Colonialism Monument, was established by the islanders in honor of the patriots.

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