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Yeoncheon DMZ International Music Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , DMZ•Panmunjeom

Yeoncheon DMZ International Music Festival is an international music festival, held in the Yeoncheon area bordering on the truce line. It tries to introduce a new paradigm of international music festival, reminding concert-goers of the DMZ’s meaning to Korea, the sole divided country, and finding a way to peace through music.

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Hwaseong Haenggung Saturday Performance
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Hwaseong Haenggung Saturday Performance will be scheduled for every Saturday between May and November to celebrate the construction of the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Visitors can watch traditional performances, palace dancing, mudong nori (Korean folk performances in which women ride on men’s shoulders and dance), and juftagi (rope-walking) and other events.

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Typhoon Observatory
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Typhoon Observatory was built on December 3, 1991 by Invincible Typhoon Korean Army. The observatory is situated on the highest peak, Suribong Peak, in Bikkisan Mountain. It is located 65km and 140 km from Seoul and Pyeongyang respectively. It is famous in that the location is the closest to the Military Demarcation Line, being only 800m and 1,600m away from the MDL and North Korean checkpoint respectively. The observatory houses a christian church, catholic church, statue of the Virgin Mary, buddhist sanctum, belfry and other facilities where soldiers are able to participate in religious ceremonies. Also, Manghyangbi Monument for displaced person, Monument for Korean War, and Boy’s Tank Corps Memorial can be seen in the area. The Exhibition Hall presents daily necessities collected from Pilseunggyo Bridge of Imjingang in North Korea and some detection equipment that armed espionage agents used when they did infiltration after the ceasefire.  

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1973Banhalmantteok
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si)

Enjoy Tteokbokki, Korea's representative street food.The most famous menu is Stir-fried Rice Cake.A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located in Gwanggyo Lake Park , Gyeonggi-do.

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Cheongpyeong Bus Terminal
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju

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Seowon Tourist Hotel
Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

The Seowon Tourist Hotel opened its doors in 1992 in Ansan-si Sangnok-gu. The owners pride themselves on their hotel facilities, home cooked meals, kind service, and cozy guestrooms. Seowon Tourist Hotel is a quiet and clean facility located close to the Banwol and Sihwa Industrial Complexes. It has 34 rooms, various banquet halls that can seat up to 200 people, a small seminar room, and a sauna that is well-known locally.

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The Latin American Cultural Center Museum
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

The Latin American Cultural Center - Museum was established by former Ambassador Yi Bok-Hyeong, who served as a diplomat in Latin America for approximately 30 years, and his wife, Hong Gap-Pyo, in an effort to raise awareness and understanding of the Latin American region among Korean people. The center has a museum, an art gallery and a sculpture park: the museum showcases Latin American artifacts made of soil, stone and wood, masks and other folk art crafts of the Maya, Inca and Aztec; the art gallery features contemporary artwork pieces including paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists, and holds art exhibitions on a regular basis; and the sculpture park displays masterpieces of artists mostly from Latin America (Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Peru, El Salvador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Portugal), along with indigenas (artifacts from India) and promenades of Coyoacán (the historic borough in Mexico City).

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Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) , Yeoju

According to historic records, ceramics have been developed here since the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, as the nation’s best materials for making ceramics, such as clay, white clay, and Kaolin, were produced around Mount Ssari in Bungnae-myeon. Mid-standing artists here study the process of making traditional ceramics as well as more novel works that utilize unconventional methods. In addition to the ceramic art complex, there are many cultural relics such as the Silleuksa Temple Resort, the royal tomb Yeongneung, and the ruins of Godalsa Temple.

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Rio Tourist Hotel
Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

Located in the center of Seoul, Rio Tourist Hotel boasts a European architecture, a tourist attraction itself. The surrounding Suambong Peak and Surisan Mountain add to the relaxing atmosphere. The hotel, equipped with advanced IT facilities, is ideal for business travelers.

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Gimpo Jangneung [UNESCO World Heritage]
Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

Jangneung (장릉) is located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do province. This is the tomb of the posthumously designated king, King Wonjong (1580-1619), who was the father of King Injo, and of his wife, Queen Inheon (1578-1626).King Wonjong was the 5th son of King Seonjo. He had deep respect for his parents and a strong affection for his siblings. King Wonjong’s third son was exiled to Ganghwado Island under a false accusation and ended up committing suicide. King Wonjong was shocked at the tragic death of his son and died in 1619.The surroundings of the tomb have been well preserved and landscaped, so visitors can enjoy relaxing and walking in this area. Geunjeongsa Temple is located nearby. 

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