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Gwangju Art Street
Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015

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Daecheon Beach
Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

Daecheon Beach is located on Korea's west coast in Chungcheongnam-do Province.Clamshells blend into the white sands of this beach that stretches 3.5 km. No matter if it's high or low the tide, visitors can enjoy the waters anytime. A cruise boat sails in the waters off Daecheon Beach, offering visitors a view of white pebbles that line the ocean floor. This spot has been a popular tourist destination for quite some time and the facilities are well made. Cultural points of interest include Jogak (sculpture) Park and Dol (stone) Park. Most people come to this beach to cover their bodies in the thick, mineral-rich mud. The therapeutic treatment is known to improve the look of skin and is even said to help those suffering from skin disorders.

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Haeundae Beach
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장) is probably the most famous beach in the country. "Haeundae" was so named by scholar Choi Chi-Won (857~?) of the Silla Kingdom (BC 57~AD 935). When he was walking past Dongbaekdo Island, he was fascinated by it and left the carved words "Hae Un Dae" on a stone wall on the island. Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30~50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400㎡. The white sand is rough and sticks easily to your skin. The sand of this beach is composed of sand that comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally eroded by the wind over time. Haeundae Beach is also famous for the various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. At Haeundae Beach there is a Folk Square where you can enjoy traditional games such as neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), Korean wrestling, tuho(arrow throwing), tug-of-war and yutnori. There is also the Beach Culture Center and the Beach Library. Numerous people visit every year from June to August. 

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Hotel President
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Hotel President is a premium hotel situated near City Hall in central Seoul, a prime location with easy access to the rest of the city. Nearby attractions include the city’s ancient palaces, Insadong, Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, duty-free shops (Dongwha, Lotte), and more. The hotel features 303 comfortable guestrooms and convenient facilities such as banquet halls, a beauty salon, a travel agency, a bar, and a selection of restaurants. In particular, the hotel offers a fully-equipped business center along with simultaneous translation and secretarial services, aiding its business guests in holding successful events and meetings. ​

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Basic House - Myeongdong Branch
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The Basic House (Myeong-dong Branch) sells outdoor-style casual wear whose style people of all ages. Customers can purchase clothes made of environment-friendly materials (such as flax, bamboo, beans, and organic wool). The Myeong-dong branch boasts chic design and offers foreign language services (English, Japanese, and Chinese) to visitors.

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Yongsan Electronics Market
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Yongsan Electronics Market is an enormous wholesale electronics market located near the Yongsan Train Station, where all needs relating to computers, imported audio systems, game utilities and more are aptly answered. This mall first open in 1988 as part of city's rehabilitation project, and since then provides all the specialized in electronic parts including computers, DVDs, CDs, and many other types of consumer goods. There are more than 3,000 stores currently operating in this area, and shoppers will find all their electronics needs at prices 15 to 30% cheaper than at general retail stores.

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Seoul Land Sledding Hills
Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Larva Sledding Hills in large and features one adult slope (length 100m, x_width 50m) and a children’s slope (length 45m, x_width 30m). The slopes here maintain a steepness of 17 degrees which adds to the speed of the sled. In all corners of the hill are igloos and fire pots, providing the users with scenery and memories of good times. There are 2 kinds of sleds: the tube sled and the plastic sled, enabling visitors to choose between the two. The children’s slope, is not too steep and provides safety with rubber cushions attached to the sled. Figures such as Santa Claus, Rudolf, and snowmen also add to the fun.  

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Wangbijib
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Located near Myeongdong Station, Wangbijib is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilled meat. A second branch of the well-known restaurant opened in Myeongdong in November 2009 followed by a third branch, which opened in nearby Jongno in August 2011.  

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Myeongdong Halmeoni Guksu - Main Branch
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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The name of this restaurant means “grandma’s noodle soup.” Opened in 1958, the restaurant serves guksu made from a traditional recipe handed down to grandma’s daughters. While the restaurant looks like an ordinary snack bar, it attracts crowds of customers because of the wonderful flavor of its guksu. The secret lies in a mouthwatering, delicately spiced seafood broth, as well as tender, hand-made noodles and mildly flavored tofu. A bowl of guksu is the perfect snack, and the service is also great.

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Byeokje Galbi
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Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Three times listed on the ever-popular Wall Street Journal's ‘Asia’s Best 5 Restaurants,’ Byeokje Galbi (벽제갈비) is sure to win the hearts of diners of all ages. Beef used in dishes comes from cows raised on a Pocheon farm under the direct management of the restaurant and is richly tender and incomparably delicious. This is one of the best places to truly enjoy the authentic taste of Korean beef.*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

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