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Jagalchi Market Dried Seafood Section
Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

As a main attraction in Busan, Jagalchi Market is one of the largest seafood markets in Asia. It was formed in the aftermath of the Liberation in 1945 and the Korean War in 1950 when refugees and merchants began to sell and exchange seafood there. It sells virtually everything caught in the sea. Its second floor specializes in dried seafood such as dried anchovies, shrimp, dried clams, dried pollacks and so on. These items are not only fresh but also inexpensive. Both retail and wholesale purchases are available.

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KTO Tourist Information Center
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tourist Information Center (TIC), located on 2F of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Seoul Office, is open all year round, and provides a wide range of useful information and services to tourists visiting Korea regarding Korean tourist attractions, accommodations, food, and more in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.In addition, tour-related brochures, such as travel guide books and maps are provided free of charge. The KTO Seoul Office also holds experiential cultural programs such as playing traditional folk games, sharing Korean names, and more. These programs are held all year round, however may be limited on some days of the events like Korean public holidays, therefore visitors are recommended to check the up-to-date information from the official website in advance. Visitors are also able to use its other sections open for all visitors, including a hall offering medical tourism and other complimentary medicinal services to foreigners, 'K-Star Zone' a hallyu experience center, travel agencies, and other facilities suited to the interests of tourists.

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Best Western New Seoul Hotel
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Opened in October 2001, Best Western New Seoul Hotel has 160 guestrooms and several dining, entertainment and convenience facilities such as a business center, a souvenir shop and men's sauna. It is conveniently located in central Seoul near City Hall, providing guests with easy access to shopping, sightseeing, etc.

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Boramae Park
Seoul(Dongjak-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park. It adopted the name ‘Boramae’ (meaning hawk) which was the symbol of the site when it was the Air Force Academy. There are a variety of exercise facilities including multi-purpose areas, badminton courts, an X-game court and climbing wall, a turf field, an air park, a musical pond, a playground, picnic sites and various other facilities.The symbolic tower of the Air Force Academy still stands as a powerful symbol of loyalty and filial piety. Visitors can get a more intimate feel of the old Air Force Academy with a visit to the aircraft display (8 pieces in all) located behind the main fountain. 

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Hirameki
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Hirameki presents Kaiseki courses of authentic Japanese cuisine along with sake. In order to stay true to the original taste, Hirameki carefully selects only the highest quality ingredients and has special cooking methods, for recipes that exude flavor. It also has thorough health control standards. All of the restaurant's dishes are prepared by a head chef who has proven his skill as a Kaiseki chef in Japan, raising the bar for outstanding taste and beautiful delicacies. Dishes are accompanied by a choice of more than 20 different types of fragrant sakes.

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Daegu Herb Wholesale Market
Daegu(Jung-gu)

The Daegu Yangnyeongsi (medicine market) is a major herbal medicine market specializing in the practices of Oriental medicine that dates all the way back to the Joseon Dynasty. During the era of the Joseon Dynasty, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi was at the center of the herbal medicine world, providing Oriental medicine to travelers from all around the world including Japan, China, Russia, Manchuria and many other countries. To this day, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi still flows with herb farmers, collectors, sellers, and buyers operating over 50 herbal medicine stores and 25 herbal clinics with 85 herbal medicine doctors, and 20 ginseng stores. The market is also known to be the first wholesale medicine market in Korea. The exhibition hall located on the 2nd floor of the wholesale market offers baskets used to collect herbs, ‘yakjanggi’ to store herbs, scales to measure the weight of the herbs, and old books on herbal medicine. The Medicine Festival is held every year in May and boasts a wide variety of fun-filled events like traditional folk music programs, an herb exhibition, and herb-cutting competitions.  

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Seoulland Christmas Party
Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Seoulland has transformed into a Christmas Party wonderland with a variety of events such as magic shows and chrismas special performances for visitors of all ages. In the country cabin of Adventure Land, the family musical CATS will be staged along with a magic show. The popular Light Fantasy Show will take place at the Red Windmill area. The Christmas party is complete with special events throughout the park such as playing with Santa, finding Christmas gifts and a special exhibition of “Our Land, Dokdo Island.”    

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Hurshimchung
Busan(Dongnae-gu) , Dongnae Hot Spring Zone・Busan University

Hurshimchung Hot Springs is a new type of tourist zone that aims to improve the health of visitors through the power of comfortable hot spring bathes, relaxation, and physical training. Established during the citywide renovation of Busan in October 1991, Hurshimchung Hot Springs has a capacity of 3,000 people and covers approximately 4,297.54m², making it one of the largest hot springs in the East. There are around 40 different baths in the main hot spring area such as the Longevity Bath, Hoemok Bath, Cheongja Bath, Cave Bath, Outdoor Bath, and Event Baths, which combine hot spring water with oriental medicinal elements and seasonal herbs. Guests can also choose one of the recommended bathing courses according to their age, health concerns, and/or personal preferences.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul]
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

In 2013, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea opened a new branch in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu at the former site of the Defense Security Command. The announcement for the construction of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) came out in 2009, and the architecture for the museum was selected through idea proposals and an architectural design competition in 2010. What makes the Seoul branch different from the others is that it introduced Korea’s traditional architectural concept of ‘madang’, which is a spacious courtyard where people can come in and gather together to socialize. MMCA Seoul's building is also designed to harmonize with the surrounding nature around the city.Equipped with facilities including a reference center, a project gallery theater and a multipurpose hall, MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public. The site is where Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved. Most of the old buildings are gone but a few still remains to remind people of its significant role.MMCA Seoul was inaugurated on November 12, 2013

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Seungjin Toy
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

Seungjin Toy Palace is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. Located along 'Toy Street' of Changsin-dong, Seungjin Toy Palace carries one of the nation's largest selections of toys. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.'

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