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Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

There are 3 legendary boundary gates at Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, on rough mountaintops, which are reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over.Mungyeongsaejae, which overlays Mt. Joryeongsan, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass. It was cleared during the time of Kim Taejong (reign 1400~1418) of Joseon Period, and was used until a new road was built through the Ihwaryeong Gyegok Valley.The boundary gates and castle walls were raised here after the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592 and 1598). The second boundary gate, Jogokgwan, was raised in 1594, and in 1708 Juheulgwan and Joryeonggwan were raised and were used as fortresses for national defense. They were damaged after that point, but in 1966 the No. 1, 2, and 3 boundary gates and castle walls were designated collectively as historical relic No. 147 and were later restored in 1976.Take the big road beside boundary gate No. 1 of southeastern Korea, Juheulgwan, for about 1.5km and you’ll arrive at Joryeongwon. There are only stonewalls left from the many inn-like dwellings, which were built to accommodate government officials on official tour. Past the tavern, which was restored in 1983, you’ll reach the Jogokgwan. The area around Jogokgwan is famous for its birch trees, and the Mungyeongsaejae Revolt Monument can be seen on the left side of the road.It’s 3.4km from Jogokgwan to Joryeonggwan, through a walkway with its harmonious scenery of rocks and cool streams. Instead of taking the big road, you can take the road with the sounds of stream water, to a waterfall. 30 minutes farther and you’ll arrive at Hyeguksa Temple.Hyeguksa Temple is at the edge of Juheulsan, and is the place where King Gongmin (reign 1351~1374) stayed while avoiding the peasant uprising. Past Hyeguksa Temple and the Royal Palace about 1km, you’ll reach the sacred peak of Mt, Juheulsan. The view of the winding mountain ranges from the mountaintop is spectacular. From the mountain top, past the valley, is Jogokgwan.The 3rd boundary gate is at Juheulsan (1,106m), and it takes about 4~5 hours to get to Jogokgwan from Juheulgwan. The area was designated as a Provincial Park in 1981.KBS drama studio is located in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, specializing in historical dramas, and it is the largest scale studio in the world. There are three palaces and many houses from the Goryeo Period, spread over 60,000 m2.

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Jamjindo Island
Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Located in Jung-gu, Incheon, Jamjindo Island is a small island connected with Yeongjongdo Island. A newly opened road from the mainland to the island makes access to Jamjindo much more convenient. Its sunset views of mud flats dyed fantastic shades of red by the setting sun attract many visitors to take pictures and to dig out clams at low tide. There are also crowds of visitors waiting to take the short (just 5 minute) ferry ride to Muuido Island (famous for connecting to Silmido Island) at the ferry dock in Jamjindo Island. Visitors should check out the schedule of the ferry in advance as the ferry may not run to Muuido Island at low tide. Eurwangni Beach, Hanagae Beach, and Deokgyo Beach are easily accessible to the island.

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Seokbujak Museum(Natural Stone Art Museum)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

The Seokbujak Museum represents the 3 symbols of Jeju Island: stones, wind, and women. 30,000 basalt stones in various shapes are scattered throughout the spacious park. Following waterfalls and upon entering Open Exhibition Hall, visitors are exposed to over 1,000 different wild flowers and plants from Adonis amurensis to Aceriphyllum rossii, all on basalt. The elegant wild plants and the sturdy basalt symbolize the life of local residents on Jeju Island.The elegance of over 10,000 Seokbujak (referring to putting holes into stones and placing trees or flowers in them) items await visitors at Open Exhibition Hall. Visitors can participate in crafting a Seokbujak as well. Gusty winds, sturdy basalt, and strong-willed women, all characterizing Jeju Island, can be found in Seokbujak Museum. 

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Jeju Nanta Theatre
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Jeju opened an exclusive theatre for Nanta, a non-verbal performance, which has now become a representative cultural tourist item in Korea, on April 2008. The Jeju Theatre for Nanta, located at Art Theater of Jeju Media Center, has a total of 336 seats inclusive of 128 of VIP seats and 208 of S-class seats. Visitors may enjoy the exciting rhythm of Nanta, which is marking its 11th year in Jeju Island, a natural tourist attraction in Korea. The non-verbal performance has become one of the most popular events among local/international visitors to Jeju as the place has relatively fewer leisure activities to do at night.

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Petite Joong-Ang Family Museum
Daegu(Jung-gu)

Petite Joong-Ang Family Museum is a family-owned museum that showcases the antiquities of Oriental medicine, as practiced by a local family for three generations or 90 years in the city of Yangnyeong known for its 350-year-old medicinal herb market. The tools used by the family including scales, medicine bowls, prescriptions and manuscripts of Oriental medicine tell the history of Oriental medicine in Korea as well as the family's dedication to treatment with Oriental medicine. The museum serves its visitors with healthy Oriental medicine tea, while the living family members offer free medical consultation.

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HanGil Eye Hospital
Incheon(Bupyeong-gu) , Bupyeong

HanGil Eye Hospital is equipped with an excellent medical team and cutting-edge facilities. The hospital has plenty of specialists in the field of ophthalmology so that patients can get their treatment at one place. The hospital has various treatment centers such as the Cataract and Primary Eye Care Center, Retina Center, Glaucoma Center, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Center, Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Center, and the Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Amblyopia Clinic. The hospital spans an area of 8,900㎡, comprised of 17 consultation rooms, 23 examination rooms, and 50 sickbeds. The hospital was certified as a "Medical Institution" in June 2011 and as a "Eye Hospital and Health Care Organization" in October 2011 by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Those two certifications insure the outstanding medical treatment at the hospital. This hospital achieved recognition as the leading hospital specializing in eyes in Korea.

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Galaxy - Lotte Department Store Centum City Branch
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Galaxy is a luxury men's suit brand, known for sophisticated and elegant designs. It has established itself as a brand for successful men. The brand offers not only extreme comfort, but also sophisticated styles and luxurious feel, boasting loyal customers.

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Jageumseong
Daegu(Suseong-gu)

Jageumseong is in a building designed like an ancient Chinese castle, serving rare Chinese dishes in a great atmosphere. The authentictraditional dishes are made of carefully selected ingredients and served by friendly staff. The unique recipes of different regions of China are combined with those of Korea. The restaurant won the Presidential Award in October 2007 on Tourism Day. It also obtained the ISO certification. The restaurant only uses olive and canola oil to make healthy dishes.

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Gyeonggi Korean Traditional Music Center
Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

"Where the beauty of Korean music and traditional art is found"Opened on July 14th, 2004, as a branch of Gyeonggi Arts Center, it is the home to members of the Gyeonggi Korean Traditional Music Center production company. It currently consists of a professional concert hall and educational facilities, covering approximately 1,600 square meters of space (2 stories and a basement). The center is devoted to cultivating traditional Korean music, equipped with a concert hall of 470 seats including 6 seats for the handicapped, dressing rooms, ensemble halls, and educational facility rooms. Inspired by the "2005 Visit Gyeonggi Korea" tourism program, the center helps to promote traditional Korean spirit to all visitors, and firmly establish itself as a new venue for connecting the past and the present in Korean cultural arts.

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Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Performance
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

The mask play of Hahoe Byeolsingut Exorcism itself, performed first by merchants in Andong Hahoe Village around mid 12th century is designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 69. Hahoe Village, a clan village of the Pungsan Ryu family, preserves the traditional Korean way of life. The entire village has been designated as Important Folklore Material No.122. The mask dance performance has been performed to wish for much happiness and a good harvest for the village. Event Programs: Byeolsingut Exorcism means an unusual and uncommon form of exorcism. In an agricultural society, a good harvest was considered to be the key factor of the village’s survival and the villages performed a sacrificial rite to pray to the heavens for an ever-lasting and bountiful harvest. As an act of incantation, the mask dance is made up of 10 episodes with a satirical story of former nobleman. The 10 episodes include: the ‘Gang Shin Episode’ (an invocatory rite of a would-be medium), the ‘Mudong Episode’ (the doll bride enters the stage), the ‘Juji Episode’ (Juji is an imaginary animal), the ‘Butcher Episode’ (a character butchers a cow without any hesitation), the ‘Granny Episode’ (the sorrow and joy of the lives of the public can be felt), the ‘Depraved Monk Episode’ (it satirizes the depraved monks and Buddhism at the end of the Goryeo dynasty), the ‘Nobleman Episode’ (it satirizes the hypocrisy and affectation of former noblemen), the ‘Dang Je’ (a ritual service for putting God back in his first place), the ‘Wedding Episode’ (the doll bride and the scholar marry) and the ‘Bridal Room Episode’ (describing their honeymoon).

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