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Donghwa Kim's Hotel
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Donghwa Kim's Hotel, located in Jongno-gu Pyeongchang-dong, was designed to give the impression of a mountain cabin while combining Korean and modern architectural elements, resulting in a structure of notable artistic taste. The 4-story hotel has 51 comfortable guestrooms, a banquet hall, a coffee shop, a Western restaurant, and a Korean restaurant and affords an open view of neighboring Bugak Mountain.

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Chuncheon Puppet Theater
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Chuncheon Puppet Theater is the only theater in Korea that features puppet shows for children. It offers upscale puppet performances from various countries and special events through its annual Chuncheon International Puppet Festival in August. In addition to the theater, there is also a Puppet Workshop where children can make puppets as well as a Puppet Museum with exhibitions of various puppets from around the world.

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Jeju 4.3 Peace Park
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , The Eastern Part of the Jeju Island

Mankind tends to only remember the heroes of civilization. Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was created to remember those who fell during the massacres as they protected their homeland. The park is the symbol of reconciliation and peace, and seeks to open a new chapter of life.The development project of Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was a result of the reparations for the victims of the Jeju 4.3 incident. The 4.3 Special law was promulgated in the year 2000, and the following steps were proceeded: property acquisition for the park, master plan of the park establishment, design competitions for the park, construction, exhibits and installations. It finally opened to the public on March 28, 2008.

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Cheongju Heungdeoksa Temple Site
Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

A large number of relics were unearthed at this site due to a land development project in 1985. Work was halted and relics were excavated by the Cheongju University Museum. The time and size of Heungdeoksa Temple is unknown, but according to Jikji (Buljojikjisimcheyojeol, the world’s oldest existing book printed with movable metal type), the excavated books were printed using metal types at the temple in the third year of King Uwang’s reign (1377). The books were published 78 years earlier than Gutenberg’s invention. In 1972, the Jikji was officially recognized as the world’s oldest book printed with movable metal type during the International Book Year. The Buljojikjisimcheyojeol is currently kept at the National Library of France.

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Hotel Gwangjang
Busan(Dong-gu)

Plaza Tourist Hotel is located near Busan Station Plaza in the heart of the port city of Busan. Since a remodeling in 2004, the hotel now offers 42 Western-style rooms and 13 Korean-style rooms, as well as other convenience facilities including a coffee shop, Korean/Western restaurant, a reception hall, a 24-hour sauna and Sangseol Buffet restaurant with a great view of Busan Harbor.

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Soyang Dam
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is Asia's largest and the world's fourth largest rock-fill dam. It stands 123m high and 530m long, and can generate 200,000kW-h of electricity. It serves multiple purposes including flood control, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, irrigation, and fishing. It holds 29 million ㎥ of water, which has become Soyangho Lake, Korea's largest man-made lake. Spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu and Inje, the lake is often referred to as an "inland sea". Passenger ships bound for Yanggu and Inje run along the 60㎞-long water route that leads to Seoraksan Mountain.

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Arii Hills
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Byeongbangchi Observatory is located in the between Gyuram-ri and Buksil-ri in Jeongseon-eup and features breathtaking views surrounding Bamseom Island whose shape is like the Korean peninsula with streams of Donggang River. Byeongbangchi Skywalk experience offers a thrilling experience as it gives a feeling of walking in the sky thanks to the tempered glass on the ‘U’ shaped structure (11m) projected from the cliff at altitude of 583m. From this observatory, tourists can see the beauty of Bamseom Island and Donggang River, making it an attractive point to visit.

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Seoul Iris Garden
Seoul(Dobong-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains (northern Seoul), a special botanical garden has opened its doors to the public: Seoul Iris Garden (aka Seoul Botanical Garden). The garden (measuring 52,417㎡) boasts a wide array of irises, one of the world’s top flowers, and consists of 12 different themed zones including ‘Iris Garden,’ ‘Medicinal Plant Garden,’ and ‘Wetland Park.’At the Iris Garden, 130 species of irises (300,000 individual plants) are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape.The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 70 different species (130,000 plants) of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country.Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take in the beautiful scenery. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs.Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.

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Yeongildae Beach
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

Yeongildae Beach is the largest beach on the Korea east coast, at over 400,000 m². Along with Songdo Beach, it is known as one of the most popular beaches in Pohang. It is a great place for families and friends during summer vacations. It is conveniently located with plenty of lodgings and amenities such as restaurants offering fresh seafood including sashimi.  

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Lotte Department Store - Dongnae Branch
Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Situated in Busan Dongnae-gu, the Lotte Department Store Dongnae Branch presents a tightly knitted department store concept, providing a new shopping experience and culture for young shoppers at the Multi Plaza on floor M1. Furthermore, the cultural center offers a cultural lifestyle and an improved quality of life for the region’s citizens. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The department store is closed for one Monday every month.

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