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Gangchon Station
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Located in 34, Gangchon-ro, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Gangchon Station is one of train stations in Gyeongchun Line. It is situated between Gimyujeong and Baekyang-ri. The metropolitan subway line, Gyeongchun Line, started operating on December 21, 2010 and rapid train used to stop at the station even during weekdays since August 2011. However, the rapid train is no more operating due to the introduction of ITX-Cheongchun Train.

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Daedonggang Sikdang
Daegu(Nam-gu)

A place that serves only handmade dishes with more than 50 years’ tradition. A Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles specialty restaurant located in Nam-gu, Daegu. The most famous menu is Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles.

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Bucheon International Comics Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

The Bucheon International Comic Festival became the top Asian comic festival, presenting world comic trends and presenting a vision for Korean comics. Various programs, such as exhibits, an international comic fair, conferences, a world children’s cartoonist competition, and other various hands-on programs are available for all visitors. This festival was praised as a successful festival that developed the foundation of the comic industry and extended opportunities for sharing culture and arts, as well as improving the regional industry and making its mark as an international comic city.

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Heuksiru
Busan(Gijang-gun)

The concept of Heuksiru is 'traditional culture of Korea'. At the restaurant, you can enjoy traditional foods that you can eat at countryside banquets such as Jeolpyeon (pounded rice cake), Japchae (stir-fried sweet potato noodles with shredded meat and vegetables), Jeon (Korean pancake), Sikhye (sweet rice drink), and braised dishes at the restaurant’s various traditional houses including thatched house, cave, tile-roofed house, and shingle-roofed house. 2,000 arts and crafts works including ceramics from Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties are displayed here and there of the restaurant and at an exhibition room. You can also enjoy a variety of wildflowers and garden trees.

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Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival
Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Yeongchwisan Mountain in Yeosu has long been thought of as a holy mountain and was once the site of rituals in which the people pleaded for rain. In the spring, the mountainsides transform into a sea of pink as the azaleas come into full bloom. The annual Yeongchwisan Azalea Flower Festival in April celebrates the beauty of the mountain flowers through a variety of outdoor performances and programs such as the Miss Azalea Flower Pageant.

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Mok-A Museum
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) , Yeoju

The Mok-A Museum, designated as intangible cultural asset No. 108, was established by Park Chan-su with the purpose of handing down traditional Buddhist art and traditional woodcraft techniques. The four-story museum contains an outdoor sculpture park.The exhibition displays that remain include Buddhist statues, paintings and sculptures, as well as the works of director Park Chan-su, including many Buddhist woodcrafts. The outdoor sculpture park displays Buddhist statues such as Mireuksamjondaebul, Birojanabul, Baeuigwaneum, and a three-story pagoda.

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Andong Gunja Village
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

The Ye-an branch of the Gwangsan Kim clan’s founder, Sir Hyo-ro Kim created this village Descendents of the family have resided in the village ever since. In 1974, when the Andong Dam was constructed, the village was moved from Ye-an Myeon, Andong to Waryong Myeon, Andong in its original form. Located between these two points are the designated national cultural heritage sites of Takcheongjeong Pavilion and Hujodang Annexed House. On display at the Sungwongak Pavilion Exhibition Hall are rare archives from the family’s history. Some of these documents on display include family records, estate documents and servant records. Among these writings, there are 7 varieties of ancient writings showing up in 429 pieces. There are also 13 varieties showing up in 61 records that are designated treasures. Takcheongjeong Pavilion The pavilion was constructed in 1541 by the Ye-an branch of the head of Gwangsan Kim clan. The pavilion is unique from others in that it is rather stately. It remains a highly treasured and important cultural landmark. During the Joseon Dynasty, noted calligrapher Ho Han named the pavilion 'Takcheongjeong.' Hujodang Annexed living quarters This house belongs to the head residence of the Ye-an branch of the Gwangsan Kim clan. The exact age of the house in unknown but it was built by Bupil Kim who lived from 1516~1577. This structure was built separately from the main house. The annexed living quarters were divided into interior and exterior areas. The exterior quarters were used for the male head of the household as a place for relaxation or social gatherings. The interior quarters were used as a place for elderly women or girls of marriage age to stay. Hujodang Annexed living quarters were exterior quarters.

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Birthplace of Oesol Choe Hyeon-bae and Memorial Hall
Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Born in Ulsan, Oesol Choe Hyunbae led the 'Hangeul Matchumbeop Tongiran' (the Proposal for Unified Hangeul Orthography) and published many books in order to creatively promulgate Hangeul. Those activities contributed to the establishment of the Hangeul culture and the systematic approach to hangeul.

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Seoul Fringe Festival
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Seoul Fringe Festival, the most representative independent arts festival of Korea, is held annually to support indie culture by introducing various genres of artists and artworks. Festival-goers can meet many works of operations, and through the various methods of attempt and communication channels used, explore the charm of dances, plays, music and more at the festival venues throughout the city.

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Hongbeopsa Temple
Busan(Geumjeong-gu)

Hongbeopsa Temple is located in Geumjeong dugu-dong, Busan, known for its largest bronze Amida Buddha Statue (21m). Surrounded by Mt. Cheolmasan and Mt. Geumjeongsan, a beatiful scenery is revealed and it stretches to Suyonggang river, making one feel as if you were in Yeonhwajang, the ideal world, filled with lotus flowers in Buddhism. Zen and meditation classes are also provided and the meditation room is where you can find your own quiet time in the temples. The temple also exhibits a bust of Gandhi, donated by the Government of India to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India. The temple has a wealth of attractions luring increasing number of tourists every year. It also has a huge buddha's statue that you can not see another temples in Korea, India Cultural Center, Jeokmyeolbogung Palace and a beautiful ecological garden, the best place to see the natural environment.  

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