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Sajik Park - Seoul
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Mt. Inwang, the park measures an impressive 188,710m².The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Lee Sung-gye made the first Sajikdan (altar to the State deities) along with the Jongmyo Shrine (Royal Ancestral Shrine) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at the Sajikdan. However, the area was not officially recognized as a park until 1922 under the Japanese colonial period.In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yi I (often referred to by his pen name ‘Yulgok’), and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Mt. Inwang hiking path with relative ease.

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Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum opened in 2008 in the East Hall of the Pai Chai Institute, a Western-style educational institution built in 1916. The museum building is designated Seoul Monument No. 16. With dynamically-arranged permanent exhibitions, annual special exhibitions and special lectures, the museum offers a unique learning experience to visitors and people with an interest in the history of education in Korea.

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Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Center
Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Center (Former Incheon Branch of Japan's 18th Bank) was built to control Korea's finance industry by Japan. It completed construction in 1890 and opened in October but records on the time when the work finished was unknown. In 1954, the building was used by Hanguk Heungeop Bank, and it is built in a single-layered with classical decorations of eclecticism style. The stone pillars at the entrance was delicately built and the roof was formed like Japanese roof tiles, exuding an exotic ambiance. The place has now transformed into an exhibition center that introduces the states of modern architecture in the areas of Incheon Open Port.

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Jjajangmyeon Museum
Incheon(Jung-gu)

Jajangmyeong Museum opened in Incheon during the open port period to promote the historical and cultural values of Korean-style jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) that has now become one of the “Top 100 Cultural Symbols of Korea.” * Opened: April 28, 2012 * Cultural heritage: Gonghwachun, Seollin-dong, Incheon – Registered Cultural Heritage No. 246 (designated on April 14, 2006)

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Seoul Lantern Festival
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Since its inception in 2009, the annual Seoul Lantern Festival has managed to put on remarkable displays of lanterns on the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul. During the festival period, hundreds of lanterns, each with a unique design and story, will be lit on Cheonggyecheon Stream. Visitors can expect to see lanterns made by international artists, as well as local citizens.

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a# - COEX Branch (에이샵 (코엑스점))
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

a# offers items from the top-notch global corporation, Apple. It has virtually every Apple item from desktop computers to laptops, computer accessories, and electronics. In particular, a# in COEX Mall offers a wide variety of speakers from Apple and other brands.

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Hotel Commodore
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Busan(Jung-gu)

Hotel Commodore is modeled after the royal residence of the king during the Joseon Dynasty. Each floor is decorated with colorful works of art and the walls are embossed with traditional Korean designs and pictures. The floors and ceilings are decorated with lotus blossom patterns and the handrails are impressively crafted into the shape of dragons. The crescent-shaped structure gives guests a majestic view of the Busan Port and the ocean.

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Paul & Paulina Gwanghwamun Branch
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

               

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Dining in Space
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Dining in Space is a resturant overlooking Changdeokgung Palace and serving course meals of French cuisine.

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Western Dom
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

Situated behind MBC Dream Center (Janghang-dong, Ilsan), Western Dom is one of the most popular places in Ilsan along with Lafesta, an open street shopping mall. Western Dom (B2F to 10F) houses over 500 shops offering international food, clothing, accessories and cosmetics; it also boasts the Multiplex Cinema (with one IMAX screen) and the Western Tower, a luxury office town.Introducing the concept of “Modern-style Traditional Market,” Western Dom offers diverse items by themes, displayed at over 100 stalls. The building is designed to ease the flow of foot traffic and is decorated with a wide array of works by local artists. Its ceiling showcases colorful lighting at night and its spacious main square offers exciting events and performances year-round. Near Western Dom are shopping malls (e.g. Lotte Department Store and Homever), Lake Park, Migwan Square, and Jeongbalsan Park. 

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