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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
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Seoul(Dongjak-gu)

Opened in 1927 on Uiju Boulevard, Noryangjin is one of Korea's largest seafood markets. The vibrant, abundant year-round market is connected to Noryangjin Station by a bridge. Over 830 seafood items are available for wholesale and retail purchases. Main items include clams, shrimp, blue crabs, octopuses, sea cucumbers, halibuts, and snappers. Visitors can purchase fresh seafood and get it sliced into sashimi at one of the restaurants in the market. Or, they can enjoy maeuntang (spicy fish stew), sushi, roasted fish, and fried food there. Opening around three a.m. every day, the market offers an authentic marketplace feel with bustling patrons and fish sellers calling out the day's catch.  

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Namiseom Island
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 ~ 1468).Namiseom Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit.A special feature of Namiseom Island is that there are no telephone poles. This is because all electric wires were built underground to keep the natural feeling of the landscape. The complex is 553,560 square yards with chestnut trees and poplar trees around the isle.In the middle of the isle, there is a grass field about 316,320 square yards. It is composed of education and training facilities, camping sites, swimming pools and water-sports facilities for motorboats and water skiing. There is also a theme park with merry-go-rounds, a shooting range, roller skating rink, and there are lodging facilities such as resort villas and bungalows.

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Traditional Costume Experience
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Seoul Global Cultural Center offers a program that visitors can try on hanbok, the Korean traditional costume. Also, foreign language assistance by professional consultants is available in English, Chinese and Japanese so as to provide information regarding Seoul to the foreigners.

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Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall
Incheon(Bupyeong-gu) , Bupyeong

Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall is divided into seven sections from A to G, and features more than 1,400 stores. Leaflets and interpretation services are provided in both English and Chinese, allowing foreign visitors to shop without language difficulties.

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Ahwon Gongbang
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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Ahwon Gongbang is a studio devoted to metal crafts. It offers various handmade crafts such as candlesticks, mirrors, and silver accessories. Operated by the same sisters, it tries to embrace both modern art and antique beauty unique in Samcheong-dong. Sophisticated, oriental items made by artists have attracted many international tourists and Japanese tourists in particular. It is a nice place for shopping or, simply, enjoying crafts.

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Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa - Getting the Star Treatment: a Massage at a Jjimjilbang(Korean Spa)
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

The Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa is a charcoal sauna permeated with an oak fragrance created by traditional heating techniques. The jjimjil-bang and spa facilities offer sweating rooms/sauna, an open-air bath, seawater bath, salt room, swimming pool, and health center. The main hall of Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa boasts a Chinese-style design and a luxurious interior that has been used as a filming location for various Korean television broadcasts.

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Lotte Mall - Gimpo Airport Branch
Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport is Korea’s first and largest lifestyle shopping complex with shops, hotel, entertainment facilities, and theme park all in one place. It has 5 basement floors and 9 above-ground stories built on a large 195,000㎡ field. The complex is surrounded by a natural ecological park named ‘Sky Park.’ On the top of the complex is an observatory from which people can see airplanes landing or taking off at the Gimpo Airport. With Subway Lines 5 and 9, and Airport Railroad (AREX) connected to the mall by an underground walkway, it is easily accessible by public transportation.

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Tomo Residence - Goodstay
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Tomo Residence, situated in Myeong-dong, one of the main tourist centers in Seoul, is just two minutes’ walk from Myeong-dong Station and the Airport Limousine Bus Stop, so it attracts national and international tourists who want to get around the city on public transport. It is the ideal base for travelling around and fully enjoying many vivid nearby attractions such as Myeong-dong, a shopper’s and gourmet’s paradise, neighboring department stores, and Dongdaemun and Namdaemun Markets.

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The Famous Burger
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

The owner of this fresh burger joint located in the Hongdae area is none other than Loco, one of the hottest rappers of the AOMG crew. The restaurant was indeed “famous” even before its opening, thanks to Loco’s Hallyu star status. Its signature dish is The Famous Burger featuring thick patties and a generous amount of melted cheese. Avocado slices and bacon can be added for an additional charge. Every Friday and Saturday, a DJ booth is set up at the counter for hip-hop and electronic music parties open to all.  

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House of Lee Jang-woo
Gwangju(Nam-gu)

Designated the ‘No. 1 Gwangju Metropolitan City Folk Material’ on March 20, 1989, the House of Lee Jang-woo is an upper-class, tile-roofed house with a gate, storeroom, servants’ quarters, detached building, and main building. Estimated to have been constructed in 1899, the house was originally owned by Jeong Byeong-ho, but has been primarily known as the House of Lee Jang-woo, the house’s current owner, since 1965.The L-shaped main hall of the historic building is rather large and consists of (left to right) a wooden verandah, a small room, a hall, the main room, a kitchen, and another small room. Doors that lead to ondol rooms (those heated by traditional Korean floor heating) are double doors with a sliding door on the inside and a hinged door on the outside. The hall has partitions that can be hung up as necessary. Overall, the house is a sturdy example of Korean architecture and remains well-preserved in its original state.

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