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Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리) - Homepage : - Tel : Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics. - Address : 41, Jangmi 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides Gunsan Time Travel Tourist Information Center +82-63-446-5114 - Ope...

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕) - Homepage : imun.modoo.at - Tel : +82-2-733-6526 Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. To make the rich seolleongtang broth, beef meat and bones are simmered for more than 15 hours. Try putting rice and minced green onion in your seolleongtang for a warm and tasty experience. Kkakttugi (diced radish kimchi), provided as a side dish, is also delicious. - Address : 38-13, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Seolnongtang (ox bone soup) - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese,...

Mokpo Modern History Museum II (목포근대역사관 2관) - Homepage : mokpo.go.kr - Tel : +82-61-270-8728 Mokpo Modern History Museum II is located in what was first built in June 1920 as the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company. This Renaissance-style building dates back to the Japanese colonial era and serves as a reminder of the Korea's past. - Address : 18, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-270-8728 - Parking : Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:30 - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays - Use fee : Individuals – Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won Groups – Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won * Adults (ages 20 and over) / Teenagers (ages 14-19) / Children (ages 8-13) - Use time : 09:00-18:00 * Last admission is one hour before closing. - Program Information : - Reservations : 목포 근대역사관...

Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관) - Homepage : artcenter.daegu.go.kr - Tel : +82-53-606-6430 Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance. The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century. - Address : 67, Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu ※ Introduction Infor...

House of Lee Young-choon (이영춘가옥) - Homepage : tour.gunsan.go.kr (Korean only) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - Tel : +82-63-454-3922 The House of Lee Young-choon was constructed by a Japanese landlord named Kumamoto during the Japanese colonial era. The house combined Western, Korean, and Japanese into one structure. After Korean liberation, Dr. Lee Young-choon, the first medical doctor, lived in the house. From that time, the house was referred to as the House of Lee Young-choon. Thanks to its beautiful exterior, the house was used as a backdrop for films such as Bingjeom, Sandglass, and Yain Shidae, etc. The doctor was considered the Korean "Albert Schweitzer", and his pen name of "Ho", referring to ssangcheon, means "two branches of spring water, represents one for healing physical disease and the other for healing the spirit. He was born in Yonggang-gun, Pyeongannam-do in October 1903. In 1935, through a connection by his professor a...