Korea Tour Info

Hundert Wasserpark (훈데르트바서파크) - Homepage : www.hundertwasserpark.co.kr - Tel : Hundert Wasserpark is a cultural space devoted to the Austrian artist Hundertwasser, known for his pursuit of harmony with nature. It encompasses a museum that displays the artist's life and his contributions to painting, architecture, and sculpture. Additionally, the park includes the Udo Gallery, showcasing works by emerging artists centered on the theme of Jeju, as well as a gift shop. The entire park, designed as a work of art, seamlessly integrates with Udo Island, serving as a vast photo zone that embodies this harmony. - Address : 32-24 Udohaean-gil, Udo-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-64-766-6000 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use fee : Adults & teenagers 15,000 won / Children 7,500 won - Use time : 09:30-18:00 - Scale : - Touring Time : 훈데르트바서파크 (1) 훈데르트바서파크 (2) 훈데르트바서파크 ...

Cheongju Early Printing Museum(청주고인쇄박물관) - Homepage : http://cheongju.go.kr/jikjiworld/index.do - Tel : The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of "Jikji" onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of the World, thereby promoting the great cultural heritage of Cheongju, the birthplace of movable metal type, and Korea in general. “Jikji,” or Jikji Simche Yojeol: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings, is the oldest book in the world to be printed with movable metal type. The Exhibition Center for Modern and Contemporary Printing introduces how the history of Korean printing has developed, starting from the introduction of lead type at the end of the 19th Century to the present-day Korean printing technology and its future directions. It is a...

Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall (이효석 문학관) - Homepage : www.hyoseok.net - Tel : +82-33-330-2700 Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall was opened on September 7, 2002 during the Hyoseok Cultural Festival to celebrate the literary contributions and display artifacts from the life of Lee Hyoseok (pen name Gasan). Many of the artifacts on display came from the Gasan Literature Group but some items were also donated from the children of Lee Hyoseok to commemorate the passing of their father. - Address : 73-25, Hyoseongmunhak-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-330-2700 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest date : Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a national holiday), January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays - Use fee : Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / C...

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) - Homepage : www.sejongstory.or.kr - Tel : +82-2-399-1000 The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics. - Address : jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-399-1000, +82-2-399-1177 - Parking : P...

Dasan Chodang (Historic Site Related to Jeong Yak-yong) (다산초당 (다산 정약용 유적지)) - Homepage : www.gangjin.go.kr - Tel : +82-61-430-3911 Dasan Chodang is the house where Jeong Yak-yong (pen-name Dasan, 1762-1836) lived during his exile. He was a scholar of the late Joseon dynasty and is noted for his great contributions to the development of practical learning in Korea. After he was expelled to Ganjin for writing a secret letter of appeal for religious freedom, which later was named ‘the Hwang Sa-yeong Baekseo’, he lived in the house for 18 years while studying practical learning (‘Silhak’ in Korean). Most of his famous books were written in Dasan Chodang. While walking along a road near Dasan Chodang, you can see the Cheonilgak pavilion, which offers a great view of beautiful Gangjin Bay. Not far from Dasan Chodang is the Dasan Museum, where visitors can learn about the life of Dasan. - Address : 68-35, Dasanchodang-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity ...