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Old House of Chang Ucchin (장욱진고택) - Homepage : www.ucchinchang.org - Tel : The Old House of Chang Ucchin was the home of the famous Korean artist, one of the first to paint in the Western style in Korea. Chang created many works of art while living here from 1986 until his death. The house was registered as a National Cultural Heritage in 2008, and features a traditional house built over 120 years ago, as well as a Western-style building added on later, based on his 1953 painting "Scene with a Car." Visitors can see the red brick walls, black roof, and main entrance flanked by windows just like in the painting. The small hanok building is built in a square shape, with an anchae (inner room) and sarangchang (guestroom/study). The annex building is now used as a traditional tea house and gift shop. - Address : 119-8 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-283-1911 - Open d...

Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포) - Homepage : www.samcheok.go.kr/tour - Tel : +82-33-570-4062 Miinpokpo Falls, located near Taebaek-si, has various size waterfalls from small to large. There's a sad legend on why the waterfall got its name. There is a tomb of a beautiful woman near the waterfall, who jumped to her death after losing two husbands through early death. There's also a valley that's called the Grand Canyon of Korea nearby. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the fall from Yeoraesa Temple parking lot on foot through 300 meters of trekking.    - Address : 77-162, Munuijae-ro, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to guest of all ages - Inquiries and Guides +82-33-570-4062 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time March-October 09:00-18:00 / Novermber-February 09:00-17:00 * Closed during heavy rain or danger of falling rocks This work wa...

The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin (충무공 이야기) - Homepage : www.sejongstory.or.kr - Tel : +82-2-399-1114 "If you are prepared to fight to the death, you will live. If you avoid battles to preserve your life, you will die." - Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Sunshin) The statue of one of the best naval commanders Korea has ever known, Admiral Yi Sun-sin, was installed at Gwanghwamun Square to celebrate the 465th anniversary of his birth. On April 28, 2010, The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin was opened in the basement of Sejong Center to commemorate his life and accomplishments. Located next to The Story of King Sejong, the exhibit is divided into eight experience zones further focused on 12 themes related to Admiral Yi's life, ranging from determination and devotion to loyalty of country and countrymen. The museum uses the latest in digital technology to bring this great hero to life. Another great attraction to the museum is the turtle war ship made famous by Admiral Yi sh...

Midang Literary House (미당 서정주 시문학관) - Homepage : goindol.invil.org - Tel : +82-63-560-2760 The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ri in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center opened on November 3rd on the anniversary of the Gwangju Student Movements (1929 and 1930), which took place while Midang attended Jungang High School. Located adjacent to the center are the poet’s birth house and grave. Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'eco-friendly' and 'learning.’ - Address : 2-8, Jilmajae-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-560-2760 - Parking : Av...