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Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당) - Homepage : www.jeondong.or.kr - Tel : Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion. The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, cit...

Mujinjeong Pavilion (무진정(함안)) - Homepage : www.haman.go.kr - Tel : Mujinjeong Pavilion was built atop a hill to enjoy the surrounding scenery. It was built in 1567 by the descendants of Mujin in honor of his memory. Mujin passed the government officer exam in 1483 and was promoted in 1507. The pavilion is built with three kan (space between pillars) in the front and two kan on the side, and a gabled roof. The floor is raised off the ground. There are no decorations on atop the pillars, showcasing the style during the early Joseon period. - Address : 25 Goesan 4-gil, Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-55-580-2573 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time 무진정_19 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_02 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_08 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_05 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_06 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_07 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_04 경남_함안_꽃불 흩날리는 춘야(春夜)의 낙화(落火) 쇼! 함안낙화놀이_05 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_01 한국문화관광연구원_무진정_05 경남_함안_꽃불 흩날리는 춘야(春夜)의 낙화(落火) 쇼! ...

Goseong DMZ Museum (고성 DMZ 박물관) - Homepage : www.dmzmuseum.com - Tel : +82-33-681-0625 The DMZ Museum was founded in honor of people's hope for unification of South Korea and North Korea. It is located at the northernmost area along the east coast near the civilization control line.The museum features exhibition halls arranged in a number of different themes that highlight the historical significance and the meaning of the DMZ, from the aftermath of war to its pristine ecosystem. - Address : 369, Tongiljeonmangdae-ro, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 ( Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-681-0625 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : New Year's Day, Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, then closed the next day) - Use fee : Free * Must pay for admission to Unification Observatory to visit - Use time : March-October 09:00-18:00 Novem...

Heojun Museum (허준박물관) - Homepage : www.heojun.seoul.kr - Tel : +82-2-3661-8686 The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials. - Address : 87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : 500 people - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3661-8686 - Parking : Available (Bus: 1, sedans: 28, designated parking: 3) - Parking fee : Free for visitors during viewing period - Rest date : Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) - Use fee : Individuals – Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won Groups – Adults 700 won / Children 300 won * Groups: 20 people or more * Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18...