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Danjong Culture Festival (단종문화제) - Homepage : danjong.co.kr - Tel : +82-33-375-6353 The Danjong Culture Festival, a major festival of Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon State, is a historic cultural event held annually since 1967 in memory of King Danjong, the 6th monarch of the Joseon dynasty. The festival includes a range of activities and programs open to all visitors. - Address : 29-7 Hasong-ri, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Age limit : - Booking place : - Discount info : - Event date : 20240426 ~ 20240428 - Time 11:00-21:00 (Exact time varies by date) - Homepage : - Place : Area of Donggang River - Place Info - Program - Spend time : - Host Yeongwol Culture & Tourism Organization - Host tel : +82-33-375-6353 - Supervisor - Supervisor tel : +82-33-375-6353 - Subevent - Fee Free - Introduction : The Danjong Culture Festival, a major festival of Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon State, is a historic cultural event held annually since 1967 in ...

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...

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! ...

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관) - Homepage : www.jeoldusan.or.kr - Tel : +82-2-3142-4434 Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea. - Address : 6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3142-4434 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays - Use fee : Pilgrims - Free (Donations appreciated) Groups - With reservation 1,000 won / Without reservation 2,000 won - Use time : 09:30-17:00 - Scale : Museum: B1-1F - Touring Time : Approx. 1 hr - Industry Informatio...

Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관) - Homepage : ahnjunggeun.or.kr - Tel : 82-2-3789-1016 The Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum honors the memory of Ahn Junggeun (1879-1910), an independence activist and soldier who advocated for Korean independence and peace in Asia. He fought against the Japanese to defend the Korean Empire (1897-1910). He was executed in 1910 for assassinating Hirobumi Ito, the Japanese who led the invasion of Korea in 1909, in Harbin, China. - Address : 91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-2-3789-1016 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Parking fees vary according to Namsan Park - Rest date : Mondays, New Year's day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) - Use fee : Free - Use time : Mar-Oct : 10:00-18:00 / Nov-Feb : 10:00-17:00 - Scale : Land area: 5,772.7 ㎡ Exhibition room: 853 ㎡ - Touring Time : Approx. 1 hr - Industry Information : - Resear...

Nongae Shrine (Uiamsa Shrine) (논개사당(의암사)) - Homepage : www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - Tel : +82-63-350-2326 Uiamsa Shrine was built to the memory of Chu Nongae, who sacrificed her life during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion of Korea). In 1846, the Nongae-saeng-jang-hyang-su-myeong-bi monument was put up in praise of Nongae’s patriotism. In 1955, a shrine was built and named Uiamsa, which was then moved to the current location in 1974. Within the precincts of the shrine are a memorial stone, the portrait of Nongae by artist Kim Eun-ho, and three gates Woesammun, Naesammun and Chunguimun erected one after another. At the memorial hall, the existing possessions of Nongae and her husband General Choi Gyeong-hoe are on display. The annual Nongae Festival takes places on September 3rd by the lunar calendar, during which memorial services and cultural events are held to commemorate Nongae. - Address : 393, Hannuri-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Informati...