Korea Bamboo Museum (한국대나무박물관) – Homepage www.damyang.go.kr/museum – Tel +82-61-380-2901 The Korean Bamboo Museum is a comprehensive complex that preserves, exhibits, produces, and allows people to experience bamboo products. First opened in 1981 at Damju-ri, the museum was expanded and relocated to the current location in March 1998. Not only does the museum provide bamboo-related…
Gokseong Leisure Culture Center (곡성 레저문화센터) – Homepage www.gokseong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-360-8343 Gokseong Leisure Culture Center was built to provide culture, education, and leisure facilities to the public. There are three concert and lecture halls, Dongak Art Hall, Seomjin Hall, and Daehwang Hall. There are also facilities for hobby and health classes. The center opened…
Naju Pear Museum (나주배박물관) – Homepage blog.naver.com/najupearmuseum – Tel +82-61-339-2590 Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naju Pear Museum promotes the fruit and is a learning center for its agricultural history. The museum opened on April 20,…
Korea Gasa Literature Collection (한국가사문학관) – Homepage www.gasa.go.kr – Tel +82-61-380-2701 The Gasa Literature Collection was completed in October 2000 and is located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage. Apart from the main building, additional buildings include a souvenir shop, and traditional tea house. In…
Natural Dyeing Culture Center (한국천연염색박물관) – Homepage www.naturaldyeing.or.kr – Tel +82-61-335-0160 The area of Naju has long been at the forefront of the natural dyeing and silk production industry. The natural setting of fresh water from the Yeongsangang River along with the salt water from the sea are perfect for growing the plants necessary for…
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…
Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관) – Homepage hart.mokpo.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-61-270-8484 Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo…
Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관) – Homepage mu.wando.go.kr – Tel +82-61-550-6911 During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition event attracted a large number of visitors increasing tourism in the area. In response to the public opinion Wando-gun built an…
Gayageum Theme Park (가야금테마공원) Opened in 2014, Gayageum Theme Park is the only gayageum-themed park in Korea. Various relics and materials related to the gayageum, a representative Korean traditional stringed instrument consisting of 12 strings, are displayed through which visitors have the opportunity to learn about this unique instrument. In addition to the 12-string gayageum,…
LOTTE Outlets – Namak Branch (롯데아울렛 남악점) – Homepage www.lotteshopping.com Lotte Outlets Namak Branch provides new and enjoyable experiences every day. It is the largest shopping space in the region where Lotte Mart, restaurants, kids playground, and pet store are harmonized. – Address : 80 Namak-ro 162beon-gil, Samhyang-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Presentation Information – Information…