Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관) – Homepage suma.suwon.go.kr Suwon Museum of Art is a cultural and artistic space located in the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon. The building, which embodies the harmony of modernity and nature, includes exhibition halls, a library, classrooms, and a cafeteria. It serves as a place where the spirit…
Suwon Museum (수원박물관) – Homepage smuseum.suwon.go.kr – Tel +82-31-228-4150 Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 48,000 relics, and a planned exhibition…
Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) – Homepage www.sciencecenter.go.kr As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium,…
Korea Manhwa Museum (한국만화박물관) – Homepage www.komacon.kr This museum collects and stores Korean cartoons and related materials, which are the basis for the creation of K-Webtoons. It covers everything from old cartoons to characters and webtoons that are gaining global popularity recently. It is composed of the Korean Manhwa History Museum, the Manhwa Experience Exhibition…
Forest of Wisdom (지혜의 숲) – Homepage http://www.forestofwisdom.or.kr ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charmThe music video for Girls’ Generation’s debut song “Into the New World” was filmed here, and Hyoyeon’s dance break scene took place on the outside stairs. The building, which is known for its award-winning architecture, has also served as the backdrop…
Siheung Oido Museum (시흥오이도박물관) – Homepage https://oidomuseum.siheung.go.kr/ The place of Kuk Yeonsoo and Choi Ung’s hug from behindOido, an island that was isolated from the mainland until 100 years ago, became inland with the creation of the Gunja Salt Farm and the construction of the Sihwa Embankment. It is the largest shell mound historic site…
Korean Modern Music Hall (한국근현대음악관) – Homepage www.ptlib.go.kr – Tel +82-31-8024-8683 Korean Modern Music Hall, located at The Korea Soriter Arts Center in Pyeongtaekho Tourist Complex, is the first cultural complex dedicated to modern Korean music, serving as a museum, library, and archive. It has made a name for itself as Korea’s representative music institution, bringing…
Kyung Hee University Global Campus Outdoor Theater(경희대학교 국제캠퍼스 노천극장) – Homepage https://www.khu.ac.kr ‘As if it’s your last’ music videoThe background of the music video filled with pink lights symbolizing BLACKPINK is an outdoor theater at Kyung Hee University International Campus. It is a large outdoor theater that can accommodate about 6,500 people. The majestic building…
Paju Unification Park (통일공원(파주)) – Homepage tour.paju.go.kr – Tel +82-31-940-4631 Paju Unification Park was built in Bongseo-ri, Paju-eup, in June 1973 to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the defense of the South during the Korean War, as well as to pray for unification. It is situated near Munsan Station where the UN…
Cheongpyeong Lake (청평호반) – Homepage www.gptour.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-31-582-8830 Cheongpyeong Lake is an artificial lake that was formed with the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in the Bukhangang River. Surrounding mountains and lake landscapes blend together harmoniously creating breathtaking views and is fast becoming a choice destination in Korea. Near Cheongpyeong Lake…