Located in the North of Seoul, Iryeong Station is an abandoned train station that got widely popular after K-pop group BTS filmed one of their music videos there.
Donggureung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
Donggureung Tombs are located in a large forest area, and they are the resting place of Joseon’s kings and queens. There are nine royal mausoleums and seventeen graves in total. The tombs are very large compared to other tombs in Korea, and the surrounding forest adds to the scenery. The Read more [...]
Samsung Innovation Museum ( 삼성이노베이션뮤지엄 )
Light bulbs light up the darkness, phones connect people, TVs, and radios broadcast culture, and washing machines and refrigerators enrich our lives in various other ways. Electronics are essential parts of our everyday lives in modern society, and it is not exaggerating to say that electricity and electronics industry forms Read more [...]
DMZ ( 디엠지 )
The 4km-wide, 240km-long buffer known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) slashes across the peninsula, separating North and South Korea. Lined on both sides by tank traps, electrical fences, landmines and armies in full battle readiness, it is one of the scariest places on earth. It is also one of the most Read more [...]
Korean Church History Museum ( 한국기독교역사박물관 )
This is Korea’s only church history museum, which possesses over 10,000 items, including books, magazines,literature, posters, and photos. There is an exhibit hall and a seminar room. Academic seminars, thematic exhibits, and planned exhibits are all held here.
Sorae Church ( 소래교회 )
Sorae Church was the first Protestant Christian Church founded in Korea. Following the translation of the Bible into Korean, the church was built in 1884 by Suh Sang Yoon who had been converted to Christianity while in Manchuria. During this period, the western religion was strictly forbidden by the authorities, so Read more [...]
Christian Martyr Memorial Hall ( 한국기독교순교자기념관 )
The Christian Martyr Memorial Hall was created in memory of the hundreds of Christians killed during the religious persecutions against Catholic Christians during the 19th century in Korea. During your visit, you will learn about the rich history and culture of the lives of Christians during the Japanese occupation until modern Read more [...]
DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall ( DMZ 영상관 )
DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall is a place where you can watch a video which explains about the 3rd tunnel and other tunnels as well as history of the division of Korea.
Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)
Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural asset and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum will be able to see a systematic information outlined about Joseon Dynasty. Due to the main theme featuring Suwon’s Hwaseong that is not Read more [...]
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace (화성행궁)
A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, use by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Read more [...]
Semiwon (세미원)
Semiwon is a park located in Yongdam-ri, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do that was founded on the principle of “natural purification.” The name “Semiwon” comes from an old proverb that says “one can cleanse his mind by looking at water and enlighten his spirit by looking at flowers.” To further emphasize the Read more [...]
Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum (양평 들꽃수목원)
The Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum has several major facilities. The Nature Ecology Museum showcases a natural ecology model structure with educational videos. The Nature Learning Center has about 200 different types of endangered wild flower species, while the Herb Garden has 50 different types of herbs. Other attractions include the Read more [...]
JSA Conference room ( JSA 컨퍼런스룸 )
The conference center in Panmunjeom is surrounded by the Joint Security Area (JSA) and measures 800 meters in diameter. It is the only portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face. It was used as a filming location of the movie “JSA (Joint Security Read more [...]
Freedom House ( 자유의 집 )
The freedom house is built in July, 1998. The freedom house is located in JSA (Join Security Area) on South Korea’s area. In this 4 floors building, there are Inter-Korean Liaison Division and inter-Korean Red Cross to give communication service between North Korea and South Korea.
Haegang Ceramics Museum ( 해강도자미술관 )
Haegang Ceramics Museum is opened in 1990 to collect, preserve and display ceramics in Korea. Korean ceramics have rich history and culture. Even there are many ceramics in Korea, the most representative ceramics are Goryo celadon and Joseon white celadon. In this museum, you will see the beauty of Korean Read more [...]
Camp Bonifas ( 캠프 보니파스 )
Camp Bonifas is a United Nations Command military post located 400 meters south of the southern boundary of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. It was 2,400 meters south of the Military Demarcation Line, which forms the border between South Korea (the Republic of Korea) and North Korea(the Democratic People’s Republic of Read more [...]
Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)
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 arts and shares with the public scientific principles that govern our daily lives. The main building of Gwacheon National Science Museum is shaped like an aircraft Read more [...]
Pig Museum (돼지박물관(돼지보러오면돼지))
Located in Icheon City, Gyeonggi-do, the Pig Museum is the first of its kind in Asia. The village chief and an expert of pig artificial insemination Lee Jong-yeong founded the museum on November 14, 2011. Some 5,000 pig-related articles from 18 different countries are on exhibit. Visitors can also enjoy Read more [...]
Wawujongsa temple ( 와우정사 )
Wawujongsa temple is a temple which is located in Yogin. This temple which was built to succeed the desire for unification of the three kingdoms. In this temple, you can find structures which long for a defense of this country, Korea. Even you don’t know the meaning of each structure Read more [...]
KBS Suwon Studio (KBS 수원센터)
The KBS Suwon Studio is an outstanding film studio that produces HD digital TV dramas. It is comprised of an open set, drama production center, special set, and various facilities. Intended to be used semi-permanently, the studio boasts realistic buildings. A variety of dramas filmed there include historical dramas such Read more [...]
DMZ Imjingak Park ( 임진각 평화누리 공원 )
Imjingak Resort, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center. Read more [...]