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 SEOUL
Seoul is both the
capital and the heart of the Republic
of Korea, containing about 10.3
million of the nation's 46.8 million
people.
It is the financial, political,
commercial, recreational, educational
and cultural center of Korea,
home to major corporations, banks,
government offices, leading schools
and universities, theaters and
entertainment facilities. There
is a rich and satisfying variety
of things to see and do for residents
and visitors alike.
Seoul was a seat of government
in the Baekje Kingdom, more than
1,500 years ago, but the city's
true genesis occurred in 1394,
when it became the capital of
the new Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
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| Gangnam
is a new residential, business
and entertainment area located
south of the Han-gang River
and east of the Seoul Express
Bus Terminal. It has developed
as a result of Seoul's rapid
expansion during the past
two decades. The numerous
entertainment facilities,
department stores, fashion
shops and deluxe hotels
provide the residents of
the mushrooming number of
high-rise apartments with
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Seoul
Grand Park is an expansive theme
Park. The park opened in 1984
with a zoo and a dolphin show.
The addition of the National Museum
of Contemporary Art has added
to Seoul Grand Park's popularity.
:: Location
: Just south of Seoul
:: Transportation
: Subway Line 4, Seoul Grand Park
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Suwon |
| Suwon
lies about one hour's drive south
of Seoul. The City is well known
for the Hwaseong Fortress and
for Suwon galbi (broiled beef
ribs). Dating back to the Joseon
Dynasty, the Hwaseong Fortress
is UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage
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Korean
Folk Village is a living museum
that recreates the lifestyle of
several centuries ago. There are
potters, weavers, blacksmiths
and other artisans here who practice
their trades in traditional fashion.
There are also 240 traditional
homes and a small amphitheater
for music and folk dances.
:: Location
: East of Suwon
:: Transportation
:Get
off at Suwon Station,
KNR line and transfer to a city
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Everland
is three amusement parks in one.
Its Festival World has thrilling
rides, a jungle safari, zoo and
seasonal flower festivals. Caribbean
Bay is a huge water park with
wave pools and water slides. And,
Speedway is where you can enjoy
car racing. Everland is also the
site of the Hoam Art Museum, displaying
one of the finest private collections
of Korean art, and Huiwon, a traditional
Korean garden.
:: Location
: East of the Korean Folk Village
:: Transportation
: 50 min. by bus from Seoul |
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Icheon
Pottery Village contains the workshops
and kilns of 70 artisans as well
as the Haegang Ceramics Museum.
Visitors can take the opportunity
to watch the production of celadon
and porcelain.
:: Location
: Southeast of Seoul
:: Transportation
: 1 hr. by intercity bus from
Dong Seoul Intercity Bus Terminal,
then 10 min. by taxi or bus |
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Panmunjeom,
located in the Demilitarized Zone
between North and South Korea,
highlights the tragic reality
of the divided Korean Peninsula.
It was the site of the armistice
negotiations which ended the Korean
War in 1953 and has remained the
site of ongoing peace dialogues
between the South and the North.
Tours to Panmmunjeom are available
to foreigners only.
A military tour guide escorts
visitors to Freedom House for
a look at North Korea. |
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