Author Archives: hclee

War Memorial of Korea

War Memorial of Korea Experience the history of the war Direction: Samgakji subway station Story of it:  It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying over 13,000 war memorabilia…

Suwon Hwaseong fortress

Suwon Hwaseong fortress Visit the world cultural heritage built in Joseon Dynasty Direction: Hwaseo Subway station Story of it:  Hwaseong (Brilliant Castle/ Fortress) is the wall surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. This fortress was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to house and…

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Stream Take a look at the modern stream of the centre of Seoul Direction: Jongno-5ga subway station Story of it:  Cheonggyecheon (Hangul: 청계천) is a 10.9 km (7.0 miles) long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before…

Banpo Hangang park

Banpo Hangang park Look at the night view of Banpo Hangang park Direction: Shinbanpo subway station Story of it:  The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River, South Korea, connecting the Seocho and Yongsan districts. The bridge is on top of Jamsu Bridge, forming the upper half of a double-deck…

Mt. Bukhan National Park

Mt. Bukhan National Park Challenge the highest mountain in Seoul Direction: Bukhansan course: Gireum Subway station, Exit #3 and take 110B or 143 bus Dobongsan course: Dobongsan Subway station, Exit #1 Story of it:  Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters…

Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market A large commercial district comprising traditional market in Seoul. Direction: Dongdaemun subway station Story of it:  Dongdaemun Market or Tongdaemun (abbreviated DDM) is a large commercial district comprising traditional markets and shopping centers in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. A popular shopping and tourist destination, it has been designated a Special Tourism Zone since 2002.…

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace Get a chance to look at UNESCO World Heritage. Direction: Anguk Subway station, Exit #3 Story of it:  Changdeokgung also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace — is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon…

Yongsan Electronics Market

Yongsan Electronics Market There are various electronics stuff!! Direction: Yongsan subway station(Line #1) or Sinyongsan subway station(Line #4) Story of it:  Yongsan Electronics Market is a retail area in Seoul, South Korea. Comprising over 20 buildings, housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software,…

Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol Hanok Village The village has a lot of traditional houses. Take a look at the houses in the past. Direction: Chungmuro subway station, Exit 3,4 and go to the way in front of Maeil Business Newspaper Bldg. Story of it:  Namsangol Hanok Village, also known as "A Village of Traditional Houses in the Namsan…