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Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (인천상륙작전기념관)

39784 2024-03-07

138 Cheongnyang-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-32-832-0915

Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation is a museum commemorating the event where during the early stages of the Korean War (1950-1953), South Korean and UN forces, although initially pushed back by North Korean forces, landed in Incheon on September 15, 1950, under the command of General MacArthur (1880-1964), thereby reversing the tide of the conflict. The memorial hall features exhibitions related to the Korean War and sculptures depicting the Incheon Landing Operation. From the observatory, visitors can enjoy views of the Hwanghae Sea and the city of Incheon.

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

19678 2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-9500

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

48424 2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

28437 2024-03-06

29, Toegye-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4074~5

Opened in 1998, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is the only textile art museum in Korea. Visiotrs can learn about the excellence and tradition of Korean textiles by observing a wide range of domestic and international textile artworks. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions as well as textile and quilt competitions, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with textile artworks.

Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

30603 2024-03-06

91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
82-2-3789-1016

The Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum honors the memory of Ahn Junggeun (1879-1910), an independence activist and soldier who advocated for Korean independence and peace in Asia. He fought against the Japanese to defend the Korean Empire (1897-1910). He was executed in 1910 for assassinating Hirobumi Ito, the Japanese who led the invasion of Korea in 1909, in Harbin, China.

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

17877 2024-03-06

116, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Located on Dongbaekseom Island, an island of camellia trees, Nurimaru APEC House was the venue for the 2005 APEC Summit. Since then, it has been used as a memorial hall and a conference center. This three-story building is a contemporary recreation of a traditional Korean pavilion. The roof is inspired by the slope of Dongbaekseom Island, while the interior design features visual representations of traditional Korean culture. The terrace provides a great view of the Oryukdo Islets, Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and Dalmaji Hill. Visitors to Nurimaru APEC House can enjoy both the beauty of nature and the contemporary design of the building.

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

27642 2024-03-06

B2, 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-5600

The Korea Postage Stamp Museum was established to promote stamp culture. Here, visitors can explore the history of stamps throughout the ages, with a wide variety of subjects and types. Its main facilities include Postal Service History, Hands-on Postage Stamp Experience, Informative Postage Stamps, and Philately Classroom. Reservations are required for weekend tours and can be made on the website.

Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

37879 2024-03-06

387, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2230-6600

Chungmu Arts Center is a complex cultural facility with an optimal conditions for watching performances. It has a large theater, a medium theater (black), and a small theater (blue). It also boasts great galleries, studios, and a swimming pool, attracting numerous visitors. In addition, one can enjoy performances of various genres, including classical music, plays, musicals, and concerts. Located close to Dongdaemun, it has good accessibility.

National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

43520 2024-03-06

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2280-4114

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors.

Busan Trick Eye Museum (부산 트릭아이뮤지엄)

22654 2024-03-06

(2F, Busan Museum of Movies), 12, Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-557-1577

Trick Eye Museum is centered around "trick eye," the English expression of the French word "trompe-l’oeil." It refers to an art technique that creates a 3D optical illusion from a 2D painting. The museum is a playground of interesting photography, with paintings adorning the walls, floors, or the ceiling, allowing visitors to take strange and quirky pictures. It is divided into five zones: Aqua, Masterpiece, Adventure, Ghost, and VR.

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