See Any Places – City, Town and Neighborhood
Gwangju City, Jeonil Building 245, Chungjang-ro, Penguin Village, and Guitar Street, South Korea
Gwangju is where the 5.18 uprising happened. It was a pro-democratic movement in modern Korean history where the martial law Korean military killed 130 civilians. Jeonil Building 245 has evidence of a military helicopter shooting at the building.
Wanju O’s Gallery and Dubhe Cafe, South Korea
The beautiful O’s Gallery is set beside reservoir water away from the busy city. The Dubhe Cafe is equally set beautifully among old Hanok houses in a mountain not far away from the gallery.
Gunsan City, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Modern History Street, Chowon Photo Store, Sinheungdong Japanese Style Hirotsu House, and Dongguksa Temple, South Korea
A day trip to Gunsan from Jeonju, South Korea. I visited various locations related to Korea’s modernizing period, from the early 1900s to the 1940s.
Jeonju Nanjang and Jeonju Gaeksa-gil, South Korea
Jeonju Nanjang is a small 1970s theme area near the Hanok Village. The Gaeksa-gil is a street with shopping stores that are popular with young adults.
Jeonju Innocity, Deokjin Park, and Arboretum, South Korea
The Deokjin Park is an ordinary people’s park in Jeonju, Jeonju Innocity is a new city built with many research facilities, and Jeonju Arboretum is a large botanical garden.
Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea. The village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called ‘Hanok’. The village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of the traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it.
Daejeon City, Daedong Sky Park, Modern History Exhibition Hall, and Hanbat Arboretum, South Korea
From Daedong Sky Park, a panoramic view of Daejeon city can be seen. The Modern History Exhibition Hall displays photos and shows videos on past 80 years of Daejeon history. Hanbat Arboretum is a vast arboretum in Daejeon.
Gongju City, Gongju, South Korea
Gongju is a small city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. About 1500 years ago, it was Baekje State’s capital for 30 years.
Suwon Gwanggyo Lake Park and Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil, South Korea
The Gwanggyo Lake Park has many nice views and facilities to exercise and rest. Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil has many restaurants and pubs.