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Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul
The Horim Museum is a privately run art museum in Korea. The museum displays antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. Dosan Park was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievements and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was Dosan. The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is related to the Korean cosmetics company Coreana. Its collection is based on 53,000 items collected by Dr. Yu Sang-Ok, one of the executive directors of Coreana. 196
Garosu-gil in Seoul, South Korea
Garosu-gil is a street lined with many name-brand clothing stores, coffee shops, and small restaurants. The Traditional Wine Gallery showcases a variety of Korean traditional alcoholic beverages for display and sale. Samsung Town is the location of Samsung’s headquarters. 195
Oil Tank Culture Park, Sky Park, and MBC Sangam Buildings in Seoul
Oil Culture Tank Park is a landscaped garden featuring decommissioned oil tanks transformed into exhibition and performance spaces. Sky Park – it was once a landfill area. But it was converted into a park through the Landfill Recovery Project, which started in 1996. MBC Buildings houses employees of MBC TV Station. 194
Jeongneung 2-dong Neighborhood, Seoul
A neighborhood in the northern part of Seoul. This location will be meaningful only to people who have lived here before. 193
Ganghwado, South Korea
Ganghwa Island, also known by its native name Ganghwado, is a South Korean Island located west of Seoul. 192
Ewha University Museum, Seoul
The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 to preserve the cultural heritage of Korea. Initially, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were displayed in the main university hall. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection. 191
Sinchon, Seoul, South Korea
The Sinchon area is home to numerous universities, including Yonsei University, Ewha Woman’s University, Sogang University, Hongik University, and Myongji University, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. 190
Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seoul
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. During the Japanese colonial period, it was primarily used to incarcerate individuals who fought for Korea’s independence. 189
Seonyudo Park, Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, and Mangwon Market in Seoul
Seonyudo Park is located on Seonyudo Island; Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine is the site of the Byeonin Persecution of 1866, where many Roman Catholics were killed; Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is a tomb for early Christian missionaries. 188