Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hamchang Silk Museum (함창명주박물관)’. 💡 Overview Hamchang Silk Museum is dedicated to increasing the awareness and appreciation of naturally made silk. The area has been famous for its silk production since the Silla dynasty, and is even now home to the nation’s largest silk market. The Hamchang Silk…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jamsa Insect Plant (잠사곤충사업장)’. 💡 Overview Jamsa Insect Plant in Sangju is a tourist site where visitors can enjoy a green experience with insects, especially silkworms. Silkworm farming is a traditional industry of Korea, with connections in modern times to both the tourism and medical industries. The plant…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Guryongpo Modern History Museum (구룡포 근대문화역사관)’. 💡 Overview The Guryongpo Modern History Museum, situated on Guryongpo Japanese House Street, is housed in a two-story wooden building constructed in the Japanese style. Built by Jenkichi Hashimoto in the 1920s, this historic structure was acquired by Pohang-si in 2010 and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gumico (구미코)’. 💡 Overview Gumico is the convention center of Gumi. Established in 2004 to commemorate Gumi’s $2 million in exports. Various exhibitions and convention events such as the Gumi Art Fair, Vacation SW Education Camp, and Wedding Fair are held. Visitors can check the event schedule on…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)’. 💡 Overview Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, a representative traditional Korean folk town that is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Property). The museum displays not only Hahoe masks, but…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongsong Yasong Art Gallery (군립 청송야송미술관)’. 💡 Overview The Cheongsong Yasong Art Gallery opened on April 29, 2005. The art gallery exhibits 350 Korean paintings and pottery works of Yasong Lee Won-jwa, who is a traditional Korean painter native to Cheongsong. Also on display are around 50 works…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (칠곡호국평화기념관)’. 💡 Overview Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a memorial museum dedicated to the soldiers who seized victory by holding up a fierce battle at Nakdonggang River’s line of defense for 55 days in Chilgok during the Korean War. The museum consists…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pohang Museum of Steel Art (포항시립미술관)’. 💡 Overview The Pohang Museum of Steel Art, themed around steel as the foundation of Pohang’s culture, showcases a Steel Art collection, contemporary art exhibitions, and music performances. Its facilities include an outdoor sculpture park, indoor exhibition halls, a museum shop, an…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)’. 💡 Overview The Daldongnae of Olden Times is a modern history theme park that recreates everyday life in Korea during the 1970s-80s, through a variety of vintage products. Visitors can get a glimpse into Korean retro culture as they explore old radios,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관)’. 💡 Overview Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, is a private gallery of modern art established in 1991. The collections of major modern and contemporary artists are on display. The museum targets famous modern art collections and…