Sejong

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Biamsa Temple – Sejong (비암사(세종))’. 💡 Overview The origin of Biamsa Temple is unknown, but the temple’s architectural features suggest that it was built during the mid Goryeo dynasty period (918-1392). The Geungnakbojeon Hall and the three-storied pagoda inside the temple have been designated as Cultural Properties of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)’. 💡 Overview Registered as Cultural Heritage Material, Haposeowon Confucian Academy is where the spiritual tablet of An Hyang, a respected scholar during the Goryeo period, is enshrined. The academy was founded in 1716 by the scholar’s descendants, who held regular memorial services until a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School (전의향교)’. 💡 Overview Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The school features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘BOK Art Center (비오케이아트센터)’. 💡 Overview BOK Art Center is located in Bangok-dong, Sejong-si. It was opened in 2019 with the management philosophy of CEO I Gyu-sun, ‘Let’s create a happier living space.’ The center is equipped with a performance hall where various performances are held, a gallery…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jocheon Lotus Park (조천연꽃공원)’. 💡 Overview Jocheon Lotus Park is an ecological park established by cultivating white lotus, red lotus, and water lilies on abandoned agricultural land. Developed on former farmland, the park blossoms with vibrant lotus flowers during the summer months of July and August. As visitors…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))’. 💡 Overview Along the river from Gongju toward Daejeon there is Geumgang River to the right. Following this river, there is a red arch-shaped bridge on the right called Bultigyo Bridge. Geumgang Recreational Forest, a large and well-organized forest, is located…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)’. 💡 Overview The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)’. 💡 Overview Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a landmark of Sejong-si, opened in March 2022. It is the first two-story bridge in Korea, and its futuristic design inspired by the concept of traveling through time contributes to beautifying the city’s aesthetics. The upper part of the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘SEMIPUBLIC (세미퍼블릭)’. 💡 Overview As implied by its name, SEMIPUBLIC is a cultural art space that blends semi-public and semi-private qualities. A studio and local art community centered on creativity, it inspires artistic activities and expereinces using a variety of art materials, design books, and art installations. Visitors…