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Hidden Gems of South Korea

Beyond the major landmarks of Seoul, South Korea offers diverse architectural and natural sites. This selection features Deoksugung Palace, noted for its blend of traditional Joseon and Western-style buildings, and the Starfield Library’s 13-meter-tall bookshelves. Discover the industrial-to-ecological transformation of Seonyudo Water Gardens and Haneul Park, or explore regional history at the Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum in Daegu and the traditional Joseon-era Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon. Coastal highlights include Jeju Island’s Woljeong-Ri Beach and niche cultural sites like the GoEun Museum of Photography.

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Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by…

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Starfield Library

Located within the COEX Mall, this open-public space features 13-meter-tall bookshelves and a collection of over 50,000 books and magazines.

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Waujeongsa

This peaceful place is simply made for a full day trip. Although the most magnificent sight is the huge golden Buddha, there are other…

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Seonyudo Water Gardens

Seonyudo is an island in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. There is a Seonyudo park all over the island.

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Haneul Park

Situated on the highest point of World Cup Park, this former landfill was transformed into an ecological meadow known for its vast fields of silver grass and panoramic views of the Han River.

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