Jamsa Insect Plant (잠사곤충사업장)
2023-10-23
1621-27 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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 is divided into the silkworm experience hall and the insect ecology exhibition hall. The silkworm hall showcases the different types of silkworms and butterflies, while uses AR and VR technology to educate visitors on the life of insects.
Hamchang Silk Museum (함창명주박물관)
2023-10-23
1593 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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 Museum, located within Hamchang Silk Theme Park, exhibits this long history.
Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute (한국한복진흥원)
2023-10-23
1591 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute opened April 2021 in Sangju as the first public cultural facility dedicated to hanbok. The main hall on the first floor showcases the beautiful colors of hanbok through many displays. In the Hanbok Experience Hall, visitors can try on both traditional and modern hanbok, while the Traditional Clothing Story Hall tells of the changes in hanbok design over time. The Media Hall shows videos and films of hanbok featured in drams and movies. The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute is a must-visit attraction for anyone who is interested in hanbok.
Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)
2024-04-06
12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.
Korea Tea Cup Museum (한국다완박물관)
2023-10-20
2-1 Oncheon 5-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The Korea Tea Cup Museum opened in March of 2022 as the first museum dedicated solely to displaying dawon, traditional tea cups. The museum displays around 700 cups from the past to modern times, while maintaing over 2,500 tea cups in storage for rotational exhibitions. The museum is operated by Kim Seon-sik, an eight-generation potter. A range of experience programs is available with advance reservation.
Cheongungak Hall (청운각)
2023-10-20
35 Cheongun-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Cheongungak Hall was the living quarters for President Park Chung Hee from 1937 to 1940 while he was working as an elementary school teacher. After becoming president, he would often visit the hall when there were events in the area of Mungyeong. Cheongungak Hall was built in 1928 and is a prime example of 20th century architecture. Currently the hall serves as an exhibition space for photos of the president and items he used during his time here.
Gocheok Sky Dome (고척 스카이돔)
2023-09-05
430 , Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
Gocheok Sky Some is the first dome-type baseball stadium to be built in Korea. Since its establishment in 2015, the stadium has been used as a venue for diverse events, including baseball games, athletic sports, performances, concerts, and more. The stadium consists of two basement floors and four above-ground floors with 16,783 seats. Gocheok Sky Dome serves as a cultural facility for the public that can host events regardless of season and weather. A baseball-themed street is connected to the dome for baseball fans. Several other sports-related facilities and retailers are also available.
Jeonju Nanjang (전주난장)
2024-04-06
33-20 Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Jeonju Nanjang is a theme park style museum with over 25 years of materials for an attraction within Jeonju Hanok Village perfect for photo shoot and experience programs. There are more than 70 theme zones as well as a water well that is over 110 years old. Visitors can enjoy the retro feel as they roam around a museum filled with history.
Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)
2023-10-23
27, Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
Once a derelict space and an eyesore, this facility was reborn as an art and cultural space. The building preserves its 50-year history with its old facade and houses an area dedicated to young artists in its interior, thus reborn as a space where the old coexist with the new. Suchang Youth Mansion, named so as a retro-style throwback to the old days when such English loanwords were not as common as today, opened its doors in December 2017. Today, it functions as a space for Daegu’s young artists. The first floor of Building A houses a cafe, while the second floor houses the art and cultural space, in which visitors can get a glimpse into Daegu’s unique identity through works of art, including those created by young artists of the region.
Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)
2023-10-23
31-12, Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.
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