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For the month of May, Seoul Tour+ introduces various museums displaying past and present lifestyles and experience spaces in Ihwa Village, Jongno-gu, as well as new tourist spots and places that we

would like to especially recommend.

Course① Ihwa-dong Village Museum 1

①-1 Ihwa-dong Village Museum 1

①-2 Blacksmith Workshop 2

①-3 Leather and Quilting Workshop 2

①-4 Ihwa-dong Book Workshop 3

①-5 Kitchen Museum 3

①-6 Ihwa-dong Gallery 4

①-7 Enamelling Art Gallery 4

①-8 Sujak (Sewing Museum) 5

①-9 Choi’s Hardware Gallery 5

①-10 Lock Museum 6

①-11 Gaeppul (Wine Opener Museum) 7

Course② Naksan Seongkwak Course 8

Course③ Gwangjang Market 9

Course④ Museum Kimchikan 10

Special1Special Recommendation_

2015 Seoul Certification Program for High-Quality Tour Package

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Special2 Special Recommendation_2015 Hangang Haengbok Mongttang Project

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① Ihwa-dong Village Museums

⇨ ② Naksan Seongkwak Course ⇨ ③ Gwangjang Market ⇨ ④ Museum Kimchikan

Map of 11 museums in Ihwa-dong

7. Enamelling Art Gallery

10.Lock Museum

10. Hyehwa Station, Seoul Subway Line 4

3. Leather and Quilting Workshop

8.Sujak

9.Choi’s Hardware Gallery1.Ihwa-dong

Village Museum

11.Gaeppul

2.Blacksmith Workshop

5 .K itchen M useum

6.Ihwa-dong Gallery

4.Ihwa-dong Book Workshop

Parking info ‣ ‣ Parking space available for 10 cars at Jongmyo Bus Parking Lot (Ineui-dong) for free

Product development

tips

‣‣ Walking tour program linking Ihwa Mural Village and Seoul City Wall for FITs ‣‣ A unique program linking various museums and experience workshops in Ihwa village

Nearby sites ‣ ‣ Daehak-ro, Changgyeonggung Palace, Naksan Park, Dongdaemun Market, Seoul Fortress Wall Trail, Gwangjang Market

①-1 Ihwa-dong Village Museum

Overview

Place Ihwa-dong Village Museum

AddressNaksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Closed Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays

Homepage www.ewhadong.com Hours Tue.~Sun. 10:00~18:00

Fee

Per person

3,000 won (for a ticket book with admission to 15 institutions)

Payment method

Cash

Free admission

Preschoolers, elderly aged 65 or above, persons with disabilities, etc.

Languages availab le

Korean

Description ‣ ‣ It exhibits photographs of life in Ihwa village as well as various daily-use items and utensils

donated by villagers. ‣‣ Visitors can travel through time with a video on memories of Ihwa-dong.

Photos

Outside view of museum 1 Outside view of museum 2 Inside view of museum 1

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①-2 Blacksmith Workshop

Overview

Place Blacksmith Workshop


ClosedModays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays


Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission


Languages ava ilable

Korean

Description

‣ ‣ ‘Pulmuachi’ means a blacksmith who tempers iron to make tools, etc., in Korean.

‣‣ Visitors can watch the work process of metal workers, who can be seen as today’s blacksmiths, and

examine their tools including anvils, chisels and planes.

Photos

Inside view of workshop 1 Inside view of workshop 2 Inside view of workshop 3

①-3 Leather and Quilting Workshop

Overview

Place Leather and Quilting Workshop


ClosedMondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays


Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

‣ ‣ Workplace of quilts and leather craft artist Kim Young Aei displaying fascinating leather and

natural-dye pieces

‣ ‣ Visitors can see a variety of Korean-style colorful leather pieces and observe the crafting process.

Photos

Inside view of workshop 1 Inside view of workshop 2 Inside view of workshop 3

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①-4 Ihwa-dong Book Workshop

Overview

Place Ihwa-dong Book Workshop

Address19 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul



Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

‣ ‣ A workshop run by Hong Dong-won, a book designer, where books donated by celebrities are

restored and exhibited

‣ ‣ Visitors can look through old books and buy them at the workshop in the sentimental village.

Photos

Outside view of workshop Inside view of workshop 1 Inside view of workshop 2

①-5 Kitchen Museum

Overview

Place Kitchen Museum




Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description ‣ ‣ A museum surrounded by the theme of the kitchen, an essential space in our life

‣ ‣ Visitors can see various kitchen utensils from the past such as cooking grills and sauce jars.

Photos

Outside view of museum 1 Inside view of museum 1 Inside view of museum 2

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①-6 Ihwa-dong Gallery

Overview

Place Ihwa-dong Gallery




Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description ‣‣ A gallery where visitors can see humorous and charming works by residents of Ihwa-dong and Seoul

citizens

Photos

Inside view of gallery 1 Inside view of gallery 2 Inside view of gallery 3

①-7 Enamelling Art Gallery

Overview

Place Enamelling Art Gallery




Fee

Per person

3,000 won (ticket book with admission to 15 institutions)

Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

‣‣ Workplace of cloisonne work artist Kim Mi-yeon, where visitors can see cloisonne works decorated

with colorful engravings of flowers, birds and people

⁍ Cloisonne work: The craft of decorating metalwork objects using vitreous enamel to give them beautiful and noble

colors and enhance their value

‣‣ The gallery consists of two stories, and visitors can also experience making their own cloisonne work.

Photos

Outside view of gallery Inside view of gallery 1 Inside view of gallery 2

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①-8 Sujak (Sewing Museum)

Overview

Place Sujak (Sewing Museum)

Address Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul ClosedMondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays


Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

‣ ‣ A museum established in a small old sewing factory in Ihwa-dong

‣ ‣ Items such as irons, sewing machines, spools, etc. showing the local characteristics of the village are

exhibited.

Photos

Inside view of museum 1 Inside view of museum 2 Inside view of museum 3

①-9 Choi’s Hardware Gallery

Overview

Place Choi’s Hardware Gallery




Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

‣ ‣ A space recreating an old blacksmith’s shop where various relevant tools and utensils are displayed

‣ ‣ Actual tools used by blacksmiths are reproduced in the form of steel objects based on artistic

design.

Photos

Outside view of gallery Inside view of gallery 1 Inside view of gallery 2

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①-10 Lock Museum

Overview

Place Lock Museum

Address 100 Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Phone +82-2-766-6494

Homepage www.lockmuseum.co.kr ClosedMondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays

Reservation By telephone (+82-2-766-6494) Hours Tue.~Sun. 10:00~18:00

Fee

Classification Adults Children Payment method

Cash or credit cardPerson 4,000 won 3,000 won


Korean

Group (20 or more)

3,000 won 2,000 won

Free admission


Description

Lock Museum, a place where you can see unique locks from all around the world

‣ ‣ Lock Museum promotes the beauty and scientific excellence of locks by collecting, preserving and

studying various unique locks from Korea and numerous countries around the world.

⁍ Soetdae: A Korean dialect for ‘key’

‣ ‣ Visitors can glimpse the spirit and lifestyles of Koreans in the past by examining these locks.

‣ ‣ In addition to storage and security of valuables, locks were also used for decorating furniture pieces

and doors. Patterns signifying lucky omens were often engraved on them to bring good fortune.

PhotosOutside view of museum 1 Outside view of museum 2 Inside view of museum 1


Destinations ‣ ‣ Exit ② at Hyehwa Station of Seoul Subway Line 4 - Go 180m – Turn left after Artist House – Go

200m

Parking info ‣ ‣ Free parking space for 10 cars at Jongmyo Bus Parking Lot (Ineui-dong)

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①-11 Gaeppul (Wine Opener Museum)

Overview

Place Gaeppul (Wine Opener Museum)

Address Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul ClosedMondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok holidays


Fee

Per person


Payment method

Cash

Free admission



Korean

Description

Gaeppul, a museum where visitors can peek into the history and structure of houses in Ihwa-dong

‣ ‣ It is famous among many foreign tourists as a filming location for the well-known Korean TV drama

The Girl Who Sees Smells, in which it appeared as the residence of the heroine Oh Cho-rim (played

by Shin Se-kyung).

‣ ‣ The museum was established by restoring an old house built during the settlement stage of

Ihwa-dong to its original state.

‣ ‣ The building’s photographs, floor plans and sketches are on display, along with a wide variety of

wine openers that add attraction to the place.

Photos Outside view of museum 1 Outside view of museum 2 Outside view of museum 3


Product development

tips

‣‣ For its scenic views and renown as a filming location for a Korean TV drama, it is recommended to tourists who are interested in Hallyu (Korean wave).

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① Ihwa-dong Village Museums ⇨ ② Naksan

Seongkwak Course⇨ ③ Gwangjang Market ⇨ ④ Museum Kimchikan

Overview Location Naksan Seongkwak CourseCourse DDP - Hanyangtoseong - Biwoodang - Naksan Park (Observation) - Naksan Exihibit - Ihwajang

Description

Naksan Seongkwak Course where you meet Seoul's treasures and the nature ‣‣ Starting from Treasure No. 1 Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun) to Hanyangtoseung exploratory lane,

with the whole Seoul in the overview, including the private dwelling place of Seungman Lee, the 1st President of Korea

⁍ Heuninjumun (Dongdaemun) : National Treasure No.1, Entrance gate of Joseon Dynasty ⁍ DDP : Cultural complex where you meet World’s design trend and Seoul's past, present, and future. ⁍ Hanyangtoseong: The oldest fortress in the world for protecting the capital. ⁍ Ihwajang: The private dwelling place of Seungman Lee, the 1st President.

Guided with Cultural Tourism Interpreter for Seoul walking tour of ‘Naksan Seongkwak Course’

⁍ What is Seoul Walking Tourism? Walking tour around main tourist attractions accompanied by professional narration * Can’t register via travel agencies, available only to non-profit groups, or individuals

Website dobo.visitseoul.net Allocation One narrator per 10 touristsOpening hours

Weekdays 10AM, 2PM Inquiry Phone +82-02-6925-0777Weekend 10AM, 2PM, 3PM E-mail [email protected]

Open days Open 365 days Reservation Online reservation via website

Price Free of charge (Entrance fee, cultural experience cost, transportation cost to be personally paid) Language English, Chinese, Japanese

*Chinese only available on Mon& Thu-Sun

PhotosRoad to Naksan Park Observation ① Road to Naksan Park Observation ② Naksan Park Observation

Hanyangtoseong ① Hanyangtoseong ② Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Directions ‣‣ Subway Line no. 1 4 Dongdaemun Station Exit ① DDP Eoulim Plaza connection passage -

Pass Heunginjimun, turn into hilly road toward Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park direction (Ref. Map : http://bit.ly/1xfmxrW)

Parking info ‣ ‣ Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP) North side Majangro parking lot(Free)

Product Development

TIP ‣‣ Package with Seoul city's ‘Hanyangtoseong Stamp Tour (seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr)’ ‣‣ Walk course for traditional culture package or healing tour package

Nearby spots ‣‣ Dongdaemun Shopping Town/Cheongyecheon/Daehakro/Ihwa Mural Village

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① Ihwa-dong Village Museums ⇨ ② Naksan Seongkwak

Course ⇨ ③ Gwangjang Market ⇨ ④ Museum Kimchikan

Overview

Location Gwangjang MarketAddress 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulWebsite jkm.or.kr Phone +82-2-2267-0291

Number of stores about 5,000 Holidays Always Open

Payment Method

Cash, card payment accepted(Overseas cards included)

Opening Hrs

General Commercial district 08:30~22:00

Food Item 08:30~23:00Clothing 21:00~10:00 the next day

* it differs from store to store

Description

100-year-old tradition Conventional Market and the paradise of Street Food!

‣‣ Meokjagolmok is an ally that serves a wide selection of menus from seafood, meat to snacks is popular to locals and foreigners

⁍ Popular Menu- Mayak Gimbap, Bidae-tteok(Mung-bean pancake), and sliced raw beef, etc.

‣‣ It's popular as a must-visit attraction for tourists as the place is introduced via various media ‣‣ There are many tasty food-serving restaurants that are highly praised by even the

Hollywood movie director Tim Burton, in Gwangjang Market

Photos Entrance to Gwangjang Market Inside View ① Inside View ②

Popular Menu (Mayak Gimbap) Popular Menu (Sliced Raw Beef) Popular Menu (Bidae-tteok)

Directions ‣‣ Subway Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station Exit No.⑧ ‣‣ Subway Line 2 5 Euljiro 4-ga Station Exit No.④ - Go straight 100m

Parking Info

‣‣ Jongmyo Shrine Parking Lot, 1,418 vehicles can be parked (800 won for the first 10 minute and 800 won per excess of 10 minutes)

Product Development

TIP

‣‣ Possible to develop a complex shopping theme product in connection with Shopping Mall on Dongdaemun Fashion Street

‣‣ It's possible to develop 'Late-Night Snack Tour' product, through which tourists can experience street food culture and take a tour of Cheonggyecheon Stream Nightscape.

Nearby Spots ‣ ‣ Gyeongbokgung Palace/Cheonggyecheon Stream/Jungbu Market

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① Ihwa-dong Village Museums ⇨ ② Naksan Seongkwak

Course ⇨ ③ Gwangjang Market ⇨ ④ Museum Kimchikan

Overview

Place Museum Kimchikan

Address 4th to 6th floors, Insadong Maru, 196-10 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

TEL 02-6002-6456

Homepage www.kimchikan.com Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, Chuseok

holidays, Christmas Reservatio

n Via homepage, telephone, and on-site Open hours Tue.~Sun. 10:00~18:00

Fee

Classification Aged 19 or above Aged 8~18 36 months~7 years Payment method

Cash or credit card (including international cards)Person 5,000 won 3,000 won 2,000 won

Group 4,000 won 2,000 won 1,000 wonLanguages available

English, Chinese, and Japanese available using the audio guidance device (paid) Free

Babies less than 36 months, elderly aged 65 or above, persons with disabilities (presentation of welfare cards required)

Experience

Kimchi making (including entrance fee)

Oh My Kimchi! for Koreans and foreigners: 15,000 won

Pear Kkakdugi making for children: 15,000 won

Cabbage Kimchi making: 25,000 won

Kimchi Gongbang (excluding entrance fee)

Stamp postcard: 1,000 won/Kimchi pop-up book: 5,000 won/Eco-bag: 10,000 won

Description

Museum Kimchikan, a newly opened Kimchi museum in Insa-dong (Apr. 21, 2015)

‣‣ A place showing various interesting aspects and stories of Kimchi, offering programs for visitors to feel, enjoy and experience it

‣‣ The first food museum in Korea, selected by CNN as one of the 11 leading food museums around the world (April 2015) ‣‣ Getting ready for a new takeoff with the inclusion of the culture of Kimjang in the UNESCO List of Intangible

Cultural Heritage ‣‣ Space description (located in the Insadong Maru building)

Classification Description4th fl.- Cultural communication space Kimchi Madang, Kimchi Sarangbang, Scientist’s Laboratory

5th fl.- Space for encounter with Kimchi Kimchi Gongbubang, Kimchi Um, Cafe DIHI

6th fl.- Space for experiencing the culture of Kimjang Room dedicated to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Kimjang Maru, Kimchi Gongbang, Kimchi Tasting Room

Photos Outside view of Museum Kimchikan Entrance to Scientist’s Laboratory Inside view of Kimchi Um

Entrance to Kimjang Maru (cooking class) Kimchi Gongbang – Stamp decorations Kimchi Gongbang – Pop-up book making

Directions ‣ ‣ Exit ③ at Jonggak Station of Seoul subway line 1 - Go 300m – Turn left after Kumkang Shoes building – Go 200m

along Insadong-gil

‣ ‣ Exit ⑥ at Anguk Station of Seoul subway line 3 - Go 300m along Insadong-gil and you will find it to your right.

Parking info ‣ ‣ Public parking lot of Seoinsa Madang (open 08:00~22:00, 800 won per 10 min.)

Product development

tip

‣ ‣ A product linking various traditional experiences in Insa-dong and traditional performances can be developed.

‣ ‣ Recommended for FITs and groups interested in Korean food and the culture of Kimjang

Nearby sites

‣ ‣ Insadong Cultural Street, Samcheong-dong, Gwanghwamun, Jongmyo (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage), Jongno Jewelry Shopping Street, Changgyeonggung Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream

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Special1

2015 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package

Development of quality escorted group tourism products with goal of increasing tourist satisfaction(Certification and support for PR marketing at home and abroad, etc.)

Project 2015 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package Period April~December 2015

Contact

Seoul Tourism Organization Name Phone E-mail

Supervisor Kim Eun-Mi, Chief +82-2-3788-0864 [email protected]

Japan Huh Ryn +82-2-3788-8126 [email protected]

Greater China Lim Ji-Su +82-2-3788-8154 [email protected]

Southeast Asia,North America, and Europe Ku Ji-Hye +82-2-3788-0879 [email protected]

ProjectOverview

‣‣ Objective⁍ Boost the development of quality tourism products in order to offer diverse

cultural experiences and other benefits

⁍ Increase tourist satisfaction by promoting the use of Seoul City-certified

tourism productsHigh Quality Tour Package Certification Mark

‣ ‣ Procedure

Application submitted(on a rolling basis) ‣‣

Certification Evaluation

‣‣Promotion Support

Submit applications through partner agencies in Korea

Certification of high-quality tour package given after evaluation

Promotion and management support provided

‣ ‣ How to apply ⁍ Applicants should submit the Program Participation Agreement form to Seoul Tourism Organization

through Korean inbound partners

ProjectContents

‣‣ Benefits

Project Certified quality tour products Tour products

Promotion support

⦁ Certification issuance and authorization to use the certification label (Valid for two years)⦁ Provision of up-to-date Seoul City tourist information

⦁ Provision of up-to-date Seoul City tourist information

✦ The project benefits are subject to change depending upon the policies of Seoul City.

‣ ‣ Basic requirements for application

Classification Requirements

Accommodation

⦁ Tourist hotels or higher-level hotels in Seoul (stays of at least two nights) ⦁ Includes Hanok (traditional Korean-style house) stay, temple stay, Goodstay, Hi Seoul Youth Hostels, Korea Stay

✦ Peak season (April~October): One night at a tourist hotel in the Gyeonggi/Incheon area allowed ✦ Winter tourism products (November~December): One night at a tourist hotel in the Gyeonggi or

Gangwon area allowed

Meal

⦁ Minimum of KRW 20,000 per person for two to three meals per tour product and at least two days in Seoul ⁍ Minimum of KRW 6,000/person for one meal ✦ Lunch or dinner ✦ Restaurants in Seoul and Gyeonggi areas ✦ Breakfast excluded from evaluation (breakfast at a tourist hotel recognized once only)

Attraction

⦁ Minimum of KRW 15,000 per person for admission to two or three tourist spots or fees for hands-on experience events at two or three tourist spots

⁍ Minimum of KRW 5,000 per person for admission to one tourist spot ⁍ `The minimum admission fee requirement is not applied to the paid tourist spots included in

Seoul Tour+ published in 2014 and 2015 or the Seoul City Festival.

Guide⦁ Certified tour guides fluent in the chosen language ⁍ Not applicable to tourism products related to the Southeast Asian region (including Thailand,

Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia)

Schedule ⦁ At least two whole days devoted to Seoul Tour ⁍ Minimum of six hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., each day

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Special2

2015 Hangang Haengbok Mongttang Project

Overview

Project 2015 Hangang Haengbok Mongttang Project

Address Around Hangang parks Contact Kim Yeon-nam

Period July 17 (Fri.) ~ Aug.23 (Sun.), 2015 (38 days) Phone +82-2-3780-0813

Description

Dream on Hangang River and play along the river bank! The 2015 Hangang Haengbok Mongttang Project

‣ ‣ Organized for citizens and tourists to enjoy summer along Hangang River in the center of the city, in the sweltering heat of summer

‣ ‣ The greatest riverside festival for Seoul citizens where different cultural events such as water sports, under-the-bridge movie festival, midsummer night’s Mulbit performance, and street performance festival take place

⁍ Period: July 17 (Fri.) ~ Aug. 23 (Sun.), 2015 (38 days) ⁍ Main theme: Hangang – A Midsummer Night’s Dream! ⁍ Program: More than 70 programs under five themes

Comfortable Hangang

- Family camping site, Hangang beach, shade shelters, flower lanes, bridge drawing contest, etc.

Cool Hangang - Hangang splash, Box1 Race, water sports, swimming pool event, water safety class, etc.

Moving Hangang - Under-the-bridge movie festival, street performance festival, Mulbit festival, etc.

Challenging Hangang

- Bicycle Mongttang circuit, Big Game, walkathon, marathon, etc.

Sharing Hangang- Ecological experience, stargazing experience, fishing contest, Bamseom Island tour, rope

boat ride, etc.

⁍ Popular programs

•• Water sports expo: An opportunity to experience various water sports at one spot for a whole week

•• Beach soccer festival: A beach soccer competition organized by the Korea Football Association and held at the beach of Jamsil Hangang Park

- The beach soccer competition is held in conjunction with the DJ festival and SM Town performance

•• Box1 Race: A competition of shipbuilding using eco-friendly materials such as paper on the spot and a race

•• Hangang world fire dancing show: Fire show performance and folk performances such as Jwibulnori

•• Electro Dash: A nighttime marathon along a 5km electronic obstacle course

PhotosCamping site Hangang world fire dancing show Box1 Race

Electro Dash Under-the-bridge movie festival Hangang beach soccer contest

Product development

tips

‣ ‣ Held in 11 Hangang parks across Seoul, the events are easily accessible by tourists.

‣ ‣ Since many programs are held in the night time, it can be recommended to foreign tourists who are interested in Seoul’s night views.

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Seoul Tour+

Date of Publication: May 2015

Publisher: Seoul Tourism Organization, Marketing Team

Editors:

▶ Tourism Marketing Team, Kim Eun-Mi, Chief

T. +82-2-3788-0864 / E. [email protected]

▶ Tourism Marketing Team, Huh Lyn


▶ Tourism Marketing Team, Ku Ji-Hye


▶ Tourism Marketing Team, Lim Ji-Su


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