The History of Hangul

The origin of the Korean language is still a subject of debate between researchers, but one thing is sure: we know how and why Hangul was invented! Let’s talk about the Korean alphabet! King Sejong’s Hunminjeongeum Up until only a few centuries ago, Korean people used Chinese characters (Hanja) to write and read. Chinese characters…

Geumsan Ginseng Museum

Address 30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼광장로 30 Homepage None Opening hours Summer : Everyday at 09:00-18:00 Winter : Everyday at 09:00-17:00 Information Geumsan Ginseng Museum was founded to spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world. Ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing…

Odusan Unification Observatory

Address 369, Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 파주시 탄현면 필승로 369 Homepage http://www.jmd.co.kr/ Opening hours Monday – Sunday : 09:00 – 17:00 (Last ticketing 16:00) Information Located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Odusan Unification Observatory was established to console the feelings of dispersed families and provide an educational site for the unification education through 5F to B1 in…

Insadong Chatjip

Address 33-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 33-1 Homepage None Opening hours Monday – Sunday : 10:00 AM – 22:50 PM Information Insadong Chatjip is a hanok teahouse that serves home-made traditional tea. Even the red beans used in the summer delicacy patbingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans) are carefully prepared at the restaurant. Parking…