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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon. Today, the Gyeongbokgung palace is arguably regarded as being the most beautiful and grandest of all five palaces. And It is open to the public and houses the National Folk Museum of Korea, the National Palace Museum of Korea, and traditional Korean gardens. The nearest subway station is Gyeongbokgung Station.

- Buildings:
Gangnyeongjeon, Geunjeongjeon, Gwanghwamun, Gyeonghoeru, Gyotaejeon, Hyangwonjeong.

Namsan Tower

The Namsan Tower is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. At 236 metres (774 ft), it marks the second highest point in Seoul.
- Attractions
Many visitors ride the Namsan cable car up the Mt. Namsan to walk to the tower. The tower is renowned as a national landmark and for its cityscape views. Visitors may go up the tower for a fee.

Love Padlocks
This attraction is situated on the 2nd floor of the N Plaza, at the Roof Terrace. The "Locks of Love" is a popular location for people to hang locks that symbolize eternal love. 'Love padlocks' is a common couple activity consists of the purchasing of a padlock and key, where initials, messages and symbols can be personally inscribed onto the surface of the lock with markers and pens. Securing the padlocks on the fences filled with locks of previous participants, the key is often thrown away as a symbol of everlasting love.

JeonJu hanok village

Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea. The village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called 'Hanok'. The village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of its traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it. The village was designated as an International Slow City in 2010 in recognition of its relaxed pace of life where traditional culture and nature blend harmoniously.

-Attractions
Jeondong Cathedral The Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was completed in 1914 and was designed by Priest Poinel. It is the largest and oldest western-style structure in the Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do provinces.

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JeJu Island

Jeju Island is an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, south of South Jeolla Province. The island contains the natural World Heritage Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Jeju Island has a moderate climate.

-Places of interest:
Manjanggul, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Mount Hallasan, Mysterious Road, Water Falls (Jeongbang. Cheonjiyeon. Cheonjeyeon), O'Sulloc Tea Museum.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Namsan Tower

JeonJu hanok village

JeJu Island

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