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Gongju National Museum: Peer Inside Ancient Tombs
The Gongju National Museum is one of the museums that I enjoyed the most in Korea so far. It displays many stories and artifacts of the area that I live in (Chungcheognam-do). Plus, you can…
Traditional Korean Funeral Practices: Burial Mounds Pt 2
Traditional Korean funeral practice has its own unique features and history. In part 1, we discussed the theory, religion, and philosophy of Korean peninsula. However, today I want to tell you…
Tomb of King Muryeong
The tomb of King Muryeong (무령왕릉) for a long time was a mystery that thrilled many historians. Found officially in the city of Gongju, the tomb of King Muryeong explains relationships from the…
Ganggyeong Baptist Church: The First Church Site of the Korea Baptist Convention
Ganggyeong Baptist Church is the first church site of the Korea Baptist Convention. Which means that this place indeed has historical and religious value. On the other hand, the traditional…
Ganggyeong Catholic Church: A Cathedral of High Historical Value
With its beautiful architecture inspired in Romanesque and Gothic styles, Ganggyeong Catholic Church stands out from other cathedrals of the area. Here, you will not only be mesmerized by the…
Ganggyeong Modern History Street
With hidden gems awaiting to be discovered by you, the area of Ganggyeong has created some courses. Among those, you can find the Modern History Street. Which is one of the most popular…
Jungang Elementary School Auditorium: Invaluable Piece of History
Ganggyeong is an area that interactively shows us its history through its streets. As you tour around, you will feel like if you were walking through a timeline of past events, in the present…
Former Ganggyeong Labor Union: The Rise and Fall of Ganggyeong
The Former Ganggyeong Labor Union is one of the modern cultural heritages in Ganggyeong-eup. A two-story building where in the past an association was formed to protect the rights and…
Former Yeonsudang Herbal Medicine Pharmacy in Ganggyeong
Ganggyeong is a historic town that remains unknown by many foreigners. As it is located in a non touristy city called Nonsan. Which despite of not being considered as a destination when…
Ganggyeong Modern History Museum: Learn About the Past
Ganggyeong-eup used to be one of the nation’s top three markets during the late Joseon Dynasty. Due to that, we can say that this area played an important role in history. Which you can easily…
Nonsan City: A Place Worth The Visit
Nonsan is an agricultural city in South Chungcheong Province well known for its succulent local strawberries. However, Nonsan is notably underrated in comparison with other tourist…
Baekje Military Museum in Nonsan
Baekje Military Museum is a public museum in Nonsan, South Korea, illustrating the military history of the Baekje kingdom. It opened in 2002 and it is administered by Nonsan city…
Discover Nonsan City in South Korea
Have you ever heard of the city of Nonsan? Have you ever been here? You might not be familiar with this city as it is not as popular as other cities like Seoul, Busan, or Jeonju. I’ve…
Myeongjae’s House: A Joseon-era house of a famous Confucian scholar
Nonsan City is located in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Nonsan is an agricultural city surrounded by fields and mountains. It is the largest producer of strawberries in South Korea.…