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Seodaemum Prison Opened in 1908 as the Gyeongseong Prison, this modern-time colonial prison was used to imprison independence activists until the liberation of Korea in 1945. This place holds the dark memories of the modern history of Korea being remained in use even after the Liberation and until 1987 for imprisoning democratic activists. In 1987, Seoul Detention Center was moved to Uiwang-si, ..

Founded in 889 C.E. by National Master DoSeon. Bongwonsa was originally located at the site of today’s Yonsei University. It was moved to its present location in 1748 and King YongJo himself wrote the calligraphy for the new name. Bongwonsa. Ven. Lee Dongin, a psychological leader of youth involved in a failed coupd’etat attempted in 1884 resided here for five years, making the temple a cradle o..

A Library where you meet the world and create the future. About Jeongdok Public library in Seoul, Korea Jeongdok library that was opened in January 1977 are the leaders in Korea promoting healthy reading cultures and life-long educational studies with award winning data-base system and various culture and educational programs. Guidance on Reference Rooms ※ Children's room Location : building no...

The site of the World Cup Park was, once upon a time, an island in Han River filled orchids and gromwells called 'Nangido'. The island was an ecological treasure with numerous wild flowers and migratory birds. However, in 1978 the Seoul City turned the island into a landfill site, and for 15 years it become the largest garbage mount in the world holding about 140 million tons of garbage rising 9..