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2025.09.24　 Gyeongsangbukdo　

Birth Home of President Park Chung-hee (박정희 대통령 생가)

Gyeongsangbukdo 107 Parkchunghee-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do President Park Chung-hee, who served five terms in office, was born in this rural house built around 1900 and lived here for twenty years until 1937. Designated as a Gyeongsangbuk-do Monument in 1993, it is managed by his family and Gumi City. Next to the house is the President Park Chung Hee Memorial Hall, dedicated to highlighting his achievements and permanently preserving his artifacts. The exhibit room in the memorial hall showcases a collection of items used by the president during his term, photographs documenting his accomplishments, and digital videos.

2025.09.24　 Ulsan　

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

Ulsan 10 Baksangjin 5-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan Birth Home of Park Sang-jin is the residence where Park Sang-jin (1884-1921), an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, once resided. He devoted all his assets to the independence movement, which led to the decline of his family and the eventual loss of this house to others. However, the government later acquired it, restoring and preserving the property. Comprising six buildings, including sarangchae and anchae, the tiled-roof house represents a yangban's residence built in the 19th century in Korea.

2025.09.24　 Gyeongsangbukdo　

Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡)

Gyeongsangbukdo Chunsan-myon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Binggyegyegok Valley in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as County Park in September 1987 for its ice holes and wind holes that provide cool breeze in summer and hot steam in winter. The valley also has 8.15 meter-high five-story stone pagoda from early Goryeo period as well as a large boulder that is 10 meters high and 20 meters wide.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongbukdo　

Binaeseom Island (Binae Trail) (비내섬(비내길))

Chungcheongbukdo 44, Namhangangbyeon-gil, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do With dirt roads instead of wooden decks and rustic wooden overhangs instead of lavish displays, Binaeseom Island’s Binae Trail is made of farm roads and trails that villagers use to access orchards and rivers. It is a place with a view of Namhangang River and Binaeseom Island’s fall, and its nearly flat slope makes it accessible for all members of the family. Binae Trail is divided into two courses. Course 1 takes you past the Migratory Bird Observation Park to the riverside trail, the area's highlight, before passing the old quay and arriving at the Angseong Hot Springs Square in a 7km-long, 2 hr. journey. Course 2 takes you over the Saebajisan Mountain Observatory to Binaeseom Island before re-tracing Course 1 from the old quay. After going down the riverside trail and the Migratory Bird Observation Park, the course takes you back to Angseong Hot Springs Square in a 17km-long, 4 hr. journey. In <Crash Landing on You>, Binaeseom Island served as the filming location for the scene where the two leads and the supporting actors from the North Korean side have a picnic before the two leads escape from North Korea.

2025.09.24　 Gyeongsangnamdo　

Bijindo Island (비진도)

Gyeongsangnamdo Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Bijindo Island is located 13 kilometers from Tongyeonghang Port. The island's main attraction is the 550-meter-long beach. Due to the unique formation of the island, with the beach appearing to connect two separate islands, it is possible to view both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The western side is a sandy beach, while the eastern side is a pebble beach.Visitors to the island can also enjoy scenic attractions of Hallyeohaesang National Park, including Haegeumgang Island and Sipjaedonggul Cave. Bijindo Island is also a great place to enjoy seafishing or simply relax in the natural beauty.

2025.09.24　 Gyeongsangnamdo　

Bijindo Beach (비진도해수욕장)

Gyeongsangnamdo 523-3 Bijin-ri, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Bijindo Beach is a unique coastal area with the sea on both sides. One side features a sandy white beach, while the other side offers a small pebble beach. The beach boasts a spectacular view of both sunrise and sunset. Additionally, it is a habitat for the natural monument paperplant (Fatsia japonica).

2025.09.24　 Jejudo　

Bijarim Forest (비자림)

Jejudo 55 Bijasup-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do Designated and protected as a Natural Monument, Bijarim Forest is home to 2,800 bija trees, ranging from 500 to 800 years in age, spread over 448,165㎡ land area. These majestic trees range from 7-14 meters in x_height, 50-110 centimeters in diameter, and 10-15 meters in crown x_width, so this forest is quite a rare example of its kind in the world. The berries of bija trees were used widely as a medicine used to kill parasites, while the wood was used to make premium furniture and go boards. Forest bathing in a bija forest helps to combat arteriosclerosis, mitigate physical and psychological fatigue, and restore the body’s rhythm.

2025.09.24　 Gyeonggido　

Bigeumgyegok Valley (비금계곡)

Gyeonggido Naebang-ri, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

2025.09.24　 Jeollanamdo　

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)

Jeollanamdo Jukrim-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in Korea. The most beautiful beach on Bigeumdo Island is Wonpyeong Beach with its fine red sand. In particular, the view of the sunset on this beach is spectacular. It was also the filming location for TV drama "Spring Waltz."

2025.09.24　 Busan　

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

Busan 4 Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on September 13, 1996.Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s status as an international cultural tourist city. The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “BIFF Square Ground Opening” is held here. During the ceremony, events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunkkot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place. A district such as BIFF Square, crowded with first-run theaters in a city is rare not only in Asia but Europe as well, and for this reason it holds great potential. In recent years, the square has grown into a more complex area, featuring not only movie theaters but also shops and leisure facilities, attracting growing numbers of young visitors and tourists.

2025.09.24　 Jeollabukdo　

Bieung Port (비응항)

Jeollabukdo 74-11 , Bieungnam-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do Bieung Port is the starting point of Saemangeum Embankment which is at the entrance of the Saemangeum tourist area. Bieung Port was once closed due to the excess of soil sedimentation after the construction of Geumgang Estuary seawall. In addition, when the shores were closed off with the Saemangeum Embankment reconstruction project, a new port was in need and thus Bieung Port was repaired and reopened along with two other ports. Bieung Port in particular was constructed as a multi-functioning fisheries port so that it may be incorporated with the nearby attractions in the tourism business.

2025.09.24　 Gyeonggido　

Bidulginangpokpo Falls-Hantangang River Geopark (비둘기낭폭포-한탄강 …

Gyeonggido Daehoesan-ri, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do Bidulginangpokpo Falls, Natural Monument No. 537, is located within a small valley. The waterfall is surrounded by grand columnar joints. The landscape appears quite mysterious and serene, earning it a spot as a poplar filming site for historical dramas. The falls gets it's name ("Pigeon Falls" in Korean) from the story of many wild pigeons nesting in the caves around the waterfall. Other say the name comes from the area's shape. During heavy rainfall, the road to the waterfall is closed, so checking the weather before visiting is recommended.

2025.09.24　 Jeollanamdo　

Bichwie Muldeulda Gallery Cafe (비취에물들다)

Jeollanamdo 20-16 Cheongjachon-gil, Daegu-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do Gangjin is a historic place that produced celadon from the late Unified Silla period to the end of the Goryeo period. Bichwie Muldeulda Gallery Cafe is a celadon-themed gallery café run by Kim Bo-bae, who comes from a family of ceramic craftsmen and runs the ceramic craft store Gukbo, which is connected to the café. The Goryeo Celadon Museum is also nearby. This café makes coffee using a celadon coffee grinder and serves it in a celadon mug. Visitors can also enjoy a celadon hand painting experience and a potter's wheel experience here. Items made from the experience program will be be baked in a kiln and delivered through parcel service. The experience takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

2025.09.24　 Sejong　

Biamsa Temple - Sejong (비암사(세종))

Sejong 137, Biamsa-gil, Sejong-si The origin of Biamsa Temple is unknown, but the temple's architectural features suggest that it was built during the mid Goryeo dynasty period (918-1392). The Geungnakbojeon Hall and the three-storied pagoda inside the temple have been designated as Cultural Properties of Chungcheongnam-do Province. The flamboyang and delicately crafted datjip (canopy) inside the Geungnakbojeon Hall was restored in 1657 during the 8th year of King Hyojong's reign. In the yard in front of the Geungnakbojeon Hall stands the three meter-high Samcheungseoktap (three-storied stone pagoda). With the discovery of Samyeongunsang stone statues near the top of the pagoda, Biamsa Temple became more widely known to the public. Among the stone statues, Gyeyumyeongjeonssi-amitabul-samjonseoksang (three Buddha statues) has been named as National Treasure No. 106, and Gichukmyeong-amitayeorae-jebulbosalseoksang (statue of Amitabha bodhisattva) and Mireukbosal-bangaseoksang (statue of Maitreya bodhisattva) have been designated as National Treasures No. 367 and No. 368, respectively. The stone statues are preserved in National Museum of Korea. Meanwhile, the three-storied stone pagoda was designated as Tangible Cultural Property No. 119 of Chungcheongnam-do Province on July 19, 1985.

2025.09.23　 Gyeongsangbukdo　

Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail (벌영리 메타세콰이어길)

Gyeongsangbukdo Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do The trees that line Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail were planted and cared for by a single individual. The tall trees that seem to touch the sky create a peaceful feeling, as if all will be right in the world. The forest trail is open to visitors for free, making it a popular destination for relaxing in a natural environment.

2025.09.23　 Gangwondo　

Beopsuchigyegok Valley (법수치계곡)

Gangwondo Beopsuchi-ri, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do Beopsuchigyegok Valley meanders through the northern and southern areas of Gangneung and Yangyang, eventually merging with the East Sea. To reach Beopsuchigyegok Valley on the northern side of Odaesan Mountain, follow the Eoseongjeongyegok Valley, which is situated at the uppermost part of Namdaecheon Stream. This area is known as a returning point for species like big-scaled redfin, sweetfish, and salmon from the sea. Beopsuchigyegok Valley is believed to be the origin of the main stream of Namdaecheon Stream. Its name is derived from the concept of the "water of wisdom", a Buddhist metaphor symbolizing the Buddha’s wisdom washing away earthly desires, reflecting the clarity of the valley's waters.

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