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Museums in Yeonsugu! In Yeonsugu, there are lots of placeswhere you can experience the history of Incheon. Knowing history makes you understand the city better.Let’s find out some museums in Yeonsugu! PC : Yu Yeongho from Yeonsu-Gu SNS Supporters Incheon City Museum You can see the history and cultural heritage of Incheon at Incheon City Museum.This museum was built in 1946 which is over 70 years now.You would get m.. 더보기
Happy Friday! It's already Saturday tomorrow. Next week, June 25th is the 68th anniversary of the Korean War. We hope you have a meaningful weekend at the Incheon Landing Operation Museum in Yeonsu-gu to learn about the history of Korean War! 더보기
Characters on Korean Currency If you are in Korea for the first time, or living here, you may be curious to know who is on the Korean currency! Here is some information on the people featured and also a little Korean history lesson! ■ 100 won - Admiral Yi Soon Shin Admiral Yi Soon Shin, is considered one of the best generals of the Joseon Dynasty. He was a general who fought against Japanese forces during the Japanese Invasi.. 더보기
Foreigner's Cemetery at Cheonghak-dong In 1883, Joseon (Korea’s name during the Joseon Dynasty) opened its ports to foreign trade. Before this, Joseon was known for keeping its doors closed to foreigners, however once the ports were open, foreigners from different countries started to come into Joseon. As foreigners started to increase natural deaths of foreigners in Korea also started to increase. There were people that did not send.. 더보기
National Liberation Day of Korea August 15, is just not any holiday but a very special holiday in Korea. On this day in 1945, Korea gained their independence and was liberated from Imperial Japanese colonial rule. A temporary government was put in place and Korean people celebrated their found freedom. This day is celebrated in both North and South Korea. In Korea, this day is called Gwangbokjeol. As we get closer to this day, .. 더보기