2017.12 SEOUL TOUR+ NEWSLETTER Culture-Packed Seoul Spring Outing New & Recommended Attractions Seoul Battleship Park 1 Bakarat Seoul 2 Boan 1942 3 Goose Island Pub 4 <Paper, Present: My Gift to You> Exhibition 5 [Special] Incheon Hot Place ➂ ‘Ganghwado Island’ 6 Special Recommendations Seoullo 7017: Culture Olympiad <Public Art Project 7 Seoul> Seoul Trekking Attraction Seoul City Wall 8 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Guide 9 Barrier-Free Tours K-live x VR Park 10 Replace Gwanghwamun 11 Marine battleships in Hangang River! Seoul Battleship Park Seoul Battleship Park 407, Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Admission: Adults 3,000won, Teenagers & Servicepeople ※Group admissions & inquiries +82-2-332-7500 2,000won Online reservation available for leaders of groups of ※Discount for groups of over 20 over 20 (Adults 2,000won, Teenagers & Servicepeople 1,400won) www.seoulbattleshippark.com Summer season (Mar~Oct): Website: KOR / On-site: KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN tour - Tue~Sun 10:00~19:00, Sat~Sun 10:00~20:00 guide device available Winter season (Nov~Feb): - Tue~Sun 10:00~17:00, Sat~Sun 10:00~18:00 Cash & foreign credit card transactions available <Exterior of Soul Battleship (Convoy)> <Seoul Battleship Interior Office Space> <Exterior of Chamsuri (PKM)> <Interior of Submarine (Information Center)> ‣ Seoul Battleship Park is Seoul's first marine theme park set up at the Mangwon Hangang Park, opened on November 22, 2017. - Visitors can see a total of three decommissioned warships including the Seoul Battleship that protected the seas for 30 years. - The original state of the ships has been preserved, allowing visitors to vividly experience the living space, the captain's cabin, the navigation room, and more within the navy ship. ‣ In December 2017, events will be held such as the Seoul Battleship war ceremony and fireworks show with a navy honor guard and the 8th US army military band, and the 'Seoul Battleship Mini Concert', in which you visitors can enjoy an exhibition with classic and traditional Korean music performances. - Various events are also expected to be held in 2018, and the schedule can be viewed on the Website. ‣ Information on marine exhibition at Seoul Battleship Park Classification Description Tips on Howto Enjoy - A Korean convoy built with domestic technology in 1984, which protected the seas of - Look for the restaurant, bedroom, and cafeteria on the 1st floor living space, and experience the Seoul Battleship Korea for 30 years radar roomand captain's cabin in the 2nd~4th floor work spaces (Convoy) - Weighs 1900 tons and is equipped with a torpedo tube, missile launcher, air defence - Take a photo with the sunset of Hangang River at the unique photo-zone in the front of the radar, etc. warship, and on the deck at the stern of the warship Chamsuri - A high-speed boat built in 1978 that was dispatched in the war for the security of - Experience the work spaces such as the operating room, deck, navigation room, etc. (High-Speed the Korean coast, and which played an active role in the First and Second Battles - Watch interesting stories on a large screen about the Joseon naval forces, old ships, the Korean Boat) of Yeonpyeong in the western sea in 2002 navy, and modern warships Submarine - A submarine that fulfilled the roles of individual special warfare and penetration, - See photos and videos that contain the story of '3 Warships of Hang River, Seoul Battleship Park' (Information destruction, and reconnaissance from1991 to 2016 - Enjoy the view of the Hangang River and the Seoul Battleship at the observation deck on the 3rd Center - A video of the deep sea is projected on the wall for visitors floor rooftop ‣ Programs led by an exhibition guide are held 3 times a day (10:30, 13:00, 15:00) in Korean · From the subway line 5 Mangwon station, exit 1, take the 'Mapo 09' bus and get off at the 'Hangang Park Entrance' and walk for 7min / From subway line 2 or 6 Hapjeong station, exit 8, take the 'Mapo16' bus and get off at the 'Mangwon Reservoir Mapo Sports Center' and walk for 7 min · Use the public parking lot in front of Mangwon Passageway (1,000won for first 30min, 200won for each additional 10min) · Can make souvenirs related to security in connection with the War Memorial of Korea, Yeonpyeongdo Peace Memorial Park, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, etc. · Can tour nearby attractions including the Mangwon Hangang Park, Mangwon Market, Jeoldusan Martyrs‘ Museum, Maebongsan Pulmugol Blacksmith's, etc. - 1 - A feast of art that transcends time, Barakat Seoul Barakat Seoul 58-4, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Free admission www.barakat.kr Website: KOR & ENG/On-site: KOR & ENG ※Admission inquiries for groups of over 10 & foreign language (English) guide inquiries Tue~Sun 10:00~18:00 Inquiries by phone (+82-2-930-1949) or email ※Closed on Mondays & holidays ([email protected])/KOR & ENG <Exterior of Barakat Seoul> <Barakat Salon> <Exhibition> ‣ An exhibition space opened by the 'Barakat Gallery' of a 150-year tradition that possesses world-class ancient art collections. - Opened in Seoul, a city whose long history coexists with a dynamic future, following London (England), Los Angeles (US), and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Seoul is the first city in Asia to hold the exhibition. ※The 'Barakat Gallery' possesses works from various cultures including ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Africa, and pre-Columbian based on biblical relics collected in Jerusalem over 5 generations. ‣ At 'Barakat Seoul', visitors can see high-class artworks of the 'Barakat Gallery', which covers period and region. - Visitors can feel the beauty and class that transcends time through the permanent exhibition combining ancient and contemporary art. - Offers artistic diversity and new interpretation, and insight into the exchanges and clashes of different kinds of culture. ‣ The <Performing Letters, Performers of Letters> exhibition will be held until Jan 28, 2018, with works by 3 typography artists (Ahn Sang-su, Noh Ji-su, Ipuroni) and ancient letter artwork of all countries of the world. - Information regarding the special exhibition can be found on the Website, and inquiries can be made by phone or email. ‣ Professional guide services (English) are provided upon inquiry by phone or email, and can be helpful for foreign tourist visits. ‣ We also recommend visiting the Gallery Hyundai, Kukje Gallery and Hakgojae Gallery, which are located in the vicinity. · 10min walk from subway line 3 Anguk station, exit 1 · Use Jeokseon-dong Public Parking Lot (500won/5min; 2,000won for first 2 hours for tour buses, 350won for each additional 5min) as on-site parking space is limited (parking spaces: 4) · Can make art souvenirs related to the galleries on Samcheong-ro · Nearby attractions include Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Insa-dong Culture Street, National Folk Museum of Korea, Korean Furniture Museum, etc. - 2 - An inn filled with art, Boan 1942 Boan 1942 33, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Free admission b1942.com Exhibition space, cafe/food area, guest house, Group inquiries +82-2-720-8409 book cafe Varies by facility, refer to information below Website: KOR/On-site: KOR <Interior of Boan Stay <Front view of Boan 1942> <2nd Floor Exhibition> <Boan Book Cafe> Lodging> ‣ A space that has been located across from Yeongchumun Gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace for nearly 80 years since 1942, providing cultural facilities such as charismatic exhibition and cafe, bookstore, and more. ※ The poet Kim Dong-ju began publishing a literary coterie magazine at this place with Kim Dong-ri and Kim Dal-jin, and it was an important location for modern Korean literature artists such as Lee Jung-seob who have frequented the place. ‣ Introduction to facilities in Boan 1942 Classifi Art Space Boan 1942 Everyday Matters Boan Stay Boan Book Cafe cation - An exhibition space which has - Cafe/food space that combines - Charismatic guest house that - A book cafe with cultural arts presented around 100 traditional Korean tea, liquor, has inherited the cultural that is also a bookstore, exhibitions and performances and food with a young heritage of Boan 1942 flower shop, and theater since 2007 perspective - Directed toward global culture - Can enjoy the distinct scenery exchange & life-friendly art - Provides a menu that embodies of Bugaksan Mountain, - Various interesting events - The 6th memorial exhibition the regional characteristics Gyeongbokgung Palace, the held such as poem readings, of the democratic Kim and seasons of Korea Blue House, and Seochon video screenings, rice tasting Geun-tae, <Warm Meal>, will - Offers mixed drinks (mixed from inside the lodging events, and album showcases be held until Dec 31, 2017. teas) and confectionary based - Neatly furnished with - The 2018 schedule can be Schedules for 2018 can be on high-quality tea, coffee furniture made by found on the Website found on the Website. and traditional liquor contemporary Korean artists and designers Tue~Sun 12:00∼20:00 Open all year ※Varies depending on Tue~Sun 11:00~21:00 (Check in, 15:00; check out, Tue~Sun 14:00~13:00 exhibition; refer to Website 11:00) · 7min walk from subway line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station, exit 4 · Use the Jeokseon-dong Public Parking Lot (500won/5min; 2,000won for first 2 hours for tour buses, 350won for each additional 5min) · Can make Seochon souvenirs related to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Presidential Sarangchae, Tongin Market, Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum, Park No-soo Art Museum, Mugyewon, Gukgung Exhibition Hall, Sangchonjae, and more · Nearby attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Insa-dong Culture Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Folk Museum of Korea, Korean Furniture Museum, etc. - 3 - 'Cheers!' at Ikseon-dong where tradition and modernity coexist Goose Island Pub Goose Island Pub 32, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Cash & foreign card transactions Beer 8,000won~/Food: 13,000won~ Mon~Sun 15:00~23:00 Non-alcoholic drinks: 5,000won~ ※Group reservations +82-70-5168-9998 Website: none / On-site: KOR & ENG <Exterior of Goose Island Pub> <Photo Wall with Folk Paintings> <Goose Island House Beer> ‣ A cheerful craft beer pub, which newly opened on Nov 28, 2017 with a peaceful atmosphere and modern ambience.