Aprile 25, 2019 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 24 Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Daegu Ogyenji Songhae Park by Lee, Sangbae Korea Culture News Songhae Park located in Dalseong-gun, Daegu awarded a grand prize for the third national tourist attraction in Korea. This place is a nice spot for sightseeing in any season. However, Spring is the best time that every- one should visit. Tulip is the most prominent flower among all kinds of flower they have in the park. Have plenty of energy from the field filled with tulips and passing through the water deck called Baeksejung to enter into the mountain trail, you will be welcomed by all the nature you see out there. Songhae Park is a 10.5 km long dulle-gil trail that is surrounded by Ogyeonji reservoir. 10 meters big second largest watermill in the nation, Baeksejung and Baeksegyo to pray for longevity, five-col- ored windmill, Songhae waterfall and more are equipped in the park. About 750,000 tourists visit ev- ery year, which makes this place much popular than any place in Daegu. Daegu Dalseong-gun operates an ecological experience program from this month starting. The program was selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted for infants and ele- mentary school students. The purpose of this program is to inform the importance of nature through various experiential learning. Main programs include ecology education and experience, ecological art experience, fra- grant gardening, gold digging and more for fun activities. Anyone can sign up for activities or pro- grams online at www.ogyeonji.co.kr An official said "Ogyeonji Songhae Park has a variety of contents such as waterfront scenery, Dulle- gil and bare-foot trail, windmill, waterfall and more in giving a special attention to young children. Through the ecological experience program, we'd want to make this place as one of favorite tourist destinations for all - the young and old." >> Address: 306 Gise-ri, Okpo-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu City 험프리스내 유일한 주한미군 정보신문 The One and Only Information Newspaper in Camp Humphreys Page 2 Aprile 25, 2019 Published by Pyeongtaek Cultural Newspaper for those serving in the Republic of Korea Haesol Village Chung, JongSoon (Sophia) Chief Executive Officer in Cheonan, Chungnam-do Lee, SangBae (James) Publisher C.P: 010-5329-9122 Cho, SungNam Design Director Lee, JinYoung (Julie) Translator Advertisement Inquiry Main Phone: (031) 651-7211 Fax: (031) 651-7210 Location & Mailing Address 3rd Fl, #522, Gyonggi-daero, Pyongtaek City. The Korea Culture News Distribution Area: USAG-Humphreys and all other areas upon requested. Request and submit articles and photos to The Korea Culture News Send your stories and photos or request articles and information to [email protected] Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement by Chung, Jongsoon with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. The Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper is Korea Culture News responsible for all commercial advertising and editorial content(e.g. articles, photos and There are places where you can drive to and graphics) that appears in the newspaper. go for a walk in Cheonan, the city of The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, Chungcheongnam-do. Across the Haesol does not constitute endorsement of the Village, full of neat housing and landscape products or services advertised by the U.S. you can look around along the road. Cozy Army or The Korea Culture Newspaper. Everything advertised in this publication shall café and vintage stores are hidden every- be made available for purchase, use or where around this place. patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Must visit outdoor café #1 If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print Going for a walk around the village, you will advertising from that source until the violation find a cafe with a private swimming pool, of the equal opportunity policy is corrected. which makes this place much crowded during the Summer. You should definitely visit this place with kids and they must be so NOTICE happy playing around in this refreshing at- We are receiving your mosphere with a cup of cold drinks. They manuscripts also have a large aquarium so it can’t be bet- ter than any place that satisfy the young. The Korea Culture News is a biweekly information newspaper for those serving in the Republic of Korea. This newspaper will be produced with those who support us. Feel free to send us your photos and stories or request Must visit outdoor café #2 any information and articles you are interested in. ▶Contents must include any of the following : There’s another place where you can enjoy Korea-US interaction activity, Volunteer all kinds of flower in and outdoor at the activity, Tourist attraction, Event, Festival, etc. same time. The flower garden is decorated ▶Email submission : [email protected] amazingly with green grass and flowers so it ▶TEL : ☏ 031-651-7211~2 would be very nice to take some relaxing moment while sitting on a terrace. 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One of their famous store called "Jjun-yi Jeom- mous getaway sites in Daegu. This place is known for bbang" serves fish cake skewers and baked sweet po- the representative tourist attraction of Dalseong-gun. tatoes - the best snacks back in the day. People back in As the time here stood still, typical vibe of this rural the day used to call store “Jeom-bbang”. Did anyone town gives a warm and friendly atmosphere. know? A place you must visit here is where people make Mabijeong Mural Village is filled with old-fashioned wishes. You may write down wishes and promise true vibes of 60’s to 70’s so it is a great place to take parents love or build up stronger friendship! All the promise around and feel their memories of childhood as well. and wish made with the lock will be kept and fulfilled. There is a legend in the village about the horse shot >> Address: Bonli-ri, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu and killed by an arrow during the reckless race, which Aprile 25, 2019 Page 5 TTUKSEOM HAN RIVER PARK by Lee, Sangbae and water screen are located. Young people play basketball and Korea Culture News ride a bike while others stroll around. Passing by the rose gar- den, you will also find the nature study center out. The weather is really good these days. All kinds of flower are in They have all kinds of flower such as apricot, plum, peach, for- full bloom including plum, forsythia, rhododendron, peach, sythia, lily, poppy blossom and more. What a feast of flower! apricot, magnolia and cherry blossoms. Beautiful trail is also available close to the center so don't miss out the strolling time surrounded by the trees in this area. Ttukseom Han River is located very close to the subway sta- Walking in nature gives a spiritually relaxing moment. Look- tion which gives easy access to the swimming pool, music foun- ing at the green, hearing the sound of nature, the feeling that tain, water screen called Mool-bo-ra Theater, rose garden with a your feet touch the dirt, all of these let you fully enjoy the na- large field of lawn and more. Now is the time that all kinds of ture! flower are in full bloom covering all over the place. Ttukseom Han River Park is an open area that anyone can visit Han River Public Park is connected to the exit 2 and 3 of Ttuk- and stop by having a quality time to be relaxing and refreshing. seom Yuwonji Station. Stepping out of the exit 3, there is a sculpture climbing the artificial rock wall. >> Address: 139 Gangbyeon North Road, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul The other side is where the swimming pool, music fountain >> Inquiries: 02-3780-0521 Page 6 Advertisement Aprile 25, 2019 Aprile 25, 2019 Advertisement Page 7 Page 8 Advertisement Aprile 25, 2019 Aprile 25, 2019 Advertisement Page 9 Page 10 Aprile 25, 2019 Driving in KOREA by Lee, Jinyoung Driving in korea helps to discover interesting things, a taste of Korea Culture News amazing countryside within safety.