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Hwaseong Haenggung

A restored Joseon royal temporary palace at the heart of Suwon’s old city. The palace has its own opening hours and last-entry rule, separate from walks along the open Hwaseong Fortress walls.

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Imjingak Resort & Pyeonghwa Nuri Park

A Paju peace-history destination bringing together Korean War and division memorials, a broad lawn park and public art. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park can be visited without joining a controlled-area DMZ tour.

177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do; Pyeonghwa Nuri lawn is also listed at 148-40 Imjingak-ro in KTO’s DMZ guide.
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

A UNESCO World Heritage fortress encircling Suwon’s historic center, with gates, walls and walking routes spread across several entry points.

320-2 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea (fortress reference area)
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Korean Modern Music Hall

A museum, library and archive in Pyeongtaek dedicated to modern Korean music, connecting popular music with broader social and cultural history.

147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Namhansanseong Fortress

A UNESCO-listed mountain fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, with ridge-wall trails, gates, command posts and the Joseon-era Temporary Palace. The outdoor trails and palace have different operating arrangements and fees.

731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Pocheon Art Valley

A former granite quarry in Pocheon transformed into a cultural attraction with Cheonjuho Lake, granite cliffs, outdoor art and a planetarium. A separately ticketed monorail serves the steep sections.

234 Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do