The August 3rd week's News Plaza video featuresLiberation Day week, thus, many historically significant places appear.

Since this is the last week of summer vacation for most students, it would be great to spend the weekend meaningfully.

Mindongsan

Address: Mureung-ri, Nammyeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

Jeongseon Mindongsan is a representative mountain for fall pampas grass hiking and railway hiking.

Mindongsan is 1,118.8 meters above sea level and is completely covered with pampas grass, hence its name "pampas grass mountain."

Up to the 7th ridge of the mountain, there is a lush forest with shrubs and trees,

but the top of the mountain is almost devoid of trees, as the name suggests.

Mindongsan is different from other mountains in that it has many places where the ground is sunken.

The reason for this is that the rocks distributed in Mindongsan are composed of limestone deposited in shallow seas.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Hwaomsa Mosquito Net Concert

Address: 119-5, Dandaero, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Held on August 3rd from 7:30 pm for 100 minutes under the theme of "The Light of a Thousand Years Illuminates Me,"

the 2024 4th Hwaomsa Mosquito Net Film Music Concert attracted over 700 people to the "Hwaomwon" of Hwaomsa, where the stage was set up.

The Mosquito Net Concert originated from the Mosquito Net Film Festival.

Following the spring red plum blossom photo contest,a representative event held at Hwaomsa in the summer night.

The Mosquito Net Film Music Concert allows citizens to participate directly in a space of 1,500 years of history and culture,

becoming protagonists of history through empathy and experience, sharing the breath of history and culture.

This year, the concert was held as a time to hear and feel the most representative musical numbers.

(Source: Hwaomsa)

Seongdong Statue of Peace for Girls

Address: 192-3, Hangdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

August 14th is designated as the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Japanese Military "Comfort Women."

The Statue of Peace (Statue of Peace) or the Comfort Women Statue is an art sculpture to commemorate the victims of Japanese military "comfort women" and

to establish a correct historical understanding. It is also called the Peace Monument (平和碑).

The Statue of Peace in the video was installed on June 10, 2017 by the Seongdong Statue of Peace for Girls Construction Committee.

An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

Address: 91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

An Jung-geun Memorial Hall is anational memorial hall managed by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairsthat displays An Jung-geun's relics and materials.

An Jung-geun was a national hero who, when the country was tragically losing its sovereignty due to Japanese invasion after the opening of the country,

eliminated the arch-villain Ito Hirobumi with a burning patriotism.

It was opened in 1970 on the site of the Namsan Joseon Shrine, a symbol of Japanese colonial rule, and was newly built in 2010.

The An Jung-geun Memorial Hall aims to widely disseminate An Jung-geun's noble spirit of sacrifice and peace philosophy,

cultivating the people's love for the country and contributing to world peace.

The An Jung-geun Memorial Hall isa building in the form of 12 glass pillars tied together, symbolizing the alliance,

consisting of two basement levels and two aboveground levels.

The exhibition hall displays his entire life, from birth to death, andexhibits relics left behind by An Jung-geun during his lifetime.

In particular, the calligraphy of An Jung-geun, which is designated as a national treasure, makes one feel his unwavering patriotism once again.

In addition, An Jung-geun's portrait, related photographs, the Order of Merit for National Foundation, letters, newspaper reports from the trial,

and calligraphy by famous people are also on display.

Education programs are prepared for students to awaken the spirit of the nation, and adult academy education programs are also conducted.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Gyeongpo Beach

Address: San 1, Gangmundong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

It is famous as the largest beach on the East Sea and1.8 km long, with a 1.44 ㎢ white sand beach and

lush pine forests create a unique beauty of the beach.

Gyeongpodae Beach is a place where many people visit every year because of its 1.8 km long white sand beach, average depth of 1-2 meters, and gentle slope.

There are lush pine forests around the beach, making it an ideal vacation spot where you can enjoy both swimming and forest bathing.

Every summer, the Summer Night Arts Festival is held on the permanent stage of Gyeongpo Beach, offering a variety of cultural attractions.

Hiking while renting a bicycle around Gyeongpoho is also a famous activity.

In addition, there are Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks nearby, so you can visit mountains, seas, and valleys all around.