Haven't found a travel destination yet? KBS News Plaza, 20-second <Hidden Travel Destinations> August 3rd Week

The 3rd week of August News Plaza videois during the Liberation Day weekand many historically significant places appeared.

Since it's also the last week of summer vacation for most students, it would be nice to spend the weekend meaningfully.

Mindunsan Mountain

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

Mindunsan Mountain is a representative mountain for autumn pampas grass hiking and railway hiking in Jeongseon.

Mindunsan Mountain has an elevation of 1,118.8m and is covered entirely with pampas grass, making it worthy of being called a pampas grass mountain.

Up to 70% of the mountain is covered with bushes and shrubs, forming a lush forest,

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

Unlike other mountains, Mindunsan Mountain has many areas where the ground is sunken.

This is because the rocks distributed in Mindunsan Mountain are composed of limestone deposited in a shallow sea.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Hwaeomsa Mosquito Net Concert

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

The 4th Hwaeomsa Mosquito Net Film Music Concert in 2024, held under the theme of ‘The Light of a Thousand Years Illuminates Me’, was held on August 3rd from 7:30 PM for 100 minutes.

Over 700 people gathered at the ‘Hwaewon’ of Hwaeomsa Temple, where the stage was set up.

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

Following the spring Hongmaehwa (red plum blossom) photo contest,it's the representative event held at Hwaeomsa Temple in the summer night.

The Mosquito Net Film Music Concert is an event where citizens participate directly in a space with 1,500 years of history and culture,

designed as a time to become the main character of history through empathy and experience, along with the breath of historical culture.

This year, it proceeded as a time to listen to representative musical numbers with body and mind.

(Source: Hwaeomsa Temple)

Seongdong Statue of Peace

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

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

The Statue of Peace, also known as the 'Comfort Women' Statue, is an art sculpture created to commemorate the victims of the Japanese Military 'Comfort Women' and

establish a correct understanding of history. It is also called a Peace Monument.

The Statue of Peace in the video was erected on June 10, 2017, by the Seongdong Statue of Peace Establishment Promotion Committee.

An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

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

The An Jung-geun Memorial Hall is a national memorial hall managed by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs that exhibits relics and materials related to An Jung-geun.

When Korea was tragically losing its sovereignty due to Japan's invasion after the opening of the country,

An Jung-geun, a national hero with burning patriotism, assassinated Ito Hirobumi, the mastermind behind the invasion.

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

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

fostering national love and contributing to world peace.

The An Jung-geun Memorial Hall is a buildingshaped like 12 glass pillars tied together, symbolizing the alliance and

consists of two underground floors and two aboveground floors.

The exhibition halls showcase his entire life, from birth to death, and

exhibits the relics left behind by An Jung-geun during his lifetime.

In particular, An Jung-geun's calligraphy, which is designated as a national treasure, allows visitors to once again feel his unwavering patriotism.

In addition, portraits of An Jung-geun, related photographs, the Order of National Merit and letters, newspaper reports from his trial,

and famous people's calligraphy are also on display.

Educational programs for students are also prepared to awaken the national spirit, and adult academy programs are also conducted.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Gyeongpo Beach

Address: San 1, Gangmun-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

It is famous as the largest beach on the East Sea coast and hasa length of 1.8km and an area of 1.44㎢ of white sandy beach with

a lush pine forest backdrop that creates a unique beauty.

Gyeongpodae Beach has a 1.8km stretch of white sand, with an average water depth of 1-2m, making it a perfect depth and gentle slope.

Therefore, many people visit every year.

The surrounding area is covered with a pine forest, allowing for the enjoyment of both sea bathing and forest bathing, making it an ideal summer resort.

Every summer, a summer night arts festival is held on the permanent stage at Gyeongpo Beach, offering a variety of cultural attractions.

Hiking while renting a bicycle around Gyeongpoho Lake is also a popular activity.

Furthermore, Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks are nearby, allowing visitors to explore mountains, seas, and valleys all in one trip.