COEX → Seongjeong Royal Tomb → Gangnamgu Office → Pass by the Teheran no → Kukkiwon → Bongeun Temple → COEX
For foreigners visiting Gangnam District to experience the culture of Gangnam and enjoy the city. Available on Every Tuesday & Friday.
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* All package tours include the guide, transportation, and admission fee.
* Amethyst & Ginseng Center will be included in every package tour course.
* After the morning package tours, you will be dropped off at Itaewon.
(For the sending service, there will be an additional charge of 10,000won)
* If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in JSA, the tour will be cancelled on the day of the tour without notice.
* If you cancel your reservation on the day of the tour, there will be a 70% cancellation charge. (For the Panmunjeom and DMZ Tour, there will be a 100% cancellation charge. For other services such as hotel or airline reservations, it will be different case by case.)
* Pick up time will be changed to your hotel location.
* Pay by different currency, card, or room charge is possible when paying for your tour.
* The package tour - Child fares: 30% off under 7 years of age.
* Don’t act independently during the package group tour.
* Considering the traffic jam of Seoul, pick up service will be delayed occasionally.
* Cosmojin will not be responsible for your personal incidents and loss during the tours.
Reminder
*Included 1. Professional English Guide 2. Transportation 3. Admission ticket 4. Souvenir
Knowing beforehand allows you to have more fun!
Seongjeong Royal Tomb
Neung is the Korean word for royal tomb. Seonjeong-neung is the name for Seon-neung and Jeon-neung together. The royal graveyards of the two kings are designated as a National Historical Place (No. 199). They also serve as a park where people can relax and have family picnics in the middle of the city.
King Seonjong and his Queen consort Jeonghyeon are buried in Seon-neung. Seonjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, was the grandson of King Sejong the Great who created Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, and he himself completed and promulgated Gyeonggukdaejeon (the Code of Administration) in 1492.
Jeon-neung is the burial ground for King Jeongjong, the 2nd son of King Seonjong. Jeon-neung was at first located at the same place with Huineung, the tomb for the first Queen consort Janghyeong. Later, the second Queen consort Munjeong moved the grave to the current spot after consulting the Head Monk Bo-wu of Bongeunsa Temple.
Gangnamgu Office
<TV e-Government>
This is a new electronic government service that provides various administrative services through TV based on the interactive digital broadcasting technology. Even those who are not familiar with the internet, such as the elderly or residents of remote regions, can conveniently receive services including resident registration, census registration, and tax payment through TV without visiting government policy-making process in real time.
Enhanced convenience of administrative service:
Provide civil documents and information in real time.
Raised efficiency of services to the public:
Resolve the information gap between generations/classes.
Contribute to the promotion of a new growth industry (IT)
<Electronic Democracy>
Since September 2001, Gangnam-gu has decided to pursue policies in a way that collects and reflects the opinions of the residents more transparently and objectively.
Live broadcasting of up-to-date new about Gangnam-gu and important policy meetings.
Provide everyday life information and broadcasting programs of culture and art.
Collect policy suggestions through an online bulletin board operated by Gangnam-gu.
<Gallery in Aisle>
Gangnam-gu is holding a ‘Gallery in Aisle’ exhibition on the 1st~3rd floors of the main building of Gangnam-gu Office. Gallery LM and Korea Art Gallery participated in this exhibition which features a total of 78 art works. If more than 30 people apply for a group visit, a curator can be invited to provide a guided tour of the exhibition.
Kukkiwon
Kukkiwon is the world headquarters for the sport of taekwondo, which originated in Korea and became an official Olympic event during the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Constructed in 1972, Kukkiwon was built in order to spread taekwondo to the world and to enhance the mind and skills of the Korean people. The gymnasium, which accommodates 3,000 people, holds various national and international events. There are also training courses for foreigners as well as exhibition games for foreign guests.
Kukkiwon serves as the issuing body for taekwondo dan rank (black belt degree) promotion and certification. In addition, the Kukkiwon conducts research and instructional seminars and is home to the World Taekwondo Academy, which trains and certifies Taekwondo instructors through its leadership course. In 1998 93 non-Koreans, from 32 countries (including fewer than 20 Americans) were issued Graduation Certificates by the Academy at the first Foreigner Instructors Course. The curriculum for belt promotion is specified and certified by the Kukkiwon, including required and compulsory forms, sparring, and breaking techniques.
Bongeun Temple
Bongeun Temple stands directly across the road from COEX (Convention Exhibition Center) to the north. It was founded by the high monk Yeonhoe-guksa in 794, in the 10th year reign of Silla Dynasty's 38th King Wonseong.
During the reign of Joseon Dynasty's 13th King Myeongjong, Monk Bo-u moved the temple about one kilometer northeast from its original location.
The Panjeon (Building of Scriptures) stores 3,479 plates on which 13 kinds of sutras including the Hwaeomgyeong and the Geumganggyeong are written. Under the eaves of the building hangs a wooden name plate which was written by one of the greatest calligraphy masters, Chusa Kim Jeong-hui (penname Chusa).
COEX
COEX ,convention and exhibition center, and Coex Mall is located in the heart of the city and the central business area. COEX is a destination for business, shopping, entertainment, and more. The center was built in 1979 and expanded and reopened in 2000 to include 225,000sqm of convention space over eight levels including four underground for parking.
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