짱이뻐!: August 2016

[Real Diary] Got My Cleopatra Nose At Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea

짱이뻐! - Got My Cleopatra Nose At Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea

Before

Not long time ago my friend had a rhinoplasty (nose job) at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea.

She was pretty before the nose job but after the nose job, her image is becoming clearer and more feminine than before, so another friend asked me to accompany her to go to Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea to get a consultation, and since I was there, I also got consultation together with her.

Though I had no nose bridge.. short nose.. it wasn't really a complex for me but it was tempting to hear that I can be prettier ^^

So after the consultation, I took photo and made a reservation for the surgery right away that day.

The consultant was so nice and I received a feeling that the hospital is run with a systematical system, makes me trust them to do the surgery there.

Finally it's a day before the surgery...

With friends we were worried and kind of afraid and nervous but I felt stronger because I did it together with my friend.

I'm a type that afraid even of injection though, I just couldn't sleep well.. ㅜㅜ

But I'm anticipating the surgery as well as I will become prettier ^.^

I'm curious how will I change hihi

D+14days

The swelling was so severe for the first week and it made change a lot just like avatar and I couldn't adapt to it well.

I even regret, why did I do it ㅜㅜ

But people and friends around me said that it was because of the swelling, and it will get better if the swelling are reduced.. hope it will reduced soon..

During that time I didn't even look at the mirror and I hate to take photo that time.

Now it's been two weeks after the nose job~~ The swelling are reduced a lot and it's becoming so natural ^^

Time is the medicine indeed kkk I didn't even remember my old face.

Just it feels like that my nose was also like this before kkk

I feel good that some people around me said that I'm getting prettier because the swelling are reducing. ^^

I don't know if it's because my nose was short so people told me that I'm cute but these days people said that I'm getting more feminine kkk

Why didn't I do it earlier ^^

Because I did nose job, it feels like I can see other parts as well, for a moment I might be a plastic surgery addict kkk

I'm still being careful to the area around nose, hope time flies fast! ^^*

D+90days

It feels like time really flies fast, and as time flies, the shape of my nose is also changing kkk

I'm getting used to it now that I don't even remember my old face kkk

I didn't feel uncomfortable after the nose job though.

Just, because of the cold weather, my nose become red? Kkkk it's funny, just like Rudolph!

But people don't know if I don'y say that I had nose job kkk so does my friend.

Is it that natural? kkk

I'm so satisfied!

I like it because it looks feminine! ^^

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Name: Cleopatra

Age: 23

Surgery: Rhinoplasty

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[Real Diary] Boost Your Confidence With Breast Surgery in Korea

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짱이뻐! - Boost Your Confidence With Breast Surgery in Korea

Before

Hello. I'm a trainer!

Since I'm a trainer, I have more muscle and my body looks bigger than average woman.

But compared to my posture, I have no breast and it makes me stressed..

The more I exercise, my breast is getting smaller..

I couldn't take it anymore so I decided to do breast surgery in Korea!!

What I hope after the breast surgery in Korea is that I could wear sportswear without pad in the hot summer!

Wearing clothes I always wanted to wear!

Buy and wear bikini without any worries!

What I worry about is.. scar?!

My skin is kind of easy to form keloid scar so I'm a bit worried for the incision but, since Wonjin Plastic Surgery is very famous for breast surgery in Korea, so I'll try to trust them.

D+3days

When the blood bag is removed, I feel like a straw inside my breasts just being taken away from my body??

It didn't hurt. After the blood bag is removed, it feels like the pain is gone a lot and I can also move easier.

Though the area where the blood bag is removed is a bit hard but as time goes by it become softer.

Of course I keep doing exercise and I give massage routinely to speed up the recovery process.

D+7days

It's been a week!

I got sterilized the incision area and the part where the blood bag is removed.

I also get capsular contracture prevention injection.

Now I could move my arm easier and there is no bruise left. I'm so lucky right?

Though there is a bit swelling different between both sides of my breasts, overall the swelling is really reduced faster than I thought.

Because the implant is inserted under the muscle so when I move my arm wide or when I give pressure,

I can feel my upper breasts are somewhat pulled by something. But the doctor explained it is just natural thing. Because arm muscle and breast muscle are connected to each other.

About the pain... Well, the first 3 days was the greatest! After 7 days, it's getting better a lot! Maybe I'm adapted to it a bit?

I will have the stitch removed after 2 weeks! I feel so relieved because the incision scar is very neat.

Next week I have to start to work again and because I am a trainer and I have to lift dumb-bell often,this makes me quite worry. But seeing my recovery is this fast, I guess I have nothing to worry about.

D+14days

My breast muscle range of motion has become wider, my life is much easier but I still have trouble when doing breast exercise, push-up, or exercise that has relation with weight.

It's only been 2 weeks, is it too much? Haha

But it's a relieve that I can walk fast and do shoulder exercise!

Pain.. I feel it every time I wake up but that's all.

Even before the breast surgery in Korea I like to wear tight clothes all the time, now after the breast surgery in Korea, I feel like they are my real breasts, so natural!

Everybody envy me for my new voluminous breasts! Hahaha

If you are thinking of doing breast plastic surgery, I really recommend it!!!!!

I was kind of afraid because it's a big surgery, but the result was really makes me satisfied, because I can experience what I didn't have before!

Now I can change my fashion style too~

My body looks glamorous thanks to my fuller breasts. It looks like I have tighter and smaller waist! Kkk

I was worried that it was a big surgery but it's really a surgery with high satisfaction! Recommended!!

D+30days

The swelling is really reduced a lot!

I was worried if the size is a bit bigger but now seeing the result all the worries are gone, even I regret why I didn't do it bigger haha

I guess that's why people are doing it as big as they can.

Right after the surgery I worried because my breast didn't look big though, meanwhile my friends said that it looks big even from front or side view kkk

They're envying that my breast looks big after all.

It's also getting softer, and the scar is disappearing.

Now I didn't even remember all the worries and pain during the breast surgery in Korea, even I regret why I didn't do it earlier, when I was a year younger.. ㅠ

Now I can lie down on my side, or even bent on my knees comfortably. Though I have tried not to do hard exercise!

Before the breast surgery in Korea, my breast even look smaller because of my wide shoulder, now my wide shoulder is kind of covered even my waist looks slimmer.

I don't know if it's because I'm exercising so I have more muscle than normal woman, and because of my breast I was so embarrassed to go to the sauna, but now I can go there confidently and comfortably!! Haha

Some people around me also asked my opinion and decided to do the breast surgery in Korea as well.

It feels like it's something that could boost your confidence as a woman?

Since you won't get bigger breast by exercising...

Now I'm really satisfied that I could have a really perfect body!

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Name: Cheetah

Age: 24

Surgery: Breast Surgery

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[Get to Know] Korean Breast Plastic Surgery - Microthane Implant

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Korean Breast Plastic Surgery - Microthane Implant

One of the important thing to be focused for a breast augmentation or breast enhancement is that the plastic surgeons have to be skillful enough to minimized the number of complications. But it's not only about the plastic surgeons but also the material of implant used. The most common complication of breast implant is capsular contracture - a response of the immune system to foreign materials in the human body - but now you don't have to worry about it anymore. Microthane Premium Breast Implant has been developed to minimize the rate or capsular contracture to 0-3% compared to other implant that up to 50%.

Not only reducing the risk of capsular contracture, Microthane Premium Breast Implant also has been proved to reduce implant dislocation and rotation as well. And since its base was made by 5 layers (3 smooth layers, 1 roughen layer, and 1 PU foam), it has strong surface that prevents the implants gel getting out to the body. It won't even broke even you do extreme sports or move severely. Some tests were done to Microthane Premium Breast Implant to prove its strength.

1. Fatigue Test
Fatigue Test was done by checking the dynamic forces working on the implants in the chest of jogging woman. We do up to 34 million cycles (the standard is 2 million cycles) and this corresponds to a weekly mileage of 180 km over a period of 10 years or a weekly mileage of 10 km over a period of 180 years.

2. Static Rupture Test
Static Rupture Test was done by checking the burst strength by putting the implant on a plate and it has no problem even it's been given up to 500 kg pressure.

3. Impact Test
Impact Test is checking the impact of 4,4 kg object that vertically fell to the implant. The implant will be okay even if it's been hit by impact just like a traffic accident in 45 km/hour in condition not wearing seat belt.

Microthane Premium Breast Implant at Wonjin Plastic Surgery also are better protected against capsular contracture for up to 10 years after the implantation. Which also make the average period until the re-operation of the implant also longer compared to the Smooth or Textured implants. The implant is safe and can adapt well with your body, so in short period, you can even go back to your daily activities. All the advantages of Microthane Premium Breast Implant combined drastically reduce the total complication rate for the breast implant surgery patient.

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[KTravel] Korea Cultural Heritage Sites Part 1

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Haeinsa Janggyeong Panjeon (Designated 1995)

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Location

Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Description

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeongpanjeon Hall is an official archive built to safefy store the 13th-century GoryeoPalman Daejanggyeong (the Tripitaka Koreana), a priceless world's treasure. The distinguishing story of Haeinsa Temple and that of Goryeo Daejanggyeong are well acknowledged, whereas lesser facts are told about the parts on Janggyeongpanjeon Hall in comparison.

Nevertheless, the legacy of Haeinsa Janggyeong Panjeon is very important in Korean history as it provides insights in learning the ancestor's wisdom of protecting cultural assets and how far the techonogical development was achieved in that time. Thanks to these efforts, the current establishment still remains well and stands firm. It is estimated that the Janggyeongpanjeon first opened in early 15th century (1401~1500), and went through many times of surgical constructions due to external invasions and tresspassing.

During these mishaps, amazingly enough, Palman Daejanggyeong was fairly unharmed, despite the shortcomings of the wood itself that is vulnerable to wear, tear, distortion, and fire. Considering these aspects, it is often compared to the Egyptian Pyramids in terms of the mystery of the ancient technology used in the construction. The UNESCO highly acclaimed this and included Janggyeongpanjeon Hall into its World Heritage list in year 1995. It is the existence of Haeinsa Temple Janggyeongpanjeon Hall that made the prominence of the Goryeo Daejanggyeong printing blocks well-maintained, as if they were made yesterday!

More Info

Nearby Attractions
Gayasan National Park
Yeonhosa Temple
Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy
Cheongnyangsa Temple (Hapcheon)
Hambyeongnu Pavilion

Website: www.haeinsa.or.kr (Korean only)

1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Jongmyo Shrine (Designated 1995)

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Location

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Description

Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is the royal shrine interred with tablets of royal family of the Joseon Dynasty and the place where the memorial services for the kings and queens were performed. The place itself has the greatest religious implications from a Confucian perspective and it is a sacred site that has the legitimacy of political principal of the time. It is also a great representation of the culture and legacy in the royal history.

The shrine was first built around the end of 14th century by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Unfortunately, it had to undergo reconstruction around 17th century after the complete destruction due to Japanese invasion in 1592. Fortunately enough, it was suggested that the shrine’s originality and structures are well maintained, preserving the spiritual beliefs valued by generations of Korean. Therefore, the unique atmosphere found from the ground and entire compound in sum are considered to be a one-of-a-kind historical monument nowhere to be found, encompassing all the other Asian and Western nations.

Especially in the Jongmyo Shrine’s main building, Jeongjeon, shows the impressive façade of a courtyard of 150 meters long and 100 meters wide, but at the same it is placed in a good harmony with other auxiliary buildings. This testifies the greatest example in aesthetical background and indigenous views on ‘balance’, a concept that the Koreans have long treasured. Along with this cultural acknowledgement, a ceremony held for the kings and queens of the Joseon Period (also known as Jongmyo Jerye in Korean), is regularly held within the site, adding more significance to the reasons for preserving the area.

As a living heirloom, Jongmyo Shine is hidden with many interesting details and facts. First of all, there is ahamabi, which is a commandment stone indicating that anyone who passes by Jongmyo should get off his horse as a form of respect to the ancestors (‘ha’ means to descend and ‘ma’ means horse in Chinese character). Even the kings and queens of the post-era are not exempted from this protocol as they too had to get off from their palanquins in order to pay the righteous respect to former thrones.

Aforementioned, Jeongjeon Hall, which is credited to be the largest wooden structure among all contemporary architectures of the world, is elaborately decorated inside where mortuary tablets are placed, unlike what is observed from the outside. Visitors cannot see this in person, but instead see the replica of Hyangdaecheong, a storage room that held important supplies such as ritual paper, incense, and offerings used during ancestral rituals and sacrifices.

There are three main gates to Jeongjeon, and these brick-covered walkways run through the horizontal stone platform at the east, west and south direction respectively. The narrow path located in the south, is reserved for the royal spirits and thus, so no living soul is allowed to tread on or cross it. The two other gates are for mortals: the east gate was for the king and the west gate was for musicians and dancers. Even the king was no more than a humble mortal in this palace of deceased royal ancestors.

The main hall of the Jeongjeon complex has only rooms for twenty tablets, therefore an expansion was required. Henceforth, Yeongnyeongjeon Hall, meaning ‘Hall of Eternal Comfort’ was built and it follows the same designs and model of Jeongjeon but only the scale differs. One distinctive feature is that this annex has four larger chambers covered with a taller roof at the center, while the Jeongjeon has an uninterrupted roofline with chambers of the same size. As a result, the annex has a more comfortable feeling though not as majestic as the main hall, which is submerged in a stern atmosphere.

Another fact known about Yeongnyeongjeon is that the place is enshrined with kings and queens whose reign period was either overly too short, recorded with no notable achievements or the dethroned. Besides, tablets of Yeonsangun (r. 1495~1506) nor Gwanghaegun (r. 1575-1641) are not housed here, as they are judged to be disrespectful figures who did not practice filial duties and portrayed mischievous behaviors. Thus, this reemphasizes Jongmyo’s deep connection to Confucianism, the belief that established Joseon and the ancestors’ careful decision making in managing the royal ground.

More Info

Nearby Attractions
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
Deoksugung Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace
Gwanghwamun Square
Seoul Museum of History

Website: jm.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (Designated 1995)

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Location

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Description

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple are ancient Buddhist temples of Korea, which were established in the mid-8th century during the golden era of the United Silla Dynasty.

These two heritages represent the highly developed architectural skills and creative craftsmanship of the Silla people. In particular, the magnificent and sublime beauty of Seokguram’s carvings and Bulguksa Temple’s stylobate and its two stone pagodas are considered some of the masterpieces of Buddhist architecture, unparalleled in all of Northeast Asia.

Seokguram is an artificial stone temple made of granite. Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva and his disciples. Seokguram was built to preserve these statues. The majority of the stone statues, including the Bonjon figures have high value in cultural heritage for having survived the passage of time with the original structure still intact since the 8th century.

Bulguksa, literally translating to Temple of the Land of Buddha, was built with the aspiration for Buddha’s utopia. The temple was damaged in 1592 by the Japanese during the Imjin War, when all the wooden structures of the temple completely burned down. Luckily, the stone altars, bridges, pagodas, lanterns and bronze statues of the Buddha escaped the fire, and have been well preserved up until now. A partial restoration was conducted from 1969 to 1973, which resulted in the current structure.

The Bonjonbul figure is a giant statue of the Buddha, 3.3 meters in height and 2.7 meters in width. While most statues of Buddha were carved in a standing position wearing a generous smile, the bonjonbul is seated on a pedestal, emanating a sense of grandeur. From the solemn and grave facial expression to wrinkles in the statue’s dress, all details were meticulously carved, representing the splendid and prosperous Buddhist culture of the Unified Silla era.

A key point at Bukguksa is the relief of 10 disciples, a rarity in World Buddhist Art history. It is highly appreciated for its uniqueness and artistic characteristics for vividly capturing the disciples who are diligently carrying out their tasks as Buddha’s followers. The smallest disciple is about 2.08 meters in height the tallest is about 2.2 meters.

Seokgatap, located on the western side of the temple, has two stereobates (stone foundation levels) and is crafted in the traditional pagoda style of the Silla period. Dabotap, which is also called Muyeongtap, is quite simply designed, yet has an imposing appearance, radiating a feeling of stability.

Dabotap, standing on the east side of the yard before Daeungjeon, was distinctively different from other stone pagodas of the Silla era. Remaining completely intact since its establishment, it has been said that the stone tower was based on the shape of Chilbotap, a tower from Buddhism scriptures made of seven treasures.

Although Dabotap and Seokgatap are uniquely different, the foundation stones and stylobate are roughly the same height, providing a balanced and proportional aspect when viewing the two towers together.

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Nearby Attractions
Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage]
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Bunhwangsa Temple
Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb)
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
Gyeongju Poseokjeongji (Poseokjeong Pavilion)

Website: guide.gyeongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Designated 1997)

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Location

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Description

The primary palace of the Joseon Dynasty was Gyeongbokgung Palace. Overlooking Sejong-ro, Seoul’s main street, its grand, majestic features rightfully have become a symbol of the prestigious Joseon Dynasty. Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace were all subsidiary palaces located inside the capital of the Joseon Dynasty. These palaces served as residences for the royal family in case Gyeongbokgung Palace was undergoing routine repairs or was damaged by fire. Unlike the main Gyeongbokgung Palace, the simple, unimposing style of Changdeokgung Palace is not as majestic or grandiose.

The palace is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in year 1997 for its historical significance, simplicity and subtleness. The UNESCO committee also described the site as an outstanding example of exceptional architectural designs, where buildings including Injeongmun Gate, Injeongjeon Hall, Huijeongdang Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Buyongji Pond, Nakseonjae Hall and Donhwamun Gate, exist in harmony with the natural environment.

Injeongmun Gate, as the name suggests, is the main gate leading to Changdeokgung Palace and its courtyard where Injeongjeon Hall is centered. The walkway in-between is marked with stones where ranks of royals and officials should stand during royal ceremony for throne succession and other blessing events.

Injeongjeon Hall is also called as ‘A Throne Hall’ due to its function used for conducting state affairs, including the coronation of a new king and prince, where King Hyojong (r. 1649∼1659), King Sukjong (r. 1674∼1720) and King Yeongjo and other kings of Joseon succeeded the throne at this very place. Other major occasions such as assembly of officials, and reception of foreign envoys were also held. Therefore the interior of this building was decorated upscale with modern styles influenced from the western nations, which are rarely seen in that time. Special lanterns, curtains, windows are installed with beautiful yellow drapery on the sides.

Visitors of this day will also be able to notice the variety of furniture displayed here, carved in details with lots of embroideries. The hall still embodies a prestigious ambience even though it was last rebuilt in year 1804.

Daejojeon Hall, the National Treasure No. 816, is a building primarily served as an official residence of the queen. It is located close to king's residence as well, therefore making an ideal place for young princes and princesses to make frequent visits, to receive trainings for national affairs and education on their responsibilities from an early age. Aesthetic features outside and inside of this architecture is another element that are highly acknowledgeable of the Daejojeon.

The royal garden located to north of Changdeokgung Palace is called Huwon, or Secret Garden in English because it is at a rare part of the establishment. Thankfully, the garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Huwon was constructed during the reign of King Taejong, the first king of Joseon, loved by royal family members thereafter. It is good for visit in any time of the year, but the most beautiful time is when autumn foliage is at its peak, topping the ground of the palace with warmer colors of yellow and orange. There are a number of treasures including trees dating more than 300 year old and small pavilions and fountains completing the traditional Korean style garden.

In order to preserve the historical integrity of the Huwon, visiting hours are strictly limited. Visitors to the garden must be accompanied by a palace tour guide and the tickets to Huwon can be purchased from online as well as on-site, separately or by an integrated admission pass.

More Info

Nearby Attractions
Bukchon Hanok Village
Samcheongdong-gil Road
Gwanghwamun Gate
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Insa-dong
Naksan Park

Website: www.cdg.go.kr (Korean, English)

1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Hwaseong Fortress (Designated 1997)

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Location

Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

Description

Spanning over 5.74 kilometers and reaching a height of 4 to 6 meters, Hwaseong Fortress located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do is a living remnant of the nation’s proud history, representing the Joseon Dynasty of the 18th century. Built by King Jeongjo (Joseon’s 22nd king) in 1796 as an act of filial devotion to his father, Crown Prince Jangheon (also known as Sadoseja), and in an effort to make Suwon the second capital city, he ordered the relocation of his father’s tomb, as well as many of the nation’s resources.

Being the world's first planned city, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is highly praised by experts for its thorough and systematic designs compared with other structures of the time, valid even today. The construction methods used encompass the strong points of both Asian and Western elements together. In addition, the fortress was built in good harmony with the surrounding nature, implementing its geological advantage wisely for strategic defense rather than destroying it. There are ever more secrets being unveiled about Hwaseong Fortress, and to appreciate these valuable aspects, UNESCO enlisted Hwaseong Fortress on the World’s Cultural Heritage List in the year 1997.

The magnitude of the construction project was enormous, with over 700,000 laborers working on the project from January 1794 to September 1796. After the completion, 5,000 troops belonging to the royal guard unit were stationed in the fortress. Though Hwaseong Fortress ultimately failed to become the second capital of the Joseon Dynasty, it remains a symbol of both the ingenuity and technological advancements of the period.

Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, designated National Treasure No. 402, and is unique in that it is detached from the rest of the gates. Being located in the middle of the busy city, the gate was encircled by a crescent-shaped Ongseong Wall to prevent the enemy from attacking the fortress. Thanks to this structure, Paldalmun Gate was able to keep its original shape, boasting a mesmerizing scene after sunset.

Seobuk Gongsimdon Tower is another structure designated as a national treasure. Made with bricks, it served as a major guard point, defending against attacks from the Hwaseomun direction. The walls feature arrow-slots to give soldiers a sort of built-in shield, while shooting firearms and canons through the holes created a way to prevent soldier casualties.

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (interchangeably called Dongbuk Gangnu), sits above Yongyeon Pond, providing great scenery, and functions as a strategic military position. Standing at the east side of Hwahongmun Gate, this northeast pavilion commands a breathtaking view over the city, exhibiting an exquisite beauty and tranquility found nowhere else.

Hwaseomun is the western gate of Hwaseong, which previously served as the major route connecting the center of Suwon with Namyangman Bay and the western coast (Seohae). Designated National Treasure No. 403, this gate is also surrounded by an ongseong wall, though slightly different from the one that circles Paldalmun, being open on one side.

More Info

Nearby Attractions
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Suwon Hwaseong Museum
Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School
Wolhwawon Garden

Website: www.swcf.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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[Real Diary] Got My Cleopatra Nose At Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea

[Short Diary] Satisfying Result After Korean Face Contouring Surgery

[Real Diary] Boost Your Confidence With Breast Surgery in Korea

[Short Diary] Nose Job Result? Natural And Sharp Nose!

[Short Diary] Now I Have No Complex About My Eyes Anymore

[Get to Know] Korean Breast Plastic Surgery - Microthane Implant

[Short Diary] Look Younger Just Like What I Wanted

[KTravel] Korea Cultural Heritage Sites Part 1

Haeinsa Janggyeong Panjeon (Designated 1995)

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Jongmyo Shrine (Designated 1995)

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Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (Designated 1995)

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Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Designated 1997)

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Hwaseong Fortress (Designated 1997)

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