ICKSMCB 2013 / International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology / Oct.9 (Wed) ~ 11 (Fri), 2013 / COEX, Gangnam, Seoul, Korea

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The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978. It is located 52km from Seoul. Approximately 10,000 soldiers can move through this tunnel In one hour. When this tunnel was discovered, North Koreans insisted steadfastly that it was made by South Koreans to invade North Korea, but this proved to be false. Mt.Dora Observation Platform is located nearby the 3rd Tunnel. From this observation platform, North Korean military personnel are visible, and so are the city of Gaeseong and the Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains

Namsan Hanok Village

Namsan Hanok Village
A folk village located in the middle of the city, more specifically, in the area called Pil-dong, at the foot of the northern part of Namsan. First opened to the public in 1997 after four-years of construction, the village has five authentic old Korean Hanoks that have been transported from other parts of the country and restored to perfection with traditional gardens, pavilions, and ponds. The village is also available for wedding ceremonies, which take place two or three times a week. Visitors can also view and purchase traditional ceramic arts and crafts in the exhibition hall.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
The best castle of the Joseon period designated as Historic Site No.3, Hwaseong was constructed by Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty, in the late 18th Century. New scientific techniques like the use of bricks and cranes were added to tradition.

National Museum

National Museum
The National Museum of Korea is a place where you can explore the essence of Korean arts and culture. The museum combines Korean history, life, and arts, from hand axes of the Paleolithic period, to celadons of the Goryeo dynasty, to paintings of the Joseon dynasty, to modern photography. You can also attend fabulous world-class performances and concerts at our Yong Theater, or simply enjoy the afternoon in the tree-filled park which is adjacent to the museum.
  • The Unification Bridge

    The Unification Bridge, which is known as the Gateway to the Unification, was constructed by the founder of Hyundai Corp.,Jung Ju Young to drive cattles to North Korea as a payback in 1998. Since 1998, It has been used by the former presidents Kim Dae Jung, Roh Mu Hyun to cross the border for North-South summit talks.

  • DMZ theater & exhibition

    DMZ theater & exhibition hall give you genral information of Korean war & DMZ. It takes about 15minutes.

  • Dorasan Station

    52 years of anticipation, waiting for the day when the two countries will be united once again. Dorasan station, the northernmost station in South Korea, has planned to connect the Gyongueisun(Line) and it will be linked to the European continent via the Siberian Railway.

  • Freedom House

    Current Freedom House was built on our side of JSA-Panmunjeom in July, 1998. Freedom House is a four story building topped with transparent roof where ¡®South and North Contact Office¡¯ and ¡®South and North Red Cross Contact Office¡¯ are installed to conduct their duty as a point of contact between South and North. It is also a facility that supports and follows up with various kinds of interchanges, humanitarian support, contact, and conferences between South and North Korea.



Andong Hahoe village

Andong Hahoe village
Hahoe is the village where the members of Ryu family which originated from Hahoe Village have lived together for 600 years. It is a representative village for one family where tile-roofed houses and thatched roofed ones have been quite well conserved for a long time.
Hahoe Village has conserved Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance Play performed by the public in general, and Seonyujulbul Nori-a boat ride and fire paly enjoyed by the nobility called Yangban. The village conserves many cultural heritages which show Korean traditional living cultures and ancient architectual styles.

Bulguk Temple

Bulguk Temple
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.