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Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes are a triple treat that make up 18,846 ha. Geomunoreum is the star of the show, with its colorful ceilings and floors and dark lava walls. Then there’s Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone, rising out of the sea and giving off a fortress-like vibe. And lastly, Mount Halla, the …
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Baekje Historic Areas [Unesco WHC]
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Nestled in the hills of the Republic of Korea, this area has eight archaeological sites from the years 475 to 660 CE. There’s the Gongsanseong fortress and royal tombs at Songsan-ri, connected to the capital city of Ungjin (now known as Gongju). Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri administrative buildings are also part of the landscape. …