Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Dosan Park
도산근린공원
Park · Gangnam-gu
Dosan Park opened on November 10, 1973, when the grave of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho was moved here from the Mangwoo-ri cemetery and he was reburied alongside his wife, Lee Hye-ryeon. Memorials to Dosan in the park include a statue and a monument inscribed with his words
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Nearby in Gangnam-gu
Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall
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The memorial hall displays the life, achievements and personal effects of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, independence activist, visionary and enduring teacher of the Korean people, along with a range of programmes.
Coreana Cosmetics Museum
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Coreana Museum of Art
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Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.
National Customs Museum
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Opened in August 2000 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Korea Customs Service, the museum preserves the history of customs houses and customs administration and promotes the agency's standing and international image.
Other parks in Seoul
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Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
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Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
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