[Enjoy KOREA] A historic park of Geoje POW Camp

[Enjoy KOREA] 

A historic park of Geoje POW Camp 

 A P.O.W. camp was completed on a site of about 10 million m2 around Gohyeon, Suwol, and Yangjeong areas on November 27, 1950. Up to 173,000 prisoners of war including 150,000 North Korean soldiers, 20,000 Chinese soldiers, and 3,000 women soldiers and militias were encamped. With the signing of truce on July 27, 1953, the camp was closed.

The Prisoner in Geoje POW Camp were allowed to self-regulate substantial part of the life in the barracks according to the Geneva Convention despite some control and discipline enforced by the rules.

A park was constructed to recreate the everyday life of prisoners of war based on the material and record of the time. The diorama hall that vividly portrays the camp at the time is a must see.

How about understanding the life of prisoners of war and tragedy of Korean War by visiting this park? We make sure that it encourages you to feel the great desire for reunification of KOREAN.

[Talk Talk Market] Energetic! Gohyeon General Market, Geoje

[Talk Talk Market] 

Energetic! Gohyeon General Market, Geoje

What is the first thing that pops to your mind when you think of the Geoje? Oe Island-Botania? Windy hill? Or Geoga Bridge?  Geoje Island, a paradise in Korea, has lots of attractions including island tours, cruise tours, and hands-on experience tours. Even though every place has its own unique charm, we recommend you to visit ‘Gohyeon General Market’ if you feel like experiencing lively Geoje :)

Gohyeon General Market isn’t that big, but it has lots of things to see.

First of all, Geoje is an island surrounded by ocean on all sides and has abundant fish because this is where the warm and cold currents meet. So, we wanna give you our word for fresh seafood! 

You can buy fresh seafood and raw fish at an affordable price at this market. Korean people usually enjoy it before they leave for many other amazing attractions in Geoje. If you buy a fish, the sellers filet raw fish on the spot and wrap it for you to get it to go. Then, you’ll find lots of restaurants near the market, go there and enjoy your food.

We want Foreigners, you guys, visiting Korea to get a chance to experience that Korean are warm-hearted and generous.

Also, Gohyeon General Market is one of the best places to buy fresh vegetables in Korea.

You also see green trees and beautiful flowers according to the season.

Welcome to Gohyeon General Market, 

where you can meet warm-hearted people :)