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King Sejong's tomb, where he and his wife, Queen Soheon, are enshrined.
Yeongneung is the joint tomb of King Sejong the Great of the Joseon dynasty and his wife, Queen Soheon. It is the first joint burial of a king and queen in the Joseon royal tombs. Located in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, it forms part of the Yeongnyeongneung cluster of royal tombs, which is designated as Historic Site No. 195 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.
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한글날경축행사
A cultural event held to celebrate King Sejong's creation of Hangeul, honor its historical value, and promote the originality and excellence of the Korean alphabet. A variety of content is prepared, including celebratory performances, Hangeul-related experiences, and viewing of related works.
영릉(寧陵, 효종대왕)
The royal tomb of King Hyojong and his wife, Queen Inseon. It is designated as Historic Site No. 195 with King Sejong's tomb.
여주박물관
Established in 1977 as the Yeoju County Local History Museum, it is a museum founded to research, collect, exhibit, and educate visitors about the history and cultural artifacts of Yeoju.
여주도자기축제
This pottery culture festival is held annually in early May in Yeoju. It aims to inherit traditional ceramic techniques and artistry, as well as popularize and globalize ceramic culture. Visitors can enjoy various pottery-related experiences, including purchasing ceramics, watching demonstrations by potters, and experiencing traditional kilns.
여주오곡나루축제
A traditional culture festival that is based on the historical background of presenting Yeoju's excellent agricultural products, such as rice and sweet potatoes, to the king through Jopo Naru, one of the four major ferry ports of the Joseon Dynasty. Key programs include the Jinsang (tribute) Parade, Yeoju Rice Bibimbap in a large cauldron, Baked Sweet Potato Guinness, the Wish Paper Path, and Nakwhanori (fireworks/spark-dropping play).
황학산수목원
It features 14 themed gardens designed according to the ecology and functions of various plants. The park is also dedicated to the conservation and restoration of endangered insects while providing recreational services for visitors.