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Hoemunsan Mountain (회문산)

249, Ansim-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Hoemunsan Mountain (alt. 830 m) stands at the border of Imsil-gun, Sunchang-gun, and Jeongeup-si. It consists of three peaks — Hoemunbong, Janggunbong, and Gitdaebong Peaks — and stretches 8 kilometers from east to west and 5 kilometers from north to south. Because the Seomjingang River, flowing from Okjeongho Lake, surrounds Hoemunsan Mountain on two sides, the view from the peak is fascinating. There are many valleys popular for water play in the summer, drawing many visitors to the villages of Deokchi and Cheondam.

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Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 회문산자연휴양림)

249, Ansim-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest, located in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, opened in 1993 with a daily maximum limit of 500 people. There’s a waterfall next to the rock gate near the entrance of the forest and a suspension bridge further ahead. Above the suspension bridge is an observatory that provides visitors with a panoramic view of the area. The 5.5 kilometer path to the peak has various types of trees and flowers and also houses many different types of birds. The forest has many facilities including a water playground, exercise machines, volleyball court, pagoda, walking trails, and hiking trails.

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Hoengseong Chukhyup Hanu Plaza Main Branch (횡성축협 한우프라자 본점)

강원특별자치도 횡성군 횡성읍 횡성로 337 Heongseong Livestock Cooperative Hanu Plaza 337 Hoeongseong-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Operated by the Hoengseong Chukhyup (Hoengseong Livestock Cooperative), this restaurant allows diners to purchase premium hanu directly and grill it on-site. After paying a table setting fee, side dishes are available from a self-serve bar. Additional dishes such as bulgogi and beef soup are also offered. In addition to the main branch, it operates locations in Ucheon and Saemal. Nearby attractions such as the Hoengseong Hanu Experience Center and Unamjeong make it easy to combine with sightseeing.

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Hoengseong Luge (횡성루지체험장)

407-6 Jeonjae-ro, Ucheon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The Hoengseong Luge offers visitors the chance to ride a luge, descending a sloped course powered by gravity while controlling speed and direction with a handle and brakes. The facility was developed by repurposing a section of the old Gwandong Road, which once connected Seoul and Gangneung during the Joseon Dynasty before its closure following the construction of a new tunnel along what is now National Highway 42. Rather than undergoing large-scale development, the site has been carefully maintained to preserve the original road and surrounding natural environment, and is operated directly by the local government. The course spans the section from Jeonjae in Hoengseong to Owon-ri in Ucheon-myeon, forming a single 2.4-kilometer track that runs through forested terrain. Unlike artificially designed luge tracks, the course follows an actual roadway, offering a riding experience that closely resembles real driving.

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Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원)

777 Cheongtaesan-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon is located 850 meters above sea level on Cheongtaesan Mountain. It is Korea's first national forest education center to be opened and operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Follow the Neulsolgil trail along the nut pine trees to reach the Forest Healing Center to experience the wellness programs available for visitors of all ages. Visitors can also enjoy nature to the fullest by catching glimpses of small wild animals like squirrels and pine cones among the trees. There's also a creek by the birch forest and a walking deck suited for visitors of all ages and wheelchair users.

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Hoengseonghosugil Trail (횡성호수길)

40 Taegi-ro gubang 5-gil, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

With the completion of the Hoengseong Dam in 2000, an artificial lake called Hoengseong Lake was created, and a total of 31.5 kilometers of six courses were created around the lake. Hoengseonghosugil Trail is divided into themes, Course 1 Hoengseong Dam Road (Hoengseongdae-Daegwandae-ri 3 km, about 1 hour), Course 2 Neungseon-gil (Daegwandae-ri-Hoengseong Hot Spring 4 km, about 2 hours), Course 3 Healing Road (Hoengseong Hot Spring-Hwajeon-ri 1.5 km, about 1 hour), Course 4 Contemplative Path (Hwajeon-ri - Manghyangui Hill 7 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes), Course 5 Family Road (Manghyang's Garden 9 km, about 3 hours) and Course 6, Hoesanggil (Manghyang's Garden - Hoengseong Dam, 7 km, about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Among them, the 5-section Family Road (9 km) is a great course to enjoy Hoengseong Lake up close fully and is the only course that returns to the starting point. Course A, which starts and returns from the Garden of Paradise, has three observatories with an expansive view of the shadows reflected on the picturesque lake and cute sculptures everywhere. Course B (4.5 km) continues with a trail full of forests. Hoengseong Lake Shelter Observatory has a panoramic view of the lake and a colony of aspen trees. Section 5 of Hoengseonghosu-gil was selected as an “open tourist destination” by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2020, and barrier-free circulation was completed for some sections (parking lot-family rest area).

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Hoesoodaok (회수다옥)

453-38 1100-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Hoesoodaok is a serene tea house where Jeju tea is freshly brewed by the tea master and served amid Jeju clay teaware and basalt stone-wall tables. Inspired by Doraemul, the village’s old name meaning “water flowing back around,” this local premium tea house opened in Hoesu-dong, Seogwipo in 2024. It is housed in a renovated Jeju home more than 30 years old, preserving the island’s traditional residential style while giving its indoor and outdoor spaces modern sensibility.

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Hogan - Galleria Department Store Luxury Hall WEST Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호간 갤러리아백화점 명품관 WEST점)

343, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

HOGAN is an Italian luxury casual shoe brand that proposes a modern luxury lifestyle through signature sneakers combining sporty silhouettes with premium leather materials.

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Hogan - Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호간 신세계백화점 강남점)

4F, 176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

HOGAN is an Italian luxury casual shoe brand characterized by adding dignified details to sporty silhouettes. Through sensible sneakers utilizing premium materials, it proposes a new standard for modern luxury lifestyles.

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HOKA - Hyundai Premium Outlets Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호카 현대프리미엄아울렛 김포점)

2F, 100, Arayuk-ro 152beon-gil, Gochon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

HOKA is a performance shoe brand loved by runners worldwide for its unrivaled cushioning and innovative technology. Providing a lightweight and stable fit, it allows you to experience the ultimate comfort not only in running but also in daily walking.

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HOKA - Lotte World Mall [Tax Refund Shop] (호카 롯데월드몰점)

1F, 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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HOKA - Shinsegae Simon Premium Outlets Yeoju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호카 신세계사이먼프리미엄아울렛 여주점)

360, Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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HOKA - Starfield COEX Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호카 스타필드 코엑스몰점)

B1F, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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HOKA - TIMES SQUARE Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호카 타임스퀘어점)

2F, 15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Holics Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop](홀릭스안경)

25, Seolleung-ro 153-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Holic Optical curates and proposes original and sensible eyewear for customers who are 'Holics' for glasses. By carefully selecting unique house brands from around the world, we find the 'eyewear of a lifetime' that best highlights the customer's individuality.

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Holiday Inn Gwangju (홀리데이 인 광주 호텔)

55 Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Holiday Inn Gwangju is located directly opposite Kimdaejung Convention Center which can be reached within a 2-minute walk. It has 203 modern-style guestrooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and health club on the second floor. The spacious guestrooms are designed for business travelers and tourists alike. Also, it has various facilities available to hold large events, small seminars and family gatherings. The hotel's restaurant and bar offer a modern dining experience in a private atmosphere, perfect for special and business occasions. Holiday Gwangju Inn is a brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group.

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