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Michael Kors - Starfield Suwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마이클코어스 스타필드 수원점)

2F, 175, Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Michael Kors is a global jet-set lifestyle brand that embodies New York sophistication. Through practical yet luxurious handbags and apparel, it adds a touch of luxury to the busy lives of modern consumers.

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Michelle by Tandy - Lotte Premium Outlets Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미셸바이탠디 롯데프리미엄아울렛 김해점)

469, Jangyu-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

TANDY is a Korean handcrafted footwear brand known for precise craftsmanship and refined design, popular with both men and women. It offers high-quality leather products at reasonable price points, designed for long-lasting comfort.

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Micheongol Recreational Forest (국립 미천골자연휴양림)

115 Micheongol-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

This recreational forest is located at the foot of Guryongnyeong Pass, which connects Yangyang-gun with Hongcheon-gun, along Micheongol Valley. This 12 km-long valley creates waterfalls throughout the forest, both small and large, and feeds many varieties of trees including birch, ash, maple sap, and dogwood. In addition to the Forest Cultural Rest Center, campground, and auto campground, the forest also includes a historic site, a Silla-era Seollimwon Temple Site. Seollimwon Temple was a Seon (Zen) Buddhist temple complex built during the Unified Silla period, and the site of Treasures like the “Three-story Stone Pagoda at Seollimwon Temple Site, Yangyang.” Many forest-themed experience programs are available in the recreational forest: “Forest Education, Forest Guided Tour,” which brings one closer to the nature in the forest, and “A Beautiful Trip in Person,” which offers members of marginalized communities a chance to connect with nature, are the examples of such programs. There is a 6.2 km-long (round-trip) mountain trekking road in the forest, and a 12 km-long forest road (round-trip) that takes one from Complex 3 of the Forest House to Bulbaragi Mineral Spring.

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Midang Literary House (미당 서정주 시문학관)

2-8, Jilmajae-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ri in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center opened on November 3rd on the anniversary of the Gwangju Student Movements (1929 and 1930), which took place while Midang attended Jungang High School. Located adjacent to the center are the poet’s birth house and grave. Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'eco-friendly' and 'learning.’

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MIDNLOW[Tax Refund Shop](미드앤로우)

1F, 27, Jahamun-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

MID & LOW is a lifestyle brand that pursues essential values and comfort in daily life. Through products with natural materials and simple designs, it adds calm inspiration and leisure to customers' lives.

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Mido - Hyundai Department Store The Hyundai Daegu [Tax Refund Shop] (미도 현대백화점 더현대 대구점)

1F, 2077, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

MIDO is a luxury watch brand combining Swiss advanced watchmaking technology with timeless designs inspired by architecture. It has earned the trust of watch enthusiasts worldwide through elegant designs that transcend eras and exceptional automatic movement performance.

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Mido - Lotte Department Store Ansan Branch [Tax Refund Shop](미도 롯데백화점 안산점)

12, Gojan 1-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mido / Tissot / Hamilton LOTTE Department Store Konkuk Univ. Star City Branch [Tax Refund Shop](미도 티쏘 해밀턴 롯데백화점 건대스타시티점)

1F, 92, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Mido Crafts[Tax Refund Shop](미도공예사)

1F–2F, 22-1, Jong-ro 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Mido Craft is a specialized handicraft brand that interprets the beauty of Korean traditional crafts into modern lifestyle accessories. Through exquisite mother-of-pearl lacquerware and folk crafts shaped by an artisan's touch, it fills daily life with Korean aesthetics and value.

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Midohyang (미도향)

8-4 Daesan-ro 223beon-gil, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Midohyang is a specialty restaurant renowned for its mandu dishes, with mandu jeongol (mandu hot pot) being the flagship menu. The mandu jeongol can be ordered based on the number of people and includes gogi mandu (meat mandu) and kimchi mandu. It is a delight to complement with additional orders of bokkeumbap (fried rice) or noodles after enjoying the jeongol. The mandu jeongol can also be packed for takeout, comprising wangmandu (jumbo mandu), vegetables, broth, noodles, rice cake, and seasoned sauce.

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Miello - Newcore Outlets - Pyeongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop](미엘로 뉴코아아울렛 평촌점)

4F, 119, Dongan-ro, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Mielo is a women's daily wear brand with soft and sweet sensibilities. Through comfortable textures and subtle color designs, it showcases fashion that gives a warm and cozy feeling to both the wearer and the observer.

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Migliore - Myeongdong Branch (밀리오레 (명동점))

115 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Migliore Shopping Mall, located in Myeong-dong, reopened in August 2024 after undergoing remodeling. It provides customers with easy access to its stores, as it is directly connected to the Myeongdong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 4). Myeong-dong is regarded as the shopping district for youth in their 20s. Throughout the area, signs are written in English, Chinese, and Japanese for foreign visitors. The first and the second floors function as a shopping mall, and from the 3 rd to the 17 th floor as a hotel, providing visitors with an opportunity to shop and stay under the same roof. The first floor of the mall features beauty and lifestyle stores and the second floor has clothing stores. This is a one-stop shopping destination for fashion items that will dress you from head to toe. Additionally, visitors can also shop for albums, magazines, and other goods featuring their favorite idols.

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Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

Jangsaengpo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan

The Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan is a famous site for watching large gray whales, which usually appear in winter season. The area was officially designated as a National Natural Monument to protect the endangered species.

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Mihwangsa Temple (미황사)

164 Mihwangsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mountain (489 meters), titled the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Southern Sea. The temple is situated the furthest south of all temples in the Korean peninsula. Beautiful sunsets and the view of the graceful Dalmasan Mountain from the temple attract numerous visitors. The foot of the mountain found behind the temple blends well with the suitable-sized temple and the appearance of Daeungbojeon Hall gives out an aura of comfort and tranquility. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon Hall is carved with sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that cannot be observed elsewhere. Other attractions include 18th century murals on the walls of Daeungbojeon and Unginjeon Halls.

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Mihyang (미향)

1, Munhwa 4-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si

Mihyang is a seafood restaurant specializing in haemul-jjim (steamed seafood).

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Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포)

77-162, Munuijae-ro, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Miinpokpo Falls, located near Taebaek-si, has various size waterfalls from small to large. There's a sad legend on why the waterfall got its name. There is a tomb of a beautiful woman near the waterfall, who jumped to her death after losing two husbands through early death. There's also a valley that's called the Grand Canyon of Korea nearby. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the fall from Yeoraesa Temple parking lot on foot through 300 meters of trekking.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization, official website (https://knto.or.kr).