Festivals, sights across Korea

The Namwon City Kimbyungjong Art Museum in Namwon, North Jeolla Province, houses works by painter Kim Byung-jong.

The museum touts playful installations by the painter beside canvases using “hanji,” traditional Korean mulberry paper.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all days except Mondays. Admission is free. Parking also is free and plentiful. Visit nkam.modoo.at.

In Namwon, North Jeolla Province, the house is a memorial hall for novelist Choi Myeong-hee, best known for the epic “Honbul,” an exploration of womanhood during Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula from 1910-45.

The house showcases not only playful figurines demonstrating the period, but works including letters, books and interviews by the late writer. Admission is free and the house is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Mondays.

Through Sunday, the Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, will light up after sunset.

Stroll around the park’s trails and explore elaborate installations that make for memorable photo opportunities.

Morning Calm is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission for adults is 11,000 won ($7.58). Visit morningcalm.co.kr.

At E-World in Daegu, a one-day pass unlocks access to everything from attractions to a farm to a cinema.

Start with classics like go-karts, a roller coaster, a monorail tour and a merry-go-round. Then watch parades and check out a farm with alpacas and birds.

All-day passes for adults aged 20 and over cost 49,000 won, with discounts. Attractions are subject to change. Go to eworld.kr.

Beartree Park in Sejong City is a garden and zoo, featuring everything from cactuses and pine trees to peacocks and bears.

Hiking trails and scenic routes render the compound appealing to adults and children alike.

Discounted admission starts at 13,000 won for adults. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit beartreepark.com