Gamcheon-dong

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Gamcheon-dong is a subdivision of Saha District in central-west Busan, South Korea. It is known for Gamcheon Culture Village, which features steep streets, twisting alleys, and brightly painted houses. [1] Some painted street murals, art installations, cafes, stores, museums, workshops, and craft boutiques have also sprung up in the area. [2] The area was previously known as Taegeukdo Village, [1] and was affected by poverty, so in 2009 the government of Korea funded the "Dreaming of Machu Picchu in Busan Project". [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 The Governance of Land Use in Korea: Urban Regeneration. OECD. 4 November 2019. p. 106. ISBN   978-92-64-58343-6.
  2. Korea Tourism Organization. "Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을)".
  3. http://busanhaps.com/history-hills-busans-gamcheon-culture-village/ Archived 2016-11-30 at the Wayback Machine Busan Haps

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