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The Mokin Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.

The Mokin Museum focuses on traditional wooden sculptures and craftsmanship. Situated in Insa-dong, the museum features an underground lounge, an exhibition hall, and a rooftop garden. Its collection showcases traditional Korean wooden sculptures, as well as masks, staffs, and wooden dolls from various parts of Asia. Mokin also organizes a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year. [1] [ unreliable source? ]

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