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Festivals, sights across Korea

Plum blossoms in Gwangyang A 10-day plum blossom festival is taking place March 7-16 in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, one of Korea’s must-see seasonal events. Admission to the 33-square-meter grove of plum blossom trees in Seomjingang Village costs 5,000 won for adults after discounts. Visitors can shop for food and souvenirs with vouchers worth the price of their admission tickets. Visit gwangyang.go.kr/tour. Cornelian cherry blossoms in Gurye Mark your calendar for a tour of trails lined w