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Letter From Namwon
Namwon, home of South Korea’s cherished love folk tale, reaches out to the world
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Namwon's leaders want to rejuvenate it by attracting more people to not just visit, but also to live there.
PHOTOS: WENDY TEO, NAMWON CITY
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NAMWON – The ancient city of Namwon in south-western South Korea is not just a top shooting location for period romance K-dramas such as Mr Queen, The King’s Affection and The Red Sleeve.
It is also home to Chunhyangjeon, or Tale Of Chunhyang – one of the country’s most cherished love stories. It is about a courtesan’s daughter who broke societal barriers to marry a magistrate’s son and remained steadfast in her devotion despite a long separation and advances from a powerful man.
