Festivals, sights across Korea

The Wonju Yongsugol Poppy Festival runs through June 7 in Wonju, Gangwon Province, marking its 19th edition.

It began in 2005 when a farmer planted poppies on a 990-square-meter plot.

Crowds grew, and from 2007, the village corporation and residents took over operations.

The 43,000-square-meter grounds feature poppies alongside 43 flower varieties with overlapping bloom times.

Activities include poppy T-shirt making, a train ride and nature crafts.

The Poppy Garden Market sells commemorative han ...