The Korea Herald
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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