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Mr Toilet House

TIME : 2016/2/17 16:16:48

A contender as Korea's wackiest museum, Mr Toilet House is the former residence of Suwon's mayor, the late Sim Jae-duck – appropriately designed like a toilet. As well as hilarious poo-related exhibits and a sculpture garden, it also covers more serious sanitation issues. Kids especially will love it, and there's a children's museum across the road with an observatory deck for viewing the toilet house.

Jae-duck was famous for his efforts in beautifying Suwon's public toilets during the lead-up to the 2002 Soccer World Cup, decorating them in art, flowers and classical music – most of which remain around the city today.

It's important to note it's not just a quirky museum, but an NGO that was established to improve public health worldwide. Visit its website for more details.

To get here take bus 64, 65 or 98 from Hwasseong Haenggung (25 minutes) and get off at Dongwon High School, from where it's a 10-minute walk.