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Haewoojae

2010 establishments in South KoreaMuseums established in 2010Museums in South KoreaResidential buildings completed in 2007Toilets
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Haewoojae (Korean: 해우재; Hanja: 解憂齋; lit. house of relieving anxiety), also known as Mr. Toilet House, is a museum and cultural center dedicated to toilets located in Suwon, South Korea. It was built in 2007 as the residence of former mayor of Suwon Shim Jae-Deok. Shim was known for his campaigning to improve the quality of toilets in Suwon. After his death in 2009, the building reopened in 2010 as a cultural center and museum related to toilets. Haewoojae displays historical and modern toilets as well as exhibitions on toilets' role in culture, as well as ways to improve existing toilet systems.

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Haewoojae
Jangan-ro 458beon-gil, Suwon-si

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해우재

Jangan-ro 458beon-gil
16342 Suwon-si
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