Wonderful Korea

Wonderful Korea   Around the world, there are many towers that rise from the landscape as a symbol. For instance, if one goes to Paris, they will obviously visit the Eiffel Tower because the tower itself represents the city. Similarly, Big Ben is equal to London. In Hungary, we have a mountain called Kekes and…

Enjoy the royal palaces at night

Enjoy the royal palaces at night   An evening journey around the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace allows you to appreciate it from all angles, as it’s reflected in the pond under the moonlight.   Evenings at Seoul’s royal palaces are soon to grow longer. Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, two of the must-see tourist spots…

Explore the foods of Seoul across its alleyways

The recently published “Top 30 Famous Alleys in Seoul” will guide the intrepid diner to 30 alleyways across the metropolis that are full of delights to eat, see and enjoy. The guide book, available in Korean, English and simplified Chinese, spotlights a select group of must-visit neighborhoods in three categories: Food Alleys, Party Alleys and Sightseeing Alleys. Each category features 10 spots.

Enjoy a merry Seollal together

Enjoy a merry Seollal together   Children in Hanbok play yunnori, a traditional four-stick board game, on Seollal Lunar New Year’s.   Seollal Lunar New Year’s Day is just around the corner and tourist attractions are gearing up to welcome holidaymakers throughout the five-day national holiday. From Feb. 6 to 10, a series of events…

Discounts abound for winter adventures

Discounts abound for winter adventures   Winter leisure activities are now on discount across the country. The discounts vary from hot springs that can be enjoyed amid mountainous landscapes and ski resorts where skiers zip down the slopes, all the way to amusement parks adorned with Christmas lights, Santa Clauses and decorations. Businesses across the…