Aquarium meets the jungle: Aqua Planet Ilsan A growing number of day-trippers are turning their eyes to aquariums, the underwater worlds where they can see marine life firsthand. Exploring an aquarium offers an otherworldly experience and, at the same time, is educational, helping people to be aware of the importance of our marine ecology.…
NYT calls kimchi ‘Korean soul food’ The New York Times has praised kimchi in a recent article. The New York-based daily reported in an article on January 20, “Cooking With Kimchi,” that, “It is the very backbone of Korean cuisine,” and that it is, “eaten enthusiastically at every meal, and daily life is…
A night in a traditional Hanok home, full of warmth, hospitality Amid the forest of high rises in downtown Seoul, there is a chic quarter of traditional Hanok houses, creating a stark contrast between tradition and modernity. It’s the Bukchon Hanok Village, located in Jongno-gu. Travelers who hit the neighborhood as part of…
What are the things that all visitors want to buy as souvenirs or presents? From handicrafts full of Seoul’s culture and history to fashion props that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, we have made a list of the top items to buy in order to commemorate your trip to Seoul.
NYT recommends Seoul for 2015 Seoul, the capital of Korea, has been included in the New York Times’ (NYT) list of 52 must-see travel destinations for 2015. The 52 cities and countries selected by the NYT this year are destinations that were once somewhat off the beaten tourist path, but which have now…
Seollal New year celebrations in Korea Seollal (Lunar New Year; January 1 of the lunar calendar) is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. This year, Seollal falls on February 19 of the Gregorian calendar. More than just a holiday to mark the beginning of a new year, Seollal is truly a…
Korea, the Republic of Delivery The history of the Korean Peninsula dates back some five thousand years, when the Gojoseon kingdom (2333 B.C. (?) – 108 B.C.) was founded by the mythical Dangun. The people who settled on the peninsula believed in a God of the Sun and were called the Bakdal tribe, meaning…
Seoul offers green awareness classes along Hangang Bean geese, white-fronted geese, white-naped cranes, herring gulls and mergansers. These are some of the more than 80 kinds of migratory birds that inhabit the Hangang River in winter.Currently, many parks and wetlands are running a variety of special programs where participants can learn more about…
KTO publishes halal guidebook A food guidebook for Muslim tourists visiting Korea has recently been published. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) produced “Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea” written in English last month. The book was designed to boost convenience for observant Muslim tourists who eat only halal food and no pork, alcohol or…
