CNN reports on Korea’s ancient fortress wall CNN’s Global Treasure show, a TV program that explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the world, recently shed light on Korea’s Namhansanseong Fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province). CNN reported that some 26 new sites around the globe were newly chosen as UNESCO World Heritage sites…
Let’s walk together to explore Korean heritage A series of events are planned to help non-Korean residents in the country explore Korean historical sites, sports, traditional music and arts & crafts. The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), will introduce a program targeting…
Korea Trip on the West Gold Train: Gogunsan Islands Korail’s newly launched West Gold Train line takes travelers to Gunsan in Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province), one of its seven destinations. Gunsan is located on the north edge of the Okgubando Peninsula along the West Coast, a jut of land defined by the Geumgang…
West Gold Train takes you to Gunsan Korail’s newly launched West Gold Train line runs along the West Coast and through Gunsan in North Jeolla Province, one of its seven destinations. Gunsan is nestled on the north edge of the Okgubando Peninsula, a jut of land defined by the Geumgang River to the north…
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…
