Gurye Sansuyu Festival 2016
The Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival that takes place in the Jirisan Mountain hot springs area, where sansuyu, the cornelian cherries flowers, cover the landscape all yellow.
Korean soap opera wows Chinese fans
Korean soap opera wows Chinese fans A Korean soap opera is winning over the hearts of Chinese viewers. The first six episodes of “Descendants of the Sun,” a KBS drama, have been viewed more than 440 million times as of March 13, since its first airing in China. The Chinese online video streaming site…
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…
Global delicacies served up in Itaewon
Global delicacies served up in Itaewon In the neighborhood of Itaewon in Yongsan-gu District, Seoul, you can taste a variety of exotic cuisine from all around the world. Gourmets as well as tourists often venture out to dine there, seeking something exotic or something special. Itaewon is home to a variety of options to…
Korean instant noodle wave hits food lovers worldwide
Korean instant noodle wave hits food lovers worldwide From Jungfrau Peak atop the Alps to Punta Arenas at the southernmost point of Chile, it’s possible to enjoy one signature Korean dish. Can you guess what it is? The answer is Korean instant noodles. Called the “snack of the nation,” Korean instant noodles, or ramyeon,…
Korean recipes: Ogokbap five grain rice
Korean recipes: Ogokbap five grain rice The Great Full Moon of the First Month, or Jeongwol Daeboreum (정월 대보름), falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month and marks the first full moon after the Lunar New Year’s Day. This year, it falls on Feb. 22. On this day, we can see…
2016 Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace
During the nighttime tour at the traditional and authentic royal palace, visitors can enjoy a guided tour on the history, culture and landscape of the palace during the nighttime tour and will have a truly memorable time under the bright moonlight of the full moon.
Korea Grand Sale 2016
During the ‘Korea Grand Sale,’ held every year around the major tourist sites in Seoul, Busan and Jeju, international visitors will find the event and discount offers at major department stores, restaurants, accommodations and entertainment facilities.
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…
‘Museums tell story of humankind through history, culture’
‘Museums tell story of humankind through history, culture’ Stone blades from the Neolithic Era, stone arrowheads from the Bronze Age, stainless steel spoons, hwatu gambling cards and even blue jeans worn by people today. These are all part of the resources owned by the National Folk Museum of Korea, and all of these historical assets…