Restaurant guidebook published in Arabic
Restaurant guidebook published in Arabic ‘Muslim-friendly Restaurants in Korea’ introduces 118 restaurants in Seoul and across Korea in five categories and includes halal certification information, all in Arabic. For many devout Muslim tourists, one of the main difficulties they experience in Korea is the food. This is because, according to Muslim regulations, they can…
New bike route runs along east coast
New bike route runs along east coast A new network of bicycle lanes and bicycle paths has recently been launched, running down the east coast of the country. It connects Goseong-gun County in northern Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) with Samcheok City in the southernmost region of the province, crossing a total of 242 kilometers. Running…
‘Enjoy true meaning of nature in spring, autumn’
‘Enjoy true meaning of nature in spring, autumn’ Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jongdeok (right) learns about the variety of mountain herbs found on Deokjeokdo Island in Ongjin-gun County, Incheon, on May 7. “You can enjoy the true meaning of nature in the spring and autumn,” said Kim Jongdeok, minister of culture,…
River tour offers history, ferry trip
River tour offers history, ferry trip A river cruise allows people to appreciate the beauty of the Hangang River and of Seoul, and to look around historical sites found along the river. Yanghwajin is a neighborhood in the Hapjeong-dong area of Mapo-gu District in modern day Seoul, at the north end of the Yanghwa…