Land’s end: Haenam If you’re looking to escape the urban jungle of Seoul for a weekend, it would be hard to find a spot further away than Haenam. Jutting out into the southern seas at the very southwest tip of the Korean Peninsula, not only is Haenam far away geographically, but in terms…
A must-go in December: the Huirisan recreational forest As we enter December and approach the end of the year, everyone needs a moment to catch their breath and to reflect on the year past. One of the best spots to visit this December is the Huirisan Mountain Nature Reserve & Recreational Forest located…
Travel through magnificent scenery along an inland highway There’s a province in the middle of Korea, a country surrounded by water on three sides, where one cannot see the oceans at all. It’s Chungcheongbuk-do, or North Chungcheong Province, the smallest peninsular province of Korea, with an area of only 7,432 square kilometers. As…
Colorful beaches of Jeju Island attract visitors The ocean view can be seen on the right while descending the Seongsan Ilchulbong. This beach has black sand, which can be found scattered around the beaches of Jeju. Jejudo Island has been known as a popular honeymoon destination for many years. The island province also…
Jeju Island: The gift of volcanic activity Earlier in August 2014, Typhoon Nakri dumped more than 1,000 millimeters of rain on Jejudo Island alone. Despite the record heavy rainfall, however, Korea’s largest island did not suffer from much rain damage. Experts agree that this was due to the unique geological structure of Jejudo…
Seongsan Ilchulbong: Jeju’s sunrise peak People on the Seongsan Ilchulbong take photos of the scenic view. From the top, they can see the wide open bowl of the crater, looking like an expanse of grassland. Men and women of all ages climb up the mountain. Their nationalities vary, as they all wear different…
Travelling will set you free: encounters on Jejudo People who take a trip and brave to leave their daily routine behind share something in common. They look peaceful, composed and enjoy their freedom. Travelers to Jeju Island who spoke with Korea.net in the island province were also “open,” just like the island itself,…
Cross-country exploration, part 1: Tongyeong, a city of military, music and the arts Tongyeong, a southern coastal city of Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang Province), is known for having been the childhood home to many historic figures, artists, musicians and literary people. Their roots are concentrated alongside Gangguan Port, the city’s main harbor. Turtle ships,…
Jeju Island offers paradise for fireflies Fireflies light up the Cheongsu Gotjawal forest of Jeju Island in summer. A lot of Hotaria unmunsana, an “unmunsan” variety of fireflies, have recently been confirmed to be inhabiting the Cheongsu Gotjawal area, said the Warm-temperate and Subtropical Forest Research Center of the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute…
Shopping haven: Dongdaemun district The tide of popularity of Korean soap operas is sweeping into shopping forays. There is a constant inflow of foreign visitors to Korea who are eager to purchase “Korean-made” goods, rather than simply sitting and watching a flood of cultural content come into their home territories. According to the…
