Recharge your batteries in a forest Living a healthy, balanced life has become an important subject for many people today. Many of us pursue a life with a balanced diet accompanied by exercise. Also, we recognize the importance of having enough rest. The constant rise in the number of visitors to forests nationwide proves…
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 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’ 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 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…
Green leaves, flowers decorate Gangjin Against a backdrop of flowers, a replica Goryeo celadon vase shines its brilliant blue-green colors in the front garden of the Gangjin Celadon Museum. Gangjin was the production site of much of the iconic blue-green celadon crafted during Goryeo times (918-1392). Home to many green tea trees, the city…
Naju: hometown of historic figures A model of a Goguryeo palace can be found at the Naju Image Theme Park. Naju is home to a village that is surrounded by Goguryeo palaces and fortresses. This is the Naju Image Theme Park, where the soap operas “Jumong” and “Kingdom of the Winds” were filmed. Located…
Local southern delicacies now closer to home Namdo hanjeongsik, or southern Korea’s traditional dining, showcases the range of tastes and flavors found in dishes from the southern regions of the Korean Peninsula. In Korean, the word Namdo refers to the southern provincial areas south of Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province): the provinces of Chungcheong, Jeolla, Gyeongsang…
Located in mid-western Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), Naju has long been regarded as a city of abundance, ever since time immemorial. The Yeongsangang River, one of Korea’s four largest rivers that form the nation’s lifeblood, flows through the center of the city.
Gangjin, hometown of celadon, explored with Korail Located inland in southwestern Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), Gangjin-gun County has an appeal as a coastal city, thanks to Gangjinman Bay that penetrates sharply inland. To the north, it borders with Yeongam-gun County by Wolchulsan Mountain, creating a wonderful skyline with its oddly shaped rocks and stones.…
