100 photos reveal beauty of Korean parks Photographer Lim Hong-bin is the winner of the 16th National Park Photo Contest with his picture of clouds and mist at the Gongryong Ridge of Seoraksan Mountain in Gangwon-do Province. By Cho A-la and Kim Young Shin Photos = Korea National Park Service The Korea National Park Service…
Lonely Planet chooses Korea as must-visit 2018 destination Travel publisher Lonely Planet has selected Korea, the host country of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, as one of its top-10 countries to visit in 2018. The photo above shows the Alpensia ski resort in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province, an Olympic venue. (Korea.net…
Olympic mascots bring light to winter sports in Seoul Lanterns to promote the upcoming PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are on display at the Seoul Lantern Festival, along the Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul until Nov. 19. By Kim Young Deok and Kim Young Shin Photos = Kim Sunjoo Video = Kim Sunjoo Seoul |…
Fall into autumn at these special sites The peak of autumn foliage in Korea this year will begin Oct. 17. People can enjoy the colorful fall foliage at various spots, including some well-known mountain parks. Above is the Sanmagiyet-gil Road (산막이옛길) in Goesan County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. By Kim Young-shin and Yoon Sojung Photos = Korea.net…
Pre-PyeongChang experiences open in Seoul, Gangneung A visitor tries the VR biathlon at a hands-on experience zone for next year’s PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games set up at the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center. By Kim Tae Won and Sohn JiAe Photos = PyeongChang Organizing Committee With the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic…
Jeju’s summer nights bring in the tourists Jeju’s Hyeobjae, Hamdeok, Iho Tewoo and Samyang beaches now allow swimmers to stay two more hours after dark, until 9 p.m., for a limited time until Aug. 15. In the photo above, visitors enjoy Iho Tewoo Beach late at night. (Jeju Tourism Organization) By Kim Young Shin …
Summer beach festivals welcome tourists Incheon International Airport is one of the best airports in the world. By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Salwa Elzeny Photos = Salwa Elzeny As someone unknown once said, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” The Boryeong Mud Festival, one of the most popular summer festivals in…
World’s best airport Incheon International Airport is one of the best airports in the world. By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Salwa Elzeny Photos = Salwa Elzeny As someone unknown once said, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Airports are the first gateway to your adventures. Airports are a place of both…
Pres. office’s front road to become new Seoul attraction First lady Kim Jung-sook (center) and a crowd on June 26 walk along the pedestrian road in front of Cheong Wa Dae. By Yoon Sojung Photos = Presidential Security Service The road in front of Cheong Wa Dae on June 26 was opened to the public…
Jeju hiking trails expand worldwide Hikers trek along the Jeju Olle hiking trail’s sister trail, the Mongol Olle Route 1, which connects Henhor Village near Ulaanbaatar and the Bogd Khan Mountains, on its opening day on June 18. By Kim Young-ah and Kim Young Shin Photos = Jeju Olle Foundation Jeju Island’s olle,…
