Spring steps closer to Seoul Apricot flowers begin to bud at the Boshingak Bell at the National Museum of Korea on March 15, showing us that spring has sprung. Seoul’s weather in the middle of March can still be a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings, and some parts of the city…
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…
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…
Korea ranked safest country for travel Korea has been ranked as the safest country for travelers. According to Numbeo, a data aggregator of city and country statistics, Korea has the highest overall safety index in the world, with a score of 85.69, and it ranked number one among the 117 countries on the…
Korea Grand Sale returns with bountiful discounts A wide range of discounts and sale prices will soon be applied to shopping items, accommodations and entertainments on offer to tourists across Korea. This year’s Korea Grand Sale is being held throughout February and marks the “2016-2018 Visit Korea Year.” The campaign allows non-Korean tourists to…
Ski, snowboard World Cup opens in Pyeongchang Star skiers and snowboarders from around the world have gathered in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province. These leading athletes are taking part in the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Ski/ Snowboard World Cup from Feb. 18 to 28 at Bokwang Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang. This is an official, second test…
The recently published “Top 30 Famous Alleys in Seoul” will guide the intrepid diner to 30 alleyways across the metropolis that are full of delights to eat, see and enjoy. The guide book, available in Korean, English and simplified Chinese, spotlights a select group of must-visit neighborhoods in three categories: Food Alleys, Party Alleys and Sightseeing Alleys. Each category features 10 spots.
Enjoy a merry Seollal together Children in Hanbok play yunnori, a traditional four-stick board game, on Seollal Lunar New Year’s. Seollal Lunar New Year’s Day is just around the corner and tourist attractions are gearing up to welcome holidaymakers throughout the five-day national holiday. From Feb. 6 to 10, a series of events…
Best places to watch the sunrise with family in national parks On the last day of the year, beaches on the eastern coast of the country are crowded with visitors who want to see the first sunrise of the coming year earlier than they could in other, more inland places. There are, however, plenty…
Discounts abound for winter adventures Winter leisure activities are now on discount across the country. The discounts vary from hot springs that can be enjoyed amid mountainous landscapes and ski resorts where skiers zip down the slopes, all the way to amusement parks adorned with Christmas lights, Santa Clauses and decorations. Businesses across the…
