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…
The region of Muju in Jeollabuk-do Province celebrates its clean and beautiful natural environment with a firefly festival every year.
Yeongdong-gun County in Chungcheongbuk-do Province is home to Korea’s largest vineyard and hosts a yearly grape festival.
VR sheds new light on cultural heritage A young visitor to the Google Arts & Culture Pop-Up Lab at the National Museum of Korea on July 11 appreciates a gigapixel image of the Taepyeongseongsido (태평성시도, 太平城市圖), a famous Joseon-era painting. By Xu Aiying and Kim Young Shin Photo = Xu Aiying Seoul | July 11, 2017 The Google…
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…
Rail pass offers online train reservations for non-Koreans Korail recently updated its website to allow non-Korean passengers to purchase a Korail Pass and to reserve seats. The photo above is a Singaporean passenger presenting the ticket she printed to the conductor. (Korail) x By Kim Tae Won and Kim Young Shin Non-Korean tourists can now take…
Seoul will host the Hangang Summer Festival, or Hangang Mongttang Festival, all along the banks of the Hangang River at parks across the capital region this summer. Mongttang (몽땅) simply means “everything.”
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…
Three firework artist groups from Korea, Spain and the U.S. will show off their spectacular explosive light shows in the port of Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, at the Pohang International Fireworks Festival.
