Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea? A number of media outlets have said that one of Korea’s charms is the harmony that exists between tradition and modernity. Many of them…
A family on vacation avoids the heat at the Suok Falls in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). The sweltering summer heat continues to bother people, both day and night. Beaches and water parks are overcrowded nationwide with a continuing flow of people. If you don’t enjoy crowds, it’s recommended you visit a waterfall where you…
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…
Travel guides published for solo Chinese travelers Travel guides for solo Chinese travelers visiting Korea have now been published. The new Xinger guide books for Chinese tourists, which cover Seoul, Incheon, Busan, Gyeonggi-do Province, Gangwon-do Province and Jeju Island, were released on April 13. Most of these are revised editions of guide books published…
