The Biggest Number of Moviegoers in Korea, 2013 The number of moviegoers in Korea exceeded 200 million for the first time in 2013. By midnight on December 18, the number of tickets sold stood at 204,009,513, the Korean Film Council announced the following day. This is a drastic increase from the 146 million tickets…
G-Dragon becomes global style icon Exchanging Twitter messages with Pharrell Williams about the next album; having fashion houses such as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent desperately waiting for their garments to be worn; partying with Justin Bieber all night long and being followed by photographers around the clock. This could be the stuff…
The Korea Cruise Train ‘HAERANG': A train trip across four regions in three days [ Seoul – Suncheon] On the first day, departing Seoul Station in the morning, the Haerang train drove five hours to Suncheon, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province). A Suncheon guide who was waiting for the Haerang travelers welcomed the group and began to…
See with Your Eyes and Feel with Your Heart “Gyeongju, amazing city” If the single city was the hub of politics and culture for more than 600 years, how great is that? Gyeongju was capital city for 1,000 years. Single kingdom survived for 1,000 year is amazing and same capital for 1,000 years is unbelievable.…
Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Early in the morning on December 11, an overnight snow shower turns Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain into a striking snowscape. (Photo: Jeon Han) Waking up on the morning of December 11, Seoulites arose to find their city covered with an overnight snowfall. With…
Hungary masterpieces on display in Seoul Hungary has experienced a turbulent history from the 17th to the 19th century as it was under the control of the Habsburg Empire. Hungarian aristocrats adopted Western culture under the rule of the Habsburgs. Since the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary was founded in 1867, with Hungary recognized…
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine
Palace preserved its history Palace preserved its history Palace preserved its history Recommended to stay in Seoul – Seoul will provide you the greatest experience of Korea since past, present and future of Korea is coexisting in Seoul. There are 5 palaces; Gyeongbok palace, Changdeok palace, Changyeong palace, Deoksu palace and Gyeonghui palace. Gyeonghui palace is…
O-train, V-train lead to hidden inland wonders The interior of the Korean Peninsula has breathtaking views of natural rocks and cliffs along steep valleys and mountains, coupled with long traditions of songs of Arirang and Confucian culture. The region is less accessible than major cities due to its rugged geography, but that’s changing…
