The Seoul National Cemetery hosts a spring event when weeping cherry blossoms that symbolize the protection of the nation are in full bloom. With the particularely pink petals and the branches haning down, the weeping cherry blossoms in the cemetery make people pay respect to the souls of all the patriots and solemn one’s mind.
DetailsTake the K-Travel Bus to Tongyeong On March 25 and 26, the Visit Korea Committee (VKC) held a successful opening ceremony for its K-Travel Bus program. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the VKC chairman himself, Park Sam Gu, as well as by an appointed honorary ambassador of the K-Travel Bus,…
DetailsK-Travel Bus: Gangwon-do Province After experiencing the first K-Travel Bus to Gangwon-do Province on March 25, Wong Boon Chin from Malaysia said, “I will definitely visit Pyeongchang once the Winter Olympic Games begin in 2018.” The K-Travel Bus is a new bus travel package put together by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…
DetailsKorean recipes: rice cake & punch with azaleas After enduring the winter, mountains and fields are now tinted with flowers. When spring flowers are in full bloom, people from all social standings used to enjoy the weather while appreciating the flowers. On the day of Samjitnal (삼짇날), the third day of the third…
DetailsEverland hosts tulip festival to mark the onset of spring from March to April each year. Over 1.2 million tulips in 100 different varieties including Apeldoon, Synaeda Blue and Pink Diamond will be on display. The amusement park awaits guests to visits the themed garden, featuring sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers.
DetailsAn annual festival to enjoy cherry blossoms is held at the beautiful navall port city of Jinhae in southern Korea. The Jinhae Gunhangje Festival offers a plethora of events and activities, including a special event on the eve of the festival, Paldo Pungmul Market, art and culture performances, and more at Jungmun Rotary.
DetailsNonsan is one of the largest strawberry producers in Korea. Its rich soil, clean water and air give the region a perfect environment for growing excellent quality strawberries. It has been making its mark as a strawberry producer for 90 years, including 50 of which had full-scale production and shipment.
DetailsFlower festivals in full bloom across Korea The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, one of the most famous spring events in Seoul,opens along Yunjung-ro Street on Yeouido in Yeongdeungpo-gu every April. With spring’s warmer breezes in the air, the cherry blossoms, cornelian cherries, azaleas, plum blossoms and canola flowers are now blooming across…
DetailsEnjoy palace views from Gyeonghoeru Pavilion The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace will be open to the public from April through to the end of October. Gyeonghoeru is the largest pavilion in Korea. The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace will be open to the public from April 1 to October 21, for…
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