Seollal New year celebrations in Korea Seollal (Lunar New Year; January 1 of the lunar calendar) is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. This year, Seollal falls on February 19 of the Gregorian calendar. More than just a holiday to mark the beginning of a new year, Seollal is truly a…
DetailsKorea, the Republic of Delivery The history of the Korean Peninsula dates back some five thousand years, when the Gojoseon kingdom (2333 B.C. (?) – 108 B.C.) was founded by the mythical Dangun. The people who settled on the peninsula believed in a God of the Sun and were called the Bakdal tribe, meaning…
DetailsSeoul offers green awareness classes along Hangang Bean geese, white-fronted geese, white-naped cranes, herring gulls and mergansers. These are some of the more than 80 kinds of migratory birds that inhabit the Hangang River in winter.Currently, many parks and wetlands are running a variety of special programs where participants can learn more about…
DetailsKTO publishes halal guidebook A food guidebook for Muslim tourists visiting Korea has recently been published. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) produced “Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea” written in English last month. The book was designed to boost convenience for observant Muslim tourists who eat only halal food and no pork, alcohol or…
Details38 countries send greetings to Korea “Korea Clickers!, please continue giving us awesome news on Korean politics and culture!” – The Philippines “All South Koreans are good, they have a good time without anything bad.” – Colombia “Thanks for sharing Korean information for the whole year.” – Indonesia “I am so…
DetailsSpecial tour of Gukje Market recalls movie As the movie “Ode to My Father” is winning popularity across the country, a tourism program involving Busan’s Gukje Market has now been launched.The Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) announced that starting January 3 it will run a special tour designed to introduce the film’s shooting locations, many of…
DetailsHitting the slopes: Korea’s ski scene will surprise you I’m from Canada, home of the Laurentian and Rocky Mountains. Some of the country’s finest ski resorts are in Quebec and within two hours’ driving distance from where I grew up. I’ve been skiing for as long as I can remember. There really isn’t…
DetailsWorld Cup Park Winter Festival to kick off Dec 24 Another winter festival is scheduled to take place at Peace Square in World Cup Park, located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, from December 24, 2014 to February 22, 2015. Visitors are able to experience various events, including ice sledding, cooking sweet potatoes, making eco-friendly hand…
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