Traditional markets serve up all things beautiful, delicious sfd Participants in the ‘Expats’ Exploration of Traditional Markets’ project have fun as they take part in a mission to find any ‘bath stuff(1 piece)’ at the Seomun Market in Jung-gu District, Daegu, on Sept. 19. dd Participants the ‘Expats’ Exploration of Traditional Markets’ project sample street…
DetailsA night in a traditional home gives great respite Nowadays, many tourists flying to Korea travel much further than just hitting the well-known tourist destinations and places that spotlight pop music, soap operas and other content. During their time here, they enjoy new opportunities to experience in-person how people in the past lived in…
DetailsPaju is a city of art and nature that embraces the legacy of the Korean War. Paju’s Imjingak Park was established in 1972 to give consolation to homesick refugees who had fled North Korea during the Korean War (1950-1953). It represents the hope of future reunification. It rests on the banks of the Imjingang…
DetailsUS reality show filmed at Suwon fortress A U.S. reality show has been shot at the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province. An episode of the reality show “Better Late Than Never,” in which former celebrities travel around Korea, was filmed there. “Better Late Than Never” is an NBC…
DetailsPhotos reveal beauty of Korean landscape This photo of the Anapji Pond blanketed in winter snow is the winner of this year’s Korea Tourism Photo Contest. Snowflakes fall on the lake and over the palace, creating an enveloping and peaceful scene. This is a photo of snow falling on the Anapji Pond in…
DetailsTourists to benefit from nation-wide sale Discounts on a wide range of items are now on offer for tourists flying to Korea. The Visit Korea Committee has kicked off its nation-wide “Korea Grand Sale,” an event that continues until Oct. 31. During the period, 12 regions nationwide will provide non-Korean shoppers and tourists with…
DetailsBukchon 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsArtwork draws visitors to Jeju village Gimnyeong, a small town in northeastern Jeju, now has a series of metal craftworks to welcome visitors to this corner of the southern holiday island. The walls and rooftops of many buildings in the town have been outfitted with outdoor works of metal art. There is a female…
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