I. Korean image Through drama and music, the image of Korea has attained greater exposure to the world-wide audience. Hallyu makes foreigners feel a close connection with Korea and…
One of the primary causes for Hallyu outbreak was the adoption of media liberation in many Asian countries in the 1990s, which resulted in a favorable environment fostering…
Jeju do is the foremost island in Korea in terms of size and unique climate. The island province consists of Jeju and its adjacent islands. Geographically, its relative isolation from the mainland resulted in a unique dialect and lifestyle of its own. The natural beauty of Mt. Hallasan and the surrounding sea make Jeju an [...]
Samcheok City is located at the southernmost region of Gangwon do, reaches out to the east coast, and Uljin in Gyeongsangbuk do to the south. You can enjoy a romantic time by the blue ocean and mysterious caves. A calm and peaceful place located 1.4 km from downtown. You can reach the entrance of Hwanseon [...]
Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. ~ 935 A.D.), is a living historical city. It is called a museum without a roof. There are plentiful cultural assets around the city and some ruins are registered as the World Heritages. Built approximately 1500 years ago, Bulguksa Temple is not only a landmark historical [...]
The Lafesta is a street style entertainment center called ‘Myeong dong in Ilsan,’ housing over 150 stores, a broadcasting station (KMTV), and movie theaters. It is near Lake Park and known as a must visit tourist attraction before going to the Incheon international airport. How to get to the Lafesta: Get off at Jeongbalsan Stn. [...]
Chungju is a beautiful town that is abundant with tourist sources and Jungwon (the center of a field in Korea) culture. It is easy to get from any region in South Korea. It is also the hometown of Ban Ki moon, the Secretary General of the U.N. Chungjuho has the largest multipurpose dam in South [...]
Andong is the capital city of Korean spiritual culture keeping traditional culture of Korea through the past 2,000 years. Over 280 cultural assets are scattered around the city. It takes 3 hours to get to Andong from Seoul, 2.5 hours from Busan or Daejeon, and 1 hour from Daegu by car. Various cultural assets including [...]
Inje gun is famous for its beautiful nature. Over ninety percent of the region is formed of mountains or valleys, such as Mt. Seoraksan, Mt. Bangtaesan, Daecheong Peak, and Naerincheon Valley, etc. You can take a trip to several mineral water springs and natural forest resorts as well. It is also the best place for [...]
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