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Best spring-time destinations
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1577 | Mar 26, 2012 11:29 |
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Have you ever imagined yourself in a movie, walking along a
carpet of flower petals? For all of you romantics out there, turn your fantasy
into a reality by joining us for one of Korea’s April ...
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A trendsetters’ promenade: Garosugil
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1345 | Mar 16, 2012 09:20 |
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Garosugil, that quaint street in Sinsa-dong, is the "place to be" and the "place to be seen" for Seoul's trendsetters and fashion gurus. Now, it's gaining global recognition as international fashion ...
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A romantic hotspot, N Seoul Tower
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1074 | Feb 28, 2012 09:26 |
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If you are visiting Seoul, it is hard to miss Namsan and its symbolic N Seoul Tower. Situated in the center of downtown Seoul, Namsan (or Namsan Mountain) is a Seoul landmark filled with 600 years ...
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Five tourist sites recommended by the Wonder Girls!
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1320 | Feb 20, 2012 10:07 |
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The Wonder Girls Cover Dance Contest, which was held from November 14 to 30, 2011 by VisitKorea and JYP Entertainment, attracted 1,013 teams from 62 countries. In the heated competition, ten ...
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Dreams of Myeongdong
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1100 | Feb 03, 2012 14:51 |
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Today’s Myeongdong, with its glossy storefronts, crammed alleyways, and lines of busy snack vendors yelling to be heard over the constant blare of K-pop tunes, is one of Seoul’s top shopping destinati...
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Winter wonderland at Taebaeksan Mountain
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1537 | Jan 25, 2012 13:44 |
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Travelers looking for a taste of winter splendor in Korea need look no further than Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province), home to record snowfalls and the much-anticipated annual Taebaek Snow Festival. Some ...
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Winter Hiking
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1274 | Jan 13, 2012 15:48 |
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Of the highest mountain ranges in Korea, not many allow for both novice and expert trekkers to experience the beauty of winter. Mount Deogyusan's accessibility is its greater appeal, and nature-love...
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A city's hidden valley
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946 | Jan 13, 2012 10:39 |
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Baeksasil Valley in northern Seoul is one of the city's greatest secrets, well-kept by neighbors and hikers seeking its peace. Groves of tall trees bridge the ground to the blue skies in this quiet...
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Media consumption in 2011
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1345 | Dec 28, 2011 10:17 |
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Korea’s media portals and think-tanks have joined in the flurry of year-end list-making, each offering their takes on the products, people, and events that defined Korea in 2011. The Samsung Economic ...
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CNN picks Korea's ice fishing festivals as one of the 7 wonders of winter
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1445 | Dec 19, 2011 10:03 |
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Every January, the ice-topped lake in Hwacheon County, Gangwon-do transforms into the venue for one of the largest seasonal festivals in Korea. The area renowned for its crystal clean habitat for mou...
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Green tea plantations celebrate year end with Light Festival
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1073 | Dec 16, 2011 14:17 |
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The terraced fields of green tea bushes are decorated with lights for the festival (image courtesy of Boseong County). Green
tea isn’t considered a traditional Christmas...
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Korea Revisited: World Heritage in Korea ③ Gyeongbokgung Palace
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3425 | Dec 09, 2011 10:56 |
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The Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty -- Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Changdeokgung, and Changgyeonggung -- are must-see attractions for tourists visiting Seoul. Of the four palaces spread throughout the city cen...
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Three Korean cultural assets added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
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1422 | Dec 01, 2011 13:44 |
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UNESCO has proclaimed three Korean cultural assets to be freshly added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, on November 28.
Taekkyeon (left), traditional tightr...
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Pepero Day (Nov.11)
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1847 | Nov 11, 2011 12:13 |
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Pepero Day is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day. It is named after the Korean snack Pepero and held on November 11, since the date "11/11" resembles four sticks of Pepero...
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Korea Revisited: World Heritage in Korea ① Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple
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1432 | Nov 02, 2011 14:06 |
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Korea is home to some of the most distinct heritage sites, tracing five millennia of history. From the ancient stone monument of Dolmen going back to the Neolithic age to Jeju Island’s geological sit...
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Hanbok fashion show to be held in Dokdo
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2845 | Oct 26, 2011 11:34 |
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Last August, the grounds of Ulleungdo (Ulleung Island) were beautified by a Hanbok fashion show (Photo courtesy of Maison de Lee Young Hee). One of the most acclaimed Hanbok designers, Lee Young Hee...
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Enjoy the flow of culture, history along the 4 rivers
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1023 | Oct 19, 2011 17:03 |
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In Korea, hiking is a rising trend in tourism. Many people hike along paths in the mountains, through fields, or along the shore. Some people even discover new paths hidden deep in the forest or...
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New museum in Seoul reinvents communication with audience
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3279 | Oct 12, 2011 15:56 |
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In almost every culturally-rich city stands a landmark museum that embraces the nation’s cultural heritage and latest artistic endeavors: Tate Modern in London for example, alongside Centre Pompidou in Pa...
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The number of Chinese tourists visiting Jeju Island hits record high
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1613 | Oct 06, 2011 16:39 |
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Chinese tourists are visiting Jeju Island in record numbers. According to Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 411,000 Chinese tourists have visited Jeju Island as of October 2. This is a huge incr...
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Andong welcomes visitors for the Maskdance Festival
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1791 | Oct 06, 2011 16:37 |
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Visitors from all over Korea are flocking to Andong this week for the Andong International Maskdance Festival. Under the slogan "Festival, make me a King!", the festival runs until October 9. Festival-...
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