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86	Jeongdong-gil, a walk through Korea’s cultural heritage	1800	Nov 23, 2012 10:43
86	The quaint street of Jeong-dong, popularly known as Jeongdong-gil, in downtown Seoul is full of cultural heritage and bears vestiges of Korea’s long and storied history. Running along the stonewall of D...
85	Health-enhancing ginseng tour	827	Nov 16, 2012 09:09
85	Geumsan in Chungcheongnam-do Province is the birthplace of Goryeo (Korean) ginseng and the nation’s hub for ginseng distribution where more than 80% of the total ginseng produced nationally is colle...
84	Colored in autumn beauty, Chungjuho Lake	1476	Nov 08, 2012 08:50
84	The vast lake of Chungjuho is ensconced far inland, deep in the mountains. At this time of year, it’s at its most beautiful, ringed by glorious autumn foliage. Let’s set out on a trip to Chungjuho Lak...
83	Mark Harris takes vivid images of two Koreas	1164	Oct 25, 2012 14:49
83	It is amazing how much the two Koreas evolved in different directions over the last 60 years, said Mark Edward Harris, a renowned American freelance photographer. Harris recently came to Korea for ...
82	Catch autumn's colors at Korea’s national parks	1384	Oct 23, 2012 08:09
82	For travelers looking to get the best views of the season’s changing colors, the Korea National Park Service is providing information on ideal routes as well as peak times to catch some vibrant autumn...
81	Exploring Dokdo from Seoul	1125	Oct 04, 2012 08:41
81	While Korea's easternmost island of Dokdo, together with nearby Ulleungdo, has become an increasingly popular coastal travel destination, those curious to see the island in person can now get a preview...
80	Korea's rivers see 10 million visitors	1157	Sep 28, 2012 08:39
80	The number of visitors to the four restored rivers of Korea exceeded the ten-million mark earlier this month, proving their popularity as an ideal tourism spot. The ten-million count includes the nu...
79	Through mountains and over the sea; K-ROADS	1627	Sep 25, 2012 18:20
79	The motorways in South Korea have developed the same way as its economy. A courageous first step was taken in the 1960s, the seed of a miracle sprouted in 1970, the growth accelerated in the 1980s, a...
78	Modern arts turn the clock back to Joseon	785	Sep 24, 2012 08:03
78	Seoul might be best described as a place where tradition and modernity coexist. Those two elements are brought together in harmony in Deoksugung Project. On display are modern creations by twelve con...
77	Welcoming autumn on Korea’s Rivers [1]	897	Sep 20, 2012 17:43
77	Walking, biking, or camping -- with plenty of new scenic trails, bike paths, and camping areas around the Han, Nakdong, Geum, and Yeongsan rivers, anything is possible for the willing traveler. And as ...
76	Dokdo souvenir design contest opens for all	1213	Sep 05, 2012 18:16
76	Image courtesy of Cyber Dokdo Arts and crafts designers are welcomed to create their own Dokdo-themed sounvenirs to compete for the right to officially sell their product. The government of Gyeong...
75	The unique charms of makgeolli studied by foreigners	1244	Sep 05, 2012 18:04
75	Every week, dozens of students make yeast that would later be used to make makgeolli in a private academy near Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul. For most of them, it is their first time learning about ...
74	Korea and China, celebration of 20 years of ties	828	Sep 03, 2012 18:14
74	This year, in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Korea and China, is filled with various cultural offerings prepared to boost mutual understanding in both countries....
73	Lake city Chuncheon, a leisure hotspot	1225	Aug 27, 2012 09:36
73	As the end of summer draws near, the romantic lake city of Chuncheon prepares to be transformed into a leisure town where visitors can fully enjoy the remaining days of the season. The Chuncheon 2...
72	Real DMZ Project brings art to Cheorwon	827	Aug 20, 2012 08:23
72	The county of Cheorwon is an unlikely venue for art. Located in the northwestern corner of Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province), it offers visitors the chance to get close to North Korea and gaze in...
71	10 Best hikes & treks in Korea	848	Aug 17, 2012 18:37
71	Anyone who stays in Korea even for a little time can recognize one noticeable trait of contemporary Koreans: the hurry-hurry phenomenon. Most Koreans tend to get things done as fast as they can. ...
70	Busan to implement visa-free entry for transit passengers	1279	Aug 14, 2012 08:23
70	Transfer via Busan is getting easier and more exciting starting as early as next year. International passengers transferring at Gimhae International Airport will soon be granted visa-free transit and m...
69	Cultural and artistic performances at Yeosu	817	Aug 13, 2012 08:18
69	The International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012 started on May 12 and is going to finish off its big 93-day run on August 12. Themed on the “Living Ocean and Coast,” the International Exposition...
68	Korea’s green tourism destinations	792	Aug 10, 2012 08:19
68	The first few weeks of August hang at the very top of the summer, making everyone yearn to escape from the exuberant heat. If you were considering a refreshing getaway far from the bustle of the cit...
67	A special summer along the rivers	824	Aug 09, 2012 08:24
67	The Donggang (lit. East River) in eastern Yeongwol County begins at the confluence of the Odaecheon (a river that originates in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon-do) and the Joyanggang (a river that origin...