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91	Top 12 tourism spots of the past 50 years	1391	Dec 26, 2012 15:32
91	Korea’s top twelve record-setting tourism destinations were revealed by the Korea Tourism Organization(KTO) at a celebration held on December 11 to mark the 50th anniversary of its establishment. Out o...
90	French Town in Seoul exudes exotic beauty	846	Dec 18, 2012 11:37
90	For a proper taste of traditional Korean culture, there is nothing like Insadong in Jongno District. But those who seek a more exotic atmosphere in Seoul would probably love Seorae Village in Seoc...
89	Old and new thrive at Samseong-dong	1784	Dec 12, 2012 09:47
89	Thirty-one seconds into the record-breaking music video for “Gangnam Style,” rapper PSY does his signature horse-riding dance in front of a sleek glass-paneled building. A second later, the entire up...
88	Daily lives in palace reenacted	962	Dec 10, 2012 11:40
88	If anybody has been captivated by the magnificence of Korea’s royal palaces, but felt a need for something more lively and fantastic, Changgyeonggung offers a great chance. The daily life of the royal...
87	Cheongdam-dong, the Mecca of high fashion and fine dining	2227	Dec 05, 2012 09:14
87	The lights illuminating the street from Cheongdam-dong Intersection to Galleria Department Stores in southern Seoul look like white balloons hanging on trees. The decorations are reminiscent of the C...
86	Jeongdong-gil, a walk through Korea’s cultural heritage	2727	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	1037	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	1939	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	1397	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	1698	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	1344	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	1420	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	2056	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	1148	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]	1104	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	1465	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	1480	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	989	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	1499	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	1087	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...