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A city's hidden valley
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1087 | 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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Winter Hiking
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1400 | 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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Winter wonderland at Taebaeksan Mountain
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1695 | 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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Dreams of Myeongdong
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1438 | 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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Five tourist sites recommended by the Wonder Girls!
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1440 | 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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A romantic hotspot, N Seoul Tower
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1268 | 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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A trendsetters’ promenade: Garosugil
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1524 | 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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Best spring-time destinations
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1719 | 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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Palaces welcome visitors at night
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3141 | Apr 04, 2012 09:35 |
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Two of Seoul’s grandest palaces opened their gates to welcome foreign visitors during the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, opening after sunset for a rare night view. Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, two pa...
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Travel green in Korea
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794 | Apr 16, 2012 10:13 |
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With spring upon us, one great way to get the best out of this blooming season is to take a biking or a walking tour alongside the river to enjoy the gentle breeze blowing whimsically from the water....
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Hiking trip along the Fortress Wall
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981 | Apr 16, 2012 10:15 |
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Korea's mountains and walking trails continue to see a growing number of visitors. It is rarely known that Seoul is a mountain city with Bukaksan, Inwangsan, and Ansan sitting inside city limits, while...
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Four major highlights at Yeosu Expo
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990 | Apr 30, 2012 13:40 |
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With a little over two weeks to go until the May 12 grand opening of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, the countdown to the biggest international event of the year has officially begun. The Yeosu Expo w...
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Travel through a time portal at Jeonju
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1082 | May 02, 2012 10:57 |
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Jeonju, the city of discoveries, was a capital city of the Baekje Dynasty and the birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty’s cultural renaissance. The region is home to Hanji (Korean paper), music, and cuisine...
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Tourist destinations near Yeosu
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827 | May 18, 2012 09:02 |
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Suncheon, an Ecological Treasure House Suncheon Bay is one of the world’s five most important wetlands, along with the coast of the North Sea in Europe and the wetlands at the mouth of the Am...
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How to enjoy the global party in Yeosu
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830 | May 18, 2012 09:10 |
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A grand global party, Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, is just two days away. The final dress rehearsal was a success while some 115,000 visitors flocked to the event venue for a glimpse of the international fe...
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Riverside leisure becomes vacation trend in Korea
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948 | Jun 12, 2012 13:26 |
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The regions around the four restored rivers have seen a continuous flow of visitors since the official opening of the new weirs, cycling roads, and riverside campsites. Korea's newly restored four ...
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An invitation to Korea’s intangible cultural heritage: Gangneung Danoje, Hansan Mosi
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1249 | Jun 18, 2012 09:19 |
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Among the many significant legacies passed on from generation to
generation are economic prosperity, a healthy environment, world peace,
and cultural heritage. In recent years, the preservation of
‘n...
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Book lovers gather in Seoul for SIBF
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698 | Jun 26, 2012 14:10 |
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The Seoul International Book Fair 2012, the largest event of its kind in
Korea, took place at COEX from June 20 to 24. With 2012 designated as
Korea’s National Year of Reading, the expectations ...
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Riverside cycling for all to enjoy
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984 | Jul 03, 2012 15:23 |
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The cycling paths along Korea’s four major rivers are becoming a
favorite option for travelers and adventurers seeking a fun and unique
way to explore the country. From
left: the cycling route along ...
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Dokdo, islets of solitary beauty in the East Sea
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1458 | Jul 09, 2012 18:45 |
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In the easternmost reaches of Korean territory sits a cluster of beautiful islets and reefs called Dokdo. Also referred to as the Liancourt Rocks, Dokdo is a collection of volcanic rocks- big and smal...
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