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Busan to implement visa-free entry for transit passengers
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11822 | Aug 14, 2012 08:23 |
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...
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CULTURAL SITES
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11870 | Jan 11, 2011 18:22 |
The Korean Folk Village ★★★ The Korean Folk Village is a living museum which is consists of 260 traditional housing units withover 30,000 household goods representing each part of the country and t...
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Mark Harris takes vivid images of two Koreas
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11911 | Oct 25, 2012 14:49 |
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 ...
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Three Korean cultural assets added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
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12013 | Dec 01, 2011 13:44 |
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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Five tourist sites recommended by the Wonder Girls!
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12023 | Feb 20, 2012 10:07 |
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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Winter Hiking
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12027 | Jan 13, 2012 15:48 |
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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2011 Jisan Valley Rock Festival
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12045 | Aug 02, 2011 10:09 |
The largest size music festival in Korea, the 2011 Jisan Valley Rock Festival, was held from July 29 to 31 at Jisan Forest Resort. More than 70 groups from Korea and abroad participated in the festi...
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Animated 3D film ‘The Nut Job’ hits North America
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12049 | Jan 03, 2014 11:25 |
A Korean-made animated 3D film will soon reach movie-lovers across North America. “The Nut Job” is a Korea-Canada joint production on which the animation studio Redrover, along with its Canadian cou...
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Hiking trip along the Fortress Wall
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12076 | Apr 16, 2012 10:15 |
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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Korea's rivers see 10 million visitors
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12076 | Sep 28, 2012 08:39 |
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...
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Dokdo souvenir design contest opens for all
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12105 | Sep 05, 2012 18:16 |
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...
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A city's hidden valley
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12109 | Jan 13, 2012 10:39 |
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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Beach getaways to beat the summer heat
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12118 | Jul 20, 2012 08:23 |
If you’re planning on vacationing in Korea this summer, a visit to one of its many beaches is an absolute must! Korea is surrounded on three sides by water and has plenty of beaches in a variety of...
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Exploring Dokdo from Seoul
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12134 | Oct 04, 2012 08:41 |
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...
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Lake city Chuncheon, a leisure hotspot
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12152 | Aug 27, 2012 09:36 |
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...
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KOREAN PALACES
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12273 | Jan 11, 2011 18:12 |
Changdokkung Palace (The Secret Garden) ★★★ It was built in 1405 by King Taejong and neighboring with Changgyong Palace. Inside theChangdokkung Palace, the Secret Garden is the best known place, comp...
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Riverside leisure becomes vacation trend in Korea
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12302 | Jun 12, 2012 13:26 |
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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S-train adds more fun to southern region
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12307 | Aug 13, 2013 08:55 |
Ocean, islands, and a train. Take your time meditating while enjoying a tea inside a train where you can also enjoy fresh seafood. Tourists can enjoy a quality train trip starting this November, as Kor...
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Cool summer travel on Korea's coasts
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12335 | Jul 20, 2012 17:11 |
With plenty of beaches, seafood, and ocean breeze, Korea’s coastal areas have long been favorite destinations for summer vacation. This summer, travelers looking for something new can head to the new ...
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A romantic hotspot, N Seoul Tower
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12400 | Feb 28, 2012 09:26 |
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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