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68	Green tea plantations celebrate year end with Light Festival		1070	Dec 16, 2011 14:17
68	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...
67		A romantic hotspot, N Seoul Tower	1070	Feb 28, 2012 09:26
67		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 ...
66	Dreams of Myeongdong		1097	Feb 03, 2012 14:51
66	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...
65		An invitation to Korea’s intangible cultural heritage: Gangneung Danoje, Hansan Mosi	1133	Jun 18, 2012 09:19
65		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...
64		Exploring Dokdo from Seoul	1170	Oct 04, 2012 08:41
64		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...
63		Top 12 tourism spots of the past 50 years	1182	Dec 26, 2012 15:32
63		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...
62		Mark Harris takes vivid images of two Koreas	1183	Oct 25, 2012 14:49
62		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 ...
61		Korea's rivers see 10 million visitors	1185	Sep 28, 2012 08:39
61		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...
60		Dokdo, islets of solitary beauty in the East Sea	1239	Jul 09, 2012 18:45
60		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...
59		Dokdo souvenir design contest opens for all	1244	Sep 05, 2012 18:16
59		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...
58	Winter Hiking		1272	Jan 13, 2012 15:48
58	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...
57		The unique charms of makgeolli studied by foreigners	1279	Sep 05, 2012 18:04
57		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 ...
56		Five tourist sites recommended by the Wonder Girls!	1315	Feb 20, 2012 10:07
56		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 ...
55		Busan to implement visa-free entry for transit passengers	1322	Aug 14, 2012 08:23
55		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...
54		Books for loan at new forest libraries	1327	Jul 24, 2012 08:19
54		For many people, talk of public libraries brings to mind images of an indoor space lined with neat shelves, maintained under the watchful eye of a fastidious librarian, and mostly silent save for the ...
53	Korean Contemporary Arts Series now available in English		1339	Sep 01, 2011 10:36
53	Korean Contemporary Arts Series (Images courtesy of the Arts Council Korea) A publication series on Korean contemporary art is now available on the shelves of major bookstores both at home and abroa...
52		Lake city Chuncheon, a leisure hotspot	1340	Aug 27, 2012 09:36
52		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...
51	Seoul Drum Festival to wrap up on Sep. 24		1342	Sep 22, 2011 17:30
51	12th Seoul Drum Festival (Photo: official website of the Seoul Drum Festival) The Seoul Drum Festival has been going on since September 3 in venues around Seoul including Sejong M Theater and Ch...
50	Media consumption in 2011		1344	Dec 28, 2011 10:17
50	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 ...
49		A trendsetters’ promenade: Garosugil	1344	Mar 16, 2012 09:20
49		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 ...