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48		Taekwondo, taking Hallyu farther	1399	Jul 12, 2012 18:23
48		As Hallyu continues to introduce modern and traditional Korean culture to new audiences, the traditional martial art of taekwondo is enjoying growing visibility and popularity across the world. The six...
47		Catch autumn's colors at Korea’s national parks	1426	Oct 23, 2012 08:09
47		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...
46		Old and new thrive at Samseong-dong	1429	Dec 12, 2012 09:47
46		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...
45	Korea Revisited: World Heritage in Korea ① Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple		1443	Nov 02, 2011 14:06
45	Korea is home to some of the most distinct heritage sites, tracing five millennia of history. From the ancient stone monument of Dolmen going back to the Neolithic age to Jeju Island’s geological sit...
44	Three Korean cultural assets added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List		1444	Dec 01, 2011 13:44
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...
43	Take a dip at the Hangang River’s water parks		1456	Aug 05, 2011 10:17
43	As the long and gray rainy season winds down, the sultry days of summer are upon us, and those unable to wait any longer for that first refreshing dip are heading to the Hangang River. A bevy of ...
42	CNN picks Korea's ice fishing festivals as one of the 7 wonders of winter		1465	Dec 19, 2011 10:03
42	Every January, the ice-topped lake in Hwacheon County, Gangwon-do transforms into the venue for one of the largest seasonal festivals in Korea. The area renowned for its crystal clean habitat for mou...
41	Medical tourism to Korea gains popularity		1544	Jun 07, 2011 10:03
41	Since 2009, the Korean government was worked to promote medical tourism overseas as a new reason to come to Korea, resulting in almost 90,000 visitors this year. Hailing from Japan, China, Russia and eve...
40	Winter wonderland at Taebaeksan Mountain		1553	Jan 25, 2012 13:44
40	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 ...
39		Colored in autumn beauty, Chungjuho Lake	1558	Nov 08, 2012 08:50
39		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...
38	Foreign visitors throng to Herb Medicine Museum in Seoul		1591	Sep 17, 2011 15:51
38	Foreign visitors and children tour the museum exhibition rooms (Photos courtesy of the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum). The Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum continues to attract more ...
37		Best spring-time destinations	1594	Mar 26, 2012 11:29
37		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 ...
36	Mecca of Skiing' promises Olympic success		1613	Jul 16, 2011 17:37
36	The 2018 Winter Games’ host city and its 43,000 inhabitants are gearing up to revamp and newly build the venues to be Korea’s first host of the Winter Olympics. In 1988, Seoul successfully played h...
35	Latin American festival held in Seoul 1		1614	Aug 10, 2011 12:15
35	A Latin American festival was held on June 18 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Seongbukcheon Fountain Square in Seoul. The festival, hosted by the Seongbuk district government and the Embassies of Mexico,...
34	The number of Chinese tourists visiting Jeju Island hits record high		1624	Oct 06, 2011 16:39
34	Chinese tourists are visiting Jeju Island in record numbers. According to Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 411,000 Chinese tourists have visited Jeju Island as of October 2. This is a huge incr...
33		Through mountains and over the sea; K-ROADS	1704	Sep 25, 2012 18:20
33		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...
32		Cheongdam-dong, the Mecca of high fashion and fine dining	1706	Dec 05, 2012 09:14
32		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...
31		Walking tour contest for university students and foreigners	1740	Jun 22, 2011 10:26
31		The city of Seoul is holding a walking tour contest as part of 2010-2012 Visit Korea Year celebrations. The contest asks university students and foreigners to work together to create walking tours of ...
30	Andong welcomes visitors for the Maskdance Festival		1800	Oct 06, 2011 16:37
30	Visitors from all over Korea are flocking to Andong this week for the Andong International Maskdance Festival. Under the slogan "Festival, make me a King!", the festival runs until October 9. Festival-...
29	Five must-visit places for family travelers in May		1836	May 13, 2011 09:18
29	May is among the most beautiful times of the year in Korea. The lovely weather is perfect for friends, families and couples to head out for a weekend getaway, and the Korea Tourism Organization has ste...