Toggle Button

Travel & Culture

List

Write

번호	Subject		Views	Last Update
68		Colored in autumn beauty, Chungjuho Lake	1517	Nov 08, 2012 08:50
68		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...
67	Take a dip at the Hangang River’s water parks		1443	Aug 05, 2011 10:17
67	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 ...
66	CNN picks Korea's ice fishing festivals as one of the 7 wonders of winter		1437	Dec 19, 2011 10:03
66	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...
65	Korea Revisited: World Heritage in Korea ① Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple		1421	Nov 02, 2011 14:06
65	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...
64	Three Korean cultural assets added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List		1418	Dec 01, 2011 13:44
64	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...
63		Catch autumn's colors at Korea’s national parks	1407	Oct 23, 2012 08:09
63		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...
62		Old and new thrive at Samseong-dong	1381	Dec 12, 2012 09:47
62		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...
61		Taekwondo, taking Hallyu farther	1371	Jul 12, 2012 18:23
61		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...
60	Media consumption in 2011		1339	Dec 28, 2011 10:17
60	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 ...
59		A trendsetters’ promenade: Garosugil	1338	Mar 16, 2012 09:20
59		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 ...
58	Korean Contemporary Arts Series now available in English		1337	Sep 01, 2011 10:36
58	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...
57	Seoul Drum Festival to wrap up on Sep. 24		1335	Sep 22, 2011 17:30
57	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...
56		Lake city Chuncheon, a leisure hotspot	1332	Aug 27, 2012 09:36
56		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...
55		Books for loan at new forest libraries	1324	Jul 24, 2012 08:19
55		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 ...
54		Busan to implement visa-free entry for transit passengers	1311	Aug 14, 2012 08:23
54		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...
53		Five tourist sites recommended by the Wonder Girls!	1308	Feb 20, 2012 10:07
53		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 ...
52		The unique charms of makgeolli studied by foreigners	1272	Sep 05, 2012 18:04
52		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 ...
51	Winter Hiking		1266	Jan 13, 2012 15:48
51	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...
50		Dokdo, islets of solitary beauty in the East Sea	1237	Jul 09, 2012 18:45
50		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...
49		Dokdo souvenir design contest opens for all	1235	Sep 05, 2012 18:16
49		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...