1. Tongin Market Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result…
Cold Chicken Salad with Ginseng Ingredients 1 Chicken breast 1 Green onion ½ Cucumber 1 Paprika 1 ½ Spoon of sugar 2 Spoon of Vinegar 1 Spoon of Water ½ Spoon of mashed garlic 1 Spoon of mustard Little bit of Sesame Ginseng extract (depending on your preference) 1. Prepare the ingredients. Wash vegetable and defrost…
8 Recommended Photo Spots Bukchon, which literally means North Village, used to be home for the rich and famous during the Joseon period. Now the village has become one of the must-visit places in Seoul. A great way to explore Bukchon would be to follow 8 recommended photo spots. Explore the place and complete your…
Tour destination 1. Mt Seorak With its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak, located 1,708 m above ground, Seoraksan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, boasting a variety of colorful flowers in spring, refreshing clear water streams in summer, vibrant autumn foliage in fall, and a scenic snow-covered landscape in winter. With the…
Tour destination 1. Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea The Children’s Museum located within the National Museum of Korea is an experience-centered museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. Items are in a permanent display and allow children to learn more about Korea’s cultural heritage in an interactive…
Jumunjin Sand Arrester Jumunjin Sand Arrester / Image are sourced by tvN 'Goblin' It is probably the most memorable place among the various places in the drama for most of the viewers. This is the place where Eun Tak first accidentally summons Kim Shin in the first episode. The place became popular after its appearance…
International AirportDomestic AirportInternational AirportIncheon International Airport (ICN)Address 272, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천광역시 중구 공항로 272) Description Incheon Airport, opened in March 2001, is the largest airport in Korea and serves as the main gateway hub for travelers visiting Korea. In particular, Incheon International Airport ranked number one for two consecutive years by the Airport…
South Korea Country Code +82 How to dial to South Korea: +82 XX XXXX YYYY. The leading “0” is dropped when dialling to South Korea from overseas. ※Example: Dialling to Etourism / +82(Country Code) 2(City Code-Seoul) 323 6850 South Korea City Code Metropolitan Cities Seoul (02) Incheon (032) Gwangju (062) Busan (051) Daegu (053) Daejeon…
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1. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak [UNESCO World Heritage] The meaning of “Ilchul” means Sunrise in English. This is the most famous place to see the sunrise. Enjoy one of the most breath-taking views from the peak. Trail and stairs are well maintained and it is easy to trek to the top. (About 30 min) There are…