Tourism

Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea, is itself an important part of Korea’s cultural heritage and the most popular attraction among overseas ...

Insa-dong Insa-dong is a district in downtown Seoul that is packed with antique shops, antiquarian booksellers, art galleries, scroll mounters, craft workshops, brush shops, traditional ...

Jirisan Mountain The highest and largest mountain in mainland South Korea, Jirisan Mountain consists of numerous scenic peaks, including its highest Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m ...

Gyeongju, the Millennium Capital Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province was once the capital of the ancient Korean Kingdom of Silla (57 BCE – 935) for about one ...

The recent revival of interest in modernized traditional Korean houses (called hanok) among architectural designers and house buyers from across Korea has also helped attract ...

Local FestivalsAs in many other parts of the world, local communities in Korea have developed a variety of cultural programs and events to mark their ...