Participants for the "Living in Buyeo" tour this time include Grant and Tummy from South Africa, Edelweiss, an English teacher, Riza from the Philippines, Gia-Han from Vietnam, and coordinator Kevin from South Korea.​The group had a quick tour of the commercial facilities of Lotte Resort, starting w

This foreign tour was implemented as part of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security's "Empathy Full" project. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's "Empathy Full" is a project that uses digital technology to support solving regional issues based on direct participation and contributi

The air in the morning and in the evening has become quite chilly already. The trees on the streets have begun to change into vibrant fall colors. The leaves are spent as they relinquish their hold, falling to the earth one by one, hinting at a deepening autumn season. As the fallen leaves lay on th

With over 300 million users from 200+ countries, Zepeto is Asia’s number 1 metaverse platform and is popular among Millennials and Generation Z.“Building Seoul” focuses on Korea’s newest landmark attraction, Cheong Wa Dae, and the surrounding area. Users can become a “Seoul Master,” and construct th

The event takes place from August 1 to 12, and it’s been 32 years since it was last held in Korea. This makes Korea the sixth country to have hosted World Scout Jamboree twice. A total of 43,000 scouts from 150 countries across the globe will flock to Korea and engage in diverse activities such as s

The local government there announced that about 100 Belgian scouts visited Gangcheonsan Mountain and Sunchang Gochujang Village in the province, thus beginning their regional tour program.Eighteen tour courses spanning major tourist attractions in the province will be offered before and after the ja

The program commenced with a welcome ceremony at Sejong Geulbeot Middle School (Principal Cho Eun Gyeong - 조은경) on July 14th, attended by Sejong City Office of Education (세종특별자치시교육감) Choi Gyo-jin. The ceremony featured traditional performances from both countries and a joint K-Pop dance performance

CHENGDU,China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 25, the "Chengdu,a park city at the foot of the snow mountains, bloom vividly in the hustle and bustle -- 2023 Chengdu Cultural Tourism Korea Special Promotion" opened in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by Chengdu Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bur...

For some people, Wanju County’s pristine natural vistas are the best place for relaxing, reflecting and rebooting. Others may prefer the county’s cultural and art spaces, while still others may opt for historical sites from centuries past. While Wanju is doubtless a perfect place for indulging in so

The 100 Must-visit Tourist Spots in Korea is a compilation of recommended tourist attractions that are selected and promoted every two years by the MCST and KTO.The new must-visit list consists of 61 cultural attractions that include heritages, buildings, and entertainment facilities; and 39 nature

Events spreading the warmth and excitement of Seollal (Lunar New Year) are scheduled around the world including Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on Jan. 20 said it will host events

The government has released its list of the nation's top 100 tourist attractions for foreign visitors.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on Dec. 13 announced the sixth edition of the biennial list for 2023-24.The latest list comprises cultural venues suc

An array of cultural and arts events is scheduled during this year's Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holiday period (Sept. 9-12).The following are Korea.net's picks for events that foreign nationals will likely enjoy.Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul's Jung-gu District will offer programs such as makin

Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Arnoldo Andre Tinoco says, "Korea is a country with a strong intent to form a bridge of communication with the world."In a July 7 interview with Korea.net at the hotel Westin Josun Seoul in the city's Jung-gu District, he said, "Korea and Costa Ric

With summer approaching, Hanok (traditional architecture) homes in Namsangol Hanok Village of Seoul's Jung-gu District will be opened to the public.The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 27 said its "Namsangol Vacance" program through Aug. 28 will run in the village on Friday until Sunday. The vi

Traditional jazz melodies, which can only be met in New Orleans, the home of jazz, will resonate in Jeonju, a Korean tourist hub city.Jeonju will hold the 1st Jeonju Street Jazz Festival (JSJF) in various streets including Jeonju Hanok Village for three days from the 17th to the 19th.The festival, w

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 10 said it is hosting "Namsangol Artlab," an exhibition of new interpretations of Hanok (traditional Korean homes) by up-and-coming artists.Launched on May 31 and running through July 31, the event is being hosted at Carpenter Yi Seung-eop's House, a traditi

Because traveling abroad is difficult these days, it is a sad time for travel enthusiasts. Therefore, online travel courses are being introduced as sources of vicarious satisfaction. We’d like to recommend online Korean tour courses for those interested in the country or who want to revisit it. Thes

Recently, WalkintoKorea has got the chance to interviewed Mr. Yang Dong-ki, the 12th president of the Daejeon Tourism Association.Chairman Yang Dong-ki graduated from the Department of Tourism at Sejong University, a prestigious department of tourism that produced a lot of tourism talent, and has ru

Seoul has some very famous neighborhoods that nearly everyone knows about. Gangnam, Myeongdong, Hongdae, Itaewon… It’s easy to go on. However, since these areas get the vast majority of the attention, there are also many neighborhoods in Seoul that have missed the limelight.While these famous areas