History : Jeong Seon Arirang, also Known as A Ra Ri. This local folk song has been handed down for generations. It gained popularity in Eastern Korea when it first began to be sung 600 years ago. At that time Korea was in a transitional phase, moving a from the GoRyeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty.

National CemeteryA giant (330,000 m2) area of land surrounded by mountains and hiking trails. Its free entrance is a surprise considering the land values in this country, but its also a much welcoming feature, giving the visitors an access to Memorial Tower, Memorial Gate, Patriotic Spirit Exhibitio

Nonsan is an agricultural city, with rice being the most important crop. Other important crops include strawberries, ginseng, napa cabbage, watermelons, and Korean pears. More importantly, Nonsan is famous for one of the ROK Army training centers, which is a South Korean military training institutio

What is it that you can find only in traditional Korean markets, not in mega supermarkets or department stores? A bunch of freebies and extras that merchants give out of kindness. Let us immerse ourselves in the attraction of traditional markets, big and small, in Incheon, where you can expect a lot

Situated in the lower part of the central region of the Korean peninsula, Nonsan has long been regarded as the source of strength for the land and became home to early settlers in the prehistoric times. Nonsan was part of Mahan in the Samhan period and also part of Baekje during the Three Kingdoms P

Bonghwa is a county located in the innermost section of the Korean mainland. It lies on the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range just below Gangwon Province. Due to its location, Bonghwa has a cooler temperature compared to the rest of North Gyeongsang Province.While Bonghwa does not have fancy shopping cent

Interview with Master Jo Dae-yong and the architects Jang Young-chul and Chun Sook-hee Koreans have long possessed a special method for blocking out the sweltering summer heat: bamboo blinds, or bal in Korean. Bamboo screens filter out strong sunrays but allow in the breeze. They can divide a space

To the first Westerners to enter the Far Eastern country of Joseon (1392–1910), Korean clothing must have been a novelty. An everyday outfit for a Joseon man consisted of a white jacket and trousers topped by—again—a white overcoat. A dose of style and dignity was brought to this somewhat monotonous

Mt. Sikjangsan Forest Trail Location Distance/time Course Transportation Point of departure / Point of arrival Well-being Trail | Mt. Sikjangsan Forest Trail (Saecheon-dong, Dong-gu).You can hike up Mt. Sikjangsan, the highest mountain in Daejeon; Saecheon Pa

What is it that you can find only in traditional Korean markets, not in mega supermarkets or department stores? A bunch of freebies and extras that merchants give out of kindness. Let us immerse ourselves in the attraction of traditional markets, big and small, in Incheon, where you can expect a lot

Everybody knows that walking is great, but it is not easy to make it a daily workout. On a day when you can spare a few hours for walking, what about going to Munhaksan whose peak has become accessible again to citizens in 55 years?Walk along Munhaksan Trail to enjoy nature and learn about the histo

By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae A white jar made during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) has been sold at the highest price for a porcelain or ceramics piece in Korean auction history. Seoul Auction on June 26 said the bid for the Baekja Daeho, also called a "moon jar" and measuring 41 cm wide and 45.5 cm

By Kang Gahui and Kim Hwaya Geunjeongjeon Hall, the largest hall at Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace housing the Joseon Dynasty king's throne, will be opened to the public this month for a limited time.Designated National Treasure No. 223, the hall is considered to have the essence of the architecture o

The educational institution of the Joseon Dynasty known as "Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies," has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The 43rd World Heritage Committee (June 30th-July 10th) held in Baku, Azerbaijan has made the final decision to inscribe Korea's seowon on the Worl

Ganghwado Island in Incheon is a favorite place for getaway in the Seoul Capital Area. It boasts 'eight scenic views of Ganghwa' including the island's distinctive cultural assets of significant historical values.Since it is not practical to try to tour all the eight locations in a day, we recommend

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 visitors to Korea. Although it is now one of the very largest modern metropolises in the world, its downtown area is enclosed by historic walls that we