A national garden in Singapore will display traditional Korean lanterns made of Hanji (traditional paper).The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) have announced the holding of "Royal Family's Walk," a traditional showcase of Hanji lanterns displaying a royal family

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Located in the southwest of Korea, Jeolla region offers visitors a new look at Korea that cannot be experienced in Seoul. From taekwondo (traditional Korean martial arts) to a rare firefly habitat forest, Muju and Wanju present a different charm of Korea.Major transportation centersMuju Bus Terminal

Kimchi is known as one of the Korean cultural identities. While kimchi is a staple of all Korean meals and is already well known among people with plans to visit Korea, there is always room for more knowledge! The best place to learn about this popular fermented food is at Museum Kimchikan, the firs

Korea ranks as one of the safest countries in the world, making it possible to enjoy what the country has to offer, even late into the night! What’s more, late-night buses operate throughout the capital city. So whether you can’t sleep due to the time difference, or you just want to cram in one more

Deputy Prime Minister and Economy and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki, citing a Forbes survey ranking Korea the third safest for COVID-19 among 100 countries, on Sept. 16 said, "This is an opportunity to confirm Korea's outstanding quarantine capacity."Earlier on Sept. 3, the U.S. business magazine had

People travel for various reasons; some want to try unique foods, others are looking to experience a new culture. Whatever the reason, vacations should have one thing in common: rest! In fact, the need to relax and escape from your busy life can make retreat vacations all the more important! If you’

You can enjoy Korea’s beautiful nature and an exciting activity all in one! Rail biking is a popular leisure sport that uses bikes and railroads specially built for sightseeing. Hop on a rail bike and pedal your way along the railroad tracks for the opportunity to get a light workout and enjoy wonde

Welcome Daehakro, is the most famous performing arts festival designed for tourists that takes place in Daehak-ro Street, Seoul, often considered as the “Broadway in South Korea". It is a festival where you can enjoy a variety of performing arts including non-verbal performances, traditional perform

While international travel currently isn’t an option, that doesn’t mean you can’t dream, and what better place to dream of visiting than Jeju Island! Jeju offers unlimited charms, be it sights, foods, or experiences, and you can easily fill up your bucket list. If you’re looking for the hottest attr

With Korea’s rapid growth over the past few decades and the concentration of resources in metropolitan areas, regional colors have grown less distinctive. Daegu is one exception. Instead of being influenced by Seoul-oriented trends, it has maintained its unique culture and history.Also known as Kore

Chuseok (추석) : Korean Thanksgiving DayIf you happen to be in Korea at this time of the year, consider yourself lucky. Chuseok (추석), the festival of the Harvest Moon, is one of the most glorious times of the year on the Korean Peninsula.The weather is at its most clement. The tropical heat of summer

Korea has been elected to UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which evaluates requests from countries for the inclusion of such heritage on the world body's lists.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cultural Heritage Administration on Se

K-pop sensation BTS, who has topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the second consecutive week, will promote tourism in Seoul to the group's fans around the world.The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) on Sept. 10 said a video promoting tourism in the capital title

WalkintoKorea is one of the top tourism communication channels, which professionally publishes English tourism news, with the aim of promoting Korea tourism and cultural content to the world, located at Daejeon, South Korea. We mainly update travel news, interesting festivals and events about around

On August 27, K-pop idol group ITZY was appointed honorary ambassador of Korea tourism.The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) brought a stop to tourism worldwide. As an honorary ambassador, ITZY has featured in several video clips sharing the beauty of Korea in hopes of promoting Korea tourism.ITZY will

All kinds of inclement weather, from cold winds in winter to sudden downpours during the rainy season in summer, may cause varying levels of inconvenience to enjoying your time in Korea. However, the weather causes no problem at underground shopping malls in Seoul, where one can fully enjoy shopping

If you desire to enjoy a day in the South Korean countryside, let's explore the Pocheon Art Valley and visit nearby attractions including Herb Island and the local apple orchards. Introduction Pocheon Art Valley was a former granite quarry transformed into a culture and arts space. The transformatio

Notices: Festival will be held both on and off-line Period: 09.12.2020 ~ 09.13.2020 Address: 3, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 은행로 3 (풍남동2가)) Location: Area of Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju Hanok Village Telephone: - 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Ja

Once a part of Sannae-myeon (Gongju-gun), Isadong (Dong-Gu) was included into Hoideok-gun during Gojong Regime in the latter years of Joseon. It was called Wisahan and Aresahan there and they were merged into one in 1914 under Japanese Occupation and named Isadong with past names in it.This village