Korean musicals delight Japanese audiences
The Korea Tourism Organization promotes Korean performances to crowds in Kobe in March. (Korea Tourism Organization)
By Min Yea-Ji and Kim Young Shin
Popular Korean musicals and shows will...
Use of self-driving buses in Seoul eased for foreign tourists
The self-driving bus running around Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul has been reborn as a tourist attraction for...
Imcheonggak, birthplace of a 500-year legacy
As the largest private Hanok residence in Korea, Imcheonggak (임청각, 臨淸閣) represents the 500-year legacy of Andong's Goseong Yi family.
Andong-si City in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province...
The ultimate Suncheon guide
The reed fields of Suncheonman Bay are breathtaking, while a night at one of the old, traditional thatched houses in the Naganeupseong village can...
Photos reveal hidden charms of Korea
A photo of Unjoru House wins the top prize in this year’s Korea Tourism Photo Contest. The photo has been recognized for showing the...
66% of expats to invite relatives, friends to visit Korea: survey
Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, is one of the country's most popular tourism attractions. (Park Daejin)
Culture Ministry announces ‘stars of Korean tourism’ for 2019
Naganeupseong Folk Village is a fortress village from the Joseon Dynasty era (1392-1910) in Suncheon, Jeollnam-do Province. In 1983, it was designated Historic Site No. 302 by the government....
Asians prefer shopping, Westerners visiting palaces when in Seoul: poll
Three tourists on Dec. 6, 2018, take a group selfie at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. (Jeon Han)
By Kang Gahui and Kim Young Shin
Asian visitors in Seoul consider...
Online tourist complaint site expands services
The government reopened its Tourist Complaint Center on Nov. 7. People who wish to make a complaint can register their complaint at the website...
Summer wildflowers bloom on Jirisan
Jiri meadowsweet flowers, or Jiriteoripul (지리터리풀), are native to Jirisan Mountain and reach full bloom between July and August.
By Min Yea-Ji and Lee Hana
Photos = Korea National Park Service
Summer...
Tongyeong, city of everlasting joy
Korea.net Honorary Reporters visit the 99-step stairway at Seopirang Village in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, on Dec. 27. Seopirang Village is decorated with quotes from...
Visit world heritage sites, enjoy nature, history
Travel to Hallasan Mountain and to the Seongsan Ilchulbung of Jeju Island and learn more about its volcanic geographic features.
Visit the Hwasun Dolmen in...
3rd DMZ Peace Trail to open in Paju on Aug. 10
Visitors to the DMZ Peace Trail in Goseong-gun County, Gangwon-do Province, on April 27 walk along the 2.7-km Course A of the trail. (Korea.net...
Maehwa apricot blossoms welcome spring
The Wondong Maehwa Festival, held in Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, will welcome guests with maehwa apricot flowers on March 18 and 19 this year.
In Seoul,...
Explore the foods of Seoul across its alleyways
For tourists in Seoul, which neighborhoods do they just have to explore?
The recently published “Top 30 Famous Alleys in Seoul” will guide the intrepid...
Singaporean tourists enjoy Haeparang Trail
A group of Singaporean tourists appreciate the scenic views off into the East Sea on Nov. 29 as they walk along the Haeparang Trail,...
Koreaphiles discover hidden treasures of Busan
“I’m so excited. This is one of the three cities that I most wanted to visit when I was in Korea.”
On the train to...
Enjoy autumn nights at royal palaces
Seoul, the Korean capital since 1392, is home to a number of royal palaces, ancient structures scattered across the modern city center. Two of...
Boryeong Mud Festival evolves into int’l summer gala in 28th year
By Jeon MisunPhotos = Lee Jeongwoo
This summer in Korea has been unusually hot, but the sheer fun and...
K-pop stars to attend Paralympic festival
During the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, visitors will have a chance to enjoy some fan meet-and-greets, concerts and festivals featuring a range of...
