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Korea Brief introductionWeather and MapNovaland Tours StoryWhat makes Novaland Tours Different from others

Korea Top 5 Recommended tourism destinationKorea Top 5 Recommended visiting sitesKorea Top 5 Recommended palacesKorea Top 5 Recommended Drama Shooting Locations

UNESCO World Heritage of KoreaKorea FoodKorea showsWhere to seeSki in Korea

Korea Top 5 Recommended Ski Resort

Korea CurrencyShopping in KoreaPublic transportationUseful daily Korean words in EnglishFlexible, Time-saving, Fast & Easy Tailor-making Procedure Novaland Tours Clients’ PhotosNovaland Tours Tailor-made Tour Specialist Team

Korea Tailor-made Tour Guide Book

Korea Brief introductionWeather and MapNovaland Tours StoryWhat makes Novaland Tours Different from others

Korea Top 5 Recommended tourism destination Korea Top 5 Recommended visiting sites Korea Top 5 Recommended palaces Korea Top 5 Recommended Drama Shooting Locations

UNESCO World Heritage of KoreaKorea FoodKorea showsWhere to see Ski in Korea

Korea Top 5 Recommended Ski Resort

Korea CurrencyShopping in KoreaPublic transportationUseful daily Korean words in EnglishFlexible, Time-saving, Fast & Easy Tailor-making Procedure Novaland Tours Clients’ Photos Novaland Tours Tailor-made Tour Specialist Team

Brief introduction

The Korean Peninsula is located in North-East Asia. It is surrounded by the ocean on three sides, making it a unique geographical location. With Seoul as its capital city, the landsite is roughly 1,030 km (612 miles) long and 175 km (105 miles) wide at its narrowest point. Korea's total land area is 100,033 square km, neighboring Japan to the east, China to the west, and sharing a northern border with Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).

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Weather Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer season in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The island of Jeju off the southern coast is the warmest and wettest place in the country. SpringSpring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover the nation's mountains and fields during this time.SummerSummer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot and humid time of the year.AutumnAutumn lasts from September to November, and produces mild weather. It is the best season to visit Korea.WinterWinter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of Korea makes for favorable skiing conditions.

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Country Name: Republic of Korea Capital City: Seoul (since 1394)National Anthem: Aegukga National Flag: Taegeukgi National Flower: Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) Language: Korean; Hangeul Land Size: 223,405 (including North Korea)South Korea only: 100,284 Geographical Location: The Korean Peninsula (lat. 33˚ ~ 43˚; long. 124˚ ~ 132˚)Standard Time: 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean TimePopulation: 51.33 million (2013)Political System: Free democracy; Presidential systemPresident: Park Geun-hye (since 2013)

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After I grown up, I’ve learn how difficult to be a parent and hardships of parenting, the loves I received from them were such strong and with no regrets. I have been in searching for ways to return, hope to be able to make their life comfortable, easy and happy. I’d love travel very much, every well planned and enjoyable trips became a unforgettable experi-ence in part of my life. After hard works, I was always dreaming to visit different cities in different countries, it is not necessary to be a luxury and expensive trip, but a leisure and budget tour. In my mind, traveling is life's most luxurious enjoyment, so I want to arrange a wonderful trip for my parents.

I cannot wait to share my idea with my parents, I believe they would love of my plan. When I announce travel proposals, my father interrupted me, said he doesn't like to travel, he don't want to go out. I am very surprised why he is so against to it. They are not young, it is the time to enjoy life.

"My dear dad, you used to travel a lot, why you want to quit this time?" I asked.

He answer: “You are right, I’ve done lots of travel before, but none of them could really let me enjoy the time. I had to wake up early morning every day, and rush to each so-call must-to-visit tourism site with very short visiting time or only a photo time; also, I had been forced to shopping, without any consumes, you would receive anger from tour guide immediately. I would rather staying at home than paying money for nothing. Most importantly, many of the tour attractions arranged factually are not what I love. I don’t think I enjoyed them but wasted my time and money.

Now, I see what my dad worry about. He always took very old fashioned traveling: Group Depar-ture, which provides economic price with shopping sites, but everything is fixed, you have to stick to all arrangements provided, and there is no chance to have your own time for your favorites, and follow your own interested itinerary.

I explained my dad, we will choose a totally different style of traveling, a Tailor-made itinerary as per our requests, there will be no forced shopping, no rushing, we see what we would like to see, we go where we are really interested in. Finally, dad agreed to go.

Since then, I was thinking what if there was a travel company could do things as below: to tailor made very travel enthusiasts a unique trip, which will be enjoyable, leisure, full of fun and unforget-table memories. The traveling supposed not to be the way as my dad’s through; it ought to be : a road full of fun and happiness; a place where you could totally relax; very spots and destination will inspire you; experiencing a different life, which could be beautiful, warm or delightful; it will be unforgettable even you've return home. I guess, it might be the biggest enjoyment of travel.

The Tailor-made Tour Specialist(TTS) In Novaland Tours (NLT), who are familiar in every tourism spots, hotels, transportation, food, attractions in every destinations you are willing to go; fully understand what are your interests; provides you a one-on-one service, design you an exclusive trip ; arrange you appropriate tour guide, driver and hotel ect. let you totally out of tedious prepared and bad experience in the line

So right now, do not waste your time, let’s traveling out, to see the world attentively. Let’s bring real enjoyments back. This is what NTL’s goal is and what we insist to reach.

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Tailor-made Travel / Tailor-making What You Really LoveNovaland Tours are very proud to give you a better travel experience. We specialize in tailor-made tour service based on your personal interests, tastes and budget. Your entire holiday is designed around your personal needs. Explore your interests at your own speed. Enjoy the tour what you really love.

Tailor-made Tour SpecialistOur Tailor-made Tour Specialists (TTS) are experienced and well-trained. Your 1-on-1 TTS pays attention to knowing you — your goals, desires, preferences, etc. He/she is patient, on standby 24-7, and full of useful suggestions. He/she wants to become your friend, think what you think, to arrange your best unique tailor-made tour.

Flexible, Time-saving, Fast, and Easy Tailor-making ProcedureIt could be so painful to plan a wonderful tour before journey. You need to do so much studying during your busy daytime job & life. In the end, you probably found that you still have not studied well to arrange a really good tour. In Novaland, you don’t need much time to study but just tell us your favorites, and we do the rest. It is flexible, time-saving, fast and easy.

Tailor-made Travel Price According to Your Personal NeedsTailor-making tour according to your travel budget. For us, tailor-making is not equal to high price. One enjoyable tour must be operated in a reasonable and worthy budget. Although it is truth that you get what you pay for, but it needs the help of professional judgment of what are really suitable for you. How much you spend is closely bound up the tour characteristics you choose. If you are comfortably fixed for money, we can provide more choice and more noble experience. But if you don’t want to live frugally after finishing travel, we will definitely recommend you cost-effective, affordable characteristic experience.

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1. Tailor-making What You Really Love2. Tailor-made Tour Specialist3. Flexible, Time-saving, Fast, and Easy Tailor-making Procedure4. Tailor-made Travel Price According to Your Personal Needs5. See a Real Korea6. In-depth Experience Distinctive Korea Culture7. Worry Free Customer Service8. 4 Principles of Reception in Travel9. Standardized and Experienced Management of Reception10. Wonderful Membership Benefits



See a Real KoreaExperience the diversity of modern and tradition, the big differences between coun-tryside and cities, the natural and social complexity, fascinating and beautiful land-scapes, and the normal local life.

In-depth Experience Distinctive Korea CultureExperience distinctive Korea culture is really important to your tour. You can’t enjoy them any other places. It is these culture activities which makes Korea image so fascinating and vivid. Wearing Hanbok, watch Miso show, making Kimchi and taste delicious Korea food, relaxing in Korean hot spring (Jimjibangs) in a very local way. See how to fight in Taekwondo, stroll in Korean old town and imagine the life of the ancients, etc.. All these in-depth Korean cultural experiences make your tour truly memorable.

Worry Free Customer ServiceOver 98% good & excellent satisfaction. 24/7 care while in travel. First time responses and 100% satisfaction of problem-solving. Money back guarantee.

4 Principles of Reception in Travel4 Principles of Reception for local tour guides, drivers and other suppliers to stan-dardize and ensure service quality and improving customer satisfaction. Principle 1: Who Serves, Who Answers for; Principle 2: Integral Cooperation Service; Principle 3: Standard Excellent Service, Customer First; Principle 4: People First, Safe Tour.

Standardized and Experienced Management of ReceptionWe are strongly capable of managing every parts of travelling, tour guides, drivers, cars, meals, etc. We have strict, experienced and the whole instructions, rules and specifications to supervise our tour guides, drivers, etc to serve our guests better. Even for emergency problems, we have concluded for a long time and full of experi-ence how to deal with them well. Our operation team are full of passion of nev-er-stop-pursing best service. We don’t fear problems or dissatisfactions but will deem them the pedals to be the best one.

Wonderful Membership Benefits After booking one tour with us, get long-term benefits of Novaland Travel Club. For example: Free-design tailor-made itineraries whenever you need. Free travel guide books regularly elaborately designed for many countries. Freely join in membership activities. Membership club points for gifts. Exclusive tour packages for members. One community for making new friends with same interests. And many other Nova-land Travel Club benefits.





Busan is Korea’s largest port city, filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world flock to the cities many beaches to relax or to attend festivals. The city annually hosts Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and regularly holds events at the world’s largest department store.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. Some of the top tourist sites include a national park with diverse flora and fauna, breath-taking views, and the world’s longest lava tube, registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

Gyeongju was the capital city of the ancient king-dom of Silla. The city is often referred to as a “museum without walls” because of the many cultural relics scattered throughout the city. Almost everything in this city, from the streets to the mountains, is rich in history. Gyeongju has roughly 300 sites that have been designated as a cultural heritage, with some of them being UNESCO-recog-nized World Heritage Sites.

Gangwon-do is blessed with beautiful mountains and clean beaches that offer some of the best sceneries and vacation spots throughout the year. The beaches are popular spots for watching the sunrise on New Year’s morning as well. Winter in Gangwon-do is heaven for winter sports enthusi-asts, as the province gets a lot of snow. The 2018 Winter Olympics have been scheduled to take place in various cities in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongc-hang, Gangneung, and Jeongseon.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine ( Kyoto )

Seoul is the capital of Korea and is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economy. Seoul is home to many historic sites and places of traditional culture. The shopping and entertainment districts also draw a large number of tourists every year. The Hangang River, which runs through the center of the city, is a distinctive landscape of Seoul that offers a myriad of resting areas for citizens.

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Located four kilometers southwest from Anmy-eon-eup, this cream-colored beach is the ideal place to go for a drive and watch the sun sink into the ocean between two large rock formations known as the Granny Rock and the Grandpa Rock.

Darangee Village, a small well-preserved village in the southernmost area of west Namhae-gun, features an extraordinary sight of countless tiny fields (over 100 levels) on a steep mountain slope against the open sea.

Also known as the Diamond Bridge, this two-story bridge connects Suyeong-gu and Haeundae-gu and offers an astonishing view of mountains, sandy beach-es, hills and city lights. Kwang-An Bridge is not for pedestrians, but anyone can enjoy the spectacular night view of the bridge from afar; its state-of-the-art lighting system allows an exterior lighting of over 100,000 colors.

Cherry blossoms rain down on the train track and countless shutters click madly away as the train approaches the station under the cherry blossom tunnel. The cherry blossom road at Yeojwa stream, (num-ber 17 on this list) is also nearby for those who want more photo-ops.

Hydrovolcanic eruptions formed this majestic volcanic crater 5,000 years ago on Jeju Island.A UNESCO world heritage site, the peak is famous for many things, including numerous rare plant species, but is best known for the magnificent sight of the sun rising over it (hence the name).

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Ggotji Beach Darangee Village

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Unhyeongung PalaceUnhyeongung Palace was formerly a private residence of Prince Regent Heu-ngseon (1820-1898), the father of Emperor Gojong (the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty). The young Gojong lived here before he assumed the throne. The royal wedding ceremony of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong also took place here. During the reign of Emperor Gojong, Unhyeongung was as grand as any other palace in Seoul, but today's complex is much smaller than its original size. Over time, many of the palace buildings have been heavily damaged and destroyed during various conflicts.

Deoksugung Palace Deoksugung Palace is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung Palace. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popu-lar event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors.

Changgyeonggung Palace Changgyeonggung Palace was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung Palaceis connected with Changdeokgung Palace. It's located east of the primary palace of Gyeongbokgung, so it is also referred to as "Donggwol," the "East Palace."

Gyeongbokgung PalaceGyeongbokgung Palace was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbok-gung Palace was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeo-ngbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Changdeokgung Palace is also known as Donggwol, the Eastern Palace, because of its location to the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. For 270 years, the palace was home to the Joseon government and was also the favored residence of many Joseon Dynasty kings. This makes Changdeokgung Palace the longest-serving royal residential palace.

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Nami Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island, especially the Metasequoia path, was one of the main filming locations of the Korean Broadcasting System 2002 television drama series Winter Sonata, starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. It attracted many Korean and foreign visitors to here. The number of visitors has continued to grow, reaching 2.3 million in 2012 and 3 million in 2014.

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After travelling 10 km along the lakeside road from Cheongpyeong Dam, in the direction of Namiseom Island, you will come across a cluster of white, exotic buildings on the left-hand hillside. From its outward appearance, it would appear to be a village that belongs on the Mediterranean coast or in a pastoral area of the Piedmont Alps. This is Petite France, a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside! Petite France consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge and experience French food, clothing, and household culture. If you watched the drama “My love from the star”, you must know Petite France.

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The Daejanggeum Park was co-created by Munhwa Broadcasting Company (MBC) and Yongin Munici-pal Office in August 2005. Different from other drama sets, Daejanggeum Park has been re-creat-ed based on historical records and very accurately reflects the structures and culture of ancient times. Dramia has served as the filming location for hugely popular Korean historical dramas such as “Jumong," “Queen Seon-deok,” “Isan,” and “Dong Yi” and many more of historical documents and films.

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Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres, visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad under-standing of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of the past.

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Seoul Tower opened to the public in 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The 236.7m tower sits atop Namsan Mountain (243m). The observatory offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. Visitors are encouraged to try the N Grill, Western-style revolving restaurant (one rotation every 48 minutes) and the Sky Restroom (an artfully decorated space). Both offer breathtaking views of the cityscape.

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UNESCO World Heritage of KoreaUNESCO World Heritage refers to both cultural and natural heritage sites registered on the World Heritage List. In November 1972, UNESCO adopted the "Convention Concern-ing the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage" in the General Conference during its seventeenth session. Under the Convention, the World Heritage committee established a World Heritage List that includes cultural and natural heritage with out-standing value whose conservation is recognized to be in the interest of all humanity. As of July 2015, Korea has eleven cultural heritage sites and one natural heritage site.

World Cultural Heritage SitesA total of eleven Korean cultural sites are registered on the list of World Cultural Heritage Sites including Jongmyo Shrine (1995); Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (1995); Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (1995); Hwaseong Fortress (1997); Chang-deokgung Palace Complex (1997); Gyeongju Historic Areas(2000); Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (2000); Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (2009); and, finally, Historic Villages of Korea; Hahoe and Yangdong (2010); Namhansanseong Fortress (2014); Baekje Historic Areas (2015).

Natural Heritage SiteThe volcanic island of Jeju-do has an outstandingly beautiful natural environment that is significant for its geological features and ecological value. In 2007, Jeju-do Island was listed as a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site under the name of "Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes." This includes Mount Hallasan Natural Reserve, the Geomunoreum Lave Tube System and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.



KimchiKimchi, a fermented cabbage, is the most famous traditional food and icon that well-represents Korea itself, as it accompanies almost every meal served in the country. Depending on the main ingredient used, the name of the dish also differs where cabbage, radish, cucumber and/or other vegetables often play the role. In addition, there are many variations in recipes and forms, offering the fun of tasting different textures and flavors from all across the nation. Aside from these, the health benefits of kimchi are gaining more attention nowadays due to its enormous nutritional value, therefore, becoming an international wellbeing food, not just limited to Korea.

BibimbapBibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with meat and assorted vegetables, is one of the all time favorite meals of the Korean people, regardless of age or generation. Its popularity has also grown internationally with the spread of hallyu, or Korean “wave.” Even some Hollywood celebrities have praised its nutritional value and talked about how it has helped them maintain a healthy diet.

Royal cuisine The Joseon Dynasty was the heyday of royal culture in Korean history, and royal cuisine thus became the quintessence of traditional food culture in Korea. Royal cuisine was prepared by the best cooks in the court with quality ingredients procured from across the country, and this art has been passed on for generations since that time.The meals served for the king consisted of local specialties and fresh seasonal foods, hence royal cuisine generally featured various local, seasonal, and holiday dishes.Royal cuisine is the essence of Korean food culture, which has been passed down by the word of mouth of court cooks and royal descendants, as well as written records of royal feasts.

GimbapGimbap or kimbap is a Korean dish made from steamed white rice (bap) and various other ingredients, rolled in gim (sheets of dried laver seaweed) and served in bite-size slices. Gimbap is often eaten during picnics or outdoor events, or as a light lunch, served with danmuji orkimchi.

Traditional Liquors & WinesFor Koreans, alcohol is a lifelong companion in times of sorrow and joy. Korean people have enjoyed making their own liquor from healthy ingredients since ancient times. Traditional liquor is often called yakju (약주), literally meaning “medicinal alcohol,” as light to moderate alcohol use is believed to have health benefits and is offered from one person to another as a way to cherish friendships.

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DrumCat ConcertGlobally-recognized Korean performance, ‘DrumCat Concert' whips people into a frenzy of rhythm and fun! DrumCat Concert, created in 2003, is an all-female percussion group that has moved into its own exclusive theater just 7 years after its first performance.

Nanta Show NANTA is one of Korea's top performances, a show about four chefs who must prepare a wedding banquet in just one hour. The plot is depicted through various genres of performances, including percussion that uses kitchen utensils to make beats based on traditional rhythms of samulnori(traditional percussion quartet). The entire show has no spoken dialogue, yet plenty of comedy and romance, too.

Live Fusion Gukak Music Performance Fanta-StickHeart-beating sounds of powerful percussion rhythm and Heart-filling melodies of beautiful Gukak! Story of Korea with Korean traditional instruments; Dae-guem, Hae-geum, Gayaguen, and A-jaeng. When Fan-ta-Stick’s beating starts, your heart-beat will go up to the highest with the percussion sounds. Modern inter-pretation of Gukak based on tradition. Guaka is no longer boring. Experience new Korea.

Bibap showBibap is a nonverbal performance based on the Korean representative dish, bibimbap (rice mixed with vegeta-bles and beef). As a nonverbal performance, the actors mimic the sound of making bibimbap with beat-boxing and a cappella, demonstration of motions through b-boying, and acrobatics and martial arts

MISO: Baebijiang-jeonThe Miso performance is ranked by foreign visitors as the number one artistic performance to watch in Korea. Due to its high-level of praise received from both professional ciritis and normal viewers (via a survey con-ducted in 2012 by the Korea Tourism Organization), Jeongdong Theater has decided to showcase this perfor-mance once again, aiming for more popularization and globalization of traditional Korean culture this time.

Taekwondo, the most recognized form of Korean martial arts, is a sport that emphasizes a sense of morality, humility, and a respect for one's opponent. It has become a globally-recognized sport through which practitioners can improve both their physical ability and mental strength. This martial art teaches both defensive and offensive techniques without using weapons. However, taekwondo puts more emphasis on defense because of the taekwondo spirit of respecting peace and justice. Continue reading to find out where you can experience this traditional Korean martial art yourself.

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Namsangol Hanok VillageThere are various kinds of taekwondo-related performances and hands-on programs for international visitors who are interested in experiencing traditional culture at Namsangol Hanok Village. Visitors can enjoy watching creative performances that blend taekwondo forms with art and a children's taekwondo demonstration team. International visitors will also have the chance to learn taekwondo's basic forms, self-defense skills, breaking and more through classes offered in two skill levels.

Address: Pigeumjeong Square, Namsangol Hanok Village, 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulWebsite: www.taekwonseoul.org (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)Inquiries: +82-2-568-2011 (Korean, English)

International Kumgang Taekwondo Center

International Kumgang Taekwondo Center specializes in providing taekwondo experi-ence programs for foreigners. Programs range from short-term (basic forms and tech-niques) to long-term (a more intensive program held for a month or longer). The pro-grams are generally carried out inside taekwondo studios in Korea, making the experi-ence more meaningful.

Address: International Kumgang Taekwondo Center, 2F, 42, Mokdongjungangnam-ro, Yangc-heon-gu, SeoulWebsite: www.taekwontokorea.com (Korean, English)Inquiries: +82-2-2642-0692 (Korean, English, Japanese)

Muju TaekwondowonLocated on Baegunsan Mountain in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Muju Taekwondowon is a center where people can learn taekwondo in a place surrounded by nature. The center's expansive grounds occupy a land area of 2,314,000㎡ while the total building floor area measures 71,648㎡

Address: 1482, Museol-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-doWebsite: http://www.tkdwon.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)Inquiries: +82-63-320-0121 (Korean), +82-63-320-0122/+82-63-320-0116 (English), +82-63-320-0118 (Japanese), +82-63-320-0120 (Chinese)



Ski in KoreaKorea is described as one of the world's unusual skiing destinations. It might be unusual, but it sure has a lot to offer!While the snow industry in Korea is relatively young (Korea's first resort was Yongpyong, which opened in 1975) it's certainly come a long way. Now there are numerous world-class resorts for all to enjoy and Korea is beginning to be discovered as a great snow travel des-tination. Yes, while Korea might be seen as unusual now, it will be the centre of the winter sport enthusiasts world in a couple of short years! And then, watch out!

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Yongpyong Ski Resort (Gangwon-do)Located at a range of altitudes between 700-1,500m above sea level in what is affectionately known as the "Alps of Korea," Yongpyong Resort bears the distinction of being the first ski resort in Korea to offer modern facilities. Many people even go so far as to say that this particular resort is a symbol of the development and popularization of skiing across the nation.

Jisan Forest Resort (near Seoul)Located in Icheon-si City, Gyeonggi-do, Jisan Forest Resort is only 40 minutes away from Gangnam to the south of Seoul, meaning that even when accom-modations are booked, visitors can make a daytrip out to this beautiful ski resort.

High 1 Ski Resort (Gangwon-do)

Located in one of the most pristine regions of Gang-won-do, High1 Resort offers 18 fantastic slopes each beginning at one of three peaks. For begin-ners, there is a 4.2 kilometer-long gently-sloping course that starts 1,345 meters above sea level. High1 Resort also has two slopes that have been used for World Cup ski competitions. The resort is known for its convenient facilities for people with disabilities and special needs.

Eden Valley Resort (near Busan)

Located 1,200 meters above sea level on Sinbulsan Mountain in Gyeongsangnam-do, Eden Valley Resort is the only ski resort in the South Gyeongsang Province. Of the seven slopes (ranging in length from 454 meters to 1,495 meters), two are for beginners, three are for intermediate skiers and two are for advanced skiers. Each slope has a different starting point, but they all wind gently down along the mountainside to come together at the base.

Alpensia Ski Resort (Gangwon-do)

Alpensia Resort is tucked away in the mountains at about 700m above sea level and is known for its excellent snow quality and sweeping views of the majestic Daegwal-lyeong Mountain Range. As the main venue for the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olym-pics, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of much buzz across the nation and in the international sports community.



Acceptable payment methods while you are traveling in Korea

Traveler's ChecksTraveler's checks can be exchanged for cash at banks or exchange booths. A number of stores still accept the checks instead cash, nonetheless, the form of credit cards, debit cards have become more preferred means by travelers. Thus trading checks is hardly observed nowadays as there is seemingly decreasing number of stores that offer this service.Credit card Most of the businesses in Korea widely uses and accepts payment by credit cards at major hotels, department stores, large restaurants, and stores. Visa, Master, American Express and other credit cards can be used; however do check the service availability before making purchase as some stores may not be subject to this service.

Exchange moneyWhen you need to exchange your foreign currency into Korean won, visit a bank, exchange service center, or an authorized exchange. (Bank business hour: 09:00-16:00, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.)

Electricity and VoltageThe standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries.If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you want to buy one in Korea, you can do so at a duty-free shop, convenience shop at Incheon Interna-tional Airport, or Yongsan Electronics Shopping Town.

Korea CurrencyKorea`s official monetaryunit is the won.



Shopping in KoreaKorea is a shopper’s paradise! Luxury brands, the latest fashions, cosmetics, souvenirs & more. Check out our sales & discount calen-dar, so you’ll know the best time to shop.

Recommended places for shopping

Myeong-dong No.1 Tourist DestinationMyeong-dong is one of the busiest places in Seoul and is among Korea’s premier shopping destinations. Over 1 million shoppers pass through this area each and every day. Located in the heart of Seoul, Myeo-ng-dong market has been a witness to Korea’s tumultuous modern-day history as a center of city politics, economy, and culture. To international visitors, Myeong-dong is a stunning shopping district with countless shops and restaurants. Its wild popularity has led to similar shopping districts springing up all across the country

Insa-dong

Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods that can only be purchased or appreciated in Korea: hanbok (traditional clothing), hanji (traditional paper), tradi-tional teas, pottery, and folk crafts.

Dongdaemun Market Comprehensive Clothes Shopping: from Fabrics to Accessories

Dongdaemun has every fashion item imaginable: fabric, clothes, accessories, and wedding goods. The newest fashion trends, along with the newest fabrics, often make their debut in the market. It is home to the largest clothing suppliers in Korea, and aspiring designers also come to here to hone and test their skills. Cheap and diverse clothes attract not just fashion leaders but also the average consumer. It has become a place frequented by major Korean and international buyers as well.

Busan

No. 1 Tourist Attraction in Busan: Nampo-dongNampo-dong draws hundreds of thousands of tourists year-round and is also one of the favorite haunts of Busan citizens. Every year PIFF Square is one of the main stages of the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). Whether you are looking for movie theaters or delicious restaurants, Nampo-dong has it all. Near Nampo-dong is the Yongdusan (Mt. Yongdu) Park, which is accessible by escalator. Wildly popular among tourists, the park is a must-see location for those who enjoy walking or wish to catch a birds-eye view of Busan from the park’s observation tower.

Seoul



Jagalchi Market

Jagalchi Market in Busan is one of the best known seafood markets in Korea. Formed in the late 19th century, it distributes 30 to 50% of the total seafood (both dried and fresh) sold in the nation. Fresh seafood caught in nearby areas (such as Namhae) fills display stands all year round: flopping fish, scuttling crabs, and wiggling sea squirts are spread out aisle upon aisle. No matter the season, Jagalchi Market teems with female merchants touting their wares and throngs of customers soaking up the wonder of this unique market. In October during the Jagalchi Festival, the number of visitors increases drastically as countless people come to take part in the various events and taste the area’s famous fresh delicacies.

Gukje Market

Gukje Market, the largest traditional market in Busan, is a place steeped in history. Gukje Market humbly began during the Korean War in 1950 as a place for war refugees to try to eke out a living, soon growing into a large, busy market. Even today, the area is bursting with the old-fashioned market-place spirit, similar to that of Namdaemun Market in Seoul. Shops in Gukje Market sell an assortment of new and used items. Since vendors deal in both wholesale and retail sales, the average customer can purchase various items at incredibly inexpensive prices. Though still one of Korea’s most popular mar-kets, the Gukje Market used to be the very center of commerce as both military supplies for the U.S. armies and imported goods came through the neighboring port city. The Market is located near several other tourist attractions in Busan: the Bupyeong Market, Jagalchi Market, and Nampo-dong.



Publictransportation

Trains in Korea

One of the most convenient ways to travel between cities in Korea is by train. Bus schedules can vary depending on traffic, but that is hardly the case for the railroad, allowing passengers to make more exact travel plans and move to destinations on time. Korea trains are classified based on their speed and the amenities offered onboard. There are generally seven classifications: KTX express trains, including KTX-Sancheon, and the non-express Saemaeul, ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-Cheongchun, Mugunghwa, Nuriro and tourism trains.Ticket prices depend on the classification of the train and distance traveled. There are two main railway lines in Korea: the Gyeongbu Line connecting Seoul to Busan, and the Honam Line running from Yongsan Station in Seoul to Mokpo in the southwest. Other railway lines include the Jeolla and Gyeongjeon lines, which reach as far as Yeosu and Changwon on the south coast.

Express & Intercity Buses

They are many ways to travel around Korea, but the most popular way to get from region to region is by buses. Both express and intercity buses have extensive networks throughout the country and prices of the tickets are considered to be very reasonable. The buses are maintained clean and have very accommodating atmosphere that offers an enjoyable ride for passengers, in addition to timely departures and arrivals.In most cases, both the express and intercity bus terminals are located closely at the cities’ center. However, in some cities such as Seoul, the terminals are found at different locations in the city. Therefore, you are advised to double-check the boarding place of your bus before your departure. The last thing to check before booking the ticket will be look-ing out for bus terminals with the word jonghap, which serves both types of bus services. Here, visitors can check the times and choose which of the two is more convenient, depending on your travel itinerary.

Subways

Subways are currently being operated around five major cities includ-ing, Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Seoul's ranks the top in terms of its size and number where it centers the city from Line 1 to 9 and additional lines branching out into the metropolitan area. Also, each subway station has a name, number, and a color representing the subway line, and with just a little guidance, anyone can use the metro-politan subway systems with ease.



Seoul Subway Fares

Basic Fare for 10 km Transportation payment equipped card (T-money) Cash

Adults (age 19 and older) 1,250 won 1,350 won

Teens (age 13-18) 720 won 1,350 won

Children (age 7-12) 450 won 450 won

• Total distances exceeding 10 km: 100 won for every 5km between 10 to 50km / 100 won for every 8km when exceeding a total of 50km.• Children age of 6 and younger: Free of charge.• Fare systems differ for every region, please refer to information below.

Busan Subway Fares (when paid with transportation cards)

• Adults - 1,200 won for Section 1 / 1,400 won for Section 2• Teens - 950 won for Section 1 / 1,100 won for Section 2• Children - 600 won for Section 1 / 700 won for Section 2

Daejeon Subway Fares (when paid with transportation cards)

• Adults - 1,250 won for Section 1 / 1,350 won for Section 2• Teens - 880 won for Section 1 / 960 won for Section 2• Children - 550 won for Section 1 / 600 won for Section 2Fare structure : Section 1 (within 10km) / Section 2 (exceeding 10km)Website : Daejeon Metropolitan Express Transit Corporation www.djet.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)

Daegu Subway Fares (when paid with transportation cards)• Adults - 1,100 won• Teens - 770 won• Children - 400 wonWebsite :Daejeon Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation www.gwangjusubway.co.kr (Korean, English)

Gwangju Subway Fares (when paid with transportation cards)

• Adults - 1,100 won• College Students – 1,000 won• Teens - 800 won• Children - 400 wonWebsite : Daegu Metropolitan Subway Corporation www.dtro.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)



Taxi In Korea, there are plentiful of taxis and they are clean, safe, and above all, inexpensive. They can be found at taxi stands in most busy city areas or hailed on the streets. There are also call taxis that can be requested by phone. However, call taxis are slightly more expen-sive than the taxis you flag down on the street. An increasing number of taxi drivers nowadays speak some English, which may be helpful for first-time visitors.

Deluxe TaxisCalled mobeom taeksi (literally “model taxi”) in Korean, deluxe taxis are black with a yellow sign on the top. Both sides of the taxi have the Deluxe Taxi sign. They offer slightly more passenger space and a higher stan-dard of service than regular taxis. This means that the basic fare and the fare for additional distance are higher than regular taxis, but there is no late-night surcharge. Deluxe taxis can be found at stands located at hotels, stations, bus terminals, and major city streets.

A van taxi that can accommodate six to ten passengers is also available for larger groups. They provide simul-taneous foreign language interpretation by phone, and are equipped with a receipt-issuing device and a credit card reader. Fares are the same as deluxe taxi.

Jumbo Taxis

Standard Taxis (mid-size, sedan)Standard taxis are generally silver, white, or orange. Outside the downtown area, most taxis are of the stan-dard variety, and there are rarely any deluxe or jumbo taxis. The fare may vary by region.



Useful dailyKorean wordsin English

0 = 공 (gong) = 영 (yeong)1 = 일 (il)2 = 이 (i)3 = 삼 (sam)4 = 사 (sa)5 = 오 (o)6 = 육 (yuk)7 = 칠 (chil)8 = 팔 (pal)9 = 구 (gu)10 = 십 (ship)100 = 백 (baek)1,000 = 천 (cheon)10,000 = 만 (man)

Basic Expressions

English

Yes.

No.

Thank you.

I am sorry.

Can you speak English?

Good morning.

Good afternoon.

Good evening.

Good-bye.(to person leaving)

Good-bye.(to person staying)

Hello?(on the phone)

Please write it down

How much is it?

Where's the toilet?

I don't understand

Hangul

네.

아니요.

감사합니다.

미안합니다.

영어를 할수 있어요?

안녕하세요?

안녕히 가세요.

안녕히 계세요.

여보세요?

적어 주세요!

이게 얼마예요?

화장실이 어디예요?

모르겠습니다

Pronunciation

Ne.

Aniyo.

Kamsahamnida.

Mianhamnida.

Yeongeorul malsum halsu isseoyo?

Annyong haseyo?

Annyonghi kasayo.

Annyonghi kyesayo.

Yoboseyo?

cheogeo juseyo!

ige eolmayeyo?

hwajangsiri eodiyeyo

moreugesseumnida





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