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[Photo News] Lavender flowers paint Korea purple

Jun 19, 2021

Lavender flowers in full bloom form violet clouds at Herb Village in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province, Thursday. Tourists take pictures in a field of lavender flowers at Herb Village in Geochang,...
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Jun 18, 2021

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival commemorates the Great Battle of Hansan of 1592, one of the most intense naval battles in Korean history. Held from Aug. 12 to 21, t...
[Eye Plus] Sejong-daero splashed in green

Jun 12, 2021

Sejongdaero, one of the best known streets in Seoul and a main thoroughfare of downtown Seoul, is ready to welcome pedestrians. Named after King Sejong (1397-1450) of the Joseon era, who led the inv...
Far from the madding crowd: 25 tucked-away summer vacation spots

Jun 12, 2021

Korea Tourism Organization selects some of the most serene spots in Korea for summer getaways
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Jun 11, 2021

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival Taking place in Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province, the Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival continues the tradition of Hansan ramie fabric, a UNESCO Intangi...
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Jun 4, 2021

Busan Port Festival The festival has been held annually since 2008 to introduce Busan Port, one of the top five ports in the world. It offers a variety of programs that that showcase Busan Port-rela...
Korea Tourism Organization launches environment-focused travel challenge on social media

Jun 2, 2021

When planning a trip involves buying new products and creating waste, a major problem arises – travelers enjoying the outdoors while ignoring the impact their vacation may have on the environment. T...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

May 28, 2021

Seoul Salon du Chocolat Since its inception in France in 1994, Salon du Chocolat has taken place in 32 cities in 11 countries. In Seoul this year, it will be a three-day event from Aug. 20 to Aug. ...
When travel meets wellness

May 27, 2021

Korea Tourism Organization picks top seven spots for wellness travel
Sobaeksan’s floral beauty in full bloom

May 21, 2021

The Sobaek Mountain Royal Azalea Festival hosted by Danyang, North Chungcheong Province, has been canceled for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sobaek Mountain Royal Azalea Fes...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

May 21, 2021

Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Built in 1405 as a royal residence of the Joseon era, Changdeokgung, a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomes the summer season with nighttime visitors. The nighttime ...
New high-speed train service connects Seoul to Andong in two hours

May 20, 2021

Eco-friendly KTX-Eum’s destination cities offer promotions, discount packages
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

May 14, 2021

Boryeong Mud Festival The 24th Boryeong Mud Festival will be held both online and offline, under the slogan “On and Off,” from July 23 to Aug. 1. According to organizers, the hybrid festival will c...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

May 7, 2021

Rosy spring at Everland Amusement park Everland will open its Rose Garden on May 14 for about a month, featuring some 3 million roses of 720 varieties. The flower garden will momentarily transport ...
[Art on Jeju Island] Architectural charms of Jeju Island

May 4, 2021

The following is the last article in a three-part series that explores art galleries on Jeju Island. -- Ed.