Busan(Haeundae-gu)

The Busan International Tea & Craft Fair takes place in August and November at BEXCO in Busan. The exhibition items include tea (green tea, black tea, puer tea, etc.), tea processing products, pottery, fiber crafts, woodcrafts, metal crafts, and more. The fair is held with the aim of vitalizing the tea and craft culture industries and expanding their market base. Participating businesses can promote their products through PR and marketing activities, while visitors can obtain information on tea and craftwork. At the “Tea of the Day” event, visitors can sample all the recommended tea from the participating companies at a single location.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Located on the right side of the road, after passing Songjeong Tunnel, Morning Calm is another place with a great view. In a three-story log cabin, the first floor provides a space where you can imagine being on a European train. Right in front of the restaurant are the railroad tracks and beyond the tracks is Songjeong Beach. Serving mainly Western dishes, Morning Calm is an elegant place to appreciate fine dining and atmosphere. The restaurant provides excellent customer service and care.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood noodle soup.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun)

Together with Gwaneumssanggul Cave and the Samseonam Rocks, Gongam Rock is one of the three scenic landscapes of Ulleungdo Island. The rock is in the shape of an elephant with its trunk dipped in the water for a drink. It is also called Gumeong Bawi (or Hole Rock) due to a 10-centimeter hole around the trunk. The surface of the rock looks like stacked firewood due to Jusangjeolli (columnar jointing) phenomenon.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

The first Seoul International Book Fair was launched in 1995, the 50th anniversary of Korean Independence Day, in the presence of former President Kim Young Sam and then President of International Publishers Association, Fernano Guedes. It is held annually by Korea Publishers Association in order to promote Korean publications abroad, to strengthen the competitiveness of the publishing industry, to promote reading among the public, and to allow the public to enjoy diverse cultures through literature. This year, the Book Fair features a variety of special exhibitions as well as seminars to cover issues imporatant to publishing industry.


Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Nabijam is a guest house located in the Modern History District which is the center of traveling in Gunsan. The guest house is just 150m away from the Japanese style house (Hirotsu House) in Sinheung-dong and 190m from Chowon Photo Studio which was used as the background of the movie ‘Christmas in August’. Tourist attractions within walking distance from the guest house include Yiseongdang Bakery where you have to stand in the line to buy bread, the old Gunsan Customs, Gunsan Modern History Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Center, and Gunsan Resistance Memorial Center. There are also many famous restaurants near the guest house making tour of Gunsan more pleasant. The name of the guest house, Nabijam, is a pure Korean word which can be literally translated as ‘Butterfly Sleeping’ which means the looking of a baby sleeping soundly with its arms stretched wide outwards. The owner of the house made its name so wishing that the guests could sleel well like babies. There are 4 rooms in the guest house – Areun Areun, Sogeun Sogeun, Jaejal Jaejal and Todak Todak each of which can accommodate basically 2 persons and maximum 4 person. There are small attic attached to each room except the Jaejal Jaejal Room. You will feel as if you are in a relative’s house. You can hear information about traveling in Gunsan, good restaurants and the storiss of the community from the host who is living in the Anchae (main house). Simple breakfast made of toast, jam, coffee, etc. is served. The guests of Nabijam can have 1,000 won discount on the rental of modern clothes and additional 1,000 won discount by presenting the receipt of the spending in the Modern History District (the Time Travel Village). It is possible to do city tour of Gunsan by submitting an application.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

This is a house that serves delicious fried pig’s feet. The best menu at this restaurant is fried pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Daegu(Dong-gu)

Located in Dong-gu Daegu, Boo Design Hotel stands at the entrance of Palgongsan. This motel is good for enjoying the nature and driving because it is adjacent to Palgongsan road, and is good for couples and families. It is 10-minute from Palgongsan IC, 25-minute from Dongdaegu, and 10-minute from Daegu Airport. Because esiapolis (new town of Daegu) is 5-minute distant, it is convenient for travelers and businessmen.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Innisfree is a natural brand that embodies the natural beauty of clean Jeju Island. At Innisfree Jeju House, visitors can experience everything about the brand with a variety of activities that satisfy the five senses, as well as spending a relaxing time surrounded by the beautiful nature on Jeju Island. Innisfree Jeju House was built to preserve the natural environment of the area. Visitors can feel as if they have become part of nature while they enjoy Innisfree's cosmetics made with quality ingredients harvested from Jeju, as well as organic food made with fresh local ingredients.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Seorak Special Tourist Zone is a vast zone included in 3 administrative districts, encompassing the entirety of Seoraksan Mountain. In this zone, visitors have various ways to enjoy Seoraksan Mountain and the natural environment of the East Sea region. Sokcho, which occupies the largest area in the zone, comes first when talking about Seoraksan National Park. Tourists can appreciate the picturesque scenery of the sea and coastal lakes as well as the mountain scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Hikers can climb the mountain or ride a cable car. Sokcho beach is a hot spot that attracts young people who fill the place with energy and life all through the summer. Abai Village, which appeared in several TV dramas for its unique atmosphere, and Sokcho Jungang Market offer local specialties, such as abai sundae (Korean sausage) and dak-gangjeong (fried chicken nuggets coated in a sweet and sour sauce). Goseong, which is bordered by Seoraksan Mountain and Geumgangsan Mountain, is part of the Northern Limit Line (NLL) that offers a unpolluted, beautiful landscape around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Hwajinpo Beach near Hwajinpo Lake, which is a lagoon, and Songjiho Beach near Songjiho Lake are the best places to spend a peaceful vacation. At Hwajinpo Lake, tourists can visit the summer houses used by the first South Korean President Lee Seung-man and the former North Korean leader Kim Il-seong before the division of the Korean Peninsula. Lastly, although it is a relatively small part of Seorak Special Tourist Zone, Yangyang has resources for mountain tourism and maritime culture, such as Seoraksan National Park and Naksan Provincial Park. Naksan Beach, Naksansa Temple and Hajodae are popular tourist sites. It is also famous as a district producing high quality pine mushroom. * Current State of Seorak Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Sokcho-si and parts of Goseong and Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do 2) Area: 138.2k㎡(Sokcho 104.9k㎡, Goseong 30.5k㎡, Yangyang 2.8k㎡) * Tourist Attractions Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho Beach, Naksan Provincial Park, Hwajinpo Lake, Songjiho Lake, Hajodae Pavilion, Naksansa Temple, Osaek Mineral Spring, etc.