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17℃
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

17℃ stands for the optimum temperature to preserve chocolates at its best quality. Presenting a wide variety of hand-made chocolates, purchasable items include chocolate bars and café menus like chocolate cakes and chocolate beverages. In particular, you can control the amount of cacao in your chocolate drink ranging from 40%~80% according to your preference.

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Cheonggyesan Mountain
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Cheonggyesan Mountain surrounds Seoul Grand Park, SeoulLand and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon. The mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is nestled at the foot of Gwanaksan Mountain, south of downtown Gwacheon. Dense forests, neat valleys, parks, and temples are available in the mountain, making it a suitable climbing course for families. Also, varied walking courses are set up. The top of the mountain, Manggyeongdae, is not open to public access as a government facility is situated on the peak. Guksabong Peak (alt. 538m) and another peak (alt. 545m) are connected through a mountain path.It is said that a faithful person, Joyun in the late Goryeo period entered Cheonggyesan Mountain from Songdo after the demolition of Goryeo by Yi Seong-gye who was the first King of the Joseon Dynasty. Also, it was referred to as “Cheongryongsan” because the area is regarded as the place where a blue dragon (Cheongryong; 청룡) ascended to heaven. Based on the principles of geomancy, Gwaksan Mountain and Cheonggyesan Mountain are called “Baekho” (White Tiger) and “Cheongryong,” respectively.

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Hotel Chelsea
Incheon(Namdong-gu) , Incheon Center

Each guestroom at Hotel Chelsea is equipped with a large PDP TV, high-speed internet, an air conditioner, and a DVD player. Each room also comes equipped with a Karaoke machine, a large whirlpool bathtub (for 2 people), a sauna, and a luxury bidet: items that, at other hotels, are usually only found in expensive suites.

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Koryujung
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Located in Haeundae, Busan, Koryujung (고려정) is a Korean restaurant with 15 years of tradition. The restaurant serves traditional hanjeongsik (Korean course meal) and shabu-shabu (paper-thin slices of meat and vegetables cooked in a pot of hot broth) in an antique, elegant ambience. Four types of course meals (Emperor’s table, Jin, Sun, Mi) are offered, each consisting of 7-8 appetizers followed by 7-8 warm dishes such as galbi (grilled beef ribs), fish, and a mushroom platter. Separate dining rooms of various sizes are available for private gatherings.

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Namwon Chunhyang Festival
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

Namwon Chunhyang Festival is thought to be one of the best traditional festivals in Korea and famous performance art festival for two consecutive years, selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival is annually held to commemorate Chunhyang’s continual devotion with Lee Mongryong despite all the trials and hard situations she endured, based on the famous Korean love story, Chunhyangjeon.

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Daemunjeom
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

With a solid tradition lasting over a half-century, Daemunjeom serves the best Ohyang jangyuk (steamed pork) in town. Even though their major business category falls under Chinese cuisine, the restaurant does not serve jajangmyeon (black soy bean noodles), which is considered to be one of the most inexpensive and popular meals many Koreans favor. Interestingly, this place is still favored by many clientele for their delicious dumplings and ohyang janguk.

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Fisheries Science Museum
Busan(Gijang-gun)

The Maritime and Fisheries Science Museum, Korea's first science institute of its kind, was established in 1997 in order to promote maritime science and technology to the Korean public. The museum was opened after six years of effort by the National Fisheries Science Institute in preparing research and materials regarding marine resources, the fishing industry, fishery and fish farm technology and equipment, taxidermied fish specimens, sea life species, and others. There are a total of 15 separate areas, and even an actual right whale skeleton on display, as well as a room where visitors can learn how to operate a marine vessel.

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Sejong University Museum
Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Sejong Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Choo Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the ‘Soodo Gallery’, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5th, 1973. The four-story concrete was built in the style of a Baekje-era tower was later extended on May 20th, 1977. After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the ‘Sejong Museum’. It showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad to contribute to the research on Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

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Hwahongmun Gate
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Suwon River cuts across Hwaseong Fortress from the north to the south. Water gates were installed on the north and south walls to allow the river to flow through. Hwahongmun Gate is the north water gate of the fortress, containing seven arches, constructed in varying sizes, to let the water through. The central opening is larger than those toward the outside, making it easier to control the flow of water.

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Yejiwon
Seoul(Jung-gu)

The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners. Most programs offered are short-term classes, and reservations can be made on the homepage up to 15 days in advance. Reservations are only available for groups of 10 or more and classes are instructed in Korean only, so it may be a good idea to be accompanied by a guide.

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