Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Sokcho Culture Center is a cultural facility located in Yeongrang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do Province. The center was formerly known as Ilbok Cultural Center, and first opened its doors to the public in 1977 with a 342-seat capacity. The cultural center currently consists of a main building and an annex building. The main building houses a grand theatre with fully-equipped lighting and sound systems, and practice rooms. The annex building has a small conference room, exhibition chamber, cultural room and administrative office.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Located in Cheongju in the central region of Korea, ‘Hotel Gallery’ is one of the representative business hotels of the area. Not only is the hotel within a short drive of a number of the area’s major business facilities (Ochang Scientific Industrial Complex, Cheongju Industrial Complexes, Osong Bio-techno Polis), it also is located only 10 minutes from the Cheongju International Airport, Express Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminal, Train Station, and Gyeongbu and Jungbu Expressways. The hotel offers a variety of room types and facilities. Rooms range from Standard Deluxe Twin, and Luxury Double to Ondol (rooms with traditional bed mats and floor heating, but modern conveniences) and Gallery Suites (the ultimate experience in luxury). Subsidiary facilities include a coffee shop, an indoor golf range, a meeting room, and a 24-hour business center with high-speed internet, a fax machine, a printer, and more.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Jeil Mountain Villa is located within Deokyusan national park in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk, and offers a beautiful view of the valley from Deokyusan. Rooms are divided into standard rooms and condo-style rooms with cooking facilities. There is also an outdoor cooking area. The rooms are extensive and comfortable like being at home. Tourist spots adjacent to the villa include Muju Gucheondong and Muju Resort. In addition, there are 10 ponds in the area of the 30km valley from Najae Tongmun to Baekryeonsa in Muju-gun, 33 scenic spots in Muju Gucheondong forming many waterfalls, and 11 spots of Anseong valley from Yongchu waterfall to Chilyeon waterfall.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.


Jeollabuk-do(Jangsu-gun)

Situated in Jangsu-gun in Jeollabuk-do Province, Jangansan Mountain (alt. 1,237m) was officially designated a county park in 1986. Deoksan Valley Stream, which originates in the southwestern part of Jangansan Mountain and flows into Yongnimcheon Stream, is famous for the Deoksanyongso Waterfall Basins and the 20 or so large rocks that dot its banks. The sprawling fields of reeds along the East Ridge are also a major draw, undulating like waves of gold in the crisp autumn wind. Nearby attractions include the birthplace and shrine of Nongae and the Banghwadong Family Vacation Village, which offers minbaks (lodgings in private residences), an auto camping site, water recreation facilities, and a campfire area.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si)

Opened in August of 1993, the Blue One Yongin Country Club (formerly known as Taeyeong Country Club) is a 1,518,737㎡ golf course with 27 holes. Beautiful works by Douglas Nickels, a renowned figure in the world of plastic arts, can be found throughout the golf course and around tees.   


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Located in Oedong-eup, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk–do, Chosim Sanbang means ‘a place to have a pleasant chat over tea in nature’. The place is a leisurely space where you can meet nature and history under the spirit of Mt. Tohamsan and Mt. Maseoksan. The building of Chosim Sanbang has much cultural and historical value as it was restored at the current place by moving two traditional Korean houses from Gahoe-dong, Seoul, in 1974. The owner of this place turned it into a small museum by collecting and preserving traditional articles. Numerous items including treadmill, Jige (Korean A-frame), large mortar, cauldron, cauldron lid and saw are displayed inside and outside the museum. The site is about 3300㎡ and the wide yard and garden can be used as a walk and a ground. There are pavilions and tables for visitors to walk comfortably, take a rest and play regardless of gender and age. There are 7 rooms in total and cooking is allowed in 3 rooms. Guests in other rooms can use the communal kitchen conveniently. Breakfast is served for 6,000 won per person with Korean Set Menu with free Ramen, Kimchi, side dishes, bread and eggs. The interior of each room looks like a modern house with a rocking chair, wooden table, folding screen, wardrobe, etc. which can be used as a filming site for a drama featuring the 1970s and the 1980s. You can take the bus bound for downtown Gyeongju at the Subongjeong bus stop near Chosim Sanbang. Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are located 5 minutes away by car.


Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

The Boryeong Beach Special Tourist Zone consists of three major attractions: Daecheon Beach, Muchangpo Beach and Jukdo Island. The 3.5-kilometer-long, 100-meter-wide Daecheon Beach is known for its annual Boryeong Mud Festival, which attracts about 2 million domestic and international tourists for its mud festivities. The soft, white sand and lush pine trees also make this an idyllic beach to visit. Various accommodations can easily be found here since the area has been a popular tourist destination for quite some time. Located south of Daecheon Beach, Muchangpo Beach is where you can witness a sea-parting phenomenon in the summer. The 1.5-kilometer “Mystic Sea Road” between Muchangpo Beach and Seokdaedo Island reveals itself when the sea levels go down due to the difference in the ebb and flow of the tides. During the sea parting, visitors will be able to catch clams, crabs and shellfish. The beach also offers a breathtaking view of the sunset. Jukdo Island is located midway between Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach. This unpopulated fishing island is known for its dense groves of bamboo trees. The waters in front of the island are clean and full of fish, drawing a large number of visitors for sea fishing. [Boryeong Beach Special Tourist Zone] Areas Covered: Sinheuk-dong, Doksan/Gwandang-ri and Woljeon-ri, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si Area size: 2,520,000㎡ Tourist attractions: Daecheon Beach, Muchangpo Beach, Jukdo Island, Gatbawi Rock, Boryeong Palgyeong (8 scenic sites of Boryeong), Oseosan Mountain, etc.  


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Located in Deogyusan National Park in Muju, North Jeolla Province, Dasup Pension is the best place to experience the clear air and beautiful nature of Deogyusan Mountain. Its front is dominated by the Gucheondong Valley, while the back is surrounded by the changing faces of Deogyusan Mountain across the seasons. The warm reception of the owners makes the stay much more comfortable. There are a total of 20 rooms ranging from double to triple occupancy to 12-person pension rooms. Guests can choose between traditional Korean floor bedding rooms and bedrooms. All rooms are equipped with a TV, refrigerator, dressing table, hairdryer, and toiletries. Pension rooms allow for cooking within the unit, making it an ideal choice for family travelers. The wooden finish of the rooms is a unique attraction in the pension as well. Dasup Pension also contains a shared kitchen and an outdoor barbeque area for guests, and amenities, such as a ski shop and a soccer field, which make the pension a great place for group trips. Guests can rent skis, snowboards, and other equipment in the ski shop during the winter. There is also a shuttle bus to Muju Resort, one of the most well-known winter sports facilities in Korea. Other tourist sites in the region include Bandi Land and Muju Meoru Wine Cave, which are located 30 min away from the pension by car.


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.