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Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

KBS has dropped the first teaser for 2019 KBS Song Festival! The event, which for the first time will be held at KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) in Ilsan, has been confirmed for December 27 at 7:50 p.m. KST, and the first lineup of artists includes BTS, GOT7, ITZY, MONSTA X, TWICE, NU’EST, Red Velvet, and SEVENTEEN. Last year’s KBS Song Festival was centered around the theme “A Huge Fantastical Party” and invited 30 different artists. Stay tuned for more info on this year’s festival! Korea International Exhibition Center >>>>  


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Cheonbuldong Valley is the main Valley of Seorak Mountain and is also called Seorak Valley. It was named Cheonbuldong because the many peaks on either side look like a lineup of a thousand Buddhist statues. It is also called Cheonbuldong because the peaks also look like Buddhist saints offering food sacrifices to Buddha. If you follow the waterway of Waseondae for about 300m, you’ll arrive at Biseondae. Travel 12 km further from here and you will arrive at Daecheongbong. There’s also Biseondae Munjudam, Ihodam, and the steep Guimyeonam. On the opposite side, an hour’s walk past Chilseongbong, attached to Hwachaebong, is Chilseonggol’s forked road from which you can reach Oryeon Falls, Yangpok, Cheondang Falls and other valleys with exceptionally beautiful sceneries. The path used to be rough and difficult, but because of new facilities and a mountain villa, you can more easily climb and see the scenery of Cheonbuldong. Many people who go hiking at Seorak Mountain seek this place out because of the convenient transportation provided by Seorak-dong’s Sogongwon, which becomes the starting point for many mountain climbers, and there is an endless line of hikers and tourists who come to visit during mid October when the autumnal leaves start turning color.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Cheongju International Airport is an internationally operating airport located in the central territory of South Korea. Given its distance from the rest of Korea's international airports - Gimpo Airport (165 km), Incheon Airport (250 km), Gunsan Airport (120 km) - it is the main airport for the central region of South Korea. It’s location along the Seoul-Busan and Honam Railroad and Bus Lines as well as the main expressway makes it extremely easy to access. Given its proximity to Daejeon’s government building, the nearby construction of new complexes like Ochang’s cutting edge science complex, and its central location as a distribution base for Seoul’s busy streets, Cheongju International Airport has a very advantageous location.  


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

The Westin Chosun Busan was first established in 1978 and was one of the accommodations of choice for those attending the 2005 APEC Summit, living up to its reputation as one of Busan’s best business hotels.The Westin Chosun Busan is located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island and is only 40 minutes away from the Gimhae Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Busan. Nearby attractions include the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Aquarium, Su Yeong Man Yachting Waters, Mt. Jangsan, Yonggungsa Temple, and Gwangan Bridge.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Located just five minutes’ walk from Yeoksam Station on Tehran St. in Gangnam, Seoul, Blooming House Residence offers comfortable and convenient hotel-standard facilities and services, including laundry and cooking facilities, as well as a business center, making it ideal for long-stay business travelers as well as tourists.


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.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum consists of one basement level and two above-ground levels, spanning over an area of 6,535㎡. The museum houses approximately 33,000 relics which are donated or purchased in Suwon Museum of History, Calligraphy Museum of Korea, planned exhibition hall and other exhibition hall. Suwon Museum of History covers an area of 489㎡ and presents the old scene of Yeongdong Market Street in around 1960’s. Hwachunok, attributed to the spread of Suwon galbi (ribs) that is famous in Suwon. Children can learn and experience our past life and adults can remind of the old times at this museum. Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum build by local governments. Important calligraphy relics like the works of Yang Taekdong who was a calligrapher in May 2003 in Suwon. The hall features a large scale of area (624㎡) and its display case were made with cutting-edge device and high class of design. Exhibitions includes Geumseokmun (metal writing), Beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), renowned calligraphers during Joseon Dynasty, Eopil (the writings of King), Seogan (letters), contemporary renowned calligraphers, Sagunja (four gracious plants), Munbangsau (four important things of study) and others. Also, an approximate 327㎡ scale of planned exhibition hall is open to be held exhibitions with specific themes every year and available for general visitors to use the hall. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale of calligraphy festival for all of calligraphers alike. Saun Lee Jong Hak Archives is a archive room of 241㎡ and 63㎡ of a material hall to house 20,000 pieces donated from Saun Lee Jonghank (1927-2002). He devoted his life to collecting materials related Yi Sun-sin, Japanese invasion materials, and Dokdo Island. The collected materials are donated to The Independence Hall of Korea, Donghak Peasants Revolution Memorial Hall, Hyeonchungsa Shrine and others. In particular, Dokdo Museum was established in Ulleungdo Island based on the Dokdo Island-related materials. Also, he significantly attributed to the academic field by publishing materials, which are thought to be valuable but not well-known, himself with his own money.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Situated in Jung-gu, Seoul, Sieoso, meaning “a king’s temporary residence or palace,” is characterized by a service spirit in which the hotel treats every guest as a king or a member of the family. Sieoso offers various cultural programs and services including a Korean traditional food experience, lectures on Korean culture, and personalized photos of guests wearing hanbok (Korean traditional clothes). The hotel is equipped with a unique cultural space harmonizing tradition and modernity, where international and domestic guests can share information and memories with each other. The hotel provides Seoul tourist information, a breakfast service, and other convenient services, and has a roof-top garden which clients can use free of charge.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Daebaek Sonkalguksu (대백손칼국수, hand-pulled noodle soup) is a popular Korean restaurant in Daegu. The chef pulls the noodles himself to make them more chewy. Then, he serves them in the anchovy and kelp broth based soup that can be enjoyed any time of day or year. The restaurant also serves complimentary boribap (barley rice) and doenjang (soybean paste).    


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Jeongdongjin Rail Bike is one of the must-try experiences when you are traveling in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, ride on the rail bike and feel the fresh air from the sea that is just alongside the railway tracks.