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Hangang Summer Festival
Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Hangang Summer Festival (or Hangang Mongttang Festival) is the largest riverside culture festival held annual, enjoyed by visitors and citizens of Seoul alike. Programs are organized by the Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government in cooperation with various civic organizations, transforming the Hangang River into a joy-filled playground. Activities found at the event grounds and participating organizations span a wide variety of sectors, including: camping, water leisure sports, concerts, film screenings, street festivals, cycling, paper boat racing, fire art, and traditional art performances.

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The World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Gyeonggi-do(Anyang-si)

The World Taekwondo Hanmadang is the global Taekwondo headquarters, and presents the true essence of Taekwondo's elements, including attacks, demonstrations, and self defense. Every year at the World Taekwondo Headquarters, an international Taekwondo competition is held in order to manifest the spirit of this martial art and to increase the unity of global Taekwondo martial artists. Since its first opening in 1992, the competition has become known as the world's leading authority for the tradition of Taekwondo. Through the World Taekwondo Hanmadang, participants can enhance the value of Taekwondo as a cultural consciousness, and also act as an instrument through which the superiority of Taekwondo's culture can be spread globally. In particular, it functions as an international Taekwondo instructional festival for those not well-versed in its practices, and through the tourism programs offered for international Taekwondo practitioners to visit the martial art's home country and headquarters, the event will serve as a commercializing opportunity to propel the spirit of Taekwondo further. With over 50 nations and over 5,000 attendees annually, in addition to the actual sparring events, through its display of poomsae, attacks, self defense, and Taekwondo gymnastics, it is making its mark as an international Taekwondo festival that highlights the elegant and sophisticated elements of this ancient martial art.

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Arirang Literature Museum
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si)

Located in Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, Arirang Literature Museum (Jo Jung-rae Arirang Literature Museum) was opened in May, 2003. The museum displays materials related to Jo Jung-rae’s novel, ‘Arirang,’ which shows the history of Gimje. His handwritten manuscripts for Arirang are displayed on the first floor, and the author's notes, a pocket notebook, and daily items are on display in Exhibition Hall No. 2. In addition, No. 3 Exhibition Hall shows Jo Jung-rae's humanity. The memorial stone of Arirang Literature is located in Byeokgolje.

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Jeju Mihyang
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Jeju Mihyang is located in the Jeju Jungmung Resort Complex and offers a panoramic view of the sparkling blue ocean, as well as a great view of Yeomiji Botanical Garden and Seonnyeo Bridge. It’s a great place to visit if you want to try some fresh mackerel or silver cutlass.

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Geojedo Island
Gyeongsangnam-do()

Geojedo Island is Korea's second largest island with breathtaking scenery. At Jangpyeong-ri, simply pass the great bridge and you will be led directly to Geojedo Island, which boasts the bulk of the South Sea's tourist attractions. Haegeumgang, Mongdol Beach and Oedo Island Paradise Island are the most popular sites among them.Haegeumgang, an island made of rocks, belongs to Hallyeo Marina National Park and is also called the Geumgang of the South Sea. It is famous for both its sunsets and sunrises, and its unique rock formations. Also, Hakdong Mongdol Beach, made of pebbles called Mongdol, has camellias and fairy pits in spring, and comes alive as a beach resort in summer. Oedo Paradise Island, which recently became a popular site, is called the ‘Paradise of Korea’ because of the 3,000 kinds of decorated trees and the Mediterranean style buildings that stand upon this 264 square km land. This island is a poplar site for filming soap dramas due to the combination of the exotic atmosphere and sea.Geojedo Island is historically a significant place. Memorial services are held annually in memory of General Lee Sun-Shin at the Okpodaecheop (war) Memorial Park, built in memory of the battle of Okpo(1592.5.7 - 5.8). Geojedo Island also had the biggest prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War, and the camp has been restored as a historical relics site. 

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KOFIC Namyangju Studios
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) , Namyangju

Located in Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, KOFIC Namyangju Studios is a film-making studio complex built on a 1,323,113㎡ site with an outdoor filming studio, 6 indoor studios of different sizes, a recording studio, and various film-making equipment. More specifically, the complex has large-scale outdoor sets that were made to shoot Korean movies J.S.A. and Chihwaseon (Painted Fire). Additional attractions of the park include a miniature exhibition hall that shows props used in the 3D animation movie Wonderful Days and its film making process, the Film Culture Museum where visitors can learn about the birth and technological development of films as well as the film making process, the video experience hall where visitors can have hands-on experience in the world of visuals and audio, the video principle experience hall where one can experience and learn the basic principles of films, a wardrobe department, a prop room, and the Cine Theater that screens a Korean film every month for free.

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MILKCOW IN BOOTS
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

MilkCow in Boots is famed for their cube-shaped bread. The bread is tasty, healthy, and fun to look at! The bread has been fermented at low temperatures which means a healthy bread that does not sacrifice flavor. There are 8 varieties of bread in total; some of the flavors are cream cheese, blueberry, whole grain, olive, and chocolate. Korean cream bread is a real speciality that visitors should try and there is also a delicious castella bread, which has a sweet red bean fondant or cream cheese filling. MilkCow in Boots also sells flavored milk; the milk is flavored naturally with different flavors of tea.  

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Museum of Old Roads
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

The Museum of Old Roads (Former Mungyeongsaejae Museum) offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transportation hub for the people of Korea, particularly during the Joseon Period. Mungyeongsaejae is home to Haneuljae (one of the oldest roads in Korea, first established in 156 AD), Tokkibiri (a famous trade route), and Yugok Station (a transport hub in the Yeongnam area).Even though the importance of the roads as travel routes has diminished over time, they continue to increase in culture significance, conveying the area’s rich traditional heritage to visitors. The Museum of Old Roads was opened in 2009 after having been remodeled from the Mungyeongsaejae Museum, which mainly dealt with local history.

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Hotel Zeumes
Incheon(Jung-gu)

Zeumes is a mid-range hotel that caters to the needs of business travelers. In addition to a TV, radio, minibar, stationery, and heating/cooling systems controlled by thermostat, each room comes with an internet-ready desktop computer.Room rates for double rooms, ondol rooms (heated floors and sleeping mats), and twin rooms are the same, but guests should note that there are no bathtubs in twin rooms. All other rooms are equipped with whirlpool tubs.

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Hotel Queen - Goodstay
Busan(Seo-gu)

Hotel Queen, which is only 1 minute walk away from Korea’s very first public beach, Songdo Beach in Busan, has recently undergone remodeling. The hotel provides free toast and coffee in the lobby and guests can use the common kitchen, washing machine, and storage service. Surrounding tourist attractions include Jagalchi Market, Taejongdae Park, Biff (Busan International Film Festival) Plaza, Kkangtong Alley, Gukje Market, Bosu-dong Book Alley, and Yongdusan Park, as well as Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach. As a middle-low price establishment, Hotel Queen offers a comfortable stay to its guests including tourists and business travelers. It’s an ideal place for them to recharge themselves while enjoying the scenery of Songdo Beach.

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