Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Designed to promote Korean films, Daejong Film Festival is the oldest film award ceremony in Korea and the only film award program hosted by the government. The festival screens and honors many of the past year’s movies and provides a weeklong opportunity for the public to enjoy nominated selections free-of-charge. Each year’s winners are selected based on opinions of festival-goers and film experts. The event brings together fans, the media and people from across the film industry for an exciting public event.Festival Information:The festival selects and awards notable films released in the last year. During the festival, the public can enjoy over 40 nominated movies at no cost that showcase areas of the Korean film industry. The ceremony offers 26 awards including ones for ‘Special Film’ by the Review Committee, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Film Editing, Music, Visual Effects, and Directing. As the most prestigious industry award program in Korea, the Daejong Film Awards hundreds of Korean stars together in one place. In the hours leading up to the ceremony, visitors wait outside for stars to grace the red carpet. The show also invites several guest performers to highlight the event.Facts & Tidbits :In the days leading up to the awards ceremony, the public is often abuzz with guesses as to who will win in each category of awards. But after the show, the talk also focuses on those claiming the unofficial titles of most stylish outfit, best hairstyles and the not-so coveted branding of worse dressed.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Jongno Cultural Festival is one of the biggest festivals held by the district located in central Seoul.This festival is comprised of several festivals under the district theme including the Insadong Cultural Festival, Royal Court and the Nobility’s Traditional Food Festival, Yukuijeon (Six Major Markets of the Joseon Dynasty) Experience Festival and Daehangno Small Theater Festival.In addition, visitors can participate in a wide range of themed events like the Bukchon Festival and Nationwide Archery Competition.


Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si) , Bundang

Chwihong is a Beijing-style Chinese restaurant located in Seohyeon-dong, Bundang. The restaurant’s signboard is decorated with red lamps and red letters, which definitely catches your eye from afar. Both the exterior and interior have a traditional Chinese vibe adding to the authenticity. The tasteful and upscale interior makes the place perfect for formal family meetings. The restaurant offers plenty of menu options including crab fried rice, lobster dishes and shark fin soup as well as course options like the ‘Wife’s Course’ and ‘Family Dinner Course’.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Nestled at the foot of Yudalsan Mountain, Hanmir serves Korean dishes such as samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), raw fish caught from the sea, jjim (braised seafood), and Sinseollo (casserole dish) added as royal cuisine. It is perfect for business meetings and group visitors who wish to enjoy han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote).


Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

Cheongnyangsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park, is famous for its stone lanterns, pagodas, and images of Buddha. The exact date of the temple's foundation is unknown (estimated to be in the 9th century), but was recorded by Choi Chi-won in the Three Kingdoms Period and is believed to have been built during the Silla Dynasty.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

Songnisan National Park, home to the 1,000-year-old Beopjusa Temple, is one of South Korea's cultural gems. The Songnisan Grand Hotel, located within the Songnisan Tourist Complex, has a restaurant with a speciality of marinated ribs, an outdoor stage, and an outdoor garden. Nearby attractions include museums, a place where guests can experience yellow soil, a lotus garden, an old house with 99 rooms, a place for horseback riding, Seowon Valley, and Mansu Valley.


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

The Damyang Resort Spa is well equipped for large groups of people since it possesses 1,260 lockers in its men’s/women’s hot springs spa. Here there are a variety of event spas, an open-air spa so people can enjoy the outdoors, a jjimjilbang, a skincare beauty center, and a massage center. The nutrients found in Damyang Spa’s hot spring waters are said to cleanse the blood, effectively relieves stress, treat arthritis, and are great for your skin.  


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Grand Josun Jeju is located in Jeju Jungmun Resort near Jeju's representative attractions. The large guest rooms are perfect for spending a relaxing day. In particular, Grand Josun Hill Suite is completely private and perfect for couples on their honeymoon. Facilties include six restaurants, a bar, four season pool, fitness center, spa, kids' club and more.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Colombang Bakery is one of the top five bakeries in the nation, and has been operating for nearly 70 years at the same location in Mokpo. It is known as the first place in the city to use fresh cream in baked goods. The most popular breads here are the cream cheese baguette and the shrimp baguette.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Nangman Pocha (romance street stalls) offers 18 different resturants that provides various type of food while enjoying the beautiful nightscape of Yeosu and exciting performances.