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.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A hidden restaurant frequented by workers in Jongno. This restaurant's signature menu is bean sprout and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.


Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

This is a place where soy sauce marinated blue crabs are made using domestic blue crabs. This restaurant's signature menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Alex Hotel, located in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, offers first-class services and modern, elegant interiors. As Jeollanam-do Provincial Government and Mokpo Branch of Gwangju Supreme Prosecutors’ Office are located nearby, the hotel is popular among business travelers as well as tourists. Mokpo Terminal and Mokpo Station are also close by. Oedaldo Island, also known as the ‘island of love’, is one of the most attractive nearby tourist destinations, boasting a clean unspoilt beach, pure seawater, and a beautiful natural environment. The island also boasts Korea’s largest outdoor seawater pool, which attracts many tourists. Major attractions in the area include the Yudalsan Mountain Flower Festival, Mokpo Maritime Cultural Festival, and Sunrise Festival.


Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

My Motel, located in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, is close to Mokpo Terminal and various other attractions including the Mokpo Natural History Museum and Gatbawi Rock. This clean and pleasant motel is ideal for group occasions such as group meetings and family holidays, school or company field trips, and workshops. Recommended nearby tourist destinations include Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island, and Oedaldo Island. In addition, tourists can enjoy yachting at the Mokpo Yacht Marina, whose exotic atmosphere harmonizes with the white yachts dotting the ocean and the beautiful sunset of Yudalsan Mountain. Mokpo is also famous for such dishes as hongeo samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), thin and octopus, and sliced raw croaker.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

It has been specializing in gomtang (beef-bone soup) for over 30 years. The best menu at this restaurant is oxtail soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy thick Haejangguk. This restaurant's signature menu is pork back-bone hangover soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

The Ansan Botanical Garden (안산식물원) has three pavilions: The first pavilion (382.81㎡) is a tropical garden, while the second pavilion in the middle (846㎡) and the third to the south (846㎡), feature marsh plants. Outside are four rose gardens, a fruit tree garden, a wild plant garden, a plant succession garden, and a pond (featuring a total of 46 plants including red momo botan lotus). The botanical park has a pyramid-shaped, modern greenhouse that is a source of pride for Ansan City. The park is also connected to Seongho Park.