Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Nodeulgang is famous for croaker, a type of fish eaten (particularly in summer) for its energizing properties. The croaker is cured, giving the fish a nice firmness. After the croaker sashimi, a soup is served, made with the same fish. In addition to the croaker, their hongeo samhap (a combination of three ingredients: aged skate, boiled pork, and fermented kimchi) also tastes great.  


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Lexington Hotel is New York-themed hotel named after Lexington Avenue, one of the three major streets of New York City. Connecting Upper Manhattan and Lower Manhattan, Lexington Avenue is known for famous locations such as Broadway, Times Square, Chinatown, and Little Tokyo. Located in the center of Yeouido, considered the ‘Manhattan of Seoul,’ Lexington Hotel is in close proximity to the Han River, the National Assembly Building, broadcasting agencies and the Korea Stock Exchange and is 20 minutes from the Gimpo International Airport. The hotel recently underwent renovations, upgrading its 235 guestrooms and subsidiary facilities to allow guests an even more comfortable stay. Various sections of the hotel are themed after attractions found along Lexington Avenue in New York. At "Times Square" (the hotel lobby) guests can receive information about the hotel or assistance from the staff. For a little bit of down time, guests can stop by “Broadway,” the lobby lounge, for a cup of coffee or head to the “New York New York” steakhouse for a family dinner or small gathering. The Chinese restaurant "China Town" and Japanese restaurant "Little Tokyo" are also popular for their well prepared dishes and quality service. The New York theme continues even in the "Yanks & Metz," a classic sports bar decorated with sports paraphernalia from Babe Ruth and other MLB stars.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Damun (다문) is housed in several hanok (traditional Korean buildings) in the Hanok Village of Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si. In business at the same location for over four decades, Damun serves cuisine that is completely free of MSG and made using only fresh seasonal ingredients. All dishes are made to order, ensuring only the freshest quality and taste. The restaurant is famous throughout Jeonju for its simple yet delicious food.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The 24 Guest House Jongno Tower offers guests practical Korean-style rooms at reasonable prices and excellent services delivered by competent young staff who will be only too happy to recommend tourist attractions at any time with their fluent linguistic ability in various languages. The hotel is popular among foreign tourists in particular. The surrounding tourist destinations include Gwangjang Market, the footpath along Cheonggyecheon Stream, Dongdaemun Shopping Town, Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changgyeonggung Palace, the shopping street in Jongno 5-ga, and various cultural and artistic areas of the city center including Insa-dong, Myeong-dong, and Daehak-ro, where tourists can experience Korea’s passion and energy on the city’s lively streets 24/7.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Jeonggwanjang Hongsam exclusively deals with hongsam, also known as red ginseng, sold by the Korea Ginseng Corporation which is certified by the Korean government for its high quality. Items in Jeonggwanjang reflect its rich 100 year history and are made of only six-year-old ginseng roots that have gone through rigorous testing and quality management.


Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Haesindang Park is home to the the nation’s largest aquarium museum, which exhibits folk materials that shows the lifestyle of fishermen of the East Sea, an arboretum and a park that displays some sexual art sculptures. In addition, there is an interesting bronze statue that tells about a legend of a nearby village.* Legend of Aebawi and HaesindangThere once lived a young maid who was engaged. One day, the maid took her husband’s boat out to sea to harvest seaweed. Her husband dropped her off at a site that was at a distance from the beach. After promising to pick her up later, he returned to the beach to do his work. However, the weather turned bad as strong winds and pummeing waves begun. The husband failed to rescue his wife on time and she ultimately drowned. Since then, the villagers were unable to catch any fishes and some claimed that it wasbecause of the dead maid. To soothe the spirit of the dead maid, the villagers made several wooden carvings and held religious ceremonies. Later, fishes were gradually seen appearing and the villagers were able to fish and live comfortably again. Therefore, the place where the maid died was named Aebawi Rock and the building where the religious ceremony is held twice a year was named Haesindang. The ceremony is still honored today as a traditional folk event.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

Samarikant is an Uzbekistan restaurant owned by an Uzbek couple that serves authentic Uzbekistani foods (beef, lamb, bread, and noodles) cooked by the owners themselves. On weekends, the simple but exotic restaurant is crowded with groups of Uzbek friends enjoying food while watching Uzbekistan TV programs. For non-Uzbeks, it is a rare place to try out authentic Uzbek dishes and listen to the music of Uzbekistan playing softly in the background. Located close to the Dongdaemun Market and Migliore, the restaurant is relatively easy to find.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in tradition. Representing Gyeongju, which was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935), the museum is where you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju district. Exhibitions are divided into 4 large areas: the Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the Outdoor Exhibit Area (Museum Grounds).In the Main Hall you can see earthenware, with various artworks and craftworks in the Arts and Crafts room. Gukeun Memorial Hall exhibits over 600 artifacts, which were the personal collection of Dr. Lee Yang-Seon, donated to the museum for preservation. Artifacts from the great tombs of the city of Gyeongju are displayed in the Gobun Gallery in Annex I. There are many glittering accessories, such as golden crowns and ornaments, belts, earrings, etc. You will be introduced to the superb artistry of the Silla Period through these artifacts.Approximately 30,000 artifacts have been excavated from Wolji Pond, the most significant of which are exhibited in the Wonji Gallery in Annex 2. Other galleries in Annex 2 exhibit household goods. These various types of items show many aspects of life in the Royal Court during the Silla Period. After the galleries, you can move on to the Outdoor Exhibit Area, in the Museum Grounds. King Seongdeok’s Bell, located here, is the most renowned of all Buddhist temple bells. You cannot help but feel solemn as you gaze upon the relic. There is also a variety of artifacts from royal palaces and temples exhibited throughout the grounds. Buddhist sculptures make up the majority of the stone artifacts. If you are a traveler interested in Buddhism or the magnificent culture of royal palaces, this is a place you do not want to miss.


Busan(Seo-gu)

Songdo Cloud Trails is located eastern side of Songdo Beach. The trail include a skywalk which has clear glass bottom view that let you feel like you are walking in the middle of a ocean. Amazing panoramic view of the surrounding made the trail a popular destination.