Busan(Jung-gu)

Over 25 years, Unsong Tamina in Gwangbok-dong Market has served customers with outstanding crafts, antique furniture, and interior design items. These items are not only inexpensive, but also convenient for customers to shop for decoration purposes. The store is popular among Japanese visitors. Purchase orders by telephone are also available.


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Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

The Andong region has many renowned historical and cultural sites, such as Hahoe Village. However, the major cultural attraction of the region is the Andong Mask Dance Festival.Visitors to the festival can enjoy the many performances of Korea’s traditional mask dances. These dances are an important part of Korea’s heritage, in particular the byeolsingut talnori dance, which has been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Korea. International mask dance troupes have also been invited to the festival, so visitors are exposed to folk culture from around the world.As well as performances, events in the festival program also include mask dance competitions and mask dance lessons, which are available for international visitors.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Hotel Lewin is located in Jeonju, a city rich in history, tradition, and culture. The hotel has both traditional Korean-style rooms and Western-style rooms and prides itself on its high-quality service, meticulously prepared dishes, and refined but warm sense of hospitality. Hotel facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness facilities, saunas, and beauty parlors in addition to a large parking facility. The hotel has space available for all types of meetings, ranging from large and small family events to international conferences. The Jeonju Hanok Village is located nearby, giving visitors a unique opportunity to experience traditional Korean culture.


Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Opened in January 1964, the Hanbat Sports Complex is the home stadium of the professional baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles. Situated in Busa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, the sports complex consists of a main stadium, tennis court, Ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling) area, swimming pool, and roller skating rink.The baseball stadium has a capacity of 10,156 spectators and a 1.5-meter-high fence, making it one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in Korea. Thanks to renovations completed in April 2000, the stadium now measures an additional 5 square meters and boasts new convenience facilities such as a cafeteria, restrooms, and a playground. As an added bonus, stores overlooking the infield and outfield are outfitted with glass walls, giving spectators an excellent view of the game.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

The Trick Art Museum KOREA is the first museum in Korea to show optical illusion art, and is located in Seogwipo City nearby the Seongeup Folk Village. Exhibitions on walls and floors are done in such a way as to appear in three dimensions. Exhibitions consist of seven themed sections: Parody Zone (showing famous paintings and sculptures), Animal Zone, Jurassic Zone, Aquarium Zone, Egypt Zone, Magic Zone, and Illusion Zone.Optical illusion art renders two dimensional paintings in three dimensions by the use of a unique painting style employing shadows and extending paintings out of their frames. Each work looks differently when seen from different angles or spots. Its magic magnifies when seen from a camera lens. Visitors can take pictures with various fun poses blending nicely with exhibitions. Cameras as well as video equipment are permitted in the museum. 


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

Opened in May, 1999, Hotel Centro is the only first-class business hotel in Seocho-dong, Korea's central business district. The hotel (B2-8F) offers 94 comfortable and modern rooms as well as a convenient location. Situated only 2-3 minutes from the Nambu Terminal Station (Seoul subway line 3) and 5 minutes away from the express bus terminal via subway, the hotel offers easy access not only to Seoul, but also other regions of Korea. Hotel facilities consist of a Korean restaurant, coffee shop, sauna, reception hall, banquet hall, and a modern sky lounge. Thanks to its high-quality interior design and prime location, Hotel Centro has been gaining recognition internationally as a top business hotel.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

The dishes are tasty and healthy because the table d’hote of the season is cooked with carefully chosen seasonal ingredients. Table d’hote with blue crabs marinated in soy sauce and table d’hote of steamed beef ribs are famous for their consistant taste. Blue crabs marinated in soy sauce, pan-fried flour dough with meat, fish and vegetables with egg, steamed beef ribs and sashimi are very good. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Seoul(Nowon-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Designated as Historical Site No. 201, Taereung Gangneung is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb (태릉) houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon Dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb (강릉) houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon Dynasty, and Queen Insunwanghu. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years. Taereung Royal Tomb has become a popular site after the TV show ‘Munjeong Wanghu’ was aired.Nearby attractions include Taereung Pureun Dongsan, Korea Military Academy and others.* Neungchim area around the burial mound- Open hours: March-June, September-November / Every Saturday-Sunday: 10:00, 14:00- Must be accompanied by staff


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

Horse racing has become a unique attraction in Jeju Island, also referred to as the Hawaii of Asia. The Korean Horse Affairs Association dedicated 2 years and 6 months to complete the construction of Jeju Racecourse, which opened on October 28, 1990 and became a popular local attraction since then. It is the only horse race game in the world that uses Jeju Island’s native ponies, Jejuma, as race horses, providing exotic and unique entertainment for the audience. The race takes place at the mid-slope of Hallasan Mountain that offers scenic views of its magnificent mountain slopes in the background. The summer night race with its silver-gray light from the light tower and the nearby artificial waterfall provides a romantic and enthusiastic atmosphere enough to chase away the summer heat. * Establishment Purpose – To protect and breed Jeju Island’s native horses, Jejuma (designated as the Natural Monument No. 347) and in result make a contribution to the local community by promoting Jeju Island tourism and livestock production industry. * Jejuma – Jejuma, name given to the native horses of Jeju Island, is a symbol of Jeju Island. Jejumas are bred in the wild with minimum human contact. They also represent the people of Jeju Island as Jejumas are known for their great adaptive nature and strong perseverance compared to their size. Jejumas are designated as the Natural Monument No. 347 as their number has drastically decreased due to the development of transportation and farming equipments.