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Busan International Film Festival
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is one of the largest film festivals in Korea. Beginning in 1996 as the first international film festival in Korea, it is now a major global event.Held in Haeundae and Nampo-dong, Busan, the festival presents over 300 films from 70 countries. The main program themes include: A Window on Asian Cinema, New Currents, Korean Cinema Today, Korean Cinema Retrospective, World Cinema, Wide Angle, Open Cinema, and Special Programs in Focus.The festival also boasts a wide array of special events, outdoor performances and participatory programs. Tickets for opening and closing films can only be purchased online. 20% of seats for regular films (including films screened in theaters or outdoor venues) will be available for sale at on-site ticket booths. Main festival venues include Busan Cinema Center, CGV Centum City, Lotte Cinema Centum City, Megabox Haeundae and Community Media Center Busan. 

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Dorasan Station
Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Dorasan Station, a railway station on the Gyeongui Line, is the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line. Located 56 km from Seoul and 205 km from Pyeongyang, the station was opened as a tourist attraction on April 4, 2002 right before the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.Dorasan station can be reached by getting on the Gyeongui Line from Seoul Station. After presenting your identification at Imjingang Station, you can get on a train bound for Dorasan Station. Since it is the northernmost part of South Korea, Dorasan Station will also play the role of customs and immigration for visitors entering South Korea through the station when the Gyeongui Line Railroad connection is completed.Since this area is within the Civilian Control Zone (CCZ), visitors and tourists will only be granted access after presenting a valid identification document at Imjingang Station.

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Renault Samsung Busan Plant
Busan(Gangseo-gu)

Renault Samsung Busan Plant has world-class facility in regards to its location, manpower, and manufacturing technique. Producing 300,000 cars every year, the plant is future-oriented, equipped with the latest machinery, strictly managed quality control, a pleasant environment, as well as the staff's passion for manufacturing the top-tier cars, and all this goes into Renault Samsung's ability to manufacutre high-quality products. The Busan Plant operates tours for people of all ages including tours for kindergartners, elementary, middle, and high schoolers, college students, adults, and individuals.  For the kindergarteners, the tour includes watching a video and visiting a gallery and the tour for other groups includes taking part in the stamping factory, and visiting a car body shop, an assembly shop and gallery.

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Hotel Charis
Incheon(Gyeyang-gu)

Hotel Charis in Incheon is a reasonably priced boutique hotel popular among tourists and business travelers. Each guestroom comes equipped with a computer and high-speed internet. The hotel prides itself on its excellence and customized guest services.Subsidiary facilities include a wedding hall and banquet halls outfitted with all the latest audio and visual systems for business meetings or seminars. Future brides can also book the hotel’s wedding hall or opt for one of the hotel’s premium wedding packages, which provide everything needed for a magical and memorable wedding day that’s anything but typical.

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Jeongipum Pine Tree
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

This 600-year-old pine tree stands at the entrance to Mt. Songnisan (속리산) in Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. This old tree, designated as Natural Monument No. 103, is 15 meters in x_height and 4.5 meters in girth. Its branches stretch 10.3 meters to the east, 9.6 meters to the west and 10 meters to the north. Shaped like an open umbrella, this pine tree has long been the symbol of Mt. Songnisan, and has even been awarded the title of a Jeongipum grade official of the Joseon Court. * Legend King Sejo visited Onyang Hot Spring and Mt. Songnisan in 1464 to cure an illness. While passing under this tree, he looked up and saw that his royal sedan chair was about to be ensnared in the tree’s branches. As he called for his bearers to look out, the branches suddenly lifted for the royal procession to proceed. On his way to Seoul, King Sejo was also able to take shelter from a rain shower under this tree. Therefore, he bestowed upon the tree the ministerial rank of Jeongipum.

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Areumdaun Cha Bangmulgwan
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

In addition to gourmet restaurants, traditional tea houses are a popular destination in Insa-dong. Among them, we recommend Areumdaun Cha Bangmulgwan, where you can taste more than 100 types of tea, including Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese. The shop also serves as a museum and gallery. Enjoy a leisurely cup of tea as you appreciate the art that is on display.

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Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Bukchon, literally translated to northern village, refers to the neighborhood located north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The southern land of Jongno, which is present day Namsan, was referred as Namchon, meaning southern village. Bukchon Village was resided mostly by relatives of royal families and powerful authorities while Namchon Village was settled by middle class government officials during the Joseon period. Now referred to as the Bukchon Hanok Village, the neighborhood has become one of Korea's most representative tourist attractions that provide various photo ops. Visitors can take in the outlook of Seoul together with traditional hanok buildings by following the course for the Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon. [Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon] Scenic View 1 - View of Chengdeokgung Palace over the stonewall. Scenic View 2 - View of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road Scenic View 3 - View of hanok at Gahoe-dong 11-bunji area Scenic View 4 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji from the hilltop Scenic View 5 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (downhill) Scenic View 6 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (uphill) Scenic View 7 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji alleyway Scenic View 8 - View from the Samcheong-dong stone stairway

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Grand Hilton Seoul
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Located 7km northwest of Seoul City Hall, Grand Hilton Seoul is situated beside Mt. Baekryoen, offering fresh mountain air and a beautiful natural view. True to the Hilton name, the hotel offers sophisticated services and quality subsidiary facilities such as a convention center, a fitness club, and seven fine dining restaurants and bars.The hotel is the closest luxury, five-star hotel to the Incheon International Airport (only 45 minutes by car). For the convenience of guests, the hotel operates a free shuttle between the hotel and Itaewon, an area known for its international cuisine and exciting nightlife.

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Ppuri Park
Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Ppuri (Family Root) Park, located between Bomunsan Mt. and Banghwasan Mt. in Chimsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon-si, is a park created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. The sculptures at the park hold a special meaning for Koreans, as each of the 136 sculptures represents each of the different last names of Korea. On the front of each sculpture is the history of the family (name) and on the back is a description of the sculpture itself and other relevant information.Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/12 gods of the earth), waterfront stage, grass square, traffic safety education center, recreational forest, and natural observatory. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam (western region) and Yeongnam (eastern region) of Korea.

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Seongnam Arts Center
Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si) , Bundang

Opened on October 14, 2005, Seongnam Art Center is operated by Seongnam Cultural Foundation. The art center is famous around the nation for its superior facilities and its scale. The center also makes an effort to raise their competitiveness by hosting exclusive performances and making their own productions.

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