Seoul(Jung-gu)

FKCCI Bastille Day event is one of the chamber’s biggest annual events. Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le Quatorze Juillet. This cultural event represents the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison, which is seen as a symbol of the end of the constitutional monarchy that preceded the First Republic during the French Revolution. Festivities in France begin with a big parade held on the morning of July 14th on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris, which is attended by the president of france and broadcast on television. Other programs include a VIP garden party at the Elysée and the final bouquet of fireworks all around the Eiffel Tower. In celebration of this national holiday, the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Embassy of France in Korea organize an annual party. The result is a festival of over 500 people celebrating Bastille Day in a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. It is a day for people of all ages to come and enjoy France and French culture in Korea. Sponsors: AA Korea Hotel Management Co., Ltd., Asian Tigers Korea, Axa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Bel Cheese, Bioderma Korea Ltd., Bluebell Korea Ltd., BNP Paribas, Christian Dior Couture Korea, D.P.J. & Partners, Ltd., Darphin Paris, G.H. Mumm, KOLON Global Corp., L'Oréal Korea, Société Générale Korea, Veolia Water Korea.


Busan(Dong-gu)

The Hotel Almond is a high-class boutique hotel that welcomes tourists and business travelers alike. It is conveniently situated at the heart of Busan’s transportation system, just 100 meters from Busan Station, while the bus stop for the Busan Tour Bus is right next to the hotel, so guests can easily visit any tourist destinations including downtown Busan. The hotel also provides a free baggage storage service 24/7. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jagalchi Market, which is famous for its sliced raw fish dishes, Gukje Market, which served as a shooting location in the Korean film Gukjesijang (English title: Ode to My Father), Taejongdae Park, and Haeundae Beach.


Daegu(Suseong-gu)

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu City. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed in May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses. The stadium (70,140 seats) is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 11.7-acred stadium has three stories below ground and three aboveground and is built on 130 acres of land just 9km southeast of the city’s downtown area. Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horse-riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboarding park, and indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing. The Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Turkey (June 29).


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Samhui Bullak first opened in 1971 on Chungjangno, and has been in business in Sangmu District for two family generations. The restaurant serves only fresh live octopuses delivered from Muan, Jeollanam-do every day.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Yakcheonsa Temple, located in Daepo-dong, Seogwipo-si in Jeju Island, has a temple stay program offering an opportunity to look back on your life and experience traditional Buddhist culture. Upon joining the program, you may learn temple etiquette, take Yebul (Buddhist service), Chamseon (Zen meditation), Haengseong (walking meditation) and may also experience the life of a Buddhist practitioner.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

Mt. Juwangsan (721m), designated as National Park No.12 in 1976, is the smallest of the national parks in Korea. Mt. Juwangsan is not so steep, making it a great place to walk and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Mt. Juwangsan is also called Mt. Seokbyeongsan, Mt. Jubangsan and Mt. Daedunsan. There is a legend that King Juwon of Silla (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) lived on this mountain after turning Silla over to Goryeo. This is where it got its name 'Juwang'. There is another legend that General Mailseong of Goryeo assassinated King Wuju, who was living here, with arrows and iron hammer.At Juwangsan, there are temples such as Daejeonsa, Gwangamsa, Yeonhwasa Temples, and hermitages such as Juwangam and Baengnyeonam. Daejeonsa Temple preserves national treasures such as the portrait of the Great Buddhist Monk Sa-Myeong, and the engraved wooden board personally made by General Lee Yeo-Song sent to the monk Sa-Myeong. In addition, You can find many interesting rocks such as Giam, Seokbyeokam, Geupsudae, Jeongsam & Adeulbawi, and also caves such as Juwanggul where Juwang hid before he was captured, Mujanggul where weapons were kept and Yeonhwagul, which used to be training grounds.There are many waterfalls that represent the beauty of Juwangsan. The representative waterfalls are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd waterfalls and the Dalgi Pokpo Waterfall. Also there are many beautiful valleys such as the Outer-Juwang Valley, Inner-Juwang Valley, Woroe Valley and Naewon Valley. On the mountainside there is a 6 meter high Jahaseong Fortress that spreads out 15km, and there is the Dalgimul Mineral Spring in the Goenae mid-stream.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Gee Hotel is located in the center of a high-tech industrial complex, which was built to advance Korea into the new millennium, in Ochang, Cheongwon-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do. The hotel provides optimal comfort and relaxation for tourists and business travelers in its spacious guest rooms. It is ten minutes’ drive from Cheongju International Airport and twenty minutes from KTX Osong Station. Cheongwon is well-known for Chojeong Mineral Spring, which is regarded as one of the world’s three best mineral waters, and such tourist destinations as Daecheongho Lake with its attractive scenery reminiscent of a watercolor painting, and the Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa with its splendid views and pure air.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

This Western cuisine is located near Jamsil (Songpa-gu Office) Station, Seoul. The representative menu is hamburger. It is located in Lotte World.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The Cheocksan Spa is a spa nationally recognized for its quality water. It is located right across from Seorak National Park, popular with guests who enjoy hiking or mountain climbing. Other creature comforts include the spa's hot spring, lounge area, barbeque pits, and conference center. Rooms with a terrace overlook the Seoraksan Mountain and especially well-suited for familites. The spa provides pickup service from downtown Sokcho to the hotel.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Kensington Star Hotel is the world's first Theme Hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has been designed in an English-style interior, rendering a gracious, charming ambience. Moreover, the hotel offers the views of Seoraksan Mountain as well as Kwon Geum Seong Mountain Ridge, which was greatly admired by former President Park Jeong-Hee. Visitors who want to feel closer to their favorite stars may try Kensington.