Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The Smile Resort is a 3-story building located in the District C of the Seorak-dong camping grounds. Its red brick-walls and red roofs make it an amazing sight to behold. The clean cozy guest rooms make the resort look like a small but comfortable villa. The resort also has rooms available that include kitchen facilities.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

For 7 days in June, National Taekwondowon in Muju, Jeollabuk-do brings competitors from over 170 countries to compete in Muju WTF World Taekwondo Championships. Visitors can watch non-stop competitions from 16 weight divisions (eight each for men and women), and also enjoy various taekwondo performances and many other events.


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

Located in Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, Miraii Optical was opened in 2006. Long-term preparation had been necessary to secure its position as a store specializing in optical consulting, which included an introduction of comprehensive optometric systems. To ensure comfort and accurate correction for all customers’ eyes, opticians always take a plenty of time for eye examination. The three eye examination rooms at Miraii are equipped with the latest equipment, and all employees are experts majoring in eyeglasses engineering. Miraii Optical deals with high-quality, select brands and products from Korea and abroad and which are suitable for not only the domestic market but also the latest trends. The store displays well-classified eyeglass frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses in addition to an area reserved for customers to enjoy light beverage and snack and try on luxury frames. In the space adjacent to the information desk at the entrance are products that are youthful and fashionable. Miraii regularly offers exclusive special events including referral discounts.


Seoul(Gangbuk-gu)

The Children’s Gallery, located in Seoul’s ‘Northern-Seoul Dream Forest,’ was originally an art museum that underwent renovation in 2009 and converted into a gallery for kids to learn and enjoy.Located inside the park’s natural surroundings, children can experience the outdoors while nurturing their imagination and developing an appreciation for the arts. The two-story building has a unique design and an interior with floral accents, cartoon characters, and nature-inspired staircases to intrigue the minds of young guests. The second floor terrace holds a variety of unique, interactive exhibitions for children to learn beyond the classroom. A recent ‘rainfall’ theme had children wear raincoats and umbrellas underneath a man-made drizzle as part of the enjoyment. The museum also has a lounge, nursing room and other accommodations for family visitors. In addition, the facility was built with Eco-friendly materials throughout and the health and safety of youngsters in mind. In partnership with the Dream Forest Art Center, the gallery provides other cultural activities and events including music concerts and childrens’ plays.  


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

The Busan Biennale is held in Busan Museum of Art from October to November. Visitors can enjoy the main exhibitions, special exhibitions and additional events with 380 art pieces from 30 nations.


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

Hyangrim serves traditional Chinese food using only the freshest seafood, vegetables, and high-grade meat. The cooking of its cuisine is done with true sincerity in order to please the customer's taste buds. The chef also uses all-natural MSG flavoring and small amounts of vegetable oil, making the food less greasy, catering to the tastes of Koreans and foreigners alike. Specialties that guests frequently order are the Galbi in Spicy Sauce, Seasoned Prawns with Vegetables, Shark's Fin, and crab dishes.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

The Empathy Guesthouse was designed with the idea that guests can make new contacts there by sharing their stories with empathy and affection, so its logo consists of an image of people hugging each other. The guesthouse is situated on Course 2 of the Daegu Modern Cultural Street Tour and is just five minutes’ walk from Dongseong-ro. In addition, it offers easy access to public transportation services as it’s located between Subway Line 1 Jungangro Station and Line 2 Banwoldang Station. The guesthouse also boasts various social facilities such as the Moonlight Garden on its rooftop and an outdoor terrace and café, making it the ideal place to make new acquaintances over a friendly chat.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Bongpyeong Market opens on days with '2' and '7' with the interval of five days.  One can imagine as the protagonist in the famous novel by Lee Hyo-seok 'When the Buckwheat Blossoms' as he or she goes through the market. Recently, memil without fail, has been the top product in the market. From Memil Mak-guksu (buckwheat noodles), Memil-buchim (buckwheat pancake), Memil-jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), Memil-Jjinbbang (buckwheat steamed bun), Tojong Memil-Sundae, Memil Guksu-Jeongol (buckwheat noodles hotpot), Memil Namu Bibimbap and more, a variety of buckwheat-related foods can be found in this market.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

Featuring the highest peak, Sanghwangbong, Mt. Gayasan is composed of many summits each over 1,000m in x_height. From the Taebaek Mountains, the Gayasan stretches from east to west. In 1972, it was designated as National Park No.9 due to its breathtaking scenery. Gayasan is know for its many tourist highlights, namely Haeinsa Temple, which is in the southwestern part of Gayasan. It is one of the three most famous temples in Korea. The Tripitaka Koreana (National Treasures No.32), consisting of over eighty thousand blocks, are found here. The place makes for fantastic scenery with the old temple and the beautiful landscape. In addition, there are other cultural properties such as Jangkyunggak (National Treasure No.52), Stone Buddha Figure (Treasures No. 518) Banya Temple Gyeongwangsa Monument (Treasures No.128) which was designated as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Moreover, Gayasan is noted for its graceful mountain landscape. The water flowing from Gayasan valley meets in front of Haeinsa Temple and flows to the southeast where it forms Gayacheon stream. Among the many valleys, Hongryudong valley (its water seems to turn red because of the leaves' autumnal tints) finishes the grandeur scenery with the several thousand year-old pine tree. Namsanjeil-bong, a peak located in southern part of Hongryudong, is called Mt. Cheonbulsan among Buddhists because it seems like thousands of Buddhist statues cover the mountain ridge. Mt. Cheonbulsan is a favorite one-day mountain climbing course for many. Gayasan shows magnificent landscapes every season with the cherry blossoms, azaleas and royal azaleas lined up on the road to Haeinsa Temple in Spring, the clean water and green trees in Summer, the glorious tints of its autumn foliage along the rock ridges in Autumn and a snowy landscape in Winter.  


Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun)

The valuable cultural heritage of traditional Korean architecture scattered throughout the nation is on display at a one-tenth or one-fifth scale in this museum.