Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

‘Honbul’ is an epic novel written about three generations of women from the Namwon Lee clan living under the rule of the Japanese in the 1930s. The word ‘Honbul’ literally means ‘a torch of the soul’ and refers to the indomitable spirits of the women that persevered through hard times. The novel was written by the late Choi Myeong-hee over the period of 17 years and remains a much celebrated novel. Sangsin Village and Nobong Village in Namwon-si were the author’s hometown and served as the background of the novel ‘Honbul’. Located inside the village is a traditional Korean house that is an example of yangban (noble class) architecture and the Honbul Literary House, where visitors have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the novel ‘Hobul’. At the entrance of Nobong Village stands a pair of jangseungs (Korean traditional totem poles), welcoming visitors inside.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

This Chinese restaurant is good for large or small gatherings and quick and simple meals. The chef has thirty years of experience in Chinese cuisine, having worked at the Chinese restaurants of Commodore Hotel and Glory Hotel. The restaurant offers two private rooms available for everyone to use. There is a ramp at the main entrance of the building, allowing easy access for wheelchairs. Inside, customers can take an elevator down to the basement to get to the restaurant.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A hidden restaurant frequented by workers in Jongno. This restaurant's signature menu is bean sprout and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is grilled spareribs.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled black pork.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

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Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel is located near Jeonju Hanok Village. The hotel has enjoyed great popularity among the tourists visiting Jeonju since its opening in 2018, for its convenient location of only a 7-min drive away from Jeonju Hanok Village and its faithful recreation of hanok’s beauty with modern sensibilities. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing 11 residential buildings and other facilities. As the name of the hotel indicates, each building in the hotel is named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Sejonggwan is named after King Sejong. Sejonggwan has eight rooms, divided between Gold and Silver Rooms. Each room is a self-contained unit made up of bedrooms and restrooms, furnished with a combination of hanok’s unique charms and modern comfort. The view of the wooden exposed beams (Gold Room), paintings on the wall, and the view of the nature beyond the window wall recreate the unique scenery of the hanok, while amenities such as TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning offer a comfortable stay. Other facilities inside the hotel complex include the spacious parking lot, an elegant hanok cafe, and the Convention Center, housing family-size Daejanggeum Hall and Hunminjeongeum Hall, a large hall suited for seminars. It takes only 10 min by car to reach any tourist sites near Jeonju Hanok Village from the hotel.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Donganjae, a traditional Korean style house located near the beach in Donghae City of Gangwon-do, was opened in June 2018. The traditional Korean style house is equipped with modern facilities for convenience while still maintaining the elegant mood of a traditional house. The rooms are located in 5 traditional buildings. The foot bath in the garden gives the feel of a pool villa. Each of the 5 independent buildings (named Mureung, Duta, Chooam, Mukho, and Mangsang to accommodate 3-4 guests in each building) has an upper floor of which the three sides can be opened to command an unobstructed view. The outdoor foot bath in the center of the garden with pine trees relieves fatigue, and the soothing scent of pine trees completes the ambiance. It is possible to cook food in the room. Each room also has a bathroom equipped with bidet and a shower booth. The recently constructed buildings are also handicapped-friendly. There is a parking space exclusive for these guests. There is also no raised spot at the gate and the threshold is made very low for easy entrance and exit. Various tools such as Tuho, Yut, Jegi, and top are ready for playing traditional games. You can likewise try wearing hanbok, Korean traditional clothes. The nearby tourist attractions include Cheongok Natural Cave, Chooam Chotdaebawi Rock, Mangsang Beach, Mukho Por,t and Mukho Lighthouse. There is a walking path behind the pension in the pine forest.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Hwangcheong Fishing Site, located in Hwangcheongpogu-ro, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is a valley-type reservoir that was built in 1993. The site covers an area of about 76033 ㎡, and has an average water level of 2.5-4m with the highest water level being over 15m. The main fish species are crucian carps, common carps, leather carps, Korean bullheads, and pond smelt. Also near the fishing site are other facilities including pensions, bungalows, restaurants and snack bars.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

A foreign-style pension with beautiful views of the ocean.