Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

There are many islands named Dongbaekseom Island (동백섬) in the South Sea where dongbaek trees thrive. Among them, the Dongbaekseom Island in Busan used to be an island, but is now part of the mainland. Dongbaekseom Island is a very small, and many dongbaek trees and evergreens thrive there. At the top of the island, there is a statue and a monument of Choe Chi-Won, a scholar and writer during the Silla Kingdom.The Busan Tourism Organization has declared Dongbaekseom Island Tourist Site No.46. The island also has Dongbaek Park (동백공원) and a 2.5 m high statue of a mermaid near the beach which many tourists can easily visit on their way to the beach.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Tailor Coffee is a coffee shop favored by many coffee lovers. The shop roasts coffee beans on their own and holds great pride in their coffee. Their commitment towards coffee is also found on their menu as they offer limited options for beverages besides coffee.


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Cheongju Korean Craft Museum displays and sells Korean crafts by artists in Cheongju. It is home to over 100 different kinds of crafts including crafts related to Jikji (the oldest remaining book in the world using the metal printing method). Customers are exposed to rich informaton on Jikji and the International Craft Biennale. Main products include neckties (using metal printing), pottery, textile crafts, jewelry, and products using Korean traditional patterns and handwritings. 


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Flower Hotel is about 500m away from Cheongnyangni Station, making it a great choice for visitors traveling by train. It is near the Jegi-dong Medicinal Market and the fruits and vegetables market, allowing guests to experience Korea's traditional shopping culture. It is also close to other points of interest such as Dongdaemun Market (basic taxi fare) and Insa-dong and Namdaemun Market (20-30 minutes by bus).


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Moirai offers lace clothing matching well with suits, jeans, and leggings. It is a popular store among Japanese tourists preferring lace clothing. It offers outstanding repair/maintenance services to customers. Items in Moirai boast unique designs. Customers can get various tips on how to match accessories with lace clothing from professional shop assistants.


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Okmi Agujjim has been serving anglerfish dishes in the same place. Steamed anglerfish is one of the most popular local dishes among the local residents of port cities, but recently many visitors from abroad have also been enjoying the dish for it’s spicy and savory taste.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Having been operated for over 20 years, Masan Genakjjim serves a traditional blue crab dish (kkotge). The restaurant uses fresh ingredients such as blue crab directly delivered from Yeonpyeongdo Island, long-legged octopus from the dawn market, chili from Yeongyang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and garlic from Uiseong to make their dish tasty. The flavor of the meat stock is deep and light thanks to the natural ingredients such as kelp, anchovies, button mushrooms, and spring onions that are used instead of artificial seasonings. Adding more flavor to the dish are chemical-free bean sprouts and freshly cooked-rice. Ganjang-gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) is available for delivery on orders of three crabs or more.


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Suyeonsanbang, a traditional Korean tea house located in Seongbuk-dong, was originally the house where the late Korean author Lee Tae-Jun wrote many of his books. Now, his estate has opened Suyeonsanbang’s doors to the public in the form of a charming and peaceful tea house. Famous for its savory tea, beautiful nature, and rich history, Suyeonsanbang has been covered by a variety of foreign media outlets like NHK (Japan), BBC (UK), French TV channels, and numerous Japanese magazines. To take a break during the summer heat, visitors come to Suyeonsanbang to try their patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), one of its summer specialties. So come relax and be inspired in this traditional Hanok tea house.


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

Sejong Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Choo Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the ‘Soodo Gallery’, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5th, 1973. The four-story concrete was built in the style of a Baekje-era tower was later extended on May 20th, 1977. After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the ‘Sejong Museum’. It showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad to contribute to the research on Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.