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


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Sangju has been in business for 50 years and has continued from one generation to another. This chu-eo-tang (loach soup) restaurant does not use farmed loaches, so it is closed from end of December to the end of February when it is hard to find loaches. The soup is thick, yet it has a cool and refreshing taste. The kimchi also has a distinctive taste and the water kimchi served during all four seasons is excellent. To maintain a family ambiance, the restaurant does not sell liquor.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

Baengnyeonam is part of Daejeonsa Temple and is located opposite the temple. With crystal clear stream running in front and Janggunbong Peak at the back, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Baengnyeonam Hermitage. Although it unknown when this hermitage was built, it is said that it was named after the daughter of King Ju 'Baengnyeon'. During the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592-1598), the great Buddhist monk Samyeong stayed here in the building named Songunjeongsa. But the building does not exist today and you can find only the site and the board where the name of the building is written. There remains some buildings called Sanwanggak and Yosa in the hermitage and also you can see the portrait of the great Buddhist monk Samyeong.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Okcheon-gun)

Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road is a bicycle path located along the riverside where one can enjoy the beauty of Daecheong Lake and the spirit of poetry in the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, Korea's modern poet and author of "Nostalgia." Visitors can also visit the Jeong Jiyong Literature Library and Janggye Tourist Park by biking along the national highway Route 37, which is famous for its cherry blossoms. This bicycle path is relatively easy to travel on and is suitable for beginners. It became even more popular after being featured on the TV show "1 Night 2 Days."  


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

Located in Apgujeong-ro 42-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Platform Place Sinsa Branch is close to Dosan Park. Platform Place is a select shop pursuing a premium lifestyle. With a total of five stores nationwide in operation, each store sells brand products befitting the characteristics of the area. The very first Platform Place, which opened in October 2009, carries about 25 brands including Saint James, YMC, and And Wander, which are hard to find in most other stores in Korea. The merchandise varies from fashion brand clothing and accessories to watches and wallets to cosmetics like perfume and body products, to art books and stationery. Housed in a free-standing residential building, the shop comes with a parking space. The first floor sells men’s clothing, shoes, and living goods; the second floor features women’s clothing and French brand Saint James, among the many products carefully selected for their uniqueness and collection value. The shop provides all visitors with a complimentary bottle of mineral water. Platform Place is open all year round except on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

The Mungyeong Coal Museum exhibits the history of coal and explains its important contribution to Korea's rapid industrialization. Systematic exhibition of coal and related information helps visitors understand the vital role that coal has played in shaping modern life. The museum displays coal-related relics in addition to scholarly materials.The museum offers various exhibition halls: the Central Exhibition Hall (1F-2F), Outdoor Exhibition Hall, Mine Exhibition Hall, and Miner’s Private House Exhibition Hall. Though coal, one of Korea’s few natural resources, used to be the driving force of the Korean industry and economy, it has become less visible due to the emergence of oil and natural gas. The museum helps visitors appreciate this forgotten resource as well as the lives of miners in Mungyeong, once one of the most productive coalfields in Korea. 


Jeollabuk-do(Sunchang-gun)

The Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival is held every fall at Sunchang, a city of health and longevity. Sunchang hot pepper sauce, which used to be presented to the royal family in the Joseon Dynasty, is believed to have many health benefits, such as being beneficial in preventing cancer and obesity. As people have gotten more interested in their health and well-being, hot sauce has become an even greater part of the Korean diet.The venue of the festival is Hot Sauce Folk Village, a mecca of Sunchang Hot Sauce. There are a range of programs, including celebrity performances, percussion performances, madangnori, and making traditional hot sauce. Other events include Sunchang Specialty Exhibition (e.g. vegetables fermented in hot sauce, bokbunja liquor), Children’s Painting Contest, and photo exhibits. The festival’s crowning glory is the Sunchang traditional hot sauce competition, a must-see event.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeongeup-si)

Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park is situated on a nearby hill of Manggyeongdae (망경대) in Maejuk-ri, Sannae-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do. In autumn, the surrounding forest is filled with white Gujeolcho (Siberian chrysanthemum).There are a lot of facilities for visitors such as walking paths, a multi functional field, an exhibition hall for naturally growing wild flowers, a resting area, a square, an acupressure road, an agricultural marketplace, a pension, parking lot, and so on.


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

Hwaseokjeong Pavilion was built in honor of Gil Jae, a Goryeo Dynasty Confucian scholar who had resigned from his government post to train young scholars. Overlooking Imjingang River that flows from North Korea down to South Korea, the pavilion provides a good resting area dotted with zelkova trees.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Mojito Jongno is a casual lounge serving up a mix of delicious dishes and drinks in Jongno's Avenue of Youth. The restaurant operates with the catch-phrase "fresh" to indicate using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant is large, making it the perfect venue for groups and families. As the name signifies, the restaurant serves up some of the best-tasting mojitos, made by a master. The restaurant recieves no end of praise from international visitors. For people who are short for time, the restaurant has plans to open a take-out restaurant on the first floor, so people walking along Jongno's Avenue of Youth can enjoy Mojito as well.