Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si)

Sangju-si in Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as Gamgoeul (literally "persimmon village") since it exports a large quantity of persimmons annually. Naturally, there are many local stories related to the fruit. Every autumn as persimmons ripen, the city holds a festival to celebrate its specialty and to continue the tradition of telling its Gamgoeul stories. The Sanju Gamgoeul Story Festival puts on major programs, including an opening ceremony, performances, and various hands-on experience programs.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

At The Guesthouse, the second floor is for men, women and groups (including families) and the third floor is for women only. Also, the building and each room is accessed by security card, so that travelers will enjoy the safe and convenient travelling. For the room, there are the double-room, quad-room, and six-room as a dormitory type. Geologically, the Guesthouse is 3-minute walk from Haeundae Station, and 5-minute walk from the coast. The Guesthouse is always trying to lead the sound traveling culture. The Guesthouse will do its best to provide the comfortable accommodation facility and to give various benefits as the new cultural contents.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

Situated at an altitude of 400 meters between Gamaksan Mountain and Seokgiam Peak, Myeongam Well-Being Town is nestled in the countryside and surrounded by mountains and streams. The town has eight hanok (traditional Korean architechture) pension lodgings made of stone and red clay, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), an Oriental medicine clinic, a medicinal herb garden, weekend rural market, sports field, barbeque area, karaoke machine, restaurant, benches by the stream, pavilion, hiking trails, and mountain bike paths. This family-oriented well-being resort also provides hanbang (herbal medicine) treatments, and a pine needle and sweat therapy. The Oriental medicine clinic (Hanbang Myeonguichon) was established by the city of Jecheon to offer treatments for visitors with atopy, geriatric diseases and chronic diseases.


Incheon(Seo-gu)

Dubbed as the “palace of the Jade Emperor,” Jamigung is a “hanok” homestay located in Wondang-dong, Incheon. The earthly, wooden building was finished with the master touches of the Daemokjang (master of traditional carpentry) and built with wood that is dried and carved for a year and six months, while the interior was constructed with bamboo trees from Damyang and Korean paper. Likewise, its fence was finished with a masterful touch, topped with roof tiles sourced from Goryeong, which are also used to restore cultural properties in Korea. There are 6 rooms in total, including Gaon, Mireu, Raon, Dasom, and Hanul, varying in size ranging from a capacity of double occupancy to 15 people. All rooms are furnished with an antique, classical interior consisting of traditional doors with “changhoji” paper, traditional furniture, celadon, and paintings. Earthenware pots lining the courtyard, the vegetable garden, and the trees and wildflowers of the season complete the aesthetic of the hanok. Facilities within the complex include a shared bathroom, seminar room, shared PC, and communal refrigerator. The guesthouse offers English and Chinese services and provides complimentary breakfast in the morning. For pets, the guesthouse only alall dogs on the premises.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Pyeonghwa Raw Fish Restaurant is a family business that has been serving the same menu at the same location for over 50 years. The restaurant uses its homemade original soybean paste and gochujang (Korean chili paste) for flavors and live fish freshly caught from the southern sea of the Korean peninsula, known to be the most fresh and flavorful fish available within the country.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)


Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

The Seoul Independent Movie Festival is jointly held by the Korean Film Council and the Association of Korean Independent Film & Video. The festival features a national independent film competition and gives awards regardless of theme, type, and length throughout varied genres including plays, experiential documentaries, and animated films. Also, the individual invitation program plans to introduce a variety of trends regarding independent movies. Contemporary indie film makers will gather up to envision a movie reflecting the spirit of the age and to find a good alternative to the existing films. In an effort not to make this festival a one-off event, the Seoul Independent Film Festival is gearing up to revitalize the independent film industry through indie picnic tour screenings, DVD production, online screening, and others. Seoul Independent Movie Festival volunteers have helped revive a “film jury system” for audience members to become critics. The Seoul Independent Movie Festival runs on a daily basis, which has been constantly expanded to distributing channels for independent films. The business aims to offer practical and realistic support for pre-production, distribution, and marketing in order to nurture the best independent film talent.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Jjan Festival first kicked off in 2017 as Jeju Islands' first beer festival. Jjan festival offers an opportunity to chill out with a refreshing beer at hand surrounded by Jeju Island's scenic environment. Admission/Participation Fees Starts from 6,000 won Program Details Craft beer, food street, busking performance, DJ party, street market, flea market, etc. Discount Information [Early bird discount] May 19-June 17: 20% / June 18-July 15: 10% Age Limit Age 19 & over Ticket Reservations Refer to the official website Transportation From Bus Stop Platform 2 in front of Jeju International Airport Gate 2, take Bus No. 101, 111, 112. Get off at Seongsan Transit Bus Stop. Walk for approx. 662 , to Place Camp Jeju. Homepage bit.ly/2k8vnJr (Korean only)


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)