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Galaxy - Lotte Department Store Centum City Branch
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Galaxy is a luxury men's suit brand, known for sophisticated and elegant designs. It has established itself as a brand for successful men. The brand offers not only extreme comfort, but also sophisticated styles and luxurious feel, boasting loyal customers.

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Bongwonsa Temple
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

Located at the skirt of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa temple , as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand year old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Jinseong Queen’s reign), Master Dosun founded it at the ground of Yeonhui palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, and later in 1748 (24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.“Yeongsanjae”, one of the Buddhist rituals and also the Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 50, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for the world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summer time, “Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival” takes place, so visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism. 

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MW Hotel - Goodstay
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

MW Hotel, located in Sincheon, Seoul, is the ideal place for pleasure and relaxation. As the hotel is just 200 meters from the city center, tourists can easily reach Seoul’s main attractions. Furthermore, since it is ten minutes’ drive from Sincheon Subway Station (Line 2) and Lotte World, fifteen minutes from Gangnam Station and COEX, and ten minutes from Asan Medical Center and Samsung Medical Center, shopping malls and medical services are within close range of the hotel. The guest rooms are designed according to a different theme on each floor, and include free wireless internet for guests’ convenience.

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Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

The Suwon Hyanggyo is one of the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Chosŏn Dynasty period (1392~ 1910).The Suwon Hyanggyo houses the memorial tables of Confucius, Mencius, and twenty-five notable historical Korean figures. The structure was originally built in the 22nd year of King Wonjong’s rule during the Goryeo era (918-1392) by Hwaseonggun, but was moved to its current location when Hwaseong Fortress was constructed.

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Dongnaebyeljang
Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Dong Nae Byel Jang (동래별장) in Busan is a villa with over a century of history. The villa boasts a large garden infused with Korean and Japanese styles, pine trees that are 200 to 300 years old, as well as a pagoda and a traditional-style house that are of cultural heritage value. Also, it has long been the cradle of song and dance heritage. Today, it is well known for its Korean restaurant, Song Hyang, that serves traditional royal cuisine. Finally, the combination of old charm with a unique dining experience makes Dong Nae Byel Jang a popular venue for various special events and family gatherings.

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DrumCat Concert
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Globally-recognized Korean performance, ‘DrumCat Concert' whips people into a frenzy of rhythm and fun! DrumCat Concert, created in 2003, is an all-female percussion group that has moved into its own exclusive theater just 7 years after its first performance. 2008 was landmark year for DrumCat Concert, as the group received both the ‘2008 Edinburgh Festival Herald Angel’ award and the ‘2008 Scotland Cavalcade Best Unit’ award, the first awards even won by a Korean team at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. At the festival, competing teams were ranked based on their accumulative skill points throughout a number of concerts and other performances. Reporters and audiences members alike were simply stunned by the performance of DrumCat Concert. The group not only continued to play sold-out concerts, but also consistently received high, 5-star ratings from festival judges and critics.DrumCat Concert has also been a sensational hit at home, receiving the Grand Prize in the ‘2009 Korea Entertainment Awards.’ The DrumCat Concert performance is bursting with unique rhythmical styling and emotional involvement that so often seems to categorize Korea’s most stunning musical performances. The group’s superb skills in high-speed drumming and unique combination of recorded and live sound is a treat for both the eyes and ears.DrumCat Concert, a world renowned performance, is sure to continue beating its way into the hearts of audiences for ages to come.

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Mokpo Specialty Seafood Market
Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Mokpo Specialty Seafood Market is a modern seafood market built in the location of the previous Dongmyeong-dong Fish Market. The market has parking for the convenience of shoppers, as well as 125 stalls selling everything from fresh fish for sashimi, dried fish, and fermented fish.

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Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)
Busan(Gijang-gun)

Busan National Science Museum was built to spread science culture and give a chance for anyone interested in science to enjoy everything science has to offer. With a theme around the nearby cities of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do region, the main theme of the museum consists of vehicles, space ships, nuclear energy and more. The museum aims to promote futher understanding of science to the masses.

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Goryeosan Mountain
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Goryeosan Mountain, once referred to as Oryeonsan, is a mountain rich in folklore. Legend has it that in the year 416 (during the reign of King Jangsu of Goguryeo), a Buddhist monk named Cheonchukguk climbed Goryeosan Mountain and found Oryeonji Pond where the five-colored lotus flowers bloomed. The monk picked the lotus flower petals and blew them into the air. He then built a temple where each of the petals had landed, naming the temples according to their corresponding color: Jeokseoksa, formerly Jeokryeonsa Temple (red lotus), Baengnyeonsa Temple (white lotus), Cheongryeonsa Temple (blue lotus), Hwangryeonsa Temple (yellow lotus), and Heungnyeonsa Temple (black lotus).Around 130 dolmens are distributed along the foot of Goryeosan Mountain. Sirumisan Mountain, on the northern side of Goryeosan Mountain is said to have been the birthplace of General Yeongaesomun of the Goguryeo Kingdom.

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Potala
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Potala is the sole restaurant in the city specializing in Tibetan food. Visitors can sit in a beautifully-decorated room and enjoy real local Tibetan dishes. The restauraunt also offers food from India and Nepal, and is run by a Tibetan refugee.      

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