Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

Green Chicken Doctor specializes in chicken cooked to perfection, such as a steak dish topped with homemade grill sauce on fresh meat. Located near the main gate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), it serves as a great place for college students to quell their hunger and quench their thirst after a long day of classes.      


Gyeonggi-do(Siheung-si)

Libera Hotel is located in Wolgot Harbor of Siheung which has unique relaxed and comfortable mood of west sea. Wolgot greets tourists with the face of fresh scent of life and has the sea and abundant foods. Traffic convenience is an option as there is subway train coming from Seoul.


Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Seungilgyo Bridge is unique in that it was jointly built by South and North Korea. The construction began when the land belonged to North Korea, but after the Armstice Agreement the land was given to the South, who then complete the bridge. The bridge was designated as a Registerd Cultural Property No. 26 on May 31, 2002.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

Naruter is a dynamic town that delights the eyes, mouth, ears, and body. There are always sights to see, a great selection of food to stimulate your taste buds, live music videos to watch, and various subsidiary facilities (karaoke room, Jokgu courts, table tennis courts, etc.) and convenient facilities (free shuttle buses, desserts at the lounge), to ensure that everyone is always entertained. Naruter is comprised of four halls: Hall 1 being the Main Building, Hall 2 the Observatory, Hall 3 Sarangchae, and Hall 4 as the Convention Hall. Lastly, the Convention Hall has been organized for company workshops, lectures, and seminars with state-of-the-art technology (wireless LAN, 200-inch screen, 4000 ANSI projector)


Daegu(Dalseong-gun)

Designated as Daegu’s Cultural Property No. 29 on May 12, 1995, this shrine was built in the mid-Joseon period, during King Yeongjo's rule. The shrine holds 12 Jeongnyeo (monumental gates) awarded to the members of the Gwak Clan, built from the time of King Seonjo in 1598 to the time of King Yeongjo. It is an important and unique shrine because the Gwak Clan attained their 12 Jeongnyeo all in one village, which is quite uncommon. During the Joseon Dynasty, Jeongnyeo were awarded to honor loyal retainers, devoted sons, and exemplary husbands and wife.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Bukchon Music Festival aims to showcase various contemporary music genres including world music, jazz, classic, and indie music, centered on Korean traditional music in the area of Bukchon in Seoul. The festival is a music festival carrying out varied artistic attempts to break the barrier between traditional and contemporary art. About 20 artistic teams from different genres will play their love songs along the streets of Bukchon, so passersby can enjoy listening to the music for free if they like the song. More information on the programs is available at the homepage.


Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si)

Iksan Station began operation on January 1, 1915, but was then known as Iri Station. After the station was completely destroyed by an accidental explosion on November 11, 1977, it was rebuilt and resumed service in 1978 and changed its name to Iksan Station in 1995.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195.Within the compound are other buildings including Wontongjeon, Palsangjeon and Daeungjeon (Main Hall). The temple’s main hall (Treasure 396) is open in its structure and equipped with Korean traditional doors. A Buddhist painting named Hubultaenghwa is designated as Treasure No. 578. At the entrance to the temple is a rainbow-shaped stone bridge called Honggyo Bridge (Treasure No. 563), which is widely known as a distinguished work of art.On Yeongchwisan Mountain, azaleas begin to bloom in early April and completely take over the mountain by the end of the month. Azalea blossoms create an extravagant view along the ridgeline of Yeongchwibong Peak (439m above sea level) and Jillyebong Peak (510m above sea level). During this period, the Mount Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival takes place.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

Philos Hotel is owned by a large hospitality company that operates five-star hotels, golf clubs, and restaurants in some of Korea’s busiest districts, many of which are concentrated in Seoul and the surrounding area. The company purchased Cygnus Hotel in 2008 and reopened the hotel under the name “Philos Hotel” after extensive remodeling. The revamped hotel now features a variety of facilities and guest amenities such as a large parking facility with 400 spaces, a convention hall with seating for up to 1,500, a Chinese restaurant, a seafood buffet restaurant, a wine bar, a fitness center, a sauna, and a spa therapy center. Catering to tourists and business travelers, the hotel offers 131 guestrooms, each of which has its own bedroom, bathroom, and living room and is equipped with modern heating and cooling systems, an LCD TV, a personal safe, and high-speed internet. Hotel suites even come outfitted with a whirlpool bathtub, perfect for easing guests of their travel fatigue. Water used at the hotel is pumped up out of natural bedrock 760m underground. The alkaline water is said to help naturally balance the pH of the human body, which is getting more and more acidic due to the new technologies, pollution, and fast-paced nature of modern society.