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Swinging walkways and sweeping views
A stroll through nature rarely brings the heart-pounding adrenaline rush of a rollercoaster and its twists and turns. But sometimes it can, said Lim Hyung-jin, a rollercoaster enthusiast who regularly takes his wife and their two grade school children to mountain walkways. “We get to be out in nature, so that’s good for the kids, and my wife and I need an outlet for emotional release,” Lim said of his recent trip to the Oksunbong Suspension Bridge in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province. The walk
April 5, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Jeju tulips at Boromwat Check out this tulip festival at Boromwat on Jeju Island. This village on the island’s east touts truckloads of tulips in shades of red, yellow and pink. A 6,000 won entry fee is all it takes to relish the flower beds, open through April 13. Visitors can spot sheep at a nearby farm. A space is dedicated to canola flowers on the compound that also has a cafe. The village is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Strawberry picking at Yulbom The freshest possible strawberries are waiti
April 4, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Park Hyatt Seoul celebrates 20 years with Japanese Kaiseki collab Park Hyatt Seoul is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a culinary collaboration featuring Yoshida Nobuhiro, the acclaimed chef at Park Hyatt Tokyo’s Kozue restaurant. From April 25 to May 1, the exclusive dining experience will be held at The Timber House, offering a traditional Japanese kaiseki menu that reflects the essence of spring. The eight-course dinner includes dishes such as shellfish appetizers, tuna sashimi, grilled
April 4, 2025 -
Foreigners in Korea invited to explore and promote K-culture
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, has announced a new event series to showcase Korea’s rich cultural heritage. Starting in April and running through October, the “2025 Senses of K-Culture” initiative will invite foreign residents in Korea to explore hidden cultural gems across the country and share their experiences with global audiences. Held five times throughout the year, the program offers participants the chan
April 2, 2025 -
Visit California makes splash at Taean camping festival
A US state-funded nonprofit organization made a splashy entrance at an annual camping festival held last weekend in Taean-gun, South Chungcheong Province. At the gathering held March 28-30, Visit California drew a pool of travel industry professionals, media outlets and influencers to a booth set up for the first time at the 19th Go Out Camp festival — the largest of its kind in the country attended every year by travel companies and professionals. The latest campaign for California road trips a
April 1, 2025 -
Tourism to S. Korea stronger than expected in February
Chinese led latest on-year jump, as plans to diversify travel strategies underway Some 1.14 million tourists came to South Korea in February, a jump from both the same period last year and the month prior, indicating political tumult prompted by the country’s short-lived martial rule in December was not as off-putting as expected for travelers. The 1.14 million total in February marks a 10.5 percent rise from 1.03 million a year earlier, and settles slightly above 1.12 million recorded in Januar
April 1, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul celebrates Korea’s culinary heritage Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents the Seoulful Bites package from April 1-June 30. In partnership with Myeong In Myeong Chon, the package offers a curated K-gourmet experience featuring handcrafted maesil apple kombucha and lemon ginger kombucha as a welcome drink and a Korean breakfast for two, served in-room and showcasing local ingredients. Guests also receive an exclusive K-gourmet gift set, including seaweed, citrus and doraji te
March 28, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Hwaeomsa plum blossoms in Gurye To see some of the country’s most impressive plum blossoms, stop by Hwaeomsa, a temple run by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on the slopes of Jirisan in South Jeolla Province. The distinctively deep pink flowers here were designated as a natural monument last year, and the temple is home to several nationally recognized treasures, like its stone lanterns. Tulips at Everland From Friday, the signature Four Seasons Garden at Everland, South Korea’s largest theme
March 28, 2025 -
Traveling with pets made easy
Banlife is making pet-friendly travel a reality, offering unforgettable trips for pet owners and their furry friends Exploring new places with their pets is often at the top of pet owners' bucket lists. But fun as it sounds, it can be quite challenging. It was a difficulty Banlife CEO Lee Hye-mi experienced herself. “I love to travel, and when I first adopted my two Welsh corgis 14 years ago, I wanted to go places with them," she told The Korea Herald. "We’ve been everywhere in the country toget
March 27, 2025 -
Early spring meets historical highs
Sani Garden ideal for sun seekers; Jindo Tower best for dizzying cable car rides HAENAM AND JINDO, South Jeolla Province — A trip down to this province at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula can be both peaceful and thrilling, if you make the right stops. The first destination is the Sani Garden in Haenam, a county that has been upping efforts to take on new cultural relevance. Sani Garden in Haenam Since May last year, the garden has been drawing a steady stream of visitors from across the
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Reservations to open for Seokjojeon nighttime tours
Tours will run from April 8-May 25 after reservations end March 25 Online reservations for nighttime tours of Seokjojeon at Deoksugung, one of the five Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces in Seoul, will run through March 25 on Ticketlink. On March 27, the Korea Heritage Service will announce applicants to take part in the 90-hour tours, which will take place three times a day between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. from April 8 to May 25. A guide will start off the tour introducing the history of Seokjojeon, a two
March 21, 2025 -
Reservations for Deoksugung tours to open March 27
Tours set for April 4-19 on Fridays, Saturdays Online reservations for guide tours of Deoksugung, one of the five Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces in Seoul, will begin on March 27, according to the Korea Heritage Service. The reservations will open on the palace website on a first come, first served basis. The 70-minute tours will take place twice daily on Fridays and Saturdays from April 4-19, with each session accepting up to 15 people. The guide tours will focus on three halls: Junghwajeon, Ham
March 21, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
Tulips at Everland From Friday, the signature Four Seasons Garden at Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, will showcase 1.2 million tulips and daffodils. Close to 100 different varieties of spring flowers, including roses and plum and cherry blossoms, will be on display. Sign up for Garden Pass, a new subscription service that allows holders to visit Everland gardens anytime they want. Roses, freesias at Manorblanc Manorblanc on Jeju Island is in full bloom wi
March 21, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul offers spring promotions with view Sofitel Ambassador Seoul celebrates cherry blossom season with exclusive promotions. The "Blooming Encounter" package includes a French lunch course with cherry blossom-themed dishes, such as crab and scallop roulade and grilled lobster tail, at the bistro Fait Maison. Guests can also indulge in cherry blossom desserts at Jardin d'Hiver, created in collaboration with French chocolatier Valrhona. At the rooftop bar Latitude32, three cher
March 21, 2025 -
Spring is here — so are blossoms
Five breathtaking places to surround yourself with flowers in full bloom The season of blooms has finally arrived. A kaleidoscope of spring flowers renders travel across the country ever-more tempting. Check out some of the best spots to soak in spring blooms from Seoul to Jeju Island. Plum blossoms in Gwangyang The Gwangyang Maehwa Festival runs through Sunday at Maehwa Village in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province. The 10-day annual celebration of plum blossoms, in its 24th year, is one of Korea
March 15, 2025