The area around Gwanghwamun in Seoul is a densely populated office district and can be considered a place symbolizing the history of Seoul. From Gyeongbokgung, which symbolizes 600 years of the Joseon Dynasty, to the Six-Intersection Square formed in front of Gwanghwamun, it preserves various historical traces. “Gwanghwamun Hammering Man” In Gwanghwamun Square, you can find various public sculptures. One ...

From December 6th to 7th, 2022, at the residence of the Indonesian Embassy located in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, an event themed around tourism, culture, and a spectacular creative economy called “Colorful North Sulawesi in Seoul” was held. This event was jointly hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Korea and the North Sulawesi government, with sponsorship from Garuda Indonesia. The event was ...

KME 2022, the Korea MICE EXPO, took place at Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon, from November 8th to 13th, 2022. The event saw over 200 local participants including buyers from more than 20 countries worldwide, regional convention bureaus, industry associations related to MICE, and corporate representatives. “KME 2022: November 8th – 13th” KME 2022 was held from November 8th to 13th. During ...

The alley behind exits 1 and 2 of Seoul National University Entrance Station is known as “Sharosugil,” a representative dating spot near Seoul National University Entrance. Here, you can find various restaurants and cafes. It’s a bustling place, especially on weekday evenings and weekends. The name “Sharosugil” is a combination of “Sha,” a symbol of Seoul National University, and “Garosugil.” ...

Korea University, along with Seoul National University and Yonsei University, is one of the prestigious universities in South Korea known collectively as “SKY”. However, due to its relatively secluded location in Anam-dong, visiting can be somewhat challenging. I happened to be near Korea University and had a meeting at the Kim Hee-Sue Art Centre located nearby. After concluding the meeting, ...

The tourism industry has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 for a while. However, there is now a growing atmosphere of trying to gradually move away from the influence of COVID-19. In this atmosphere, the “37th Seoul International Tourism Exhibition” took place at COEX Exhibition Center in Samseong-dong, Seoul. “37th Seoul International Tourism Exhibition” This tourism exhibition was held for four ...

Located within Jinju Fortress, the. “National Jinju Museum” is a. specialized museum dedicated to the Imjin War. It exhibits artifacts related to the Imjin War, as well as relics from the western Gyeongnam region and donations from Duam Kim Yong-du. Additionally, the museum hosts special exhibitions periodically. “National Jinju Museum” The Jinju Museum is divided into three. main sections: “National ...

Every year in October, Jinju City, Gyeongsangnam-do, holds the “Gaechon Arts Festival” along with the “Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival.” However, in 2021, due to the worsening COVID-19 situation, it was postponed to December and held then. “Origin of the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival” The origin of the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival can be traced back to the first Battle of ...