The Aquatic Resort is a pension located in Hwacheon. Nestled in the embrace of Hwacheon Lake and Paroho, it is situated in the heart of Hwacheon, known for its Dam of Peace and as the birthplace of the Trout Festival. “A Tranquil Retreat in Nature” As its introduction suggests, the Aquatic Resort is an ideal place for healing amidst nature’s ...

Hwacheon in Gangwon Province is well-known for its Trout Festival. Thanks to this festival, the name “trout” is inseparable from various places in Hwacheon. The Coffee Museum is no exception. Even at the Coffee Museum, they promote the Trout Festival by using the name “Trout Coffee Museum”. “Hwacheon: Trout Coffee Museum” The Trout Coffee Museum is located in downtown Hwacheon, ...

The Hwacheon Healing Center is located in Sanae-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province. It was established on a 29,984-square-meter site in Sanae-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, with a government investment of around 700 million KRW in 2014. The center consists of six buildings, including a food research institute, meditation experience education facility, and low-temperature refrigerators. “From Completion to 7 Years of Neglect: Hwacheon Healing Center” ...

Hwacheon is a place famous for its mountain trout festival in winter. The mountain trout festival, held around January, has firmly established itself as a representative winter festival in Korea. During a recent visit to Hwacheon, while exploring various places, we naturally ended up at a restaurant for lunchtime. There was a restaurant recommended by the locals called “Hwacheon Makguksu”. ...

Starbucks has become a cafe easily found in major cities around the world. In Korea, there was controversy following the opening of the first store in Ihwa Women’s University, with some calling it the “Fermented Soybean Paste Girl.” However, now it has become a cafe as easily accessible as convenience stores. In Yeonhui-dong, you can find two Starbucks stores. One ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. Gwanghwamun is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, and you can see a plethora of restaurants in the underground shopping areas of major buildings. Especially in the underground area of Doryeom Building, you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants. On days when you’re unsure of what to ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find cafes of all sizes. From large franchises like Starbucks to mid-range options like Ediya Coffee and lower-cost brands like Baekdabang and Maan Coffee, they can all be found in one place. But that’s not all; in the narrow alleys around Gwanghwamun and Insadong, you can also discover small independently-run cafes. This makes Gwanghwamun ...

Gallery Hyundai is a gallery located on a street east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a freely accessible gallery, welcoming visitors during its operating hours to appreciate the exhibited artworks. “Since 1970, Opened as ‘Hyundai Hwarang’ and Later Renamed Gallery Hyundai” In April 4, 1970, at 10 AM, Gallery Hyundai, initially known as Hyundai Hwarang, took its first step in ...

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is a national art museum established under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the responsibility of collecting, preserving, exhibiting, researching, and promoting international exchange and art activities related to modern art at a national level. Currently, the main branch is located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and there are branches ...

In the area of Bukchon Village or Samcheong-dong in Seoul, you can find various galleries. Bukchon Village is an area located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, where many high-ranking officials have lived since ancient times. Currently, it has become famous as a “Hanok Village,” and starting with the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views,” it has become a must-visit attraction in Seoul ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered a representative office-dense district. As lunchtime approaches, you can see numerous office workers heading to restaurants for their meals. In the underground shopping malls of major buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground mall of the building with the KB Kookmin Bank Gwanghwamun Branch, you ...

South Korea can proudly be called the Mecca of E-Sports, as it has consistently achieved impressive results in international gaming competitions. From StarCraft to Warcraft 3, and now with League of Legends (LoL), South Korea has always excelled in popular gaming genres. Thanks to this, South Korea is seen by foreigners as a nation skilled in gaming. In line with ...