In Busan, you can find the “UN Memorial Cemetery,” which is the world’s only UN cemetery. It is referred to as the “United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea” in English. Established in 1951, this cemetery serves as a memorial for the UN troops who lost their lives during the Korean War, making it the only UN cemetery in the world. ...
When it comes to affordable yet quality hotels near Busan Station, “Crown Harbor Hotel” is a standout choice. Situated not far from Busan Station, it exudes a clean and inviting atmosphere as a 4-star accommodation. Crown Harbor Hotel is conveniently located near Jungang Station, just one stop south of Busan Station. Its proximity to Busan Station makes it a convenient ...
Located near the famous BIFF Square in Busan, you can find “Nampo Bookstore,” also known as “Namfomun-go.” Once considered one of the two major local bookstores in downtown Busan alongside Moonwudang Bookstore, Nampo Bookstore underwent changes when Moonwudang shifted its focus to specialized maritime and map-related books due to financial difficulties. This resulted in a reduction in scale, and with ...
When it comes to representing Busan, one would likely think of the “Jagalchi Fish Market” first. Comparable to Seoul’s “Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market,” Jagalchi Fish Market stands out for its location along the coast of Busan, while Noryangjin is situated along the Han River. “Representative Fish Market of Busan: Jagalchi Fish Market” Jagalchi Fish Market not only represents Busan but ...
In Busan’s Nampong-dong, you’ll find “BIFF Square.” BIFF stands for Busan International Film Festival, and this square is closely related to the festival. The Busan International Film Festival, which began in 1996, led to the creation of this film-themed area. While the Busan International Film Festival is no longer held in Nampong-dong and has moved to Haeundae and Centum City, ...
Gamcheon Culture Village, located in Sahagu, Busan, is one of the prominent landmarks in downtown Busan. It is a result of urban regeneration through the Renaissance Project, which has revitalized the cityscape. Often referred to as Korea’s Machu Picchu or Santorini, Gamcheon Culture Village has gained popularity. However, unlike Santorini in Greece, it is not located on the coast, and ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s has had a tremendous impact on the world economy, to the extent of creating the concept of the “Big Mac Index” to ...
Just like other airports or Incheon Airport Terminal 1, Incheon Airport Terminal 2 also offers stores that sell items for travelers. You can find stores selling travel essentials as well as stores offering books and souvenirs. On the Departure Floor, 3rd floor of Incheon Airport Terminal 2, you’ll find the bookstore “Book Store.” “Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Bookstore: Book Store” ...
Incheon Airport is currently the main international gateway of South Korea. It opened on March 29, 2001, inheriting the international flight functions from Gimpo International Airport. There are currently two terminals, with Terminal 2 being a new terminal built in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. It is used by airlines such as Korean Air, Air France, Delta Air ...
Located near Cheonggyecheon in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, is the “HiKR Ground,” a Korean promotional center operated by the Korea Tourism Organization. HiKR Ground, an “Interactive Korean Tourism Promotion Center,” opened its doors on July 22, 2022. “Interactive Korean Tourism Promotion Center, HiKR Ground” The name “HiKR Ground” is a combination of “HiKR,” meaning a warm greeting from Korea to visitors worldwide, ...
Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 opened on January 18, 2018. Due to the increasing number of incoming and outgoing passengers, an expansion of Incheon Airport was deemed necessary, leading to the decision to construct Terminal 2. The original plan was to place Terminal 2 to the south of Incheon Airport Terminal 1. However, due to technical constraints, Terminal 2 was ...
Gwanghwamun area can be described as one of Seoul’s representative office-dense zones. Thanks to this, you can find numerous restaurants catering to office workers throughout the area. Especially in the underground shopping arcade of large buildings, you can see a dense concentration of restaurants. Located west of Gwanghwamun Square in the underground of “Doryeom Building,” various restaurants are clustered. “Gwanghwamun, ...