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The Romanization of hangeul (the Korean alphabet) in this booklet follows the new systemproclaimed by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism on July 7, 2000. In an attempt tomake things easier to understand, we accept some redundancy in English rendition, repeatingcertain terms stated in Korean. For example, gang means river, san means mountain and do meansisland, but we write Imjingang River, Mt. Namsan, and Jindo Island, etc. As two exceptions,however, because they are already so well-known internationally, occasionally you will see “theHan River” and “Jeju Island.”
Unfortunately most of phone numbers listed in this book may not answer in English. It will bemore convenient to ask your Korean friends to call for you, or get assistance at 1330 Travel Phone.
Tourist Map of Korea 6
FIFA World Cup 2002 Korea/JapanTM 8
2002 Asian Games in Busan 13
Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains 14
Korea in Brief 17
Tourist Destinations 25Seoul 26Subways (Seoul and Incheon) 54Seoul Vicinity (Incheon, Gyeonggi-do) 68Eastern Area (Gangwon-do, Ulleungdo) 72Central Area (Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongbuk-do) 76Southeastern Area (Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do,
Hallyeo Maritime National Park ) 80Southwestern Area (Gwangju, Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do) 92Jeju-do 98
Special Interests in Korea 105Korean Food 106Traditional Sports and Games 108Recreation 110Shopping 116Seasonal Attractions 124
Spring 124
Summer 125
Fall 126
Winter (Ski Resorts, Hot Springs) 127Golf Courses 131National Parks 132Museums 132Festivals 138
General Information 141Entry & Departure Formalities 142Transportation 144Accommodations 153Diplomatic Missions and Other Organizations 167Business Travel Tips 172Holidays 174Handy Facts 175Useful Korean Phrases 181Index 183
National Flag
The Korean flag is called taegeukgi. Its design symbolizes theprinciples of the yin and yang in Oriental philosophy. Thecircle in the center of the flag is divided into two equalparts. The upper red section represents the proactivecosmic forces of the yang. Conversely, the lower bluesection represents the responsive cosmic forces of the yin.The two forces together embody the concepts of continual
movement, balance and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle issurrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the fouruniversal elements: heaven ( ),earth ( ), fire ( ), and water ( ).
National Flower
The national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa or Rose ofSharon. Every year from July to October, a profusion ofmugunghwa blossoms graces the entire country. Unlikemost flowers, mugunghwa is remarkably tenacious andable to withstand both blight and insects. The flower ssymbolic significance stems from mugunghwa s root,mugung, meaning immortality. This word accurately
reflects the immortal nature of Korean history, and thedetermination and perseverance of the Korean people.
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s the World Cup again approaches, world soccer fansare heating up. The First World Cup of the 21stCentury will be co-hosted by Korea and Japanfrom May 31 to June 30. We are looking
forward to a valuable opportunity to work harmony notonly between our two countries but also among world citizensthrough the productive competition and friendship that willbe realized in the games in the year 2002.
Korea will hold the opening ceremony and openingmatch on May 31, and Japan the final match and closingceremony on June 30.
About the tickets
With the exception of the opening match, the base-level tickets rangefrom US$60 for the first-round matches to $300 for the final match. Thebest seats range from $150 at the first-round matches to $750 in the finalgame.
There are three kinds of tickets. Single tickets are good for one match. ATeam Specific Ticket Series (TSTs) will enable the holder to watch allmatches involving a specific team, and a Venue Specific Ticket Series(VSTs) are for all matches in a particular venue. Applications for ticketscan be filed with FIFA’s World Cup Ticketing Bureau.Internet: www.FIFAworldcup.com E-mail: [email protected]
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World Cup Venues in Korea
SeoulNestled around the Han River isthe Korean capital Seoul, a city ofold and new. With thousandsyears of history, it has wellpreserved royal palaces, historicalrelics, and cultural treasures, yetstate-of-the-art facilities andinfrastructure as well.
Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu will be the venue for the opening match on May31, a first round game on June 13, and the semifinals on June 25.
SuwonJust 41.5 km south of Seoul,Suwon is an ancient fortress city.Intending to move the nation’scapital to Suwon from Seoul,King Jeongjo who was the 22ndJoseon Dynasty ruler built a 5.74km circular fortress wall, from1794 to 1796. Today you canwalk along the entire wall, which
was designated by UNESCO in 1997 as a World Cultural Heritage.Suwon is also famous for its delicious beef ribs.
Suwon’s neighboring Yongin is a popular tourist destination withmany famous attractions such as the Korean Folk Village, themammoth amusement theme park Everland, and several nice golfcourses. In Suwon will be group matches on June 5, 11 and 13 and a round-of-16 on June16 at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Paldal-gu.
IncheonA gateway for sea transport to China, Incheon is emerging as a majorAsian air hub as well. The new Incheon International Airport began
operations on March 29, 2001, on land reclaimed fromthe sea.
Well known as the site of General MacArthur’s landing in1950, Incheon commemorates the triumph at bothFreedom Park and at the Memorial Hall for the Incheon
Landing Operation. There is Wolmido with its uniquemixture of cafes, seafood shops and amusement rides, or an
hour-long pleasure boat ride. Just a short drive from
Freedom Protection Monument at the MemorialHall for the Incheon Landing Operation
Changgyeongung Palace
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
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Buddhist temples a thousand years old, such as Donghwasa and Pagyesa.Gatbawi, a stone Buddha image, attracts many to pray, as legend has itthat people’s wishes are granted. Also designated as the venue for the 2003 Summer Universiade, the city will host threegroup matches on June 6, 8 and 10 and one third-place game on June 29 at DaeguWorld Cup Stadium in Suseong-gu.
Jeonju Nicknamed “Home of Art,”Jeonju is a center of the Koreanculture and art. A local festival,Jeonju Daesaseupnori, is held onthe fifth day of the fifth lunarmonth. It presents manytraditional aspects of Jeonjuthrough pansori (epic solo song),sijo (a three-versed Korean ode),folk songs and farmers music.Also as an epicurean capital of the country, no matter where you eat, foodhere is well prepared and plentiful. Best known among Jeonju dishes isbibimbap.
Jeonju is home of Jeonju Yi clan, from which the Joseon Dynasty kingssprang. Several historic sites related to Yi clan are still well preservedincluding Gyeonggijeon Shrine which was built to enshrine the portraitof Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Two group matches and a round-of-16 will be held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium inDeokjin-gu on June 7, 10 and 17.
GwangjuGwangju, called “City of Light” and “City of the Arts,” hosts the
downtown leads you to Ganghwado Island and its highest mountainManisan with an altar on its summit: this is Chamseongdan whereDangun, the founding father of Korea, made offerings to God, and wherethe torch relays for all Korean sporting events begin.
Ferries ply various interesting islands off Incheon, where friendly localvillagers and fishing communities.Group matches will be held at Incheon Munhak Stadium on June 9, 11 and 14.
DaejeonLocated in central Korea,Daejeon is a representativescience city. The Expo SciencePark, Daedeok Science Town,and the National ScienceMuseum make Daejeon afuture-oriented, high-techscience center.
Yuseong Hot Springs, 11 kmfrom downtown, gainednationwide fame for its healingpower ever since the Baekje
Kingdom (18 B.C. A.D. 660). Within city limits lies DaecheonghoLake with a beautiful lakeside drive that attracts young couples. Mt.Bomunsan is another tourist site dotted with Buddhist temples andhermitages; you can take a short cable car ride or walk the trails. At Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Yuseong-gu, two group matches and a round-of-16will be held on June 12, 14 and 18.
DaeguFamous for its sweet andjuicy apples and textileindustry, Daegu has beenthe country’s major retailcenter for medicinalherbs for severalcenturies. Theitems cover ginseng, herbs,
nuts, fruits, honey, leaves, deer antlers, a cornucopia ofroots, etc.
Woobang Tower Land, an amusement theme park,has Daegu Tower featuring a panoramic view of thewhole city. Located in the north part of Daegu is Mt.Palgongsan, considered a sacred mountain. It houses
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EXPO Science Park
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Gwangju Biennale andholds the Kimchi Festivalevery October. At theeastern part of the citystands Mt. Mudeungsanwith its tea plantationsproducing chunseolcha(“spring snow tea”), andsweet mountain-grown
watermelons up to 50 cm in diameter and weighing 15 kg apiece. Someold Buddhist temples are situated on the slopes, including Jeungsimsa andWonhyosa both founded during the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C. A.D.935).
Gwangju citizens are also famous for their patriotism. This was a centerof heroic army resistance against Japanese invasions of the late 16thcentury and the independence movement opposing Japanese colonialoppression from 1910 to 1945. It also played a leading role in thecontemporary democracy movement. Gwangju World Cup Stadium in Seo-gu will hold two group matches on June 2 and 4and a quarter finals on June 22.
UlsanUlsan is a leading industrial centerof Korean industry, such as oilrefining, auto manufacturing,petrochemicals, shipbuilding andmachinery. Hyundai HeavyIndustries and Hyundai MotorCompany are based in this city.
Ulsan is also famous as aproducing center of quality
amethyst, and there is a park themed on this enchanting violet stone. Ashort way from downtown are clean beaches: Jujeon well known for itsblack pebble beach and Jinha with its surrounding pines.The Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at Nam-gu will hold group matches on June 2 and3, and a quarterfinal on June 21.
Seogwipo Seogwipo is situated at the foot of Mt. Hallasan on Jeju Island, whoselower slopes are covered with citrus trees and green pasture. As it enjoysmild, sunny weather and clean environment, people flock for sightseeing,sports and leisure activities all year round. Much loved by tourists, the
Jungmun Resort offers a nice beach, beautifulwaterfalls, public golf course, marine park,
huge botanical garden and world-class
hotels. Seafood is a must-try on Jeju Island. The city was chosen as a site for summit among world leaders several
times in the 1990s. During the World Cup, two group matches on June 8 and 12 and a round-of-16 onJune 15 are scheduled at Jeju World Cup Stadium in Bunhwang-dong.
BusanBusan is Korea’s principal portfor international commerce.About 90% of the country’scontainer shipping passesthrough this port. Just a fewminutes’ walk from the harborare lively Gukje (International)Market and Jagalchi Fish Marketwhich attract flocks of visitors
from Korea and abroad. For seafood lovers, a variety of fresh fish are soldin the Jagalchi Fish Market where spirited women merchants slice upfresh fish for instant sashimi meals. Only 40-minute subway ride from thedowntown will take you to Beomeosa Temple which is surrounded bypeaceful forest.
The city was also selected as the venue for 2002 Asian Games. During the World Cup, group matches will be held at Busan Main Stadium in Yeonje-guon June 2, 4 and 6.
Mt. Mudeungsan
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Jungmun Resort
002 Asian Games, the sports event setup for everlasting peace and harmonyof 3 billion Asians, is to be staged inBusan under the motto of “New Vision,
New Asia.” This greatest Asian sports festival will remind all Asians
of the Olympic ideal for more prosperous and peaceful world, and thecitizens of Busan are doing their best to realize this goal. Moreinformations at www.busanasiad.org.
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Attractions in Geumgangsan Mountains Each of four tour courses boasts truly breathtaking scenery. Outer Geumgangis the zenith of masculine magnificence while Inner Geumgang has feminineproperties.
Guryong FallsFifty-meter-high Guryong Falls (“nine dragon falls”) is one of the most famous and
exquisite falls in Korea. At the bottom of the waterfall are nine 10-meter trenches throughsolid rock, carved by the crashing waters over hundreds of thousands of years. The
formation looks like dragons.
Sangpaldam PoolSangpaldam Pool, the setting for an ancient legend of a fairy and a woodcutter, provides a
perfect stopover point.
Bibong FallsThe spray looks like a phoenix taking wing and it is named Bibong Falls (“flying phoenix falls”).
Manmulsang RocksManmulsang is perhaps the number-one scenic sight in the Geumgangsan Mountains. Itfeatures tens of thousands of rock images resembling various objects and living things.
From every angle it displays incredible nature-carved images.
Geumgangsan Hot SpringAbout 300 meters away from the Geumgangsan Hotel is a long-famous, healing hot
spring. Relax after hiking the mountain trails.
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o other mountains in Korea have been more admired thanGeumgangsan. Poets, painters, and artists have been eager toapplaud the magnificence of these 110 mountains. With 12,000pinnacles and hundreds of valleys, odd-shaped rocks, crystal clear
waters, endless saw-tooth ridges, diverse flora and fauna, this is some of themost fantastic mountain scenery to be found anywhere on the face of theglobe.
For most foreigners visiting Korea at the new millennium, the beautifulGeumgangsan in North Korea has been added as a tourist attraction. Sincethe first 4-night-5-day Geumgangsan tour on November 19, 1998, morethan 400,000 people have enjoyed the breathtaking scenery.
On June 8 in 2001, The Hyundai Asan and North Korea agreed to allowoverland journey from Sokcho to Geumgangsan. Though it will take some
time to build the road, the future journey is expected to be morecomfortable. In addition, the region is agreed to be designated
as a “special tourism zone,” which will afford diverseamenities such as golf courses, ski slopes,condominiums, etc. Travel to the North KoreanGeumgangsan Diamond Mountains is a wonderfulopportunity, in linkage with South Korea’s east coastand Seoraksan Mountains. The voyage now takesplace by ocean liner.
Geumgangsan Diamond Mountainswith 12,000 Pinnacles and 12,000 MiraclesGeumgangsan Diamond Mountains
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“The beauty of the Diamond Mountains is beyond comparison with anymountains in the world. The wonder of grand gorges enraptures us.”
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The process from reservation to embarkation:1. Make a reservation at a qualified travel agency, with two passport-sized photos,
and fill out an application form.
2. Make payment at a travel agency. All major credit cards are welcomed. Travelagents are not allowed to accept the cruise fee in cash, so whoever wants to payin cash may remit through the Korea Exchange Bank or National AgricultureCooperative Federation.
3. Confirm the reservation.
4. Arrive at the port 2 hours ahead of departure time.
Departures at 13:00 from Sokcho Port and 3 days and 2 nights duration (sea voyage: 3hours)
For further information or a list of qualified agencies, please contact Hyundai Asan at:
02-3669-3683, www.hyundai-asan.com or [email protected]
Guryong Falls
Manmulsang Rocks Moranbong Acrobatic Circus Geumgangsan Hot Spring
Sangpaldam Pool Bibong Falls
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orea lies in the temperatezone and has four distinctseasons.
In late March or earlyApril, the trees burst into leafysplendor to mark the beginning ofspring. Mostly sunny days can beexpected from March to May.
During the relatively hot and rainysummer season, the vegetation islush. By June average temperature is
he Korean language, likeHungarian, Turkish,Mongolian, and Finnish, isclassified into the Ural-Altaic
Language group. Hangeul, theKorean alphabet, is composed of 10simple vowels and 14 consonants. Agroup of scholars under thepatronage of King Sejong developedthis systematic rendition of spokensound in 1443. It is widely acclaimedby linguists as an ingeniousinvention.
The chart on the next pagepresents the Romanization of the 24hangeul letters. This Romanization isbased on the new Romanizationsystem proclaimed in 2000 by theKorean government.
However, because all road signsand information boards that arebased on McCune-Reischauersystem, the old official Romanizationcannot be changed immediately,there might be some coexistence of
he Korean peninsula extendssouthward from the easternend of the Asian continent.Korean peninsula is roughly
1,020 km (612 miles) long and 175km (105 miles) wide at its narrowestpoint.
Mountains cover 70% of theKorea’s land area, making it one ofthe most mountainous regions in theworld.
The lifting and folding of Korea’sgranite and limestone base hascreated breathtaking landscapes ofscenic hills and valleys. Themountain range that traverses thelength of the east coast plungessteeply into the East Sea, while alongthe southern and western coasts, themountains descend gradually to thecoastal plains that produce the bulkof Korea’s agricultural crops,especially rice.
The Korean peninsula is dividedjust slightly north of the 38thparallel. The democratic Republic ofKorea in the south and communistNorth Korea are separated by ademilitarized zone.
South Korea’s 99,500 sq. km is
populated by 47.9 million people(2000). Administratively, theRepublic of Korea consists of nineprovinces (do); the capital Seoul; andthe six metropolitan cities of Busan,Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon,and Ulsan. In total, there are 72cities (si) and 91 counties (gun).
Geographic position Between 33 and43 north latitude, and 124 and 131 eastlongitude (including North Korea)Highest mountains in S. Korea Hallasan onJeju Island, 1,950 meters (6,400 ft); Jirisan,1,915 meters (6,283 ft); and Seoraksan, 1,708meters (5,604 ft)Rivers Nakdonggang, 522 km (313 miles);Hangang, 482 km (289 miles);Geumgang, 396 km (238 miles)Economic status (2000) GNI US 455.2billion; national per capita income US 9,628
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over 20 C (68 F). Monsoon rainsusually begin around the end of Juneand last until mid-to-late July.August is hot.
The coming of autumn in lateSeptember brings continental windsand clear, dry weather, making thefall months perhaps the mostpleasant time of year. October’s vividgolds and vibrant reds create acolorful panorama.
December to February are coldand dry with occasional snow orrain. During the winter months,
three or four days of cold weather areoften followed by a few warmer days.
Earliest Form of Hangeul
reedom of religion is fullyguaranteed in the Republic ofKorea. Korea’s traditionalreligions Shamanism,
Buddhism, and Confucianismhave all played an integral role in thecountry’s socio- culturaldevelopment. There are also variousminor religions based on variouscombinations of elements from thesetraditional religions. Christianity has
developed a large following since itsintroduction in the late 18thcentury.
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period, A.D. 676 935, was agolden age for Korean culture. Theadvancements in the area ofBuddhist art are especiallynoteworthy.
In the succeeding Goryeo Dynasty,A.D. 918 1392, an aristocraticgovernment was instituted.Buddhism was established as thestate religion and came to have greatinfluence in the political andadministrative spheres. The name“Korea” is a derivative of “Goryeo.”
The Joseon Dynasty, A.D. 13921910, was the peninsula’s finaldynasty. During this period variouspolitical and economic reforms were
enacted. The most prominent ofthese was the adoption of
Confucianism as thestate ideology. The
surge of creativeliterary endeavors and
the invention of hangeul,the Korean alphabet, in
1443, invest this periodwith special culturalsignificance. Hanyang,
now known as Seoul, was establishedas the dynasty’s capital city in 1394.
Palaces and gatesconstructed during thisperiod can still be seen inthe city today.
The Japanese invasion ofthe peninsula in 1910ended the JoseonDynasty. Korea remainedunder Japanese colonialrule for 35 years until theend of World War .On August 15, 1945,Japan surrendered to theAllies and withdrew from theKorean peninsula, which wasthen divided into two: South Koreain the free world and North Korea inthe communist bloc. The Republicof Korea in the south established anindependent government three yearslater.
The Korean War began on June25, 1950, when North Koreainvaded the South. An armisticeagreement was signed three years laterin 1953.
South Korea’s tireless post-warreconstruction efforts were highlysuccessful in the promotion ofnational prosperity and stability.
Hangeul is written in syllabic units made up of two, three, or four letters.
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the two systems through 2005. For your understanding, major
changes are listed below. 1) The previously used diacritical markbreve ( ) and apostrophe ( ’ ) havedisappeared in the new system. For example,the vowels , , , and are romanizedas eo, eu, yeo, and ui instead of the erstwhileo, u, yo, and ui. , and become Incheon, Yeongdeungpo andYeouido instead of Inch’on, Yongdungp’oand Youido as written in the past.
2) When sounds , , , and appearbefore a vowel, they are transcribed by g, d,b, and j, but for the sake of phoneticconsistency they are transcribed by k, t, p
and t, when followed by another consonantor forming the final sound of a word. Thismeans that , and havechanged from Pusan, Haptok and Cheju toBusan, Hapdeok and Jeju. Don’t worrywhen Koreans hear foreigners pronouncePusan or Busan, both sound similar andeither way is no problem.
3) , , , and are romanized as k, t, p,and ch instead of the old k’, t’, p’, and ch’.
, , and becomeTaepyeongno, Pohang, and Cheongjuinstead of T’aep’yongno, P’ohang, and Ch’ongju.
4) is written si instead of shi. Thus and become Silla and Imsil.
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Dangun and the Founding Myth of Korea
Millennia ago when Hwanung, a son of Heaven, ruled the people, there were abear and a tiger that seriously wanted to become human. So they prayed ferventlyto Hwanung to grant their wishes. Hwanung was moved by their entreaties andpromised to transform them if only they could endure adark cave eating only garlic and mugwort for a full100 days. The tiger’s patience was soon wornthin, cooped up in the dark without being able tohunt, and it gave up the ordeal. The bearbecame a woman after 21 days of endurance.She then asked Hwanung to find her ahusband; he found her very beautiful andmarried her. The couple gave a birth to a son,Dangun, who established a kingdom namedGojoseon (Ancient Joseon) in 2333 B.C., the firstkingdom on the Korean peninsula.
he habitation of early manin Korea appears to havestarted about half a millionyears ago. The first
kingdom, named Gojoseon (AncientJoseon), was formed in 2333 B.C.By the first century B.C., Korea’sthree ancient kingdoms ofGoguryeo, Baekje, and Silla ruled thewhole Korean peninsula and much
of Manchuria; they were by far themost powerful and eminentkingdoms in the area. The period oftheir rule, 57 B.C. A.D. 668, isknown as the Three Kingdomsperiod. Goguryeo and Baekje wereultimately vanquished by Silla inA.D. 668 and 660 respectively. InA.D. 676, Silla unified the peninsulafor the first time. The Unified Silla
TAsh-glazed graystoneware vessel, Silla period
Gilt-bronzecontemplativeBodhisattva of7th century
Jongmyo Royal Shrine
Sense of Seniority Although the traditional Confuciansocial structure is changing, it is stillprevalent in Korea. Age or seniorityis all-important and juniors areexpected to follow the wishes of theirelders without question. Therefore,people often ask you your age andsometimes your marital status(interesting is that no matter how oldyou are, at least among familymembers, you cannot be regarded asan adult if you are not married) tofind out their position relative toyou. These questions are not meantto intrude on your privacy and youneed not answer, if you do not wishto.
Names The majority of Koreans have one ofa small set of family names: Kim(about 21% of all Koreans), Yi (orLee or Rhee, 14%), Park (or Pak,8%), Choi (or Choe), Jeong (orChung), Jang (or Chang), Han, Lim,etc. A Korean name consists of afamily name, in almost every case
one syllable, plus a given nameusually of two syllables. The familyname comes first. A Korean womandoes not take her husband’s familyname, but their children take theirfather’s family name.
Marriage Koreans think marriage is the mostimportant passage in one’s life and adivorce is regarded as a disgrace notonly for the couple but also for theirfamilies even though the divorcerate is growing rapidly these days.
Today’s typical wedding ceremonyis somewhat different from what itwas in old times: first a Western-styleceremony is usually held at awedding hall or a church with whitedress and tuxedo, then later in theday comes the traditional ceremonyin a different room, in colorfultraditional costume.
Jerye (Ancestral Memorial Rite)According to a traditional Koreanbelief, when people die their spiritsdo not immediately depart; they stay
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particular school but used free,expressive techniques and brightcolors to depict strength, humor andleisure.
Both Western and Korean schoolsof painting coexist today in Koreaand some new works are combiningboth.
PotteryPottery-making techniques weretransmitted from China to Koreaover 1,000 years ago, where theyflourished and produced an artistictradition of which Koreans arejustifiably proud.
The subtle beauty and uniquebluish-green color of the celadonpottery of the Goryeo Dynasty (A.D.918 1392) have made it world-
famous and much sought after byantique dealers. The white porcelainof the Joseon Dynasty (A.D. 13921910) is also renowned.
This pottery-making skill wastransmitted to Japan at differentperiods in history, particularly duringthe Japanese invasions of the 1590s,greatly contributing to the develop-ment of the art form in Japan.
he artistic talents of theKorean people are expressedthrough the original music,dance and painting that have
evolved over their 5,000-year history.While in modern times manyWestern art forms have beenintroduced and embraced by Korea,her unique arts still flourish, both intheir pure forms and in variousharmonious combinations withmodern genre.
Traditional MusicTraditional Korean music, calledgugak, has shared a similar culturalbackground with China and Japan.However, despite some superficialsimilarities, anyone who hasexperienced gugak can easily tell thatit is clearly different from other EastAsian music. Korean music, forexample, traditionally has a triplerhythm (three beats per measure),while Chinese and Japanese musichave two beats per measure.
Gugak can be divided into twotypes: jeongak or the music of theupper classes, and minsogak or folkmusic. Jeongak, has a slow, solemnand complicated melody, whileminsogak such as farmers music,pansori (epic solo song) andshamanistic music is fast andvigorous.
Traditional DanceKorea’s traditional dance, like itsmusic, can also be classified intoeither court dances or folk dances.The slow, gracious movements of thecourt dances reflect the beauty of
moderation and the subduedemotions formed as a
result of the stronginfluence ofConfucian
philosophy. Incontrast,the folk
dances, mirroring the life, work andreligion of the common people, areexciting and romantic, aptlyportraying the free and spontaneousemotions of the Korean people.Some typical folk dances are farmersdances, mask dances and shamanisticdances.
The appreciation of Koreantraditional music and dance helps thevisitor to better understand Koreaitself.
For theaters holding traditionalmusic and dance performances, referto page 110.
Traditional Painting
Traditional Korean painting is verydifferent from Western. Its roots liein the unique lines and colors of theOrient. Evidence of early Koreanpaintings can be found in the royaltombs of the Three Kingdomsperiod (57 B.C. A.D. 668), whichhave helped us piece together detailsabout the lifestyles of the time.
During the later Goryeo Dynasty(A.D. 918 1392) Buddhismreached its peak, leaving manyprecious Buddhist paintings andimages in temples around thecountry. Confucianism became thepolitical ideology of the JoseonDynasty (A.D. 1392 1910) and theupper-class intellectuals whoproduced much of the art wereprofoundly influenced by theChinese style. Folk painting, whichbecame popular among the lowerclasses, was not influenced by any
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with descendants four generations.During this period the deceased arestill regarded as family members andKoreans reaffirm the relationshipbetween ancestors and descendantsthrough jerye on the special days likeLunar New Year’s Day andChuseok, as well as on the day theancestors passed away. Koreans alsobelieve that people can live well andhappily thanks to benefits theirancestors bestow.
Body LanguageWhen you beckon to a person, dowith your palm down and flutteringfingers. It is not polite to beckonwith palm up especially using onlyone finger, because Koreans do thatway only for dogs.
Hanbok
The hanbok has been the Koreanpeople’s unique traditional costumefor thousands of years. The beautyand grace of Korean culture can beseen in photographs of womendressed in the hanbok.
Before the arrival of Western-styleclothing one hundred years ago, thehanbok was everyday attire. Menwore jeogori (Korean jackets) withbaji (trousers) while women worejeogori with chima (skirts). Today,the hanbok is worn on days ofcelebration such as weddings, Seollal(Lunar New Year’s Day) or Chuseok(Thanksgiving Day).
OndolTraditional Korean rooms havemultiple functions. Rooms are notlabeled or reserved for a specificpurpose; there is no definitebedroom or dining room forexample. Rather, tables and mats arebrought in as needed. Most peoplesit and sleep on the floor on thickmats.
Underneath the floors are stone orconcrete flues. Traditionally hot airwas vented through the flues toprovide heat. Clay or cement wouldbe placed over the stones to protectthe residents from noxious gasses.This type of underfloor heating iscalled “ondol.” Nowadays hot wateris piped through cement floorscovered with linoleum.
GimjangGimjang is the age-old Koreanpractice of preparing winter kimchi,which has been passed down fromgeneration to generation. Becausevery few vegetables are grown in thethree or four winter months, gimjangtakes place in early winter andprovides what has become a stapleKorean food.
For Koreans, a dinner tablewithout kimchi is unthinkable.
Oriental MedicineOriental medicine considersdecreased vital energy and aweakened immune system to be thecause of disease not a problem of aparticular body part, but rather animbalance of the life forces in thewhole body. Therefore Orientalmedicine seeks to treat disease bystrengthening the immune systemand restoring the harmony withinthe body, not by removingpathogenic factors.
Major fields of Oriental medicineinclude herbal medicine,acupuncture, moxa treatment, andcupping therapies.
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Seoul 26Seoul Vicinity 68Eastern Area 72Central Area 76Southeastern Area 80Southwestern Area 92Jeju-do 98
Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions
Signs such as ... after the tourist destinations in this book indicate their locations on the maps.
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Beach
By Subway
By Train
On Foot
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Airport
Restaurant
ExpresswayNational / Provincial Road
Ferry Terminal
Hotel
Falls
Ski Resort
Golf Course
Mountain
Temple
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Embassy
Hot Spring
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eoul has been the center ofpolitics, economy, culture,and transportation of Koreafor six centuries since Taejo,
the founder of the Joseon Dynasty,moved the capital here in the thirdyear (1394) of his reign. Today onequarter of the nation’s populationlives in Seoul, which serves as the
broadbandcore ofall branches of knowledge.
Seoul preserves numerousrelics of the Joseon Dynasty:Dongdaemun and NamdaemunGates; five extant palaces, namelyGyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung,Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung,and Gyeonghuigung; royal tombs,including Hongneung andSeonjeongneung; andSeonggyungwan, the Confucian
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Namdaemun Gate
educational institution. The litanyof Seoul’s cultural heritage isendless. The city’s legacy windsthrough its labyrinthine alleys.
At the same time, Seoul has risenas a global landmark of modernity,with many must-see attractions:Lotte World, an amusement park;Seoul Tower, the symbol of Seoul,
blazing the night through; manyparks and museums; departmentstores and other emporiums; jazzbars, cafes, a casino, etc. Thesemake Seoul a favorite touristdestination where visitors find allthe amenities and entertainmentthey could want.
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Jamsil SportsComplex
Seonjeongneung
Mok-dong SportsComplex
DongdaemunStadium
KNTO
GyeongbokgungPalace
DeoksugungPalace
Bukhansan
Dobongsan
NationalAssembly
KLI 63 Building
Boramae Park
Gimpo Airport
Suraksan
Buramsan
Gwanaksan
Mok-dong Park
Ujang Park
Yonsei Univ.
Korea Univ.
Hongneung
Taereung
Walker Hill
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
National Cemetery
Crown
Ritz-Calton
Seoul Arts Center
Yongsan Electronics Market
Palace
Seoul
Dong Seoul
Hyatt
Shilla
Swiss GrandChangdeokgung
Changgyeonggung
Hwagyesa
Dream land
Children’s Grand Park
NakseongdaeShrine
Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Yongma Park
Holiday Inn
Novotel
LotteWorld Olympic Park
Han River
GANGNAM-GU
SEOCHO-GUGWANAK-GU
DONGJAK-GU
GEUMCHEON-GU
GURO-GU
YANGCHEON-GU
GANGSEO-GU
MAPO-GU
SEODAEMUN-GU
YONGSAN-GU
JUNG-GU
YEONGDEUNGPO-GU
SEONGDONG-GUGWANGJIN-GU
GANGDONG-GU
DONGDAEMUN-GU
JUNGNANG-GUSEONGBUK-GU
JONGNO-GU
EUNPYEONG-GUGANGBUK-GU
DOBONG-GU
NOWON-GU
Seoul Tower Namsan
Park
World Trade Center Seoul
Techno Mart
Seoul Station
Yeongdeungpo Station
Seoul Nat’l Univ.
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HANAM
GURI
EUJEONGBU
SEONGNAM
GWACHEON
ANYANG
GWANGMYEONG
BUCHEON
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GIMPO
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Built in 1394 as the main palace of theJoseon Dynasty (1392 1910) by itsfounder King Taejo, it is the mostcomprehensive and grandest of the fivepalaces of the Joseon Dynasty.
02-734-2458 : Exit 5 of
Gyeongbokgung Station, Line 3
: 09:00 18:00 (09:00 17:00, Nov.
Feb.) : 700 : Tues.
National Museum of Korea
Started from the Joseon DynastyMuseum built in 1908, this largestmuseum in Korea exhibited not onlysome 120,000 cultural assets of Korea,but also those of neighboring countriesand regions including China, Japan, andCentral Asia. Because the old museumbuilding was demolished in 1996, thecurrent building located insideGyeongbokgung Palace is for thetemporary use and now displays some5,400 items in 18 standing exhibitionhalls. A new museum is to be completedwithin Yongsan Family Park by the year2003.
02-398-5000; www.museum.go.kr
: 09:00 18:00 (09:00 17:00, Nov.
Feb.) *One hour extension on Sat., Sun.
National holiday from March to Oct.
: 700 : Mon. and Jan. 1
National Folk Museum ofKoreaLocated within Gyeongbokgung Palace,the museum is a showcase of the lifestyleof the Korean people from the prehistoricage to the Joseon Dynasty, displayingitems of everyday use, funerary objects,major works of art, and replicas.
02-734-1346; www.nfm.go.kr
: 700 : Tue. and January 1
Cheong Wa Dae
This is the presidential residence of theRepublic of Korea. Tours of Cheong WaDae have been conducted since 1998.Individual tours can be made from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays in April,May, September, and October. Tourtickets are distributed free of charge at theCheong Wa Dae Tour Information Desklocated on the grounds ofGyeongbokgung Palace. Reserved grouptours of up to 30 are possible.
02-737-5800; www.cwd.go.kr
Samcheongdonggil Street
This street is lined with many famous artgalleries such as Gallery Hyundai, KumhoMuseum of Art, Artsonje Center, etc.There are also Beomnyeonsa emple,Korean Traditional Folk Dress Museum,the French Cultural Center, JeongdokLibrary, cafes, restaurants and craftshops.
Shuttle bus service is offered on acircuit of art museums and well-knowngalleries around this area. The bus passis 1,000 won and available from the busdriver. Shuttle Bus Information at 02-
720-1020.
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t the north end of Sejongno Street appears the imposingGyeongbokgung, the oldest Joseon Dynasty palace. On itsgrounds stand the National Museum of Korea and the NationalFolk Museum, where visitors can browse the unique cultural and
historical traits of Korea and the lifestyle of olden days. Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in its lotus
pond, Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, and many other buildings boastexquisite architecture in the grandest garden landscape.
Geonchunmun, the east gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, opens onSamcheongdonggil Street, with its hanbok (traditional dress) shops andmany art galleries. At the northern tip of the one-km strip ofSamcheongdonggil Street extends to a tree-arched street in front ofCheong Wa Dae, adorned with manicured roadside patches. At the endof the street are cozy Rose of Sharon Garden and HyojadongCommunity Hall which displays former presidents’ gifts from overseas aswell as memorabilia of Seoul history.
Jongno Tower
GyeonghuigungPalace
Insadonggil Street
Rose of Sharon Garden(Mugunghwa dongsan)
Hyoja-dong Community Hall(Hyoja-dong sarangbang)
Samcheong-dong
Chunchumun Gate
Hyangwonjeong
The Nest (guesthouse)
JONGNO-GU
National Folk Museum
GyeongbokgungPalace
GeonchunmunGate
Gyeonghoeru
Geunjeongjeon
National Museumof Korea
CentralGovernment Complex
Seoul Immigration Office
Gyeongbokgung
Subway Line 3
Sajik Park
DongsipjagakGwanghwamun
Gate
Sejongno S
treet
Buddhist A
rticles shops
Gallery Ihn
Kukje Gallery
Artsonje Center
Jeongdok Library
French Cultural Center
Korean Traditional Folk Dress Museum Kumho Museum of Art
Gallery Hyundai
Beomnyeonsa
Korean Publishers Assn.
Jewelbutton & co.Cheong Wa Dae
TourInformation
BaeksangMemorial Hall
Net House �(Internet cafe)
Jogyesa
Hyojaro
U.S.A. Embassy
Holy See
Korea Telecom
Kyobo Bldg.Jonggak
Gwanghwamun
Seodaemun
Saemunan Church
Sejong Center
Gwanghwamun Post Office
YMCA
Ilmin GalleryDong Wha DFS
Koreana
City
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Anguk
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Seoul Metropolitan Museum
Jahamungil
Cheong Wa Dae
Subway Line 5
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Around Gyeongbokgung PalaceAround Gyeongbokgung Palace
A Geunjeongjeon
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Deoksugung Palace Deoksugung Palace complex is dottedwith commanding structures: Daehanmun,the main gate; Junghwajeon, the thronehall and audience hall; and Seokjojeon,the only Western-style building in Koreanpalaces. Seokjojeon now houses theRoyal Museum, which preservessophisticated royal court articles of theJoseon Dynasty, and the Deoksugung ArtMuseum, which displays diverse works ofmodern art.
02-771-9951 : Exit 2 of City Hall
Station, Line 1 or 2 : 09:00 18:00
(09:00 17:30, Nov. to Dec.) Mon.
700
Chongdong TheaterKorea’s first repertory theater. It presentsthe “Korean Traditional Performing ArtsSeries” at 20:00 every day exceptMonday. Main programs include the drumdance, pansori (epic solo song), sanjohapju (an ensemble or orchestra ofKorean instruments), samulnori(percussion quartet), the sword danceand fan dance, etc.
Foreign tourists are given a chance tohave some pictures taken with performerswearing Korean traditional costume.
English and Japanese subtitles areprojected on a big screen to helpforeigners get a better understanding ofthe performances. (see p.110)
02-773-8961/3
www. chongdong.com
Rodin GalleryThe Rodin Gallery serves as the world’seighth and Asia’s second museumdedicated solely to the display of AugusteRodin’s works. It is located on the groundfloor of Samsung Plaza.
02-2259-7649, 02-2259-7795 :
Exit 8 of City Hall Station, Line 1 or 2 :
10:00 18:00 Mon.
Nanta Theatre
The Nanta Theatre is exclusively forperformances of Cookin! This wild andfunny percussion performance has woninternational awards and acclaim. Cookin!is performed on kitchen instruments andutensils, pots and pans and garbagecans, broomsticks and chopsticks, andsome especially exciting vegetablechopping on blocks with sharp kitchenknives.
02-739-8288; www.nanta.co.kr :
Exit 5 of Seodaemun Station, Line 5
20,000 30,000
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cross from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royalpalaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 1910). It was originally aresidence for Prince Wolsan (1454 1488), the elder brother ofKing Seongjong, but was used as a main royal palace by some later
kings. Particularly, King Gojong, the next-to-last king of the JoseonDynasty, remained here even after being forced to abdicate the throne bythe Japanese in 1907. He lived here until his death in 1919.
His successor King Sunjong, his son and the last king, gave the palacethe present name Deoksugung (meaning Palace of Virtuous Longevity) inthe hope that his father would live long here.
A detour onto the tree-lined street on the south side of the palace leadsto the time-honored Chung Dong First Methodist Church. Just acrossthe road is the Chongdong Theater, which presents performing arts allyear round. Near the palace are such frequently visited spots asGyeonghui- gung Palace, the Chosun Ilbo Gallery, Munhwa Ilbo Hall,the old Anglican Cathedral, the Former Russian Legation, theAgricultural Museum, Nanta Theatre, and so on.
Walking toward Sungnyemun Gate (which is nicknamed Namdaemun,or South Gate) from the main gate of Deoksugung, take you to SamsungPlaza, which contains the Rodin Gallery as well as a shopping mall. Theother side of Sungnyemun Gate is Namdaemun Market, filled withhundreds of wholesale and retail shops, a favorite spot for foreigners tovisit.
Kyobo Bldg.
GyeonghuigungPalace
Saemunangil Street
Gwanghwamun
JonggakSubway Line1
Former Russian Legation
Seoul Metropolitan Museum
Munhwa Ilbo
Nanta Theatre
Agricultural Museum
Seodaemun Police Station
Chungjeongno
Seosomun Park
City Hall Annex
Gwanghwamun Post Office
Koreana
Dong Wha DFSLABO Korea
Chosun Ilbo Gallery
Anglican Cathedral
Euljiro1-ga
DaehanmunGate
DeoksugungPalace
LotteLotte Dept.Store
Lotte Tour
Lotte Duty Free
Cosmos Plaza
President
Westin ChosunRadisson
Seoul Plaza Metro MidopaDept.Store
Seoul CentralPost Office
Postal MuseumBank of Korea
Shinhan
MoneyExchange
Shinsegae Dept.Store
Myeong-dongNamdaemunMarket
Samsung Plaza
Hanjin Duty Free
Rodin Gallery
Chung Dong FirstMethodist Church
ChongdongTheater
Ho-Am Art Hall
Korean Air
Seod
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City Hall
City H
all
SungnyemunGate
City Hall
Korea Press CenterNew Kuk Je
New SeoulFinance Center
2002 World Cup Information Center
2002 World Cup Information Center
Ilmin Gallery
KNTOCultural Property Artisans Hall
CHB
Korea First
HANA
YoungpoongBookstore
Subway Line 2
Subw
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JUNG-GU
Around Deoksugung PalaceAround Deoksugung Palace
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Royal Guard Changing Ceremony in Deoksugungand Changdeokgung Palaces
At Daehanmun of Deoksugung Palaceand Donhwamun of ChangdeokgungPalace, there is a reenactment of thechanging of the royal guards of the JoseonDynasty. It takes place every day exceptMonday from 14:00 to 15:30 (15:00 16:30, July to Aug.).
02-3707-9451
Must-see in this area
Within just a few minutes’ walk from Seoul’s ancient Namdaemun (Sungnyemun or South Gate) is an open-air market of the samename. It is close to the downtown area and deluxe hotels, boastingthe very best selection of merchandise in the nation. The market’shistory traces back to the Joseon Dynasty and since then has becomethe main transactional place of daily products between urban andrural areas of Korea.
Namdaemun Market is also the nation’s wholesale center andvirtually anything you want can be found here: clothing and shoes invast array, housewares, foodstuffs, flowers, tools, wigs, glasses,accessories of every kind, gift items, sporting goods, constructionmaterials, electric appliances, furniture, etc.
Having long been perceived as a traditional open-air market, it ischanging its image with new, modern shopping centers, such asMesa.
02-752-1913 : Exit 5 of Hoehyeon Station, Line 4 : 23:00 17:00 Sun.
Sungnyemun(Namdaemun)
BondongClothesArcade
Sungnyemun ImportedGoods Arcade
Daehan Fire& MarineInsurance
NamdaemunArcade Hanvit
Namdo Jonghap Arcade
Yusong Arcade
Jangan AccessoriesArcade
Gookjae ImportedGoods Arcade
Hoehy
eon
SeoulKennedy Arcade& Hanyong Arcade
NamdaemunIlbon-ga Arcade
Daedo Lady, Daedo Queen
Wings TownArcade
Jentil More
Kookmin
Common Plaza
Daedo JonghapArcade E-dong
Daedo Arcade Market
Daedo Market
Daedo JonghapArcade D-dong
Bondong Arcade
BondongArcade
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ChungangArcadeC-dong
GinsengNamdaemunno 4-ga
Namdaemun
Underground ArcadeNamdaemunno Street
Daedo Unnam Arcade Samick
Shopping Town
Mesa
Good & GoodRode Town
KoreaFirst Bank
ShinsegaeDept. Store
Hanvit
ToegyeroElevated RoadMyeong-dong
Palace
Subway
Line 4
JUNG-GU
yeong-dong has long been the trend-making center of Koreanfashion. Lotte, Metro Midopa, and Shinsegae DepartmentStores, Migliore, underground and aboveground shopping mallsfor apparel, shoes, accessories, and cosmetics appeal to every fad
and mode. Every back alley has cafes and restaurants serving snacks anddelicacies for moments of refreshment during shopping.
On the knoll at far end of the main street of Myeong-dong standsMyeongdong Cathedral, the Korean Catholic headquarters. Within astone’s throw is the YWCA, active in diverse ways to expand women’srights.
Around Myeong-dongAround Myeong-dong
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Gogung
Euljiro 1 (il)-ga Euljiro3-ga Sta.
Joong Ang
Lotte
Lotte Dept. Store Metro
T.G.I. FridaysOK Corral
Seoul RoyalCatholic Center
VISA CardInformation
Westin Chosun
KoreaFirst
KEPCOPlaza
National Souvenir Center
YWCA
Korea Federation of Banks
Kookmin
Kookmin
Seoul
Metro MidopaDept. Store
Bank of Korea
Korea Herald
DaeyungakCenter
Migliore
Trend 20
esquire ElcantoThe Body Shop
Korea
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China (P.R.C)Gukbin Banjeom
Seoul CentralPost Office
Postal Museum
Sogongno S
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Nam
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Utoo-Zone
Giordano
MyeongdongCathedral
Yeong YangCenter
Savoy
Prince
SV
President
JAL/JAS
SR
Korean Air
KoreaExchange
Subway Line 2
Subway Line 4
Sejong
ChungmuroSta.
ShinsegaeDept. Store
Sogong-do
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National Souvenir Center
This souvenir shop displays and sellsmore than a thousand exquisite traditionalitems that represent Korean culture:lacquerware, woodcraft, textile, acces-sories, embroidery, knot work, jewelry,ceramics, Hahoe masks, etc.
02-778-6529, 02-778-6169; www.souvenir.or.kr
: Exit 5 of Euljiro 1 (il)-gaStation, Line 2
: 10:30 21:00 Seollal and Chuseok
MyeongdongCathedralCompleted in 1898, itis Korea’s firstWestern-style brickbuilding designed ina Neo-Renaissancestyle, with a 45-meter steeple.
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Namdaemun Market
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Insadonggil Street
Frequented by local and foreign visitorsall year round, it is the most renownedarea for fans of Korean antiques and finearts.
02-731-1621 / 2
Unhyeongung Palace
A private house of the royal family duringthe late Joseon period, it consists ofseveral elegant buildings. Here KingGojong, the next-to-last king of theJoseon Dynasty, was born and grew upuntil age 12, and his father, known asDaewongun, attended to the state affairsas regent for ten years (1863 1873).
n the last Saturday of April andOctober annually, the wedding ceremonyof King Gojong and Queen Myeongseongis reenacted here.
: Exit 4 of Anguk Station, Line 3
: 09:00 18:00 (09:00 17:00, Nov.
Feb.) Mon. 700
Jogyesa Temple
Unlike most Buddhist temples in Koreawhich are nestled in the mountains, thisone is located city center.
A grand lotus lantern parade takesplace along the Jongno Street fromDongdaemun Stadium to JogyesaTemple some evening before Buddha’sbirthday, which falls on the 8th day of the4th lunar month. (May 12 in 2002)
Foreign individual tourists can beushered by an English-speaking guidefree of charge upon request.
02-732-5292; www.ijogyesa.net :
Exit 2 of Jonggak Station, Line 1
Bosingak Bell Pavilion
This is the belfry for a 3.18 m-tall bronzebell of the early Joseon period, theoriginal of which is now kept in theNational Museum. Today, this bell tolls onthe New Year’s Day, IndependenceMovement Day (March 1) and LiberationDay (August 15).
: Exit 4 of Jonggak Station, Line 1
Jongno Tower A new landmark in downtown Seoul witha distinctive design and a fantastic nightview. On its top floor is the Top Cloud Grill& Cafe which is best known for its glasswalls, providing stunning views of Seoul,as well as for its savory fusion foods anda live jazz. The underground iscalled the MillenniumPlaza, occupiedby a range ofrestaurantsand shops.
: Exit 3
of Jonggak
Station,
Line 1
long the streets of Insa-dong, visitors are lured by hundreds ofshops brimful with traditional ink paintings, calligraphic works,antique furniture, curios, handicrafts, ceramics, and modern-styletraditional dresses. Even a single fan pays tribute to nature. Each
little necklace is strung with the elegant glow of tradition. In Insa-dong’s back alleys, shoulder to shoulder, are traditional-style cafes
and restaurants serving folk menus that are hearty and ample. EverySunday Insa-dong is closed to vehicles to offer free strolling and local-colorperforming events including traditional percussion band music.
Adjacent to Insa-dong are the Nagwon Arcade with its musicalinstrument market and rice-cake and delicacy shops; UnhyeongungPalace, the residence of the Regent Daewongun of the late JoseonDynasty, who closed the doors of the kingdom to foreigners; and Jogyesa,the head temple of Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, Jogyejong. Visitors canexperience a Buddhist worship service laden with the fragrance of incenseperformed in Jogyesa Temple. The street passing Jogyesa Temple is linedwith shops packed with wooden clappers, gray robes, rosaries, incense,brassware and other Buddhist articles.
At the same time, a bit further along towards Jonggak Station ofSubway Line 1 is Jongno Tower, which commands a fine view of Seoul’snightscape. Across from the Jongno Tower are the historical BosingakBell Pavilion and Youngpoong Bookstore under street level.
Around Insa-dongAround Insa-dong
Eatery A
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Unhyeongung Palace
Unhyeongung Gallery
Jogyesa
Baeksang Memorial HallAnguk
Dongduk Art GalleryUjeongchongguk
(Central Post office site)Banyaro
Sambonggil Street
Korea First Bank
YoungpoongBookstore
Jonggak
Bosingak Bell Pavilion
ChongnoBookstore
YMCA
Seoul
Berger King
Jongno PoliceStation
Gallery Hak Ko Jae
Gana Art Space
Crown BakeryHankook Ilbo
YTN
Kyung-In Art GalleryInsa Gallery
Gallery Savina
Sanggojae
Sun GalleryIl Mare
SanchonArirang
Kwaejina ChingchingKwangjuyo
DukwonGallery
NagwonArcade
Han’s Institute of Culinary Arts
Nagwon Ricecake Shop
Public Information and Cultural Center of Japan
Jongno 3-ga
Hollywood
Tapgol Park
Jongno 2-gaPost Office
Jongno 3-ga
Insadonggil
Ujeonggungno
Insa Art Center
Tong-InStore
Gong PyongArt Center Gallery Sang
Gong Gallery
Korea InvestmentBank
Ijo ByeonggwaHakada Udong
Jewelry Shops
Seoul
Jongno Tower
Jongno-guOffice
Subway Line 3
Subway Line 1
Buddhist A
rticles ShopsJONGNO-GU
Japan
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Around Daehangno StreetAround Daehangno Street
aehangno is the cradleof Korean performingarts, the off-Broadwayof Korea. Small theaters,
galleries, cafes, folk taverns, andrestaurants are sprawled aroundMarronnier Park.
Various outdoor sculptureand painting exhibitions andperforming arts are offered on makeshift stages on the street. About 40theaters and several museums attract throngs of young people. Amidstthese heart-pounding streets is poised a serene compound called Ihwajang(Rhiwhachang), which was once the manor of the first Korean president,Syngman Rhee, now renovated as a museum.
Nearby are Jongmyo, the Royal Ancestral Shrine, and Changgyeong-gung Palace. Between Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung slices a busy road,but a park-to-park pedestrian bridge spans it. There is also ChangdeokgungPalace with its beautiful rear garden, Huwon(or Biwon,“Secret Garden”).Jongmyo and Changdeokgung are registered on the UNESCO’s WorldCultural Heritage List. Another nearby historical spot is Seonggyungwan,the Confucian university founded in 1398 at the start of the JoseonDynasty.
Jonggak
NagwonArcade
Tapgol Park
Jongno 3-ga
Jongno 3-ga
Anguk
Donhwamun
Jungang
Yongsusan
Piccadilly Dan Seong Sa
The KoreanChurch CentennialMemorial Building
CHB
H & CB
UnhyeongungPalace
JONGNO-GU
ChangdeokgungPalace
Yulgongno
JongmyoRoyal Shrine
ChanggyeonggungPalace
Huwon (Secret Garden)
Jongno 4-ga Jongno 5-ga
Seoul NationalUniversity Hospital
Hyehw
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aehangno Street
MarronnierPark
Korea Nat’l Open Univ.
Samseongyo
Trek Korea(guesthouse)
Seonggyungwan
SungKyunKwan Univ.
Ihwajang
Dongdaemun Gate
Dongsoong Art CenterInkel Art Hall
Dongsung Cinematec
Batanggol Art CenterBlue Bird Theater
Museum of African Art
Catholic Univ.of Korea
Munye Theater
Art Center
Marronnier Theater
DongdaemunPolice Station
Subway Line 4
Subway Line 1
Subway Line 5
Subw
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Museum of Korea Buddhist Art
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Daehangno Street The literal meaning of Daehangno is“university street” because until mid-1970s it had the campus of the SeoulNational University on the currentMarronnier Park site.
Jongmyo, Royal AncestralShrine
Jongmyo was one of three main stateinstitutions of the Joseon Dynasty alongwith Gyeongbokgung, the main palace,and Sajikdan which, now in Sajik Park, isthe national altar for the gods of earth andcrops. Jongmyo enshrines spirit tablets ofJoseon kings and their queens.
Nowadays, once a year on the firstSunday of May the rituals are conductedaccording to strict procedures in anaustere ambiance. Accompanying musicand dance keeps intact the old authenticform. Jongmyo is conveniently connectedto Changgyeonggung by a footbridge so
that visitors can enjoy both for only 700.
02-762-8263 : Exit 4 of Jongno 3
(sam)-ga Station, Line 1, 3, or 5 : 06:00
18:00 (06:00 19:00, Sat., Sun., and national
holidays); 06:30 17:30, Nov. Feb.
Tues. 700
Changgyeonggung Palace
First built by the fourth ruler King Sejong(r.1418 1450) for his retiring father KingTaejong, this palace was often used asthe residence of queens and concubines.This palace became a park with a zooand a botanical garden during theJapanese colonial rule. The zoo wasmoved out and the palace regained its oldgrace in the 1980s after years ofrestoration work. This palace is unique inthat its front gate and the throne hall faceeast while those in all the other palacesface the south.
02-762-4868 : Exit 4 of Hyehwa
Station, Line 4 : 09:00 18:00 (09:00
17:30 , Nov. Feb.) Tues. 700
Daehangno
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
Used as main palace by many Joseonkings and has been the best preservedamong the five royal Joseon palaces. It isbest known for its beautiful garden for theroyal family, Huwon, or Biwon (“SecretGarden”) with its superb landscape withpavilions, ponds, and wooded areas.
Daily guided tours of the palace and itsgarden are available in English: 11:30,13:30 and 15:30.
02-762-9513 : Exit 3 of Anguk
Station, Line 3 : 09:15 17:15 (09:00
16:00, Nov. Feb.) Mon. 2,200
Seonggyungwan The highest educational institution forConfucian teachings and studies duringthe Joseon Dynasty. The institutionaccommodated about 200 students of
highest academic achievements fromacross the country. Main facilities hereare a lecture hall, dormitories, and ashrine to Confucius and distinguishedConfucian scholars. Every spring and fall,a traditional Confucian memorial serviceis held at the shrine.
02-765-0501 : Exit 4 of Hyehwa
Station, Line 4 : 09:00 17:00 Sun.
Ihwajang, the Syngman RheeMemorial
Ihwajang or Rhiwhachang is a typicalKorean mansion built in the 1930s. Dr.Rhee lived here from 1947 until he movedto Gyeongmudae (the present CheongWa Dae) on August 15, 1948, as the firstpresident of the Republic of Korea. Itdisplays a variety of his personal andhousehold items that he and Mrs. Rheeused.
02-747-8514 : Exit 2 of Hyehwa
Station, Line 4
Some of the greatest bargains canbe found at Dongdaemun Market,a large area packed with small shopsand big malls. Some ten or somodern clothing malls have sprungup among the long-establishedolder markets. Shops are open allnight, brightly lit and playingcheerful music.
The biggest items are fabrics,clothing, leather goods, women’sand children’s costumes, bedding,housewares, footwear, sportinggoods, etc.
Dongdaemun has becomefamous for nearly the same clothingas available at department stores, atvery reasonable prices.
These days, it is attracting big public attention with such modernshopping malls as Migliore, Doosan Tower, Uno Coré, Hye YangElicium, Freya Town and Designer Club especially appealing topeople in their teens and twenties.Dongdaemun Market Information Center 02-2261-2192/4, 02-2254-1676
(interpretation and buying guide available) : Dongdaemun Stadium Station of Subway
Line 2, 4 or 5
FAX
Dongdaemun Market
HuwonHuwon
Traditional Confucian rituals, SeonggyungwanTraditional Confucian rituals, Seonggyungwan
amsan Park climbs the slope of the Mt.Namsan. Seoul Tower, a city landmark,presents an unobstructed panorama.Below it are the octagonal pavilion
Palgakjeong, a small zoo, a botanical garden,Namsan Public Library, Patriot Ahn ChoongKun Memorial Hall, and convenience facilities.Meandering strolling paths and jogging coursesthrough lush trees make this a perfect spot tounwind at the end of the day.
For an easy ascent of Mt. Namsan one can takethe cable car from the station at its foot. Some will prefer the steps leadingpast Namsan Botanical Garden to Palgakjeong Pavilion all the way up toSeoul Tower.
The tower accommodates the Global Village Folk Museum, a 3-Dtheater, and Pulhyanggi Restaurant featuring mountain vegetable dishesplus performance of traditional arts. The tower also presents a finenightscape.
The northern foot of Mt. Namsan is dotted with cultural facilities.Korea House offers traditional cuisine and traditional performing artsprograms in an elegant ambiance. Namsan Hanok Village has a cluster oftraditional houses moved here and refurbished some years ago. TheNational Theater’s opera and dance companies provide colorful repertoireyear round, and for those interested in learning the Korean traditional teaceremony, cookery, and etiquette, there is Yejiwon ( 02-2253-2211,e-mail: yejiwon @yejiwon.or.kr).
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Seoul Tower
Commanding a fine view of Seoul, SeoulTower is equipped with observatories anda revolving restaurant with a full-circleview; the Global Village Folk Museum thatmaintains over 20,000 rare and preciousrelics from over 150 countries, a 3-Dtheater, etc.
Cable Car ( 02-753-2403)
: Exit 3 of Myeong-dong Station, Line 4
then 15 min. : 10:00 22:30
3,500 for a one-way ticket, 4,800 for
a round ticket
Seoul Tower ( 02-775-6222)
: 09:00 01:00 (for the observatory)
10,000 for observatory, museum,
Funny World, 3-D theater.
Namsan Hanok Village
This beautiful village, covering a site of7,934 square meters, is composed ofthree parts: a traditional Korean garden,Time Capsule Plaza, and the village itself
including five traditional Korean houses orhanok from the Joseon Dynasty. Thesehouses were moved from their originallocations scattered around Seoul andrestored completely.
02-2266-6937/8, 02-2266-6936
: Exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, Line 3 or
4 , then 7 min. : 09:00 18:00 (09:00
17:00, Nov. Feb.) : Tues.
Korea House Korea House is an excellent example oftraditional architecture, where visitors canenjoy authentic Korean table d’hote andtraditional Korean music and danceperformances, as well as purchase avariety of traditional handicrafts. Areservation is required. (see p.115)
02-2266-9101; www.koreahouse.or.kr
: Exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, Line 3 or
4 then 5 min.
The National TheaterNestled on a slope of Mt. Namsan, ithouses large and small performance hallsand outdoor stages. It is the home of theNational Drama Company, NationalDance Company, National ChanggeukCompany and National OrchestraCompany.
02-2264-8448; www.ntok.go.kr
FAX
Around Namsan Park Around Namsan Park
Subway Line 4
Subway Line 3
New Oriental
Sejong
PrinceMyeong-dong Chungmuro
Korea House
SofitelAmbassador
Seoul Rex
Asiana Airlines
Palace
Hoehy
eon
BaekbeomPlaza
Pacific
Namsan Cable CarBoarding Place
Dongguk Univ.
Jangchung Park
Shilla
Astoria
Namsan HanokVillage
Patriot Ahn Choong KunMemorial Hall
Zoo
Namsan Park
Seoul Tower
National Theater
Freedom CenterYejiwon
Tower
1st Nam
san Tunnel
2nd
Namsa
n Tu
nnel
3rd Nam
san TunnelGlobal Village Folk Museum
Pulhyanggi
Namsan Botanical GardenNamsan Public Library
Goethe Institute
Sow
olgil
Palgakjeong Pavilion
ShinsegaeDept. Store
Nam
san
HikingTra
il
JUNG-GU
Chung-ang Univ. Medical Center
Dongguk Univ.Jangchung Gymnasium
Namsan Hiking Trail
NNational Theater
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Itaewon
eouido shows anotherlook of Seoul. Financeand business thrive herewith the Korea Stock
Exchange, surroundingheadquarters buildings ofsecurities firms, the Federation ofKorean Industries, the KoreanFederation of Small and MediumBusinesses, the Seoul YeouidoExhibition Center which sells thetop-notch products of small and medium entrepreneurs, the studios ofKorea’s three broadcasting majors, KBS, MBC, SBS, etc.
The KLI 63 Building, the golden landmark of Yeouido, is packed withfun facilities including a huge-screen I-Max Theater, a magnificentaquarium, rooftop observation deck, shopping mall, and restaurants.
LG Science Hall in the LG Twin Towers shows children the newscientific possibilities of tomorrow. Yeouido Park and Hangang RiversidePark are fine places for rest and for sun-drenched outdoor sports. Ferryboats ply the waterfront. A cruise along the Han River, the lifeline flowingthrough the heart of Seoul, offers plenty of picturesque views.
Around Yeouido Around Yeouido
NationalAssemblyMemorialMuseum
The NationalAssembly
Library
NationalAssembly
InternationalBroadcasting
Center
KBS
Full GospelChurch
YoidoNewManhattan SBS
The KoreanFederation of
Small and Medium Businesses LG Twin
TowerYeouinaru
Yeouido
Singil
Singil
Seoul Brid
ge
SaetgangEcological Park
Olympic Expressway
Nodeulgil Road
Daebang
Seoul YeouidoExhibition Center
Korea StockExchange
MBC
Ankara Park
Yeou
i Brid
ge
Catholic Univ. ofKorea St. Mary’s Hosp.
KLI 63 Building
Yeouido PleasureBoat Terminal
Wonhyo Brid
ge
Mapo Brid
geSeogang
Bridge
Han River
Noryangjin Fisheries WholesaleMarket
Noryangjin
KBS Annex Bldg.Indonesia
Lotte
Federationof KoreanIndustries
Subway
Line
5
Subway Line 1
Hangang Riverside Park
Las Vegas
NationalAssembly Members
Office Building
Yeouido Park
From the Itaewon Intersection, this special tourism zone stretchesall the way past the Hamilton Hotel to Hannam-dong. It ishoneycombed with about 2,000 shops as well as jazz bars,nightclubs, and ethnic restaurants. This district is popular withboth foreign residents and tourists.
In the core area around the Hamilton Hotel are clustered 1,000shops selling leather goods, bags, clothes, shoes, and touristsouvenirs. The sidewalk is fringed with about 400 roadside stallsattracting shoppers with accessories, hats, T-shirts, small gadgets,and much more. Itaewon is the area most densely packed withdiverse ethnic restaurants Italian, Swiss, German, Mexican,Indian, Pakistan, Thai, etc.
Itaewon comes alive with exciting nighttime entertainmentwhen the lights are turned down in the business districts. Roadsidestalls shift to hundreds of carts with drinks and snacks. With manykaraoke and fancy disco clubs, Itaewon is ablaze the night through.
The new Subway Line 6 stops here.
Thai Orchid
Itaewon
International Shopping
International Clinic
Haha Hoho Club
Da Rae Won
Sun Jo Antique
Ansung Tower
Italy Leather Center
Chosun Antique
Money Exchange
Hollywood Club
Grand Town
Vivace Techno Dance Club
Chohung
Ashoka
Hamilton
Hamilton Shopping Center
Moghul
Hit Town Shopping
Samsonite
New World Plaza
Itaewon Plaza
Kab Bu Town
All That Jazz
Korea Exchange
Post Office
World Arcade
The North Face
U.S.Kim Tailor
Harubang Gift
Supreme O
ptical
BANPO
RO
Itaewon
Subway Line 6
Victory Town
Lee Silk
McDonald’s
Muriel’s Bag
International Arcade
Victory TownRoyal Tailor
King Shopping Town
OK Shopping Center
Popeye Shopping Center
North Beach first avenue
NikeKorea Leather Center
Cecko’s Terrace
Burger KingItaewon Police
Kookmin
Just Blues... Live Music
Disco Bomb
Cheil
Comm
unications
Royal Furniture
Tae Boo Antique
Koryo Antique
Disco Guliver
Money Exchange
Seoul Leather
LG G
as Station
Fire Station
Disco Lucky Club Korea MuslimFederation(Central Mosque)
World Cup Arirang Taxi
Y
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KLI 63 Building
With three underground and 60aboveground floors, this golden tower isthe tallest building in Korea. The rooftopobservation deck, I-Max Theater, and theAquarium 63 Sea World offer much tosee. Sea World displays 20,000 marinecreatures of 400 species. A health club,shopping mall, classy restaurants, andsnack bars give visitors diverse optionsfor spending a day by the river.
02-789-5663/5; www.ds63.co.kr :
Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station, Line 5, and then
taxi : 10:00 21:00 17,500 for use
of all facilities
National Assembly
The site of the National Assembly covers12.5% of Yeouido Island. Here is thelargest national assembly building in Asia.There are also the National AssemblyMemorial Museum and the NationalAssembly Library. You may apply for atour at the information desk at the reargate.
The road around the National Assemblyis well-known for cherry blossoms inspring.
02-788-2885/2932; www.assembly.go.kr
: No. 48 or 53 (3 min.) from Yeouido
Station, Line 5 : 09:00─18:00 (09:00─
17:00, Nov.─Feb.)
Yeouido Park
Yeouido Plaza, which was paved flat forthe past 27 years, was magicallytransformed into the enchanting YeouidoPark with groves, grass, pond, andpavilions in 1999. A bicycle road andwalking trails circle the park and areconveniently linked through anunderground sidewalk to the waterfront ofthe Han River.
: Exit 3 of Yeouido Station, or Exit 1 of
Yeouinaru Station, Line 5
amseong-dong area isthe showcase ofSeoul’s newquintessence. This
area has been developed sincethe 1970s as a new businesscenter. Including WorldTrade Center Seoul, the areahouses boutiques, world-classhotels, department stores,high-rise apartment complexes, plus the Teheran Valley where manyup-and-coming dot-com enterprises cluster.
Across the street from Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) liestime-honored Bongeunsa Temple. Nearby Seolleung Station of SubwayLine 2 are the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs Seonjeongneung. Anotherattraction is the Seoul Training Center for Important Intangible CulturalProperties, showing and selling a variety of exquisite handicrafts made bynationally designated master artisans.
Around Samseong-dong Around Samseong-dong
Samseong
Han River
Che
ongd
am
Brid
ge
T.G.I.Friday’s
Chunghyeon
Galleria Dept. Store
Rodeo Street
Boutique &
Once in aBlue MoonDesigner Club
Hanyang Town
Apgujeongno
Eonjuro
Teheran Valley
HyundaiDept.Store
Sunshine
Cine Plus
Dosan Park
Anse Hosp.
Museum ofKorean Embroidery
Cine House
Malli-jangseong
KORA
Seoul Customs Office
Yeongdong Fire & Police Station
Koryeo Jeong
Hak-dong
Nonhyeonno
Hilltop
New Hilltop
Ritz-Carlton
Novotel AmbassadorGangnam
Samjung
Dynasty
Amiga
Gangnam-gu OfficeGangnam-gu Office
Seolleungno
Seoul Training Centerfor the Important Intangible
Cultural Properties
New World
Giant
Seolleung
Kukkiwon(World Taekwondo Headquarters)
Jeongneung
Seonjeongneung (Royal Tombs)
Green Grass
Renaissance Seoul Seolleung
CloverElle Lui
Prima Riviera
Tiffany
CheongdamPark
Hak-dong Park
Cheongdam
Bongeunsa
COEX
World Trade Center SeoulCOEX
Inter-Continental
ASEM Tower
Kimchi Field Museum
Korea CityAir Terminal
HyundaiDept. Store
Trade Tower
KFTA
GrandInter-Continental
Yeon
gdon
gB
ridgeLG Fashion
Chilis
COCO’sItalianni’sSamwonGarden
Irioneora
Apgujeong
Subway Line 2
Subway Line 7
GANGNAM-GU
Art Gallery
Street
S
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market About 900 shops on the 69,000-square-meter compound sell everything fromflopping live fish to dried and picked fishproducts. Every day about 450 tons of fishcaught from inshore and the deep seasare traded here. The fishery auction startsat 03:00 and retail sales run afterwards,usually from 06:00 to around 18:00 yeararound. Fresh fish prices usually go down
on rainy days and on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pick your fish from a tank; acheerful fishmonger will slice it up to be served nearby, or for takeout.
02-814-2211; www.susansijang.co.kr
: Noryangjin Station, Line 1 (station connected to the market)
Nearby Attraction
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World Trade Center Seoul
The WTCS refers to a large area thatincludes the COEX, state-of-the-artconvention and exhibition facilities; 55-story Trade Tower which houses trade-related organizations and export firms;ASEM Tower, a new office building;Korea City Air Terminal which handlescheck-in and immigration procedures andprovides non-stop airport limousine busservice. This is an ideal venue for anylarge-scale meeting or exhibition.
02-551-0114 : Exit 6 of Samseong
Station, Line 2
COEX Mall Under the WTCS, this huge mall (about12 ha) stretches from Samseong SubwayStation to ASEM Tower. Along theunderground labyrinth are a variety ofamenities and facilities, including LakeFood Court with ethnic restaurants; EventCourt for concerts and dramas; Dache, aclothing complex where more than 400retailers are doing business; Game
Champ, an arcade with over 100 of thelatest game machines; MegaboxCineplex with 16 screening rooms; andthe 1.4-ha COEX Aquarium, showingmore than 30,000 fish of 500 species anddozens of big, toothy sharks; Kimchi FieldMuseum, on the second undergroundlevel of COEX Mall, containing anextensive kimchi displays such asrecipes, techniques, etc.(www.kimchimuseum.or.kr)
COEX Aquarium ( 02-6002-6200)
: 10:00 21:00 (10:00 22:00, Sat.)
14,500
Bongeunsa Temple The Venerable Yeonhoe built this templein 794 during the reign of King Wonseongof the Silla Kingdom. Its Sutra Hall inwhich hangs a commemorative woodentablet inscribed by the nation’s mostcelebrated calligrapher, Chusa (penname) Kim Jeong-hui (1786─1856),preserves woodblocks for 15 Buddhistsutras, including the Diamond Sutra.
The temple runs meditation programsfrom 04:00 to 21:00 every day and teaceremony programs between 13:00 and15:00 every Tuesday.
02-516-5652 : Exit 6 of Samseong
Station, Line 2 or Cheongdam Station, Line 7
Seoul Training Center forthe Important IntangibleCultural Properties
This institution is designed to preserve
and promote traditional Korean arts andthe skills of artisans designated as“Important Intangible Cultural Properties.”
The center has exhibition halls and ashop displaying and selling a variety ofcrafts, a traditional art performing hall andworkshops where artisans versed in 11different arts and crafts items trainaspiring successors and show theirworking to the public.
02-566-5951, 02-566-5954
: Exit 8 of Seolleung Station, Line 2
then 8 min : 10:00 18:00 Sun.,
national holidays except Seollal and Chuseok
Kukkiwon (WorldTaekwondo Headquarters)
Established to promote taekwondonationwide. It organizes national orinternational taekwondo competitions, judges ranking promotion and operatestraining courses for taekwondo coachesand international umpires.
The WorldTaekwondoFederation islocated here.
02-567-
1058, 02-
552-3025 :
Exit 8 of
Gangnam Station,
Line 2
FAX
FAX
Apgujeong-dong and VicinityThe development of the Apgujeong-dongarea was triggered by the building of theApgujeong Apartment Complex on pearorchards in 1973. Now it has become apopular upper-class residential area.Naturally the nearby streets are full ofchic boutiques for vintage fashion goods,trendy coffee lounges, restaurants,nightclubs, etc.
Most properly expressing the nature ofthis area is the road nicknamed Rodeo Street. One block away is Boutique and ArtGallery Street.
: Exit 2 of the Apgujeong Station, Line 3
Bongeunsa Temple
Megabox Cineplex, COEX Mall
Nearby Attraction
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Lotte World Cutting-edge twister riders, fancy parades,variety shows, movies, and much more inthe way of thrills and fun go on here year-round. The recommendable Folk Museumoffers a pavilion course through Koreanhistory, miniature villages, etc.
02-411-4040; www.lotteworld.com
: Exit 8 of Jamsil Station, Line 2 or 8
: 09:30 23:00 25,000 for all-round
ticket
Seokchon-dong EarlyBaekje Stone Tombs
Here are six tombs from the early BaekjeKingdom. Among them a representativestone-piled tomb of three stories waspresumably built for a Baekje ruler in theGoguryeo-tomb style, when Goguryeopeople went down from northern districtand estalished the Baekje Kingdom (18B.C.─ A.D. 660)
02-410-3662 : Exit 8 of Seokchon
Station, Line 8 : 09:00 18:00 (09:00
17:00, Nov. Feb.)
Seoul Nori MadangAn open-air stage for Korean traditionalperformances such as the farmers’ danceand mask dance. On Saturday and Sundayafternoons, people crowd around the stagebeside Seokchonho Lake for traditionalperformances. (see p.110)
02-410-3410/3
Jamsil Sports Complex
This sports complex comprises mainstadium, swimming pool, gymnasium,baseball stadium, etc. The spaciouslawns, cozy pavilions, and stroll paths ofwell-manicured Asia Park make it a goodplace for cultural events as well as rest. Atthe baseball stadium, cheers rise to skiesduring the professional baseball season,usually running from April to October.
02-2240-8800 : Exit 6 of Sports
Complex Station, Line 2 : 09:00 18:00
(09:00 17:00, Nov. Feb.) 200 for
the main stadium
he area around the JamsilStation of Subway Line 2is one of Seoul’ssubcenters. Here is Lotte
World, Korea’s largest indooramusement park, which makesthe area the most frequentlyvisited by the young generation.It is composed of Lotte WorldAdventure with Magic Island,which floats in a lake, a shoppingmall, a fine folklore museum,movie theaters, an ice rink, a deluxe hotel and a sports center.
The Seoul Nori Madang, an outdoor amphitheater, at the lakeside behindLotte World, presents traditional performing arts. A ten-minute stroll to theeast brings one to the Seokchon-dong Early Baekje Stone Tombs, whichpreserve traces of riverside dwelling of the Baekje Kingdom’s capital,Hanseong, along with the Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs.
Nearby are Garak-dong Agricultural and Marine Products WholesaleMarket, and Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street where you can buy Koreanmade or foreign brand names at discounted prices. Jamsil SportsComplex was the global arena for the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 SeoulOlympic Games.
Around JamsilAround Jamsil
SONGPA-GU
BaseballStadium
StudentsGymnasium
Sports Complex
Asia Park
Sincheon GalleriaDept. Store
Lotte Dept.Store
LotteWorld
Lotte WorldFolk Museum
Jamsil Bridge
Lotte World
Songpa-guOffice
Seoul Nori MadangMagicIsland
SeokchonhoLake Olympic
Park
Mongchon
Earthen Fortress
Traffic CenterHyanggun Hoegwan
Bangi-dong BaekjeTombs
Seokchon Hosugil
Tancheon Stream
New Star
Jamsil
Sam
haksagil
Seokchon
Seokchon-dongEarly BaekjeStone Tombs
Mireugam
Garak-dong Agricultural& Marine Products Wholesale Market
Songpa
Jamsil
Jamsil
Sam
jeon
no
Olympic Stadium Small & Medium Industry Product Center
Gymnasium
IndoorSwimming PoolJamsil Sports
Complex
SeongnaeJamsil Pleasure
Boat Terminal
Hangang Riverside Park
Duty-free Shop
Baekje Gobunno
Subway Line 8
Subway Line 2
Olympic Expressway
T
Garak-dong Agricultural and Marine ProductsWholesale Market This is Korea’s largest wholesale market, with 17 buildings accommodating anagricultural market, a fishery market, and a livestock market on a 54-ha compound.Products are sold at retail, too.
02-405-9600, 02-405-9595 : Exit 8 of Garak Market Station, Line 8FAX
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Magic Island, Lotte World
Nearby Attraction
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Olympic Park
Olympic Park was a venue for theOlympic Games held in 1988. Itaccommodates a velodrome, weightliftingand fencing gymnasiums, tennis courts, agymnastics hall and an indoor swimmingpool. One of the attractions here is theopen-air Sculpture Park with 200 modernstone, metal, wood and glass sculptures.Also found in the park are a lake with afountain, a sprawling lawn, andMongchon Earthen Fortress from theearly Backje Kingdom period.
02-410-1360 : Olympic Park
Station, Line 5
Amsa-dong PrehistoricSettlement SiteThe prehistoric settlement site in Amsa-dong is located at the edge of the HanRiver in Gangdong-gu. The relics werediscovered in 1925 when heavy rains inthat year overflowed the river uncoveringnumerous pieces of earthenware andstoneware. Remaining in the area is thesite of Neolithic habitation dating back toabout 6000 B.C.
02-3426-3867 : Amsa Station, Line
8 : 09:30 18:00 (09:30 17:00, Nov.
Feb.) 500
Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs The eight tombs remaining in the parkfeature with a stone chamber and a soilmound, typical of the early Baekje period(A.D. 200 475). Found in the area was ahearth proving prehistoric habitation, aswell as stone tables, fragments of stoneswords and Baekje earthenware. In viewof discoveries, the area is assumed tohave been a base of Baekje culture overa long period.
02-419-0670 : Exit 8 of Bangi
Station, Line 5 : 09:00 18:00 (09:00
17:00, Nov. Feb.)
Pungnap Earthen FortressWall Stretching to the southeast from Cheonhoand Olympic Bridges, this earthen fortresswas where Baekje’s King Gaero waskilled during the invasion of GoguryeoKing Jangsu.
02-410-3148
ver a vast expanse of over 1,500 ha(1.5 million square meters),including the ancient site of theMongchon Earthen Fortress dating
back to the early Baekje Kingdom,Olympic Park houses six sports facilitieswhere competitions were held during the1988 Seoul Olympic Games,commemorative monuments, and 200original sculptures by world-renownedartists.
Nearby are Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site boasting the largestnumber of ancient dwelling sites in Korea and suggesting somethingabout the Neolithic lifestyle on the peninsula, the Bangi-dong BaekjeTombs, and Pungnap Earthen Fortress.
Around Olympic ParkAround Olympic Park
Earthen Fortr
ess
Gangdong
Gangdong-guOffice
GangdongPolice StationG
angd
ong-
gu O
ffice
Pungnap
Asan Medical Center(Seoul Jung-ang Hospital)
Amsa-dongPrehistoricSettlement Site
LA
Dun
chon
Gangdongdaero
Korea Nat’l Univ.of PhysicalEducation
Oly
mpi
c P
ark
Nam
bu B
eltw
ay
Ban
g-i
Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs
Bangi-dong
New OlympianaMongchontose
ong
Olympic Hall
Peace Gate
OlympicParktel
(Youth Hostel)
Mongchon EarthenFortress
Velodrome
Sculpture ParkWeightliftingGymnasium
FencingGymnasium
TennisCourts
GymnasticsHall
IndoorSwimming
Pool
Olympic Park
Wiryeseonggil
Ogeumno
OlympicPlaza
Pungnap-dong
Ogeum-dong
Sincheon-dong
Seongnaecheon
Seongnae-dong
Sub
way
Line
5
Sub
way
Line
8
GANGDONG-GU
O
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Peace Gate
Sculpture Park
Korea Military Academy
Located in northeastern Seoul, KMA is acollege established especially to producea select group of officers trained in literaryand military arts. Founded in 1946, theKMA has opened its beautiful campus totourists. A tour includes the ArmyMuseum, KMA Tower, Field WeaponsExhibition Site, etc. Every Saturday, acadets parade held on Hwarang DrillField is added to the course. Group toursup to 40 require a one-day priorreservation.
02-976-6454/5, 02-976-6453 :
Hwarangdae Station, Line 6 : Individual
Tour (11:00, 13:00, 15:00 / Sat. and Sun.),
Group Tour (09:30 15:00 / Tues. through
Sun.) : Mon. 2,000
War Memorial Opened on June 10, 1994, it offers
visitors an educational experience aboutthe many wars in which Korea has beeninvolved. Large amounts of documentsand war memorabilia are displayed asexamples of Korea s 5,000-year history ofresistance to numerous invasions whilemaintaining its national entity.
02-709-3139; http://warmemo.co.kr :
Samgakji Station, Line 4 : 09:30 18:00
(09:30 17:00, Nov. Feb.) : 3,000
: Mon.
Bukhansan Mountains
Easily accessible from anywhere aroundthe Seoul metropolitan area, BukhansanMountains are some of the most popularin Korea. Several imposing granite peaks,dozens of beautiful valleys, cultural relicssuch as Bukhansanseong Fortress, andliterally hundreds of temples andhermitages. Click on www.npa.or.kr/pukan.
FAX
Sinchon
Sinchon refers to an area where threemajor universities are located: Yonsei,Ewha Womans, and Sogang. Here arenumerous coffee lounges, restaurants,snack bars, hairdresser’s, shops forclothes, accessories and various fashionitems, theaters for live performances, jazzcafe, rock cafe and nightclubs as well asdepartment stores and shopping centers,all catering to university students or topeople who like to think of themselves asyoung.
One well-known street in Sinchon isAhyeon-dong Wedding Dress Streetwhich stretches between Ewha WomansUniversity Station and Ahyeon Station,Subway Line 2. It is lined on both sideswith more than 100 shops specializing inwedding dresses.
: Sinchon Station, Line 2
Hong Ik UniversityVicinity
It commonly refers to the area in front ofHong Ik University which is famous asKorea’s major art college. This area is oneof the favorite hangouts for the trendyyouth in Seoul. The rock, techno, hip hop,jazz manias crowd up in the splendidrestaurants, cafes and bars and uplift theatmosphere. Unlike other universitysurroundings, there are not many clothesor accessary shops around Hong IkUniversity but it is a place where you canlook around comfortably.
: Hongik Univ. Station, Line 2
Independence Park
The Independence Park comprisesDongnimmun, or Independence Gate, andSeodaemun Prison History Hall.
Dongnimmun Gate was built in 1898 asa symbol of the nation’s commitment toindependence from foreign (Chinese)interference.
First built in 1908 as GyeongseongPrison, the Seodaemun Prison HistoryHall was the place where many patriotswere tortured and executed during theJapanese colonial rule. In the two-storyhall are displayed a chronicle of theKorean people’s resistance againstJapan, wall coffins, a solitary cell, tortureroom showing various cruel scenes, andmany other informative exhibitions. Oldjail cells and the dreadful execution houseare open to tour.
02-363-9750/1 : Dongmimmun
Station, Line 3 : 09:30 17:00
1,100
Central City
Conveniently connected to the SeoulExpress Bus Terminal, Central City is amulti-purpose leisure complex. Itencompasses a wide range of the latestfacilities including the JW Marriott Hotel;Millennium Hall, an internationalconvention center; Marquis Thermal Spa& Fitness Club, Korea’s largest fitness club;Central 6 multiplex theaters; CentralAutomall exhibiting and selling domesticand foreign automobiles; Marquis Plaza,a huge shopping mall; Cyber ThemePark; a bookstore and a variety ofrestaurants and snack bars.
: Express Bus Terminal, Line 3 or 7
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Other Areas Other Areas
Han River
A symbol of Seoul, the Han River runs through Seoul east to west, with anaverage depth of 2.5 m and width of 175 m. The river is crossed by 22 bridges andthere are excursion boats plying west to east between Yeouido and Jamsil viaTtukseom. At 10 different points along the 41.5 km-long riverbank are HangangRiverside Parks equipped with sports facilities such as soccer and baseball fields,valleyball and basketball courts, and swimming pools. Facilities for water skiing,yachting, boating, and fishing are also available.
Pleasure boat cruiseThe river cruise is a must for visitors to Seoul. There are five cruise courses,most lasting an hour. Fare is 7,000. Cruise Service Information ( 02-785-0392/3: Semo Pleasure Boat Co. Ltd.)
One wayYeouido JamsilJamsil Yeouido
Round TripYeouido Yanghwa YeouidoJamsil Hannam Bridge JamsilYanghwa Yeouido Yanghwa
Seoul and Incheon Subway
Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Infornet :
02-735-5678
*More informations at www.seoulsubway.co.kr
Seoul City Tour
A most convenient and comfortable way toexplore the city. The major sights andattractions of Seoul are presented on a singletour. The 35-seat luxury buses ensure acomfortable ride. On-board announcementsare made in English, Japanese and Chinese.Tours go every 25 minutes and you canboard at any of the stops around the circle
route. A day or night ticket, or palace ticket, lets you hop on and off at will.
Service Hours: open throughout the year 09:00–22:00 (Bus runs every 30 minutes)
Fares: 5,000 won to 8,000 won
Tours: Gwanghwamun (Dong Wha DFS) Deoksugung Palace Hotel Lotte Namdaemun
Market Seoul Station USO War Memorial Yongsan Base Camp Itaewon Crown
Hotel Myeong-dong Namsan Hanok Village Sofitel Ambassador Hotel National Theater
Seoul Tower Hyatt Hotel Tower Hotel Shilla Hotel Dongdaemun Market
Daehangno Changgyeonggung Palace Changdeokgung Palace Insa-dong (Cheong Wa
Dae National Folk Museum Gyeongbokgung Palace Police Museum: only for day tour)
Sejong Center Gwanghwamun Gate
Information: Honeymoon Travel Tel: 02-777-6090 Fax: 02-777-7787
www.seoulcitytour.com
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Seoul
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★Sungnyemun
• Seoul Station (Korean Nat’l Railroad)
Seoul Station
★ Deoksugung Palace
★Chongdong Theater
•Samsung Plaza
City Hall
Dobongsan
★ Jongmyo Shrine •Yeji-dong Jewelry Shops •Tapgol Park
Jongno 3 (sam)-ga
★ Dongdaemun Marke•Gwangjang Market
Jongno 5 (o)-ga
★ Gyeongdong Market
Jegi-dong
•Hongneung Arboretum
•King Sejong Memorial Hall
•Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni
★ Heunginjimun
★ Hwanghak-dong Flea Market
Dongdaemun
•Saenamteo Martyrs’Shrine
★ Yongsan Electronics Market
Yongsan
•Sayuksin Park
★ Noryangjin Fisheries Market
Noryangjin
★Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon
Yeongdeungpo
• Songdo Resort•Statue of General MacArthur
Dongincheon
★Wolmido
Incheon
★ Bosingak Bell Pavilion
•Youngpoong Bookstore •Chongno Bookstore
★ Insa-dong • Korea National Tourism Organization
Jonggak
•The Abraham Park andKenneth Vine Collection
Oryu-dong
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
★Royal Guard ChangingCeremony
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Jam
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Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education( )
Gangnam( )
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Samgs
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★Myeong-dong Street★ Myeongdong Cathedral •Lotte Dept. Store •Shinsegae Dept. Store •Metro Midopa Dept. Store
★ Dongdaemun Market
Dongdaemun Stadium
Euljiro 1 (il)-ga•Ho-Am Art Hall
★ Chongdong Theater ★ Deoksugung Palace •Samsung Plaza
•Chong Dong First Methodist Church
City Hall
•Sindang-dong Tteokbokgi Alley
Sindang
•SeonjeongneungRoyal Tombs
Seolleung
•Hangang RiversidePark
Ttukseom
•Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
★ Techno Mart
Gangbyeon
• Seokchonho Lake★ Seoul Nori Madang★ Lotte World•Lotte Dept. Store★ Early Baekje Stone Tombs of
Seokchon-dong
Jamsil
•Hangang River FerryTerminal
Sincheon
★ Seoul Sports Complex
★ Bongeunsa Temple
★World Trade Center Seoul
★ KCAT (Korea City Air Terminal :
Samseong
Sports Complex
Kkach
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Sinjeo
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Yangc
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Sinchon(
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Hongik Univ.
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Yeongdeungpo-guOffice ( )
Mullae( )
Ewha W
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Euljiro
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Bongc
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Nakse
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Ahyeo
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Hapjeong(
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•Jeoldusan Martyrs’Shrine
Hapjeong
•Fashion Street and“youth town”in front ofEwha Womans Univ.
• Bongwonsa Temple
•Sinchon Bus Terminal
Hong Ik Univ.
Sinchon
Ewha Womans Univ.
•Ahyeon-dong WeddingDress Street
Ahyeon
•Sillim-dong Sundae Town
Sillim
•Nakseongdae Park
Nakseongdae
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
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Yaksu
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Oksu (
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Apguje
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Cho
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Mige
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★Seoul Trade Exhibition Center
Hangnyeoul
★ Gyeongbokgung Palace
★ Samcheongdonggil ‘Fine Arts’Street
Gyeongbokgung
★ Apgujeong-dong •Galleria Dept. Store.•Hyundai Dept. Store•Cheongdam-dong
•Yangjae Flower Market
Yangjae
Apgujeong
★ Insa-dong ★ Changdeokgung Palace ★ Unhyeongung Palace
Anguk
•Nambu Bus Terminal
•Seoul Arts Center •National Center for Korean
Traditional Performing Arts
Nambu Bus Terminal
Daehw
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★Seodaemun Independence Park
•Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Dongnimmun
•Jangchung Park
•Yejiwon
★ National Theater
•Seoul Express Bus Terminal
•National Central Library
Express Bus Terminal
Dongguk Univ.
•Gangnam Jewelry Market
•Yeji-dong Jewelry shops
Jongno 3 (sam)-ga
★ Korea House
★ Namsan Hanok Village
★ Seoul Tower
Chungmuro
•Ilsan LakePark
•Ilsan Villa Complex
Jeongbalsan
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
Line 3 Line 3 BundangLine
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Myeong-dong
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Chungmuro
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Don
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mun
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Hyehw
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Han
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Gireum ( )
Mia ( )
Suyu ( )
Ssangmun ( )
Chang
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Now
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Sangg
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Sungs
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Miasamgeori ( )
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Cheon
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Singeu
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Haeng
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Wan
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Dapsim
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Jang
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Gunja (
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Achas
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Gwangn
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Dunch
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Olympic
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Bangi
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Gaero
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Gangdong( )
Gil-dong ( )
Myeongil ( )
Sangil-dong ( )
Euljiro
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Cheon
ho
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)Gubeundari ( )
Godeok ( )
Ogeum
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Mac
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)Geo
yeo
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•Donam-dong
Sungshin Women’s Univ.
• Yongsan Family Park
Ichon
★ Daehangno Street
★ Changgyeonggung Palace
Hyehwa
★ Dongdaemun Market ★ Heunginjimun
★ Namsan Hanok Village
Chungmuro
Dongdaemun
★ Janganpyeong Antique Market
Dapsimni
★ Myeong-dong ★ Seoul Tower (Cable Car ★ Myeongdong Cathedral
★War Memorial
Samgakji
Myeong-dong
•Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs
★ Olympic Park
Olympic Park
Bangi
Ansan
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)
Gongd
an (
)
Gojan (
)
Jung
ang (
)
Handa
eap (
)
Sangn
oksu
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Banwol
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Dojang
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Daeya
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Sanbon (
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Geumjeong(
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Gwache
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Seoul
Grand
Par
k
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Chongshin
Univ. (
)
Dongjak (
)
Ic
hon
(
)
Sinyon
gsan
(
)
Samga
kji (
)
Sookm
yung
Wom
en’s
Univ.
(
)
Seoul Station
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)
Pyeongchon (
)
Indeogwon (
)
Beomgye (
)
Hoehyeon (
)
Seoul Racecourse Park
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)
Sadang (
) Seonbawi (
)
Namtaeryeong (
)
Singil o
nche
on
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Jeon
gwan
g (
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Oido (
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Bangh
wa (
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Gaehw
asan
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Gimpo
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) Son
gjeon
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Mag
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Balsan
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Ujangs
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Hwagok
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Kkach
isan (
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Sinjeo
ng (
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Mok
-don
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Omok
gyo (
)
Yangp
yeon
g (
)
Singil
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Mapo(
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Seodaemun
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Gwangh
wamun
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Jongno 3(sam)-ga ( )
Aeogae(
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Yeouido(
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Yeouinaru
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Gongdeok(
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Chungjeongno(
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•Rodeo Street •Mok-dong Sports Complex
•Paris Park
Mok-dong
★ Namsan Park ★ Namdaemun Market •Shinsegae Dept. Store
★ Sungnyemun
Hoehyeon
•Sejong Center
Gwanghwamun
•Agricultural Museum
•Gyeonghuigung Palace
Seodaemun
•National Cemetery
Dongjak
★Hangang Riverside Park
★ KLI 63 Bldg •Yunjungno Cherry Blossom Trails
Yeouinaru
★ Seoul Land ★ Seoul Grand Park
★ National Museum ofContemporary Art
Seoul Grand Park★ Seoul Racecourse
Seoul Racecourse
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
★ National Assembly
Yeouido
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★War Memorial (Exit 1, 11 or 12)
Samgakji
•Sejong Memorial Hall (Exit 3)
Korea Univ.
★ Taereung Royal Tomb (Exit 4)
•Taereung Country Club (Exit 6)★ Korea Military Academy (Exit 6)
• Pureundongsan Garden (Exit 6)
Hwarangdae
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
Line 6 Line 6
•Seoul Foreigners' Cemetery (Exit 7)
•Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (Exit 7)
•Holt Children's Services (Exit 8)
Hapjeong
• Sindang-dong Tteokbokgi Alley (Exit 9)
★ Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Exit 1)★ Dongdaemun Market (Exit 2)
Sindang
•Seoul World Cup Stadium (Exit 1, 2 or 3)
World Cup Stadium
•Hyochang Park (Exit 1)
Hyochang Park
•Dongmyo (Exit 5)
Dongmyo
★ Itaewon •Muslim Mosque (Exit 3)
Itaewon
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Mad
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Nowon
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Jung
gye (
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Hagye
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Gongn
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Taer
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Meo
kgol
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Jung
hwa (
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Sangb
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Yong
mas
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Jung
gok (
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Gunja (
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Childr
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Konku
k Univ
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Mye
onm
ok (
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Sagaje
ong (
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Cheongdam ( )
Ttukseom Resort ( )
Amsa( )
Cheonho( )
Gangdong-gu Office ( )
Mongchontoseong( )
Seokc
hon
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a
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Garak
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ket
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Mun
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Jang
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Sinheu
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yeon
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Garibong ( )
Namguro( )
Daerim
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Boram
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Sindae
bang
sam
geor
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Jang
seun
gbae
gi (
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Sangd
o (
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Soong
sil U
niv.
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Namse
ong (
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Isu (
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Naebang
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Express Bus Terminal
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Banpo
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)
Hak-dong
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)
Gangnam-gu Office
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)
Nonhyeon
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)
•Moran Market
Moran
•Munjeong-dong Fashion Street
Munjeong
•Yongma Land
Myeonmok
•Children’s Grand Park
Children’s Grand Park
• Seoul Hot Springs
Hagye
• Mongchon Earthen Fortress
•
Garak Market
Mongchontoseong
★ Namhansanseong Fortress
Namhansanseong
★ Lotte World
★ Seoul Nori Madang
Jamsil
•Korean Christian Museum
Soongsil Univ.★ Central City
Express Bus Terminal
•The Museum of Korean Embroidery
Hak-dong
★ Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Amsa
★ Early Baekje Stone Tombs ofSeokchon-dong
Seokchon
★ indicates a feature described in another section of this travel guide.
•Sangbong Bus Terminal
Sangbong
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Ganghwado Is.
Ganghwa
Bomunsa
OdusanUnificationObservatory
Jeondeungsa ( )
Gimpo
Panmunjeom
Bridge of Freedom
The 3rd TunnelImjingak
( )
BukhansanNat’l Park
Paju Munsan
Goyang
Icheon CeramicsVillage
Incheon Int’l Airport( )
GYEONGIN EXPRESSWAY
GYEONGGI-DO
INCHEON ( )
Bucheon
Gwangmyeong
Gwacheon Seongnam
HanamYongmunsa
Gwangju Anyang
Gunpo
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years ago. The unique style of itsarchitecture and iron bell are rarelyseen elsewhere. In addition toexploring these historical sites,visitors can find local products suchas ginseng and sedge mats.
: Northwest of Incheon : 1 hr. and30 min. from Sinchon Bus Terminal in Seoul
: 1,800 (for Jeondeungsa Temple)
A subway train also connects Seoulwith Suwon , one of theprincipal cities of Gyeonggi-do.
Included in UNESCO’s list ofWorld Cultural Heritage in 1997,Hwaseong Fortress (031-228-2766) embraces thedowntown area of Suwon. It is awell-preserved architecture of theJoseon Dynasty built of stone andoven-baked bricks over two yearsfrom 1794 during the reign of KingJeongjo.
Every Saturday afternoon free citytour buses run from the Jangan Parkto major attractions around the city. More information at 031-228-2766, 031-228-3761.
: Central Suwon : No. 24 or 24-1(10 min.) from Suwon Station, KNR Line
The Korean Folk Village( 031-286-2111;
www.koreanfolk.co.kr) is a livingmuseum that recreates the lifestyle of several centuries ago. There arepotters, weavers, blacksmiths, andother artisans who practice their trades
in traditional fashion. There are also240 traditional houses and a small amphitheater for folk musicand dance performance.(See p.111)
: East of Suwon : Suwon Station,KNR Line, and transfer to a city bus or shuttlebus for the Korean Folk Village. : 09:0018:30 (09:00 17:20, Dec. Feb.)
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Everland ( 031-320-5000; www.everland.com) is threeamusement parks in one. Its FestivalWorld has thrilling rides, a junglesafari and zoo, and seasonal flowerfestivals. And, Caribbean Bay is ahuge water park with wave pools andwater slides. At Speedway you canenjoy real car racing. Everland is alsothe site of the Ho-Am Art Museum,displaying one of the finest privatecollections of Korean art in theworld.
: East of the Korean Folk Village : No. 1500 or 1500-1 from Exit 13 of
Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education Station onSubway Line 2 or 3 : 09:30 20:00(Open until 23:00 during festivals)
: 15,000 for Festival World, 13,000 45,000 depending on the
seasons for Caribbean Bay
The Seoul Racecourse ( 02-509-1273), with facilities forup to 1,400 horses, is in operationevery Saturday and Sunday. Wagertickets can be purchased starting
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One hour away from Seoul, Incheon, the main gateway of
Korea, has a newly openedinternational airport and aninternational seaport. On a smallknoll overlooking the harbor is JayuPark (or Freedom Park), with itsstatue honoring General MacArthur’sfamous Incheon Landing in 1950.Seafood enthusiasts will enjoy theWolmido area of Incheon. TheSongdo Resort lies to the southwest.
Ganghwado Island lies tothe northwest of downtownIncheon. On this island is a hugedolmen, attesting to one of the burialmethods of the Bronze Age. There is also Chamseongdan Altar onthe summit of Mt. Manisan ,where Korean ancestors paid tributeto heaven. The coastline of the islandis dotted with numerous fort sitesdating back to the Joseon Dynasty.
Jeondeungsa Temple ( 032-937-0125) is anotherhistoric site on the island. Thetemple dates back to the ancientThree Kingdoms period about 1,600
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ShoppingGanghwado Island is renowned for itshwamunseok (flower-patterned mats),which are woven with wanggol(sedge) dyed in seven colors: red, blue,aquamarine, scarlet, purple, black andwhite. Hwamunseok is designed andwoven in colorful floral patterns such asphoenix, orchids, pine trees and lotusblossoms. The cool texture of ahwamunseok mat provides a welcomerelief during hot summer days.
Ganghwado is also famous for its high-quality ginseng. Market days are on thedays of the month ending in two orseven at the downtown area of
Ganghwado, where hwamunseok, ginseng,orchids and many other items are sold.
FoodSuwon is famous for galbi (marinatedbeef ribs). Many galbi restaurants can beeasily found in the market area nearPaldalmun Gate.
At the raw fish and seafood restaurantsalong the Incheon wharf, visitors can tryvarious dishes such as jeonbokjuk(abalone porridge), fried fish, sliced rawfish and maeuntang (hot and spicy fishsoup). Fresh seafood can also be enjoyedat many restaurants on Wolmidoseafront.
Unification Observatory, and Imjin-gak. These sites bring home thelessons of war and the stark reality ofa divided country.
Panmunjeom in theDemilitarized Zone is where thearmistice agreement was signed onJuly 27, 1953, and where peacedialogues are held. UN forces arestationed at this tension-filled area toprevent the outbreak of another war.
The 3rd Tunnel, about 73 munderground, and 2 m wide andhigh, was dug by North Koreans to
infiltrate the South. It crosses 435 munder the North-SouthDemarcation Line and its totallength is 1,635 meters.
At Dora Observatory, through atelescope you can watch NorthKoreans go about their daily life.
Group tours for foreigners can bearranged through travel agencies.(For a travel agency, See p.176)
Odusan Unification Observatory ( 031-945-3171)
is where you can view North Koreawith high-powered telescopes. Ondisplay is a collection of items fromNorth Korea including livingnecessities and clothes. There is anaudiovisual room, and North Koreanproducts for sale.
: No. 912 from Seoul Station to onestop before Geumchon Terminus (1 hr. 10min); 7 min. to Tanhyeon Bus Terminal ; ashuttle bus (every hour, 7 min.)
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from 100 won up to 100,000 won.There are three kinds of bets: singleentry, double entry, and multiplerace. Whenever the course is inoperation, various information desksare open to assist punters.
: Just north of Seoul Grand Park : Exit 1 or 2 of Seoul Race Course
Park, Line 4 : 09:30 18:00 : 800
Seoul Land ( 02-504-0011) is an all-weather theme parkwhich can be reached in 30 minutesfrom downtown Seoul. Here 40kinds of amusement facilities awaitvisitors. Colorful events and seasonalfairs create fun and spectacles. Theoutdoor pool in summer andsledding in winter are seasonalhighlights.
Seoul Grand Park( 02-500-7114) is just next toSeoul Land. It boasts an excellentzoo, a botanical garden of 14,000plants and 1,000 different species,and a trained seal show.
The National Museum ofContemporary Art ( 02-2188-6067; www.moca.go.kr) is anotherdraw to the Seoul Grand Parkcomplex.
: Just south of Seoul : Get offat Seoul Grand Park Station, Line 4
: 09:00 19:00 (09:00 18:00, Oct. Mar.)for Seoul Grand Park : 1,500 for Seoul Grand Park, 700 for NationalMuseum of Contemporary Art, 7,000 for Seoul Land
Icheon Ceramics Village, one of the largest ceramics
villages in Korea, lies in Icheonwhere some 250 kilns are clustered.Not only you can purchase ceramicsbut make them yourself. HaegangCeramics Museum is here, Korea’s
only museum devoted entirely to theceramic arts, and the IcheonCeramics Festival is held everySeptember.
In the National Arboretum( 031-540-1114, 031-
540-1199) at Gwangneung, some25 miles to the north, a Joseon kingand his queen are interred. TheNational Arboretum is an attractivewoodland area sprinkled withtemples and hermitages. Acaptivating garden surrounds theArboretum’s forestry museum.
: 1 hr. from Cheongnyangni Station inSeoul : 09:00 17:00 (reservationrequired) : 700 : Sat., Sun. andholiday
Namhansanseong Fortress(http://namhansansung.or.kr) ,located atop a mountain near thesatellite city of Seongnam, served toprotect the southern region.
Bukhansanseong Fortress , encircling the impressive peaks
of Bukhansan Mountains, was oncethe stronghold that formed ancientSeoul’s northern boundary.
Paju with its untainted naturalbeauty contains many Korean war-related tourist sites such asPanmunjeom, the 3rd Tunnel andDora Observatory, Odusan
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mother, but also a talented painter,calligrapher and poet; as such, she isthe most widely acclaimed woman ofthe Joseon Dynasty.
Gyeongpodae ,6 kmnorth of downtown Gangneung, is afine sandy beach where you can enjoyswimming and sea fishing. Many ofthe restaurants serve fresh fish,prepared according to the diner’swishes.
: 30 min. from Gangneung
There are several towns and excellentbeaches north of Gangneung.Naksan Beach andthe fishing port of Sokcho areespecially noteworthy. Naksan Beachis famous for its clear water andnearby Naksansa Temple.
Sokcho can be reachedfrom Seoul in less than an hour byair and is the gateway to SeoraksanNational Park, a magnificent areawith towering granite peaks, lushgreen valleys, dense forests, Buddhisttemples and hermitages, waterfallsand clear streams.
From Seoul to Sokcho 50 min. by air / 4 hrs. and 50 min. by bus
Mt. Seoraksan National Park ( 033-636-7700;
http://npa.or.kr), considered one ofKorea’s most beautiful mountains, isdivided into Inner and Outer Seorakby a long winding ridge, known asHangyeryeong Pass.
The less rugged outer area stretcheseast to Seorak-dong resort village.
Seorak-dong is near the entrance tothe national park. Inns, hotels,campsites, stores, parking lots, andother public facilities are available. A1,100 meter cable car connects thepark entrance with Gwongeumseong,an old mountaintop fortress of theSilla Kingdom.
Other points of interest in theouter area are Biseondae Rock Flat,named after the legend of an angelascending to heaven from the rockflat, and Osaek Mineral Springs,which are thought to bring relieffrom digestive ailments.
Visitors to the inner area enteringfrom the west via the town of Injecan first visit Baekdamsa Temple,the other gateway to Seoraksan.
: Just west of Sokcho : 30 min. fromSokcho to Seorak-dong : 2,800
Sorak Waterpia ( 033-635-7711), located nearSeoraksan National Park, is an all-season water theme park. It isfamous for its outdoor hot spring (49 ) commanding a splendid viewof Ulsan Rocks and the East Sea, aswell as a wave pool, water slides, etc.
: flights from Seoul to Sokcho (50 min.);
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the forested mountains of the region.The mountains also providerecreational opportunities with skiresorts.
In the city of Gangneung isthe historical building Ojukheon
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coast. Here visitors can enjoy anexcellent view over the beautifulmountains, rivers and coast of NorthKorea.
The Iron Triangle Zone( 033-455-3129) is the triangularregion connecting Cheorwon andGimhwa with Pyeonggang at its apexin North Korea, a major frontlinebattlefield during the Korean War. Itis worth visiting the ruins of the old(North) Korean Workers Partyheadquarters “House of LaborParty,” the 2nd Tunnel, the IronTriangle Observatory and the rustedtrain hulk at Woljeong-ri Station.Nearby is the Saemtong MigratoryBird Sanctuary.
: from Uijeongbu Station to Sintan-ri(1 hr. 10 min.); call Paengma Tour ( 02-2236-0110) for this tour : 09:00 - 14:30
: Tuesday and national holidays: 1,500
Haean-myeon, Yanggu, is a low-lyingarea surrounded by mountains wheremany fierce battles took place duringthe Korean War. It was dubbed thePunch Bowl by foreign warcorrespondents. Punch BowlBattleground in Yanggu,one of the most famous battlefieldsduring the Korean War, includesNorth Korea Hall ( 033-481-9021), the 4th Tunnel and EuljiObservatory. There are just threebuses a day, so you can either arrangeprivate transportation or hire a taxi in
Yanggu.: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Yanggu (3 hrs.); to Haean-myeon (50min.); 5 min. to NKH : 09:00 - 17:00
: Tuesday : 1,000 per site
Mt.Odaesan National Park( 033-332-6494), just south of
Seoraksan, is the site of Woljeongsa,one of the oldest temples of the SillaKingdom, and Sangwonsa, famousfor its bronze bell cast in A.D. 725.
: 1 hr. from Gangneung : 2,800
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FoodSeoraksan is famous for dishes madewith wild plants, such as sanchaebibimbap (cooked rice with assortedmountain greens), a very popular menuitem at the restaurants aroundSeoraksan National Park.
Chuncheon is noted for two dishes:makguksu, a noodle made of buckwheat,and dakgalbi (chicken with red hotpepper sauce).
As there are many ports includingSokcho along the East Coast, visitors canenjoy freshly cooked or raw seafood
such as squid, abalone, sea cucumber,etc. at moderate prices.
Gamjajeon (potato pancakes), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly) are two otherfamous dishes of the eastern area.
ShoppingMushrooms and honey from Seoraksanand dried seafood from the east coastare famous local products that are highlyrecommended. In addition, maps ofSeoraksan s hiking trails are a nicesouvenir.
convenient facilities and excellentaccommodations, the resort offerssuperb skiing, as well as other all-season amenities.
Hwanseongul Cave (033-541-9266), surrounded byscenic mountains, is one of thelargest limestone caverns in Asia, 6.2km long only 1.2 km open to thepublic, yet that section alone willcreate unforgettable memories. It has10 pools, 6 waterfalls, a huge mainchamber, and dozens of amazingsights, just loaded with fantasticformations including stalactitecascades, the “Great Wall of China,”and the “Royal Throne”.
: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal toSamcheok (4 hrs. 50 min.); to Daei-ri(45 min.). It is at least a 30-min. climb to thecave entrance. : 08:00-17:00 (09:00-16:00) : 4,300
Ulleungdo ( 054-791-2191), located at the eastern end ofKorea, is one of two major volcanicislands in Korea, along with Jejudo.It covers 73.15 sq km and issurrounded by several islets such asDokdo, Jukdo, and Gwaneumdo. Atthe center of the island standsSeonginbong Peak.
Boat tours around Ulleungdo areavailable, for tourists to appreciate allthe charms of the island: steep cliffs,strange rock formations, andvegetation indigenous to the island.An underwater tour boat also runsbetween Ulleungdo’s Dodong andJeodong Ports. Koreans know theisland for its dried squid andpumpkin taffy.
: 3 hrs. from Pohang ( 02-514-6766, Dae-a Travel Agency); 3 hrs. fromMukho
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Vision of Korea Pavilion, as well asthe Hanbit (great light) Tower,constructed to commemorateDaejeon EXPO. Visitors can get anoverview of state-of-the-arttechnology in a single visit to the park.
: 30 min. from downtown Daejeon: 09:30 18:00 (open untill 22:00 during
festivals) : 3,000 Admission fees foreach pavilion are not included.
Several major science facilities,such as the Daedeok ScienceResearch Complex, plus thecultural relics of Buyeo andGongju (capitals of the BaekjeKingdom), and Mt. GyeryongsanNational Park renowned for itsmagnificent natural beauty, areadjacent to the park.
Mt. Gyeryongsan National Park ( 042-825-3003) is just
west of Daejeon. The hiking trailslead to two temples: Gapsa, which isfamous for the changing colors ofmaple trees in autumn, andDonghaksa, located on the easternslope of the mountain.
: 50 min. from Daejeon : 2,600
Gongju , northwest ofDaejeon, was the capital of theancient Baekje Kingdom from A.D.475 to 539, before the kingdommoved its capital south to Buyeo.The kingdom fell when the Sillaunified the Korean peninsula in the7th century. Many remains ofBaekje’s former glory are wellpreserved in these two old capitals.
Gongju’smainattractionis theGongjuNationalMuseum,whichexhibits treasuresfrom the 6thcentury tomb ofKing Muryeong.Although most Baekjetombs were pillaged over the centuries, KingMuryeong’s Tomb ( 041-856-0331) was left undisturbed until itsexcavation in 1971.
: 1 hr. from Daejeon; 2 hrs. and 30min. from Seoul : 09:00 18:00(09:0017:00 Nov. Feb.) : free
Buyeo , about 20 milesfurther southwest, was the last capitalof Baekje (A.D. 539 660). It alsohas the distinctive Buyeo NationalMuseum ( 041-833-8562) whichincorporates the unique architecture
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interspersed with rugged mountains.
Daejeon is one of the area’sprincipal cities, about two hourssouth of Seoul by car. It is a majorjunction for the train lines andexpressways connecting SeoulBusan, and Seoul GwangjuMokpo, and is rapidly becoming oneof Korea’s major centers for science.Yuseong Hot Springs Resort islocated just northwest of the city.
From Seoul to Daejeon 1 hr. and 30 min. by Saemaeulho train;1 hr.and 50 min. by bus.
Expo Science Park (042-866-5114/5, 042-866-5159)on an outdoor site of 627,000 sq.meters (156.75 acres) is innorthwestern Daejeon. This is whereDaejeon EXPO 1993 was held. Thearea has since been renovated andturned into a public science park.Expo Science Park features theStarquest Pavilion, TechnopiaPavilion, Earthscape Pavilion and
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Convenient tours of the downtownarea and places of interest around city.Buses run from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, 5,000 won for adults and 4,000won for students on all tours exceptthe Out-of-town Tour, which costs 8,000 won for adults, and 7,000 won
for students. The departure point for alltours is in front of Dongbang Mart right across fromDaejeon Station.Information at
042-222-5451.
Crown Ornament fromKing Muryeong’s Tomb
Hanbit Tower at the Expo Science Park
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stunning view of DanyangPalgyeong, the “Eight ScenicWonders” of the limestone regionsurrounding Danyang.
: 2 hrs. and 10 min. from Seoul toChungju
Gosu Cave ( 043-423-3071), located less than onemile from downtown Danyang, is afamous cave. It contains glisteningstalactites in all shapes and sizes, sobreathtaking it is called the“Underground Palace.”
: 10 min. from Danyang Express Bus
Terminal by taxi; 1 hr. from Chungju by bus: 09:00 17:30 : 3,000
Woraksan National Park isa beautiful mountain, 3,700 feet (1,093 m) high, and some 24 miles(40 km) southeast of Chungju.
Deokjusa Temple, built byDeokju, the last princess of the SillaKingdom, adds to the mountain’snatural beauty and creates anatmosphere of mystery.
Mt. Songnisan National Park ( 043-542-5267/8) is located
to the northeast of Daejeon and is oneof the most popular tourist spots inthe central part of the Koreanpeninsula.
The park’s Beopjusa Temple,established in A.D. 553, was hometo 30,000 Silla monks. See the hugebronze Buddha.
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of the Baekje Kingdom. The museumhouses numerous interesting artifacts.
The bird’s-eye view of theBaengmagang River from the top ofBusosanseong Fortress ( 041-835-3006) makes a splendid scene.
Nakhwaam Rock on one side ofBaengmagang River is the site of atragic history. Some 3,000 women ofthe Baekje court leapt to their deathshere to avoid dishonor at the handsof their enemies during the fall of theBaekje Kingdom. The image of thewomen plummeting down in theircolorful dresses gave the place itsname, “Rock of Falling Flowers.”
: 1 hr. and 30 min. from Daejeon; 3 hrs. and 20 min. from Seoul; 45 min. fromGongju : 1,400 (for BusosanseongFortress)
Gwanchoksa Temple ( 041-736-5700/2), to thesoutheast of Buyeo near Nonsan, hasone of Korea’s most interestingBuddhist statues, Eunjinmireuk.This is “the Buddha of the future”and it is more than 1,000 years old.At 19 m (63 ft.), it is one of Korea’stallest Buddha statues. Its enormousearlobes, huge head, and unusualcrown, all out of proportion, attractimmediate attention.
: 1 hr. from Daejeon to Nonsan : 1,500
Asan is about an hour’sdrive to the south of Seoul on theGyeongbu Expressway. Asan isfamous for the Onyang Hot Springsand the Hyeonchungsa Shrinewhich commemorates the historicfeats of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who
defeated the Japanese navy in the late16th century.
The Independence Hall of Korea( 041-560-0114,
041-555-2136) stands in the vicinity of Cheonan, an hour and ahalf drive from Seoul. The hallcommemorates those people whostruggled for freedom against foreigninvasions throughout Korea’s longhistory. The hall collects, studies andexhibits historic artifacts and materialsrelated to Korea’s resistance toaggression, the fight forindependence, the search for anational identity, and the record ofthe nation’s development andprogress.
: 1 hr. from Seoul to Cheonan; 20 min. from Cheonan to Independence Hallof Korea. : 09:30 18:00 (09:30 17:00,Nov. Feb.) : 2,600 : Mon.
Chungjuho Lake , 80miles southeast of Seoul, offers awide variety of water sports in themountainous area of central Korea.Pleasure ferries ply the 32-mile-longwaterway between Chungju andDanyang. Passengers can also enjoy a
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FoodThe most famous dishes of this regionare an eel dish from the BaengmagangRiver; wild edible greens from Mt.Songnisan and Suanbo Hot Springs;bean curd dishes from Yuseong HotSprings; and hodogwaja (walnut-shapedcakes) which originated in Cheonanand are sold at rest areas along themajor expressways nationwide.
ShoppingIn Buyeo and Gongju, souvenirs ofBaekje Kingdom accessories areavailable. In particular, the NationalMuseums in Buyeo and Gongju sell
historical books and reproductions ofBaekje relics.
Geumsan, located an hour’s bus ridefrom Daejeon, is famous for its high-quality white ginseng. Market days,during which only white ginseng is sold,are held on every day of the monthending in 2 or 7.
At Mt. Songnisan, items such asamethyst, dried mushrooms, dried wildgreens and herbs and antique folkcraftsmay be purchased.
In Gyeryongsan National Park thereis a ceramics village where you can buy a good ceramic piece.
Beopjusa Temple
Dodamsambong in Danyang
Woraksan National Park
Independence Hall of Korea
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Woraksan Nat’l Park
Juwangsan Nat’l Park
Andongho Lake
Palgongsan Provincial Park ( )
Gyeongju Nat’l Park
Gayasan Nat’l Park
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Mukgye Confucian School ( )
Oksan Confucian School ( )
Yangdong Folk Village
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Taejin Beach
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aegu , the textileshub of Korea, is one of hostcities of World Cup 2002.In the central area is Oriental
medicinal herb market where asmany as 300 Oriental medicalclinics, herbal medicinal shops andherb processing facilities are located.Woobang Towerland commands anice view of the city.
Free city tours are available onTuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays andSundays at Duryu Park. Be ready topay your admission fee for touristsites. Information on city tour at( 053-627-8900, 053-627-8985).
Mt. Palgongsan towersover the city.
From Seoul to Daegu 50 min. by air; 3 hrs. and 8 min. by train(Saemaeulho); 4 hrs. and 30 min. by bus
Jikjisa Temple ( 054-436-6174) is also worth visiting. It
lies northwest of Daegu and can bereached by taking the Gimcheon exitof the Gyeongbu Expressway. Thetemple is famous for its blue-tiledroofs, the 1,000-year-old supportpillars of the main gate, and the1,000 small statues of the Buddha.
: Between Daejeon and Daegu : 25min. from Gimcheon (2 hrs. and 30 min. fromSeoul to Gimcheon by train) : 2,000
Haeinsa Temple (055-931-1001) perhaps Korea’s bestknown temple, is in GayasanNational Park ( 055-932-7810).Established in A.D. 802, it has anumber of art treasures in its morethan 90 buildings (shrines,hermitages and subtemples). But what really distinguishes thistemple is its collection of more than80,000 wooden printing blockswhich compose the TripitakaKoreana, the most completecollection of the Buddhist canon tobe found in East Asia. Completedin 1251 as a plea to the Buddha inan effort to ward off a Mongolianinvasion, the blocks remain inexcellent condition and are thebasis of the most authoritativeeditions of Buddhist scripture.In 1995, Haeinsa Temple’sJanggyeong Panjeon, the depositories
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Southeastern AreaSoutheastern AreaGyeongsangbuk-do , Gyeongsangnam-do Busan , Gyeongju In terms of tourist attractions, the southeastern part of Korea is the richest inthe country. The major cities of this area, the site of the splendid ancient SillaKingdom are Gyeongju, Busan and Daegu.
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Haeinsa Temple’s Janggyeong Panjeon
Jikjisa Temple
yeongju was the capital of theSilla Kingdom for a thousandyears, and the valley in whichit is situated has a great
concentration of historical buildings,temples and artifacts. After Sillaunified the peninsula in A.D. 676,the city developed into one of theworld’s major cultural centers. Thearea is called a “museum withoutwalls” because of the wealth ofhistorical buildings and treasures tobe found there.
From Seoul to Gyeongju 4 hrs. and 30 min. by train (Saemaeulho); 4 hrs. and 15 min. by bus
Tumuli Park ( 054-772-6317), a collection of royal Sillatombs from the Pre-Unification Era,
is in the middle of Gyeongju. Thepark contains 20 of the more than200 royal tombs to be found inGyeongju. The Cheonmachong(Heavenly Horse Tomb) wasexcavated in 1974 and yielded morethan 10,000 treasures. Thesetreasures, including a golden crownand a girdle, are in the GyeongjuNational Museum. The tomb itselfis open for viewing, providingvisitors with an opportunity to seehow the huge tombs wereconstructed and how the variousitems were arranged in them. Visitorsto this area should be sure to take thetime for a peaceful stroll in thisserene park.
: 10 min. from Gyeongju Station: 08:00 18:30 : 1,500
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for the Tripitaka Koreanawoodblocks, were listed as aUNESCO’s prestigious WorldCultural Heritage.
: West of Daegu : 1 hr. and 30min. from Daegu : 2,800
Andong is one of the lastliving vestiges of old Korea, a treasuretrove of Confucian tradition. Visitorsare charmed by the very old homes ofyangban, or noblemen. QueenElizabeth II visited Andong in April,1999 on the occasion of her 73rdbirthday, during her four-day statevisit to Korea.
Bongjeongsa Temple( 054-853-4181/4) is famous forthe oldest standing wooden buildingin the nation. Also, its main halldemonstrates the constructionmethods of the early Joseon Dynasty.
Dosan Confucian School founded by the scholar Yi
Toegye in the 16th century, is also inAndong.
Hahoe Village (
054-854-3669) is a small village witha delightful blend of thatched-roofpeasant houses and tiled-roofyangban (aristocrat) villas. The villageis known for a special form of maskdrama, called Hahoe ByeolsingutTalnori.
: 80 km (50 miles) north of Daegu : 3 hrs. and 50 min. from Seoul
to Andong; 4 hrs. and 10 min. from Seoul to Andong; 40 min. from Andongto Hahoe by bus : 1,600
Yeongju , about 20 milesnorth of Andong, can be reached bytrain.
Buseoksa Temple (054-633-3464) is nearby, and isnoted for having one of the oldestwooden buildings in Korea.
: 4 hrs. and 30 min. from Daegu toBuseoksa (transfer to a city bus at Yeong ju)
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: 06:00 20:00 (07:00 19:30, Nov.Feb.) : 1,000
Mt. Juwangsan National Park( 054-873-0015), at the
southern end of the coastal highway,is favored by those who want to getaway from popular and thuscrowded areas. The nearby coastaltown of Yeongdeok is noted for giantcrabs and other tasty seafood.
: East of Andong : 1 hr. and 20min. from Andong : 2,600
Near the old city of Gyeongju, on the east coast, there are industrial
cities, such as Pohang and Ulsan.
Pohang is the site of thelarge POSCO steel mill and thedeparture point for ferry boats toUlleungdo Island.
Ulsan is the home base forHyundai Motor Company andHyundai Heavy Industries. English-language tours provide an insightinto the development of one ofKorea’s major conglomerates.
From Seoul to Pohang 50 min. by air; 5 hrs. by bus
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Cheomseongdae Observatory( 054-772-5134), the world’s
earliest known existing observatory,is a 7th century bottle-shaped stonestructure admired by archeologistsworldwide. The square windowfacing south in the middle of thestructure is believed to have served asan entrance, and was probablyreached by a ladder.
: South of Gyeongju Station : 20 min.from Gyeongju Station : 09:00 18:00(09:00 17:00, Nov. Feb.) : 300
Anapji Pond ( 054-772-4041), located ten minutes’walk from Cheomseongdae, is theplace where the Silla royal familyrelaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thepond was temporarily drained in1974 to reveal a veritable treasure
trove of Silla artifacts which are nowon display in the Gyeongju NationalMuseum.
: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station: 09:00 19:00 (09:00 18:00, Nov.
Feb.) : 1,000
Gyeongju National Museum( 054-772-5193), a
place of compelling interest,preserves much of the Silla heritage,including magnificent gold crowns,pottery, Buddhist artifacts, and stonesculptures. The museum also housesthe Divine Bell of King Seongdeokthe Great, also referred to as thelegendary Emille Bell, one of Asia’slargest and most resonant bells 19tons of bronze standing 11 feet high.
: 10 min. from Gyeongju Station : 09:00 19:00 (09:00 17:00, Nov.
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The Site of Bunhwangsa Temple ( 054-742-9922) is
located twenty minutes’ walk fromGyeongju National Museum. Onlyits 3-level stone brick pagoda is stillstanding, which was originally ninelevels high.
: 15 min. from Gyeongju Station; 20 min. from Anapji Pond : 1,000
Poseokjeong Watercourse( 054-745-8484) is where Silla
kings used to hold poetry-recitingand drinking parties. Kings wouldfloat wine cups to his statesmenseated around the watercourse madein the shape of an abalone shell.
: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station : 09:00 18:00 (09:00 18:00, Nov.
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Bulguksa Temple (054-746-9913), is one of Korea’s
best known temples, a testimony toboth the skill of Silla architects andthe depth of Buddhist faith at thetime. While most of the woodenbuildings have been rebuilt over thecenturies, all the stone bridges,stairways and pagodas are original.The temple, originally built in A.D.535, was enlarged in A.D. 752.
: Western slope of Mt. Tohamsan : 30 min. from Gyeongju Station: 07:00 18:00 (07:00 17:00, Oct.
Mar. ) : 3,000
Seokguram Grotto (054-746-9933) is one of the world’sfinest Buddha shrines, dating back tothe same period as BulguksaTemple. Surrounded byBodhisattvas and guardian deities,the serene central statue of Buddhagazes out over the forested hills andacross the East Sea to the horizon.
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Tomb of Queen Seondeok
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Gimhae Int’l Airport ( )
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and sightseeing areas.Special places of interest in down-
town Busan are Yongdusan Parkand adjacent fashion and
entertainment districts ofGwangbok-dong and Nampo-dong,which hosts an annual internationalfilm festival in September.
Busan’s huge Jagalchi Fish Marketis a fantastic scene in
the early morning as retailers haggleover the fresh fish. The fishing fleetscome in before dawn, and the catchis immediately unloaded dockside.
United Nations MemorialCemetery ( 051-624-2165) is a somber yet beautifulplace. It is the final resting place formany U.N. soldiers who weresacrificed during the Korean Waralmost five decades ago.
Taejongdae Park is onthe tip of Yeongdo Island southwestof the downtown area. It is a veryhilly area, heavily forested, withrugged cliffs dropping straight downto the sea 150 m below.
Other scenic attractions are Hae-undae Beach , andGwangalli Beachboth with many cafes, restaurantsand hotels that produce a romanticneon-lit beach at night.
North of the downtown area isGeumgang Park , which
is located not far from the DongnaeHot Springs . Woodedslopes, sparkling streams, dramaticrock formations and severalhistorical relics, including a fortressgate and tower that can be reachedby cable car.
There are also temples and theruins of an old fortress nearby. Notfar to the north is Beomeosa Temple
, dating back to the late7th century.
Tongdosa Temple( 055-382-7182), one of thelargest temples in Korea, is locatedbetween Gyeongju and Busan. Itdoes not appear especially expansiveat first, because many of thebuildings are dispersed along thesurrounding mountainside. Besidesthe many fine statues housed in the
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The carving of the granite dome ofSeokguram was a truly amazingarchitectural feat.
In 1995, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto were added toUNESCO s prestigious WorldCultural Heritage list.
: Near the top of Mt.Tohamsan : 20 min. from Bulguksa Bus Stop : 06:00 18:00 (07:00 17:00, around
December) : 3,000
Bomun Lake Resort ,east of downtown Gyeongju, has fivesuper-deluxe hotels, a convention
center, a casino, extensive shoppingand dining facilities, golf courses, anamusement park, pleasure boats, ahot spring, and even a contemporaryart museum. Shuttle bus and taxiservice connect downtown Gyeongju with the resort area.
: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station by taxi or hotel shuttle buses
Much more attractions are scatteredaround Gyeongju: tombs of kingsand generals, the holy NamsanMountain, Yangdong Folk Village,and Oksan Confucian School.
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Haeundae Beach
Busan and Vicinityusan (previous spelling“Pusan”) is Korea’s principalport and second largest city.You can get from Seoul to
Busan by road, rail or air.
From Seoul to Busan50 min. by air; 4 hrs. and 20 min. by train(Saemaeulho); 5 hrs. and 20 min. by bus
It is the primary port for ferryservices to Japan and is also thegateway to the Hallyeo MaritimeNational Park and its picturesqueislands. As an international port citywith a population of 3.8 million,
Busan has first-class hotels andrestaurants to match its excellentbeaches and outstanding shopping
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shrines, there is an excellentcollection of artwork on display inthe temple museum.
: 46 km (28 miles) north of Busan :40 min. from Busan : 2,000
Jinhae , close to theindustrial cities of Masan andChangwon, is a well-known port onthe south coast that is famous for itscherry blossoms. Every street is linedwith cherry trees, and each year inearly April, when the cherry trees arein full bloom, a naval port festival isheld for twelve days. During thefestival, people flock to this area toview the beautiful cherry blossomsand enjoy the arrival of spring.
: West of Busan : 1 hr. from Busan
Jinju , a small city located onboth sides of the wide NamgangRiver, makes a convenient base toexplore the eastern part of Mt. JirisanNational Park. It is best known for thefamous battles fought here during theJapanese invasions in the late 16thcentury. Jinjuseong Castle,Chokseongnu Pavilion and NongaeShrine dedicated to a brave Korean
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FoodBusan is famous for its seafood, andsashimi can be enjoyed at Jagalchi FishMarket or at many famous Japanese-style restaurants.
Seafood restaurants also line theshores of Haeundae and GwangalliBeach. The Dongnae Hot Springs areais noted for its seafood and green onionpancakes (pajeon).
ShoppingThe centralarea of Busan,
Gwangbok-dong (Nampo-dong Stationon the Busan Subway), has modernshops similar to those of Myeong-dongin Seoul. There are also manyinteresting underground arcades,department stores, as well as localspecialty stores selling folkcraft items.Gukje Market is the best place to buyhigh-quality goods at discount prices.
In addition to the duty-free shop inBusan Int’l Passenger Terminal, thereare two more duty free shops, atHaeundae and Gimhae Int’l Airport.
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Hallyeo Maritime National Parkunique marine park, theHallyeo Maritime NationalPark, better known as theHallyeosudo Waterway, is a
93-mile-long waterway runningfrom Geojedo Island ,southwest of Busan, to Yeosu
in the west.
From Seoul to Yeosu1 hr. by air; 5 hrs. and 40 min. by train(Saemaeul-ho); 5 hrs. and 50 min. by bus
This park is dotted with 400 islandsand islets, many uninhabited. Theirregular coastline has createdunusual rock formations and caves,providing for spectacular cruises.
Apart from the natural scenery,much of the interest in the area ishistorical, for it was here that Korea’s famed Admiral Yi Sun-sindefeated the Japanese in several seabattles during the Japanese invasionsof the late 16th century. He is notedfor first using ironclad naval vesselsin battle. Though greatlyoutnumbered, his “turtle ships”(geobukseon), outfitted with 26cannons on each side, provedsuperior to the Japanese vessels.
Tongyeong was the placeof Admiral Yi’s headquarters, and
now is charming port city with apleasant tourist hotel, fine seafoodrestaurants, and plenty of watersportsfacilities. There are also severalshrines dedicated to the admiral. It isa short boat ride to the HansandoIsland, where Yi won his mostfamous victory in July of 1592. Thiscity is also famous for exquisitenajeonchilgi, mother-of-pearllacquerware with a 400-yeartradition.
Geojedo is one of themajor islands along the marine park.On the south side of Geojedo are thespectacular rock formations known asHaegeumgang . Theirsheer cliffs risemagnificently
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Yeonhwasan Provincial Park
Cheonghakdong Village
Jinju Nat’l Museum
Gimhae Nat’l Museum
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out of the cobalt-blue waters and aretopped with beautiful pine trees andcamellias.
Oedo Paradise Island hasbecome famous for its tropicalbotanical garden with about 3,000species of plants including camelliasand cactuses, as well as a sculpture
park and observatory. Odongdo is linked to
the port city of Yeosu by a longbreakwater. Growing on this island atthe end of Hallyeo MaritimeNational Park is very special type ofbamboo tree.
Namhaedo Island isconnected to the mainland by theNamhae Bridge . Thissuspension bridge is the longest ofsuch bridges in the Orient.Namhaedo is made up of a series ofpeaks linked by low-lying areas. Aroad runs down from the bridgethrough the city of Namhae to thebeautiful Sangju Beach further to thesouth.
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Admiral Yi Sun-sin
Admiral Yi Sun-sin is the historic war hero of Korea, similar in importance toAdmiral Nelson of the United Kingdom.
At the end of the 16th century, when there were two great warsagainst the invading Japanese, Admiral Yi Sun-sin, through ingenious
strategy and his development and usage of a unique battleship,the geobukseon (turtle ship), recorded legendary victories inall battles despite adverse conditions. Admiral Yi is one of themost respected figures in Korean history. There are many
monuments built in honor of him: statue onSejongno Street in downtown Seoul (in frontof the Kyobo Building); HyeonchungsaShrine in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do andJeseungdang in Tongyeong,Gyeongsangnam-do.
More than 2,000 dinosaur footprintswere found within Sangjogam(Rock) Park ( 055-670-2276) along the seashore atDeongmyeong-ri, Hai-myeon,Goseong. Both carnivorous andherbivorous dinosaurs including thetyrannosaurus rex presumably madethese numerous prehistoric vestiges.Some fossil footprints are covered bywater when the tide is high but can
be seen clearly when the tide is out.This area, together with sites inBrazil and Canada, has one of theworld’s three largest concentrationsof dinosaur footprints.
: from Nambu Bus Terminal in Seoulto Goseong (6 hrs.); for Deongmyeong-ri.
A visit to Cheonghakdong Villageis like a trip to the past.
The people live in thatched housesand wear traditional Korean clothes;visitors can observe the everyday lifeof the village.
: Hadong-bound bus from NambuBus Terminal in Seoul then a city bus to thevillage : 1,300
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Another recommended regionalspecialty is gimbap (seasoned boiled ricerolled up with vegetables and meat in alaver sheet) from the Tongyeong area.
ShoppingGyeongju, where amethyst and topazare mined, also has many stores sellingbeautifully embroidered items, antiquepaintings and traditional folk crafts. The
stores can be found in the downtownarea of Gyeongju and near BulguksaTemple. Several duty-free shops are alsolocated in Bomun Lake Resort.
Daegu, famous for its YangnyeongsiMarket dealing in raw materials forKorean herbal medicine, also has manyspecialty shops.
Tongyeong is renowned for its high-quality najeonchilgi (lacquerware inlaidwith mother-of-pearl).
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he southwestern area ofKorea is rich in fertile ricepaddies; it is often called thegranary of Korea. The
farmland slopes gently down to thecoast and the jagged coastline isindented with many small harbors.
Midway along the Honam Expressway is Jeonju .Here you can find shops specializingin Korea’s traditional mulberrypaper, hanji. Hanji is used incalligraphy and in makingumbrellas, fans, and other items.Jeonju is also famous for itsbibimbap (a large bowl of steamedrice mixed with vegetables andminced meat). Don’t leave Jeonjuwithout tasting it.
From Seoul to Jeonju3 hrs. by train (Saemaeulho); 3 hrs. by bus
Mt. Maisan Provincial Park( 063-433-3313) lies east of
Jeonju. Because of the resemblance ofthe two mountain peaks to the ears ofa horse, the mountain is called Maisan( Horse Ears Mountain ).
At Tapsa Temple on the foot ofthe mountain, there are some 80pagodas, some up to 10 meters tall,made of stones. People say about100 years ago a monk living inseclusion erected these pagodas as aprayer for peace. They still stand
today, unaffected by the windhowever strong it may be, creatingan interesting monument to Buddhism.
: 30 km (18 miles) east of Jeonju : 50 min. from Jeonju : 1,400
The lovely Geumsansa Temple isabout 20 miles southwest of Jeonju.South of the temple are Mt.Naejangsan National Park
( 063-538-7875) andBaegyangsa Temple ,which dates back to the 7th century.The national park is especially scenicin the fall with its autumn foliage.
: South of Jeonju : 40 min. fromJeongeup (1 hr. from Jeonju to Jeongeup)
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Jirisan National Park. The town isfamous as the home of Chunhyang,a legendary faithful maiden. The pansori Chunhyangga, a Koreantraditional narrative song adaptedfrom the original story, is oftenperformed in Korea.
: Southeast of Jeonju : 3 hrs. and50 min. from Seoul; 1 hr. and 20 min.from Jeonju
Mt. Jirisan National Park( 061-783-9100/2) is South
Korea’s second-highest mountain,after Hallasan on Jejudo. It is vast inarea and its peaks, including the1,915-meter Cheonwangbong,stretch across three provinces:Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do andGyeongsangnam-do. The parkcontains some majestic mountainsbut it is advisable that only climbers
with proper equipment and plenty ofexperience should attempt to climbthe peaks in this area. With streamsrunning through thick virgin forestsand a sea of clouds covering thesummits, Jirisan offers magnificentscenery. The foot of the mountain isdotted with many Buddhist templesincluding Hwaeomsa and manyremains of the past.
: East of Namwon : 1 hr. fromNamwon; 1 hr. and 30 min. fromGwangju : 3,000
Hwaeomsa Temple ,founded in A.D. 544, is the largestand most renowned among theseven major temples in Jirisan. Theoriginal structure was burned downand the current temple wasreconstructed in 1606. A number ofthe treasures have been preserved,such as Gakhwangjeon, a
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Gwangju lies four hourssouth of Seoul by car or train. Forcenturies it has been theadministrative, economic andeducational center for the areaincluding Jeollanam-do province. It isfamous for its Kimchi Festival inOctober and Gwangju Biennale.
From Seoul to Gwangju 45 min. by air; 3 hrs. and 50 min. by train(Saemaeulho); 3 hrs. and 55 min. by bus
Gwangju National Museum( 062-571-7111), north ofdowntown Gwangju, was built in1978 to house the contents of a 600-year-old Chinese merchantshipwreck discovered in 1976 in thesea off Sinan. The salvaged articlesincluded some from the Song andYuan Dynasties of China. Inaddition, prehistoric remains of theGwangju area, relics from the BaekjeKingdom (18 B.C. A.D. 660),archeological artifacts, paintings andother works of art are also on displayat this museum.
: Northern Gwangju : 09:00 18:00(09:00 17:00, Nov. Feb.)
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Mt. Mudeungsan, southeast ofdowntown Gwangju, hovers over thecity like a guardian. It is famous forits watermelon (Mudeungsan subak)
and for chunseolcha tea. Thechunseolcha tea is made from softbuds that emerge from the snow inearly spring.
Damyang , 22 km (13miles) north of Gwangju, is thecenter of bamboo cultivation andcraftsmanship. This area produceslarge quantities of quality bamboofurniture, household items, andartwork. Bamboo markets are heldevery fifth day in Damyang.
: North of Gwangju : 30 min. fromGwangju
Damyang Bamboo Museum( 061-380-3358), the
only museum of its kind in theworld, exhibits a total of 1,150antique and modern works ofbambooware from the Damyangarea, as well as from foreign countries.The museum also houses a gift shopthat sells new bamboo items.
Soswaewon is a mid-Joseon style garden. At the entranceis a fantastic bamboo forest. Cleanwater runs under a wall, over therocks and falls into pond. Beside theravine there stand small summer-houses. Best seasons are from May toOctober.
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A rare natural phenomenon takesplace on Jindo , an islandsouth of Mokpo. Twice a year anextremely low tide creates a land-bridge, making it possible to walkfrom Jindo to a small neighboringisland. This occasion is known tomany as Korea’s “Moses’ Miracle.”
: 120 km (72 miles) south of Mokpo : 2 hrs. and 30 min. from Gwangju;
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Uhang-ri Dinosaur Fossil Site ( 061-530-5229)
including about 1,000 of the world soldest fossilized footprints of web-footed birds, about 300 footprints ofhuge flying dinosaurs, and about 500other vivid footprints of dinosaursfrom the same period. All discoveredalong the seashore in Uhang-ri,Hwangsan-myeon, Haenam-gun.The dinosaur group presumablyinhabited this area about 83 millionyears ago during the Cretaceousperiod of the Mesozoic era. Somepterosaur footprints here are 30 cmlong, the largest in the world.
: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal toHaenam (5 hrs. 30 min.); to Hwangsan-myeon (30 min.); ride a taxi to the site.
Daegu-myeon in Gangjin ,is a time-honored home of celadonart and currently the largest Goryeoceladon production site, with over180 kilns and about 5,000 pieces ofceladon produced there each year.The Gangjin Celadon CulturalFestival is held in mid-August eachyear.
Naganeupsong Folk Village , is unique in that 108
households are actually leading theirlives inside ancient fortress walls.Every year in October, a huge foodfestival is held featuring hundreds oftraditional Korean delicacies.
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FoodJeonju, the birthplace of bibimbap(cooked rice with assorted greens), isvery proud of its culinary reputation,and there is a saying that goes, “When itcomes to food, count Jeonju first.”
You can also enjoy kongnamulguk(bean-sprout soup) and gukbap (rice andmeat soup), which are as popular asbibimbap.
Namwon is famous for its chueotang(mudfish soup),
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Yeosu, adjacent to the Hallyeo Maritimeand Dadohae Maritime National Parks,dishes of octopus, flatfish, scallops,yellowtail and other seafood can beenjoyed all year round.
ShoppingJeonju is famous for its fans and hanji(Korean paper). Hanji, made frommulberry trees, is produced by anancient process handed down fromancestors over hundreds of years.
Gwangju has bamboo folk craft itemsmade in nearby Damyang, as well aschunseolcha, green tea from nearby Mt. Mudeungsan. For tea-lovers, Boseong, located between Mokpo andYeosu, is an absolute must to visit.
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representative Korean woodenbuilding, and Daeungjeon, which isfamous for its construction withoutthe use of nails. The cherry blossomsand maple trees add to theoutstanding scenery of this region.
Songgwangsa Temple( 061-755-0107) to the southwest,is one of the country’s largesttemples. Founded in Silla times, it became a center for Zen Buddhismin the 12th century.
: Southeast of Gwangju : 1 hr. and30 min. from Gwangju : 2,300
Unjusa Temple ( 061-374-0660) is situated 30 kmsouthwest of the town of Hwasun-eup. It was built by the great
Buddhist monk Doseonguksa duringthe Unified Silla period (A.D. 676935). Eighteen pagodas and 80statues of Buddha in and around thetemple are all that remain of the1,000 Buddhas and 1,000 pagodasthat once belonged to this temple.
According to the traditional theoryof geomancy, the Korean peninsulawas thought of as being unbalancedand in danger of capsizing becausethere were fewer mountains inHonam, the southwestern area than inYeongnam, the southeastern part. Toprevent such a disaster, it is said,thousands of statues of Buddha andthousands of pagodas were erected attemples in the southwestern part ofthe peninsula.
: 40 km (24 miles) southwest of Gwangju: 1hr. and 30 min. from Gwangju: 1,300
Mokpo , a port city at thesouthwest corner of the peninsula, isnoted for its fine seafood. Hydrofoilsply the waters between Mokpo andHongdo Island.
Hongdo , with itsunusual rock formations, isan especially favoreddestination for
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Jeju City , located alongthe central north shore, has aninternational airport and is theisland’s main tourist center.Western-style hotels and numerousKorean inns are located in the citycenter.
From Seoul to Jeju ––1 hr. by air ; 11 hrs. from Busan by ferry
Yongduam Rock , allunusual lava formation, lies on thecoast just west of Jeju City. Thebasalt dragon’s head with its openmouth is one of Jeju-do’s populartourist sites.
Tamna Mok Sok Won ( 064-702-0203) is a specialgarden that displays artisticallyshaped natural stones and dried treeroots.
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The Jeju Folklore Museum has a fine collection that
preserves the island’s uniquecustoms.
The Jeju Folklore and NaturalHistory Museum
( 064-722-2465) features asignificant collection of folkcrafts,tools and equipment, as well asplants, animals and minerals nativeto Jeju Island.
: 2 min. from Samseonghyeol : 08:30 18:30 (08:30 17:30, Nov. Feb.) : 1,470 : Twelve days, including
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Mt. Hallasan ( 064-742-3084), a long-extinct volcano,
towers over the island. Below it arefertile fields, forests, quaint villagesand fine hotels near white sandybeaches. The Cross-Island Highwaypasses over the lower slopes of Mt.Hallasan. The snow-covered peak ofthe extinct volcano poking throughbrooding clouds is visible fromnearly every point on the island. Themountain soars to 1,950 meters abovesea level, making it the nation’shighest.
: 1st or 2nd Cross-Island Highway: 1,300
Sangumburi Crater 064-783-9900) is one of the threemajor craters on the island, the othertwo being Baengnokdam Lake at thesummit of Mt. Hallasan and the Sunrise Peak at Seongsanpo.Sangumburi Crater is about 2 km incircumference and covers an area of298,000 m2. This crater is home tosome 420 different species ofsubtropical, temperate and alpineplants, so botanists call it a “floraltreasure house.” It is best viewed insummer or fall.
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eju-do, or Jeju Island, one of the nine provinces of Korea, is only anhour’s flight south of Seoul. There are direct flights from Tokyo,Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Shanghai and Hong Kong. You can alsoreach Jeju-do by ferry from Busan, Wando, or Mokpo.
As a result of its isolated location and romantic tropical image, Jeju-do hasbecome a favorite retreat with honeymooners and tourists.The island has a mild marine climate. It has four distinct seasons and anaverage yearly temperature of 15 C (60 F). In summer, temperatures rangefrom 22 C (72 F) to 26 C (80 F).
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Seongeup Folk Village , about 35 km (21 miles)
southeast of Jeju City, has beendesignated as a Folklore PreservationZone. Here you can meet thefriendly island people who still livebehind stone courtyard walls inthatched-roof rock homes.
: Southeast of Sangumburi Crater : 60 min. from Jeju
Manjanggul Cave (064-783-4818) is situated on thenortheast coast. At 13.4 km (8.4miles), it is the longest lava tube inthe world.
: 50 min. from Jeju : 09:00 19:00 (09:00 18:00, Nov.
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Seongsanpo , ( 064-783-0959) which means FortressMountain Port, is a small village onthe island’s eastern tip. The namedescribes the unusual volcanic conewhich dominates the area.
This cone, known as Ilchulbong orSunrise Peak, is one of 360 parasiticvolcanos that dot the island. A trail leads up to the western edgeof the crater, and scales its steepslope. A climb up this narrow trailrewards the climber with a mostspectacular view. At sunrise, thescene is unbelievably beautiful.
: 1 hr. 10 min. from Seogwipo or JejuInt l Airport : 05:00 to sunset
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Two of the island’s longstanding symbols are the dolharubangand the haenyeo. Dolharubang, “stonegrandfather,” can be seeneverywhere. They are black lavastatues of a kindly old man. In theold days they were consideredguardian deities, but now theyare objects for the tourists’cameras. Replicas are sold insouvenir shops and are availablein various sizes, ranging fromone inch to bigger than life size.
Haenyeo are the island’s diving women. Duringgood weather they can still be seen bobbing justoffshore, diving to the ocean floor for sea urchins, shellfish,octopus, etc.
Seogwipo , the primarycity of the south coast, is easilyaccessible from Jeju City by road.Seogwipo is a fishing port withlovely waterfalls and fine hotels.
Jungmun Resort is a20-minute drive west of downtownSeogwipo. An integrated tourismand recreation center, it is situatednear the beautiful Cheonjeyeon Fallsand clean white beaches. Varioussport, recreational andaccommodation facilities are beingbuilt in the 1.7 million sq. meter(420 acre) area. Already open aredeluxe hotels, a golf course, an
oceanarium, a botanical garden, ashopping complex, a traditional-stylefishing village-cum-hotel, a windmilland park, a tourist informationcenter and many other facilities.
: 1 hr. from Jeju Int’l Airport; 20 min.from Seogwipo. Airport limousine buses linkJeju Int’l Airport with Jungmun Resort,operating every 15 min. and charging a one-way fare of 3,000.
Daeyoo Hunting Ground ( 064-738-0500) is just 2 km
north of Jungmun Resort. The onlyprivate hunting area in Asia, itextends over about 3,305,000 squaremeters, and the newest sporting gunsare available.
: 40 min. from Seogwipo: 09:00 18:30
The Marina Submarine Tour ( 064-732-6060; e-mail:
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you to see the 30 35-m-deepunderwater world around MunseomIslet various subtropicalunderwater species such as corals andstarfish, and show of divers withgraceful schools of fish. OffSeogwipo are other small islands,too, famous for fishing, as well asgorgeous underwater scenes andseascapes.
: Take a limousine bus No. 600 at JejuInternational Airport to Seogwipo (1 hr. 20min.). Once in Seogwipo, call 732-6060 forthe shuttle. : 51,000 (reservationrecommended) : 07:20 17:45 (launch at45-min. intervals)
Sanbanggulsa 064-794-2940) is a natural grotto locatedhalfway up the steep slopes of Mt.Sanbangsan on the southwest coast.
Reputed to be one of the twelvemost famous sights on the island, theview from the grotto over the coastalfields and offshore waters isspectacular.
The rocks on the Yongmeori coastbelow Sanbanggulsa also provide afascinating view.
: 20 min. from Jungmun Resort : 08:00 19:00 (08:00 17:30, Nov.
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Hallim is the west coast’smajor fishing center. Visitors to theHallim Weavers’ Village arewelcome to survey the woolprocessing, from the shearing of thesheep to the delicate handicraft thatcreates shawls and blankets.
Hyeopjae Beach andHyeopjaegul Cave (064-796-0001) are two well-knowntourist sites on the southern outskirtsof Hallim. The cave containsawesome light colored stalactites andstalagmites, formed as winds blewcalcium-rich sand over the groundand rainwater carried the calciumdown into the black lava cave.
: 50 min. from Jeju City : 08:30 19:00 (08:30 17:30, Nov.
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Hendrik Hamel Monument was built in honor of a Dutch
sailor who was shipwrecked on JejuIsland in 1653 with 37 of hisshipmates. He spent 13 years in
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He was the first Westerner to writea record of his travels in Korea. (ForEnglish translation of his works, seewww.henny-savenije.demon.nl.)The monument was built belowSanbanggulsa at the place where hecame ashore.
The Bunjae Artpia (064-772-3701; www.punjae.com) isthe only park in Korea specializing inpotted plant cultivation and gardenplants, and the largest of its kind inthe world. Aside from small pottedplants, the park contains more than1,000 specimens and displays over
700 of them daily. Chinese PresidentJiang Zemin visited here inNovember 1995.
: from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal toSinchang (1 hr. 30 min); to the park (25min.). : 08:00 22:00 (08:30 18:00,Nov. Apr.) : 5,000
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FoodVisitors to Jeju-do enjoy fresh seafoodsuch as abalone collected by the famouswomen divers of the island. Seafoodspecialties such as jeonbokjuk (abaloneporridge) and okdomgui (broiled seabream) are available at severalrestaurants in Seogwipo and Jeju City.For drink, Hallasan Soju is very popular.
ShoppingIn Jeju-do, local products such asdolharubang (stone grandfather), simplefolk craft items and marine productsare the most popular souvenirs.
There are several duty-free shops inJeju City and one in Jungmun Resort.
Almost every city and town on JejuIsland has stores selling leather goodsand clothes.
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- Theaters with Regular Korean Traditional Performances- Movie Theaters- Nightclubs - Bars and Beer Halls- Casinos- Jazz Clubs- Dinner Theaters in Seoul
Shopping 116- Popular Buys in Korea- Special Shopping Areas in Seoul- Duty-Free Shops- Famous Markets Outside Seoul- Shopping Tips
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orean cuisine providesunique aromas and tastes forvisitors to savor. In additionto being highly nutritious,
Korean food is also low in calories,being made chiefly of a wide varietyof vegetables. Seasonings includegarlic, red pepper, scallions, soysauce, fermented bean paste, ginger,and sesame oil.
Visitors cannot really say they havebeen to Korea if they have not tasted kimchi, the internationally famouscabbage dish fermented usually with chili pepper. Koreans eat it at almostevery meal. There are actually dozens of different varieties of kimchi, includingsome not spicy at all, but some is very pungent indeed.
Dishes more familiar to the Western palate will be galbi and bulgogi. Thesetwo meat dishes, either pork or beef, are always served at Korean dinnerparties. Galbi is ribs; bulgogi thin strips marinated then grilled. Neither isparticularly spicy and, if cooked at your table over a charcoal fire it resembles abarbecue.
Other popular Korean dishes are bibimbap (a mixture of rice, vegetables,egg, and chili sauce), doenjangjjigae (a thick soup made from fermented beanpaste and vegetables, eaten with rice), naengmyeon (chewy noodles eaten in acold broth, popular in summer) and samgyetang (stewed whole chicken stuffedwith rice and ginseng, excellent for your health).
For more information, the visitor should pick up “The Wonderful World ofKorean Food ” brochure at KNTO’s Tourist Information Center or view iton-line at www.english.tour2korea.com/food/index.htm.
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Deungsim Gui Barbecued sirloin, broiled at the table,then cut in bites and dipped in salt andsesame oil.
Samgyeopsal Barbecued bacon-type pork. It is dippedin sesame oil and salt, or wrapped in alettuce or sesame leaf with soybeanpaste, fine strips of green onion and garlicto fit one s taste.
Seolleongtang Hot bland soup made by boiling downbeef bone and meat. Salt, green onion,and black pepper are added at the tableto taste.
Kalguksu Hand-rolled noodles in beef or chickenbroth. Not spicy.
Mul Naengmyeon Buckwheat flour noodles served in chilledbeef broth with sliced meat andvegetables. Slightly tangy.
Manduguk Bland dumpling soup with meat broth.Dumplings are filled with a combination ofmeat and vegetables.
Haemul Jeongol Very spicy seafood casserole. Squid,octopus, shrimp, clams, etc., are used asingredients.
Jangeo Gui Eel broiled with a sweet and tangy sauce.
Galbi Gui Marinated beef ribs, charbroiled.
Ssambap Jeongsik Vegetable bundle with boiled rice inside.Lettuce, parboiled sea-tangle, garlandchrysanthemum, cabbage, parboiledpumpkin leaves, sesame leaves, etc., areused for wrapping boiled rice or barley.Not spicy, unless dipped in seasonedsoybean paste or red pepper paste at thetable.
Yangnyeom Tongdak Roast chicken coated with sweet, tangysauce.
Pajeon Pancake fried with green onion, sea foodsand mushrooms. Not spicy.
Beoseot Jeongol Mushroom casserole with beef andvarious mushrooms.
Sundubu Jjigae Soft bean curd stew with clams, beef orpork. Quite spicy.
Korean Table Manners
Traditionally, Korean food is notserved in courses, but instead isall placed on the table at thesame time. This style is calledhanjeongsik. There is no setorder to eat the food, justaccording to personalpreference. As there are usuallyseveral “communal” dishes, theguest is not obliged to clean hisor her plate.
The main dish is almostalways accompanied by rice
(bap), soup (guk), kimchi, and several side dishes (banchan), all included in theprice. Koreans eat their rice and soup with a spoon, and side dishes withchopsticks.
Do not leave the spoon or chopsticks stuck into the rice. This is a ceremonialact done only at an altar honoring a deceased person.
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Traditional Sports
Ssireum
Ssireum is one of the traditional Koreansports passed down from ancient times.A ssireum match begins with two mengrasping each other’s satba or waist cord.The one who throws the other to theground or out of the ring by using hispower and skill wins the match.
Today, ssireum is a very popularspectator sport among men andwomen, young and old, and manycompetitions are held every year.
TaekwondoTaekwondo originated in Korea andis now officially recognized aroundthe world. It is a whole-body sportwhich uses the arms and legs inparticular. It is not only a martial artfor self-defense, but it is also a meansof cultivating one’s own characterthrough the training of body andmind.
Taekwondo is now an officialOlympic sport since the 2000 SydneyOlympics.
ArcheryArchery is a traditional martial art, aswell as a game. Since ancient Koreantimes, archery has been regarded as animportant skill and has been handeddown as a noble sport.
Traditional Games
Kite-flyingKite-flying is a traditional
folk game. A square-shaped yeon (kite) is
made by putting across ofbamboosticks on a changhojipaper andsewing themdown. Kite-flying is
very popular,especially on traditional holidayssuch as Lunar New Year’s Day orother folk festival days. Kite-flyingchampionships are held in manycities.
Neolttwigi (Seesaw)
Neolttwigi is a traditional folk gamefor women. Like a Western seesaw, along piece of board is placed with itscenter supported by rigid piles ofstraw. It is played by two personstaking turns jumping on their end ofthe board. It is enjoyed ontraditional holidays such as LunarNew Year’s Day, Chuseok andDano.
Geunettwigi (Swing)Geunettwigi is another of thefolk games for women alongwith neolttwigi and is also atraditional game enjoyed onDano. Geune, a Koreanswing, is made by tying tworopes connected with a
stepping board to a very high treebranch or a log placed across twopoles. A woman can swing far andhigh on this long geune.
Geunettwigi is a common folkgame easily enjoyed nationwide byanyone, regardless of age.
BadukBaduk is a board game playedbetween two persons, called go inJapanese and played professionallythroughout the Far East and aroundthe world. It is played by takingturns at placing black and whitestones on a baduk board. It is morecomplex than chess.
JanggiJanggi is similar to chess played on aboard with several pieces of wood orplastic on which Chinese letters areinscribed. Watching the play, chessplayers will recognize the king,pawns, horses and rooks, butelephant and cannon will be new.
As is baduk, this is a game of strategy and tactics.
Yutnori (Four-stick game)Yutnori, one of the numerous folkgames played in January of the lunarcalendar, is unique and native toKorea. Yut is one of the play termsof this game (do, gae, geol, yut andmo) meaning “four.” Resemblingparchisi but played in two teams,tokens are moved around a boardaccording to the toss of the sticks.
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orean people are big sports fans. During the past 20 years, Korea hashosted many international sports events including the 1988 SeoulOlympic Games, and has achieved excellent results in various sportscompetitions.
In addition to modern sports events such as international championshipsand winter sports competitions, Koreans have many unique and interestingtraditional folk games and sporting events inherited from their ancestors.These are held on folk festivals such as Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok(Korean Thanksgiving Day) or Dano (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month).
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orea’s lively entertainment scenesuccessfully blends traditional culturewith the ever-increasing influences offoreign countries. There are many
choices, from night clubs to classical concertsto casinos. Popular places for an evening outare the Myeong-dong, Itaewon, orApgujeong-dong districts of Seoul.
For information aboutcurrent exhibitions,concerts and movies, avisitor should read one ofthe English language dailiesor pick up variousmagazines including a“Seoul Scope” brochure atKNTO’s TouristInformation Center or clickon www.tour2korea.com.
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In Seoul
Nori Madang of Korean Folk Village, Gyeonggi-do
Features Farmers' percussion music and dance, tight-rope walking, traditional wedding ceremony (residence No. 9, March November), etc.
Time 11:00 and 15:00 (14:00 in winter months)
Enquiries Tel: (031) 286 - 2116/7, Fax: (031) 286 - 4051, www.koreanfolk.co.kr
Transportation Take a city bus No. 37 or shuttle bus from Suwon Station to the Korean Folk Village in Yongin
Note Admission to the Korean Folk Village: 8,500 for adults
Inheritance Hall of the Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Features Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori, mask dance drama played after the communal shaman rite
Time 15:00, every Sunday, March November (Saturday is added from May to October.)
Enquiries Tel: (054) 854 - 3664, Fax: (054) 856 - 3664
Transportation Cheongnyangni Station Andong Station, then take a city bus No. 46 to Hahoe Village
Bomun Amphitheater in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Features Scholar dance, fan dance, spiritual-cleansing dance, gayageum ensemble, songs
of wayfaring beggars, etc.
Time - April: 14:30, everyday excluding Wednesday
- May to June: 20:30, every Saturday, Sunday, public holiday
- July to October: 20:30 everyday excluding Wednesday
- November: 14:30, every Saturday, Sunday, public holiday
Enquiries Tel: (054) 740 - 7330/2, Fax: (054) 740 - 7334
Transportation Seoul Express Bus Terminal Gyeongju, take a city bus No. 10 and get off at Yukbuchon
Busan Cultural Center in Busan
Features Korean traditional music and dance performanceTime 16:00, every Saturday Admission FreeEnquiries Tel: (051) 607 - 6070 / 3, Fax: (051) 625 - 8138Transportation Seoul Station Busan, take a city bus No.134 to the center
Namwon, Jeollabuk-do
Venue Gwanghallu Pavilion Namwon Sightseeing Complex (open-air stage)Time 14:00, every Saturday 20:00, every Tues, Thurs and Saturday,
April June, and Oct . July SeptemberAdmission FreeEnquiries Tel: (063) 620 - 6483, Fax: (063) 620 - 6535Transportation Seoul Station Namwon Station, and then a 5-minute ride by taxi
Jindo Regional Culture Center in Jindo Island, Jeollanam-do
Features Ssitgimgut*, Dasiraegi*, Jindo Manga*, Namdo Deullorae*, etc.Time 17:00, every Saturday, April OctoberEnquiries Tel: (061) 540 - 3226, Fax: (061) 544 - 0420Transportation Seoul Express Bus Terminal Gwangju, take an express bus to Jindo Bus
Terminal, then a 5-minute walk.
Chongdong Theater
Time 20:00, every day except Mon.Admission 20,000 for A Seats, 30,000 for S SeatsEnquiries Tel: (02) 773 - 8960, Fax: (02) 773 - 8964, www.chongdong.comTransportation Behind Deoksugung Palace, a 5-minute walk from City Hall Station on Subway
Lines 1 and 2
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
Time - Ye-ak dang (main hall): 17:00, every Saturday, February December- U-myon dang (small hall): 15:00, 3rd Saturday, April June and September
NovemberAdmission 8,000Enquiries Tel: (02) 580 - 3042, Fax: (02) 580 - 3045, www.ncktpa.go.krTransportation Next to the Seoul Arts Center, a 10-minute walk from Nambu Bus Terminal Station
on Subway Line 3
Small Hall of the National Theater
Time 15:00, last Saturday monthly (full-length pansori)Admission 20,000Enquiries Tel: (02) 2274-1151, Fax: (02) 2274 - 0105, www.ntok.go.krTransportation A 15-minute walk from Exit 6 of Dongguk Univ. Station on Subway Line 3
Seoul Nori Madang (outdoor amphitheater)
Time Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays; April to October (14:00 or 17:00 depending on seasons)
Admission FreeEnquiries Tel: (02) 410 - 3410/3Transportation Behind Lotte World, a 10-minute walk from Jamsil Station on Subway Line 2
*Ssitgimgut: the shamanistic rite for the spiritual cleansing of the dead*Dasiraegi: the entertainment for mourners performed the nightbefore a burial, in order to alleviate the bereaved family's griefthrough humor
*Jindo Manga: the pallbearers' dirge sung as they carry a coffin
*Namdo Deullorae: the farming song sung in the ricepaddies of the southwestern region
In Other Areas
Theaters with Regular Korean Traditional Performances
ightclubs are located in hotels and are somewhat expensive, butthere are many less expensive nightclubs, particularly in theGangnam and Itaewon areas, the latter catering to a largelyforeign clientele.N
Bars and Beer Halls
ou can enjoy Koreandrinks such as soju(distilled liquor) andmakgeolli (thick,
unrefined liquor fermentedfrom grain) with the localresidents at a minsokjujeom, aKorean-style bar, as well as atstreet pubs, calledpojangmacha, which often runall night long.
You can also find many good-quality beer halls decorated in a Europeanstyle. Customers are expected to order a dish of snacks or food with theirdrink. Although often crowded and nosy, they are nice places to experiencethe local atmosphere.
If you prefer not to go out, there is usually in-house entertainment at themajor hotels, for example, excellent lobby lounges and cocktail bars,nightclubs, dinner theaters, etc., relatively expensive.
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Casinos
hese classy spaces, openround-the-clock, offerentertainment andexcitement to the hunters of
lady luck. Except Kangwon Land,casinos are open exclusively toforeigners and include roulette,craps, blackjack, baccarat andscores of slot machines. Mosttourist hotels also have a gameroom, primarily devoted to slotmachines.
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Movie Theaters
orea’s movie industry is growingrapidly, and some of its films haveachieved international acclaim.Foreign films, many from the
United States, are very popular amongKoreans. These films are subtitled inKorean, not dubbed, so the foreign visitorcan easily enjoy an evening, or even amorning, at the movies.
Films usually run continuously fromabout 11:00 daily.
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Central 6 B1 level, Central City, Banpo-dong Seocho-gu (02)6282-1900
CGV Kangbyon 11 10th Fl., Techno Mart, Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02)3424-1600
Cine Core 5-10, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu (02)2285-2090
Cine House 91-6, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)711-2787
City 816, Yeoksam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)561-3388
Core Art Hall 13-13, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu (02)739-9933
Dan Sung Sa 56, Myo-dong, Jongno-gu (02)766-0505
Hollywood 284-6, Nagwon-dong, Jongno-gu (02)745-1900
Lotte World 40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu (02)417-0211/3
Megabox Cineplex Coex Mall, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)6002-1200
MMC 10th Fl., Freya Town, Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu (02)2269-9111
Myungbo Plaza 18-5, Cho-dong, Jung-gu (02)700-3115
Piccadilly 139, Donui-dong, Jongno-gu (02)761-0300
Seoul 59-7, Gwansu-dong, Jongno-gu (02)2277-3011
Name Address Tel.
Paradise Walker Hill Seoul (02)450-4825
Paradise Olympos Incheon (032)762-5181
Paradise Grand Jeju (064)740-7000
Jeju Oriental Jeju (064)756-5554
Jeju KAL Jeju (064)757-8111
Crown Plaza Jeju (064)747-4223
Hyatt Regency Seogwipo (064)738-5353
Jeju Shilla Seogwipo (064)738-8822
Seogwipo KAL Seogwipo (064)763-1441
Sorak Park Mt. Seoraksan (033)636-1236
Kangwon Land Jeongseon, Gangwon-do (033)590-7700
Paradise Busan (051)742-2110
Kyongju Hilton Gyeongju (054)771-2121
Name Location Tel.
Nightclubs
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Dinner Theaters in Seoul
here are many restaurants where you canenjoy Korean traditional music and danceperformances with Korean dishes. Especially,Korea House provides wonderful traditional food in a
delightful Korean-style house, followed by a traditional Korean danceand music performance in its own private theater.
TJazz Clubs
azz was introduced in Korea with the stationing ofU.S. troops after the Korean War in 1950, and was inall its glory in the 1960s under the initiative of the lateLee Jung-sik, a renowned Saxophonist. However, jazz
went on the decline when part of the American troops left for theVietnam War. Barely maintaining its life by some musicians, jazz hasbegun to see balmy days again. Janus, a jazz club owned by vocalistPark Sung-yeon in 1990s, has served as momentum in increasing thenumber of jazz lovers, and recently more and more fanciful jazz clubsare enticing people with their urbane charms.
A cup of coffee over an enchanting jazz melody could provide anunforgettable moment of the nightlife in Seoul.
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Jazz Clubs in Seoul
Name / Tel. Live Performance Location
Once in a Blue Moon (02)549-5490
Cheonnyeondong-ando(02)743-5555
Big Apple(02)546-8989
Janus(02)546-9774
All That Jazz(02)795-5701
Moon Glow (02)324-5105
Hot House Jazz Club (02)332-2171
Fade In(02)3141-0626
Hwasumok(02)548-5429
Birdland(02)312-7021
19:30
18:50 02:00 on weekdays (17:30 23:20 on weekends)
20:00 23:30 on weekdays(20:00 23:50 on weekends)
20:30 23:00
21:00 23:30
21:00 23:00
20:30(20:00 on sundays)
21:00
20:30 23:30
20:3022:00
150 m away towards Gangnam-gu Office from Galleria Dept. Store of Apgujeong-dong
Near Blue Bird Theater of the KFC alley in Daehangno Street
At the back of Changa Sports Center in Apgujeong-dong
50 m away towards Sinsa-dong from Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong
100 m away towards Samgakji from Hotel Hamilton in Itaewon
Around Yeongbin Wedding hall nearHong Ik Univ.
40 m from Hong Ik Univ. entrance
30 m from Hong Ik Univ. entrance
80 m across from Galleria Dept. Storeof Apgujeong-dong
Across from the back gate of EwhaWomans Univ.
Kayagum Hall (가야금 홀) B1 level, Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel,Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu
(02) 450-4555, www.walkerhill.co.kr
Dinner and Performance: 69,000 83,000
Performance Only: 50,000 (16:30 and 19:30, every day)
A 10-minute ride by shuttle bus from Exit 1 ofGwangnaru Station on Subway Line 5
Korea House (한국의 집)Pil-dong, Jung-gu (map p.45)
(02) 2266-9101, www.koreahouse.or.kr
Korean Set Meal: 45,100 71,500 Korean Buffet: Lunch 28,600
Dinner 30,800Performance Only: 29,000
(19:00 and 20:50, every day)Closed every Sunday, Seollal, Chuseok and Dec. 31 Jan. 2
A 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Chungmuro Stationon Subway Line 3 or 4
Sanchon (산촌)Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu (map p.34)
(02) 735-1900
Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine:Lunch 17,000, Dinner 29,000Performance: 20:15, every day
A 10-minute walk from Exit 6 of Jongno 3-gaStation on Subway Line 1, 3 or 5 (near TongInStore at Insa-dong Street)
Chungsacholong (청사초롱)Hannam 2-dong, Yongsan-gu
(02) 794-1177
Korean Table d’Hôte: 35,000 75,000Performance: 19:00, every day
A 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Itaewon Station onSubway Line 6 (near the Itaewon Hotel)
Koryeo Jeong (고려정)Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (map p.45)
(02) 518-0161
Korean Table d’Hôte: 33,500 70,000 Performance only: 17,000
(19:30 and 20:30, every day excluding 2nd and 4th Tuesday)
A 5-minute walk from exit 10 of Hak-dong Stationon Subway Line 7
Arirang (아리랑)Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu (at Insa-dong Street) (map p.34)
(02) 737-2371/2
Korean Table d’Hôte: 30,000 50,000Performance: 20:10, every day excluding
2nd and 4th Sunday
A 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Anguk Station onSubway Line 3
Pulhyanggi (풀향기)B1 level, Seoul Tower, Yongsan 2-ga,Yongsan-gu (map p.40)
(02) 777-9393
Lunch 17,000 55,000Dinner: 28,000 55,000Performance: 19:00 20:00
A 10-minute ride by taxi from Dongguk Univ.
Station on Subway Line 3
Kwaejina Chingching (쾌지나 칭칭)B1 level, Daeil Bldg., 43, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (map p.34)
(02) 733-7477
Korean Table d’Hôte: 9,000 50,000Performance: weekdays 19:00 21:00
A 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Jongno 3 (sam)-ga
Station on Subway Line 1, 3, or 5
products are also popular in Korea.Itaewon, department stores, Namdaemun
and Dongdaemun markets
JewelryKorea is the home of amethyst,which comes in an infinite range ofviolet from dainty pale to deep andrichly captivating. There is also theever-popular smoky topaz. Inelaborate gold settings, these stonesform stunning and not-too-expensivehigh-fashion rings, pendants,earrings and bracelets. The same istrue of jade, especially the famousKorean white jade. Korean-madegems and jewelry items with nativestones including rubies are in amplesupply, so you can find some nicebargains.
Jongno 3-ga and Yeji-dong JewelryShopping Shops, Gangnam Jewelry ShoppingCenter, Namdaemun Market, Iri Gems andJewelry Center in Jeollabuk-do, Oksanga inChuncheon
Antiques and ReplicasSome of the most sought-afterantiques are the wooden chests andfurniture and white porcelain of theJoseon Dynasty, and the inter-nationally renowned blue-jadeceladon of the Goryeo Dynasty.Antique items over 50 years old,including chests, calligraphic worksand pottery, are not allowed to betaken out of the country, so if indoubt, check with the Art andAntiques Assessment Office
( 02-662-0106). High-qualityreplicas are not expensive.
Insa-dong, Jangan-dong Antique Market,Hwanghak-dong Flea Market
Ginseng
Korean ginseng is recognizedthroughout the Orient andeverywhere as the world’s best, withthe greatest efficacy as an ancienttonic elixir and stamina builder. Ithas been shown to remove toxicmatter from the blood, invigorate thedigestion, counteract cancer-causingfree radicals, and help the bodymaintain homeostasis. Fresh or driedand powdered roots as well asconcentrated extract and granule teaforms are widely available.
Gyeongdong Herbal Medicinal Market,Namdaemun Market, ginseng wholesalecenters and markets in Geumsan, Ganghwa,Daegu, and Punggi areas.
Folk Arts and CraftsDolls in splendid traditionalcostume, fans and wooden masks,delicate and colorful embroidery,painted wedding ducks, kites,intricate mother-of-pearllacquerware, graceful ceramic piecesreflecting traditional design. Suchobjects depict the people’s joy, anger,sorrow and humor in exquisite
articles for everyday use.Traditional Souvenir Shops in
Seoul, Itaewon, NamdaemunMarket, Jangan-dong AntiqueMarket, Hwanghak-dong Flea
Market, Gyeongju Folk Arts and CraftsVillage
Clothing
The Korean textile industry hasbecome famous worldwide for acolorful variety of well-made andinexpensive clothing, especiallyladies’ and children’s wear. Severalinternational high-fashion brands aremade in Korea and are available indepartment stores, but less expensivelocal brands rival them in quality.Quality dresses and suits can becustom-made in two or three days,often at prices lower than forready-made in other countries.
Itaewon, Myeong-dong, Namdaemun andDongdaemun Markets, the entrance of EwhaWomans University, Apgujeong-dong RodeoStreet
SportswearTennis, squash and badmintonrackets, soccer and baseballequipment including gloves, golfequipment of all kinds includingexcellent club sets, rock climbinggear, specialized sports clothingthese are some of the most popularpurchases. Sports shoes are a topitem in Korea.
Itaewon, Namdaemun and DongdaemunMarkets, Gukje Market in Busan
Leather, Fur, and Eel SkinGoodsSome of Korea’s specialties verycompetitive in the world market areleather, fur, and eel skin goods.Leather coats and jackets of thefinest, supple leather, and some ofthe finest furs in the world, areavailable in an array of styles. Exceptfrom October through February,they are always sold at highlydiscounted prices. Belts, attachecases, and wallets in various colorsand leathers, and delicate eel skin
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ShoppingShoppingeoul and major cities offer awide variety of shoppingopportunities: arcades,department stores, duty-free
shops, districts specialized in shopping, andoutdoor markets.
But if you really want to meet the vivid lifestyle ofKoreans, why not visit indigenous local marketsaround the country? They feature their region’s special products.
Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including Sundays,while smaller shops tend to be open from mid-morning till late evening everyday of the week. Convenience stores open 24 hours are dotted throughoutthe cities.
At midnight the major markets Namdaemun and Dongdaemun Market inSeoul serve as all-night wholesale districts, but you can buy retail.
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buildings and alleyways filled withginseng shops. So you can buyginseng products of the same qualityas that sold in department stores for15 to 20% lower.
: Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1: The first and third Sundays of each month
Hwanghak-dong Flea MarketAssorted second-hand items spread
out on the sidewalks. Here they tradeanything you can name, fromantiques to electronic goods,kitchenware, machine parts, andtools. Antique furniture, folk arts andcrafts shops, too, cheaper and smaller
objects than in Insa-dong. : 7 min. from Sindang Station on
Subway Line 2 or 6
Yongsan Electronics Market This large-scale electronics shoppingdistrict, divided into six sections, hasabout 3,000 shops selling everythingfrom computer hardware andsoftware to appliances, TV and audiosets, virtually anything electronic.Prices are 10 to 30 percent lowerthan at other outlets.
: 5 min. toward Yongsan Bus Terminalfrom Yongsan Subway Station on SubwayLine 1
Techno MartThis enormous mall containshundreds of stores specializing inelectronic and computer-relatedgoods. It is housed in a high-risebuilding, with an eleven-screenmultiplex theater, clothing shops,game rooms, restaurants, LotteMagnet discount store, a hall forexhibition and events, etc. It is aone-minute walk from the DongSeoul Bus Terminal and connected toGangbyeon Station on Subway Line 2.
: Every second and fourth Tuesday
Traditional Liquors and TeasKorean traditional alcoholic drinksare largely classified in five types:yakju (refined pure liquor), soju(distilled liquor), takju (thick,unrefined liquor), fruit wines, andmedicinal wines. Famous traditionalliquors are munbaeju (crab applewine), dugyeonju (azalea wine),Gyeongju Beopju (sticky rice wine),ginseng wine, and Andong Soju.
Traditional teas include ginsengtea, green tea, ssanghwa tonic tea,ginger tea, jujube tea, and citron tea.Jakseolcha, or young tea leavesgathered in the spring, is a delicacy.
Sikhye, a sweet drink made withrice malt, and sujeonggwa, acinnamon-flavored punch, are
refreshing drinks. Korean teas are sold in dried leaf,
teabag, and powdered forms.Duty-free shops, department stores,
shopping arcades, Namdaemun Market
Kimchi and Other FoodsKimchi is a fermented vegetable dishallowing long storage; it is the food aKorean must have at every meal.Kimchi is rapidly gaining publicfavor overseas as a health foodproviding bacteria culture thatbenefits digestion and helps preventdisease.
Food items often given as giftsinclude various types of kimchi,baked laver, seafoods fermented insalt, packed galbi (ribs), gochujang(red pepper paste), and dried songi(pine mushroom) and othermushrooms. Beautifully packagedbaskets or boxes of hangwatraditional sweets and cookies willalso make excellent gifts for yourfamily.
Duty-free shops, department stores
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Special Shopping Areas in Seoul
Jangan-dong Antique Market
In this market of about 100 antiqueshops, the graceful flavor of ancientarts and crafts seems mixed with afaint smell of dust and mold ofobjects buried or weathered overtime. The scents are fromlattice-pattern wooden furniture, oillamps, rice-cake molds, jars,millstone pairs, and varied householdarticles. Here you can appreciategenuine earthenware figurines or
earthenware vessels of the SillaKingdom, Goryeo celadons, andJoseon white porcelains. There arealso replicas of old objects and newarts and crafts items at very goodprices.
: 10 min. from the Exit 4 of DapsimniStation on Subway Line 5
: The first and third Sundays of each month
Gyeongdong HerbalMedicine MarketThis is Korea’s most famoustraditional herbal medicine marketwith over 1,000 shops and stalls:herbal clinics, pharmacies, anddealers, and various health-relatedshops. They sell medicinal herbs atprices 25 to 40% lower than otherareas through direct dealing withherb growers. It also has some large
Galleria 515, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
(02)3449-4114In the Seoul Station
(02)312-2525
Hyundai 30-33, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu
(02)325-2233429, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
(02)547-2233 159-7, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu
(02)552-2233
Hanshin Core 284, Hagye-dong, Nowon-gu
(02)978-1919
Lotte 1, Sogong-dong, Jung-gu (02)771-2500 618-496, Yeongdeungpo-dong,Yeongdeungpo-gu
(02)2632-2500
620-69, Jeonnong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu(02)966-2500
Lotte World 40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu
(02)411-2500
Midopa 123, Namdaemunno 2-ga, Jung-gu
(02)754-2222 892-71, Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu
(02)960-2222
New Core70-2, Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu
(02)530-5000
Shinsegae 52-5, Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu
(02)754-1234 25-2, Gireum 3-dong, Seongbuk-gu
(02)944-1234 434-5, Yeongdeungpo 4-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02)2639-1234
Department Stores in Seoul
Icheon Ceramics Village
Here you can have a look, try yourhand at making a ceramic piece, andbuy what you like. Aside from about300 kilns, are Haegang CeramicsMuseum ( 031-632 -7017),workshops, apprentices’ studios, andshops offer everything fromcollector’s curios to daily utensils.The Icheon Ceramics Festival is heldin September every year.
: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal toIcheon (1 hr.); to the village (10 min.)
Ganghwa Market Ganghwado’s ginseng and floralpattern mats made with pithy whitesedge, top-quality local specialtiesfamous nationwide. The imposingLocal Specialties Center ( 032-934-3305) has about 40 outlets sellingginseng and floral-pattern mats,baskets, and housewares. Theopen-air mat market draws tradersfrom all across the country, and isheld at five-day intervals from the2nd day of each month. It forms inmain entrance of this center for 30minutes only, beginning 7:30 a.m.
: from Sinchon Intercity Bus Terminalin Seoul to Ganghwa (1hr.10
min.); 5 min.
Hansan Ramie Market For its delicate, refined color andtexture, Hansan-produced ramiefabric has long been valued as thebest in Korea. The market is held atfive-day intervals from the first day ofeach month, forming beforedaybreak between 5:00 and 6:30a.m. like a “guerrilla market” to servethe big turnout of merchants. TheRamie Fabric Cultural Festival everyMay features a ramie-weavingpresentation and contest. Hansan isalso famous for sogokju, sticky riceliquor.
: Janghangseon train from SeoulStation to Seocheon (3 hrs. 30 min.); 15min. to Hansan Mosigwan (ramie hall)
Geumsan Ginseng MarketKorean ginseng has been cultivatedin Geumsan from about 1,500 yearsago and this market now meets 80%of the nation’s demand for whiteginseng. Here also is Korea’sthird-largest medicinal herb market.The Geumsan Insam (ginseng)Festival is held in each September,for tourist participation in theginseng harvest.
: Seoul Express Bus Terminal toGeumsan (2 hrs. 30 min.)
Iri Gems and Jewelry Center Since it opened in 1975, this centerhas exported precious stones and
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SeoulDong Wha DFS211-1, Sejongno, Jongno-gu
(02)399-3100, 3000
Hanjin 41-3, Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu
(02)778-7181
Shilla 202, Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu
(02)2230-3662
Hotel Lotte 10th Fl., Lotte Department Store, 1,Sogong-dong, Jung-gu; (02)759-8388
Lotte World 40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu
(02)411-5000
Poongjun 73-1, Inhyeon-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu
(02)2266-6108
Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel San 21, Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu
(02)450-4781
IncheonDuty Free KoreaInside Incheon Int’l Airport and managedby KNTO; (032)743-2000
Duty Free Korea Inside Incheon Int’l Passenger Terminaland managed by KNTO; (032)762-9392
Busan
Duty Free KoreaInside Gimhae Int’l Airport and managedby KNTO (051)973-1101
Duty Free KoreaInside Busan Int’l Passenger Terminal andmanaged by KNTO (051)469-7301
Paradise Nammoon1128-78, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
(051)743-0181
GyeongjuParadise Nammoon Inside Hilton Hotel 370, Sinpyeong-dong
(054)745-7181/4
JejudoDuty Free Korea Inside Jeju Int’l Airport and managed byKNTO (064)742-0030/1
Hanjin 1690-8, Ido 1-dong, Jeju
(064)758-0713
Shilla 252-20, Yeon-dong, Jeju (064)735-5577
Cultural Property Artisans Hall (02)753-4472: B1 level of KNTO, 3 min. from Exit 5
of Jonggak Station on Subway Line 1
National Souvenir Center (02)778-6529, www.souvenir.or.kr: 5 min. from Exit 5 of Euljiro 1-ga
Station on Subway Line 2
Korea House Handicraft Shop (02)2271-1275, www.fpcp.or.kr: 3 min. from Exit 3 of Chungmuro
Station on Subway Line 3 or 4.
Jeom (Artshop) in Insa Art Center (02)733-9040/2 : 5 min. from Exit 6 of Anguk Station
on Subway Line 3
Traditional Souvenir Shops in Seoul
Embroidery, pottery and ceramics, knotworks, textiles, accessories, paintings, masks,woodcraft, lacquerware, shell works,traditional musical instruments, a variety ofitems that can represent Korea. Such items areavailable at reasonable prices at Namdaemunor in any of hundreds of souvenir shops allover Korea, but for some of the best quality,visit one of the special outlets.
Famous Markets Outside Seoul
Duty-Free Shops
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metals to 40 countries and becomeworld-famous. Truly beautifuljewelry, and steeply discounted.Iksan Jewelry Festival is held in lateOctober each year.
: Jeollaseon or Honamseon from SeoulStation to Iksan (3 hrs.); 5 min. to thecenter
Damyang Bamboo CraftsMarket Damyang is the land of bamboo,and this is Korea’s only specialbamboo market. There are about 20wholesale shops and 50 factoriesdealing in various bamboo crafts:simple yet refined baskets, fans,scoops, furniture, and touristsouvenirs. The market opens at five-day intervals beginning the 2nd dayof each month. There is also theBambooware Museum ( 061-381-4111).
: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal toGwangju (4 hrs.); 30 min. to Damyang
Gangjin Celadon Village Goryeo celadons have wonworldwide acclaim for their mysticjade blue color and intricate inlayingtechnique. The quality of celadon isdetermined by clay, water, andclimate. Blessed with the very best ofthese, Gangjin is a time-honoredhome of celadon art. There remainmore than 180 ancient kiln siteswhere celadon masterpieces werecreated. The Celadon CulturalFestival is held every August.
: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal toGangjin (5 hrs. 30 min.);
bound forMaryang and get off atthe Celadon Village(15 min.)
GyeongjuFolk Crafts
Village Along the way fromBomun Lake Resort toBulguksa Temple and
Seokguram Grotto, the villageconsists of 45 traditional houseswhere people produce filigree,earthen burial figures, wooden, stoneand pottery handcraft items, jewelry,and embroidery. You can watchthem at work in any of 17workshops, and there is an exhibitionhall for viewing or purchase.
: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal toGyeongju (5 hrs.); No. 10 or 11 to thevillage (30 min.).
Eonyang Amethyst Cave The Gemological Institute ofAmerica, the world’s most prestigiousresearch and educational institutedealing with precious stones, hasrecognized amethyst produced inEonyang as the world’s best quality,for its mysterious violet purplish-redcolor and flawless crystals. The cavehas an amethyst shop, an exhibitionhall preserving veins of amethyst, andother tourist attractions.
: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal toUlsan (4 hrs. 40 min.); an hourly shuttle bus tothe Cave : 5,000
Busan Gukje Market andGwangbongno Street Gukje Market is the mostrepresentative traditional market inBusan, no less developed thanNamdaemun Market in Seoul andeven more crowded with foreignbuyers. Home appliances, clothing,bags, leather goods and furniture atbetter prices than elsewhere. Closedon the 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Gwangbongno Street, Busan’sleading fashion avenue, stretches 700meters from the old Busan City Hallsite to the Gukje Market. The areahas a thousand shopping andcultural facilities, including theatersand galleries, commercial banks andfinancial institutions, jewelry andsouvenir shops and hotels.
: 10 min. from Jagalchi Station orNampo-dong Station by Subway Line 1
Jagalchi Fish Market Jagalchi Fish Market is one of thetop tourist attractions in Busan. Itdistributes to the nation atremendous variety of marineproducts and presents a quitefantastic scene in the early mornings
when retailers haggle over fresh fish.For an interesting dose of Koreanfolk culture, visit the annual JagalchiFestival in October.
: 5 min. from Jagalchi Station bySubway : the first Sunday of each month
Jeju Dongmun MarketAn excellent place to experience thedaily lifestyle of the Jeju islanders. Ittrades in all the necessities of life, butthe major goods here are freshseafood and tropical and subtropicalfruits, including the Jeju-do’s specialproducts such as okdom sea bream,abalone and tangerines.
: 15 min. from the Jeju InternationalAirport to the market.
Foreign visitors may be refunded 70 to 80% of their paid VAT (value-added tax)and SET (Special Excise Tax) at certain retail outlets. For purchases of morethan 50,000 won at outlets with “Tax Free Shopping,”or more than 30,000 atoutlets with “Tax Refund Shopping”signs, you may pick up your refund in cashat the airport, have it mailed to you, or in some cases have it credited to a creditcard. Participating retail shops will issue a “VAT Refund Cheque”or “KoreaRefund Cheque,”and you should get a certificate stamp on it at the customsdesk when you leave Korea. (You may have to show your purchase to acustoms officer, so if you want to pack the items in your checked luggage, getyour refund cheque stamped by showing it to the customs clerk near the airlinecheck-in counter.) The refund can be obtained at the counters named “GlobalRefund Korea”or “Korea Refund”near the duty-free shops.
Global Refund Korea: (02) 776-2170/1, Fax (02) 776-2172,www.globalrefund.comKorea Refund: (02) 537-1755, Fax (02) 593-4764. E-mail: [email protected]
English is spoken in most of the major department stores and the wholeItaewon shopping district. Speak slowly.
Although many shops including department stores sell only at fixed prices, inmany places you can ask for a discount and bargain over prices. No harm inasking but be ready to pay what you offer.
It is a good idea to try on all tailored clothing before making the final payment.Alternations or refunds are not easy to arrange through the mail.
Antique items over 50 years old, including chests, paintings and pottery, may notbe exported without government permission.
There are many elegant jewelry settings available for smoky topaz, amethyst andwhite jade. Generally, jewelers issue certificates of authenticity if requested. Ofcourse, imitation stones are sometimes offered for sale they should besubstantially cheaper.
It is best to take merchandise home with you in your luggage, but shipping canalso be arranged by hotel staff.
Save your receipts! KNTO manages a Tourist Complaint Center thatinvestigates shopping complaints. (02) 735-0101, Fax (02) 777-0102 or [email protected].
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Water Skiing Skimming over the surface of the water,you can enjoy thrills and energy to thefullest that’s what water skiing is for.Half a day of practice should be enoughto be able to learn this exciting sport.
The Han River through Seoul featuressome excellent places for water skiing,especially Ttukseom, Seongsan, andMangwon zones.
Cheongpyeong Lake Resort,Namiseom Resort, Paldang Resort andDaeseong Resort in Gyeonggi-do alsoafford a wonderful surrounding and cleanwater. Average fee: 15,000 per go
Information: Seoul Water Skis Association
02)498-9026
The Korea Water Ski Association
02)2203-0488
Scuba DivingThe charm ofscuba diving isthat you swimfreelyunderwater likea fish, to watchunderwatercreatures, andeven to touchthem. The East
and South coasts of Korea have cleanand clear water, a plenty of colorful fishand seaweed. Jeju Island, in particular,has many volcanic rock formationsaround its coastal waters. Also you canenjoy outstanding coral clusters aroundMunseom, Beomseom, Udo, andChagwido Islands in Jeju-do. Visibility isgreatest from mid-May through lateDecember. It is advisable to consultdiving schools or clubs because a newJeju-do regulation on ocean protectionrequires dive permission from theauthorities in some areas.
Average equipment rental fee: 50,000
Information: Korea Underwater Association
02)424-0735
Korea Scuba Diving Federation
02)420-4293
WindsurfingTruly the flower of water sports,windsurfing provides the pleasure of bothsurfing and sailing. Speeds up to 60 kmper hour and the thrill of sailing throughthe waves it requires balance andstamina. While Chungjuho Lake orAsanman Bay is for beginners, the HanRiver is suitable for the intermediate.Advanced windsurfers may try at beachessuch as Haeundae Beach in Busan,Sinyang, Hamdeok or Jungmun Beacheson Jeju Island. Average rental fee: 30,000 50,000
Information:
Korean Windsurfing Association
02) 2642-5168
RaftingThough itwas firstintroduced inKorea in theearly 1970s,rafting hasbecome arankingleisure-sport activity for the summerseason, as the water in rivers is especiallyabundant. For beginners, in the 65kilometers of the Donggang River inYeongwol is a good place to be initiated.Intermediates will enjoy the HantangangRiver in Yeoncheon, while 70 kilometersof the Naerincheon Stream in Inje awaitsthose more advanced. Average fee: 20,000 30,000
Rental and Information: Geosan Leisure 02)3474-2848
Songgang Leisure 033)452-3034
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Ssanggyesa Temple’s CherryBlossom TrailsSix kilometers of cherry blossoms,extending from Hwagaejangteo, Hadong,all the way to the temple truly out of thisworld. This trail is said to have inspiredmany a couple to pledge marriage whilestrolling hand-in-hand through the beautifulmeadows. The season begins aroundApril 5 13.
: to Hadong at Seoul Nambu Bus
Terminal (5 hrs. and 30 min.); to
Ssanggyesa Temple (30 min.)
Tapsa Temple of Mt. Maisanand Cherry Blossom TrailsMt. Maisan has two tall peaks that stickup like the ears of a horse. Betweenthem lies the Tapsa Temple with hugepiles of stones. Maisan’s entrance has 3km of cherry trees forming a tunnel ofblooms each spring.
: to Jinan from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal (4 hrs.) ; to Mt. Maisan (10 min.)
Jinhae s CherriesOne of the best places to go at cherryblossom time is Jinhae, a port city on thesouthern coast. Visitors can travel throughan unbelievable tunnel several kilometerslong formed of blossoming cherry trees.During peak blossoms (usually April 5
8), the Gunhangje Festival is held.
: to Maisan from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal (5 hrs.); to Jinhae (30 min.)
Gyeongju Bomun Lake Resort
The cherry trees of Gyeongju are youngand vibrant, and it becomes a pink andwhite wonderland in the early spring.Efflorescence occurs around April 11 14.
: to Gyeongju from Seoul Station
(4 hrs.); to Bomun Lake Resort (30 min.)
Village of Apricot BlossomsLocated in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do,Naganeupseong Folk Village blooms withapricot blossoms each spring.
A picturesque village will take you backto an ancient era. The two-kilometerapricot trail bursts into bloom from Marchto early April.
: to Suncheon from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal (5 hrs. 20 min.); to
Naganeupseong Folk Village (30 min.)
Korean Spring arrives in March in a flurry of flowers. In mid-March, the rapeseed flowers pour forth their yellow splendor on JejuIsland, Korea’s southernmost point, followed by the cherry blossoms, blazingazalea, forsythia, and fragrant magnolia. The spring messengers spread to themainland by the end of April. Korean mountains and parks alike are coveredin bright colors.
As the temperature often reaches 35 degreescentigrade, this is best season to visit the beaches,rivers, and islands. Set against the clear summersky, the Han River in Seoul or other various sites around the country offer the fun of exciting summer sports. Equipmentrental and training courses are available, but you may need aninterpreter to take advantage of lessons.
Seasonal AttractionsSeasonal AttractionsSpringSpring
SummerSummer
Ski Resort
Alps ResortLocated in the northernmost region ofKorea, Alps Resort is renowned for itsabundant snowfall.
033-681-5030, 033-681-2788: 8 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate,
3 advanced), 5 lifts, 1 sledding hill,swimming pool, bowling alley, skimuseum, nightclub, restaurants, gameroom,etc.
: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal toSokcho and a free shuttle bus to theresort (1 times daily). Lotte Travel ( 02-733-0201) also runs shuttle buses.Round trip fare is 23,000.
Yong Pyong Resort
Host of the 1999 Winter Asian Games. A variety of wintertime events are alwaysbeing planned at this all-weather resort.
033-335-5757, 033-330-5176,www.yongpyong.co.kr
: 22 slopes (6 beginner, 5 intermediate,5 advanced, 2 snowboarding), 15 lifts,karaoke room, game room, discotheque,swimming pool, sauna, bowling alley, golfcourse, fitness center, alpine slides
: take an airplane to Gangneung byKorean Air ( 080-233-2000) or AsianaAirlines ( 080-669-4000); a free shuttlebus to the resort (7 times daily)Or, DaeWon Express ( 02-2201-7710)also runs shuttle buses from seoul.Round trip fare is 22,000.
Muju Resort Muju Resort was the venue of the 1997Winter University Games. Set against themagnificent scenery of Mt. DeogyusanNational Park, Muju is the largest skiresort in Korea.
063-322-9000, 063-320-7050: 30 slopes (8 beginner, 12
intermediate, 10 advanced, snowboardingallowed), 13 lifts, 2 sledding hills, skijumping park, mountain bike course,outdoor sauna, swimming pool, golfpractice course, nightclub, etc.
: from Nambu Bus Terminal toMuju Gucheondong; a free shuttle bus(10 min.)
Phoenix Park Ski World Phoenix Park Ski World’s slopes are setin major valleys, and receive a largevolume of snowfall every year. ItsEuropean-style ski complex offers thelatest in fashionable facilities.
033-333-6000, 033-330-6575: 12 slopes (3 beginner, 3 intermediate,
4 advanced, 2 snowboarding) 9 lifts,bowling alley, nightclub, restaurants,game room, sauna, swimming pool, shopping mall, karaoke, indoor golf, etc.
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Mt. Seoraksan National ParkSeoraksan Mountains have their ownunique beauty year-round, but autumn issaid to be the most brilliant. Most hikersrank the autumn foliage of Gongnyong(“dinosaur”) Ridgeline first among manywonderful places in Seoraksan. Aroundlate October every part of the area turnsred and yellow.
: to Sokcho from Seoul ExpressBus Terminal (5 hrs. 15 min.); toSeoraksan (35 min.)
Mt. Naejangsan National Park
From late October to early November Mt.Naejangsan is the essence of crimson. Itsmaples are small and fine. Most famousis a 500-meter maple tunnel on theapproach to Naejangsa Temple. Anotherbeautiful place to mention is theBaegyangsa Temple area, very dense
with red maples. : to Jeongeup from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal (3 hrs. 20 min.); toNaejangsa Temple (1 hr.)
Mt. Jirisan National ParkIn fall, the forests of Jirisan Mountains areaflame with autumnal tints. The twelvekilometers of Baemsagol Valley arefamous for the autumn leaves contrastingwith deep blue ponds, and that of PiagolValley is said to be red as blood. Drivingalong the central road through Jirisan,1,130 m above sea level, is a good way tobe immersed in a sea of color.
: to Namwon from Seoul ExpressBus Terminal ( 4hrs. 10 min.); toBanseon (1 hr.)
Mt. Gyeryongsan National ParkThe Valley around Gapsa Temple in theGyeryongsan mountains is famous for itsvivid foliage. Along the two kilometerswalking trail passing through the ticketoffice at the temple entrance is a splendidforest. At the end of the trail there standsa small but well-matched old templeGapsa, founded in the year 420. The highseason is from mid through late October.
: to Gongju from Seoul NambuBus Terminal (2 hrs. 10 min); toGapsa Temple (25 min.)
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FallFall WinterWinterThe best time to visit the mountains is when theyare covered with colorful foliage. Over 70% of theKorean peninsula is mountainous, and it isdifficult to say which area has the most splendidautumn foliage. Recommended here are somefavorites of the Korean people. The peak of color hits from late Octoberthrough early November, depending on latitude.
Though the temperature lingers around freezing, you stillcan do something exciting. Korea has several world-class skiresorts, and you may rent equipment. The ski season inKorea lasts from the end of December to early March, withmost ski areas opening in mid-December. During the season, travel agenciesoperate buses (most of them from Seoul) for your convenience. The averagefees for ski rental range from 12,000 to 30,000, lift tickets from 33,000to 45,000.
* Facilities:
Korea Condo Ski Resort This ski resort offers convenient family-oriented facilities, and is well-suited forbeginners and less aggressive skiers.
033-336-8800, 033-336-8805 : 3 slopes (1 beginner, 2 intermediate),
2 lifts, 1 sledding hill, a tennis court,restaurant, karaoke, hiking trail, etc.
: from Seoul Express BusTerminal to Gangnueng (4 hrs.); toYong Pyong Resort (40 min); free shuttlebus (5 min.)
Jisan Forest Resort
Jisan Forest Resort offers the delight ofEuropean-style slopes and hot springsblending with lush forest and naturalwildlife. Ski lessons in English are offeredthree times a day (2 hrs. each) with a feeof 33,000 (more than 15 persons).
031-638-8460, 031-644-1239: 9 slopes (2 beginner, 4 intermediate, 3
advanced, snowboarding allowed), 4 lifts,golf course, karaoke room, conventionhall, restaurants, etc.
: Free shuttle buses run from LotteWorld at 08:40, Sanggye MidopaDepartment Store at 08:10, etc.Reservation at (02)2215-0707. Or, from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal toIcheon; No. 12 to the resort (20 min.)
Seoul ResortOnly 50 minutes from Seoul, multiple-useresort is often the location of family retreats.
031-591-1230, 02-969-0338: 3 slopes (1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1
advanced), 3 lifts, 1 sledding hill, gameroom, restaurants, etc.
: No. 330, 765, or 1330 at Exit 2 ofCheongnyangni Station, Seoul SubwayLine 1 (30 min.)
Chonmasan Ski Resort Just an hour from Seoul, Chonmasan SkiResort has established a reputation fornight skiing. Its proximity to Seoul makesit ideal for visitors with limited time.
02-2233-5311/4, 031-395-6117: 5 slopes (1 beginner, 2 intermediate, 2
advanced), 7 lifts, restaurant, game room,observatory, etc.
: No. 30, 330, or 765-1 toMukhyeon-ri, from Exit 2 ofCheongnyangni Station, Seoul SubwayLine 1 (40 min); 10 min. to the resort
Daemyung Vivaldi Park Daemyung Vivaldi Park is 600 m abovesea level. It is often referred to as abeginners’ paradise because of its 150-meter-wide beginner’s slope, but thereare challenging runs, too.
033-434-8311, 033-435-8304: 13 slopes (2 beginner, 9 intermediate,
2 advanced, snowboarding allowed), 10lifts, 1 sledding hill, billiards, bowling alley,nightclub, restaurants, sauna, etc.
: from Dong Seoul or SangbongBus Terminal to Yangdeogwon (2 hrs.);
to the park (30 min.). Daemyung 02-538-7300) also runs shuttle buses
from Seoul.
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: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal toJangpyeong; a shuttle bus (every 1 hr.)
Hyundai Sungwoo Resort
Opened in December 1995, this massiveyear-round resort has many state-of-artfacilities such as computerized snowmaking system, wave course, and mogulslope.
033-340-3000, 033-340-3171: 20 slopes (7 beginner, 5 intermediate,
8 advanced), 8 lifts, 1 sledding hill, indoorswimming pool, billiards, sauna, bowlingalley, mini-theater, restaurants, fitnesscenter, etc.
: from Seoul Express BusTerminal to Wonju (1 hr. 45 min.); a freeshuttle bus to the resort (8 times daily)I NET Tour ( 02-659-3237) also runsshuttle buses. Round-trip fare is
20,000.
Blue Valley Ski Resort This family-oriented resort is situated in asplendid natural hot springs region, sovisitors can enjoy both skiing and soakingin hot springs.
043-846-0750, 043-846-7666 : 8 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate, 3
advanced), 3 lifts, 1 sledding hill,
restaurants, billiards, game room,ect.: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Suanbo (2 hrs. 30 min.); a 3-minute taxiride
Bears Town Resort A four-seasons resort, Bears Town offersboth skiing and golfing. Special skilessons given in English or Japanese.
031-532-2534, 031-533-8427: 11 slopes (3 beginner, 5 intermediate,
3 advanced), 9 lifts, 2 sledding hills,swimming pools, sauna, restaurants,game room, bowling alley, etc.
: No. 707 bus from CheongnyangniStation to Naechon; a 10-minute taxi ride
Yangji Pine Resort Yangji Pine Resort is only 40 minutesfrom Seoul, to the south. Various touristattractions are nearby such as Everland,Korean Folk Village, or Icheon HotSprings.
031-338-2001, 031-338-7897: 7 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate, 2
advanced), 6 lifts, 1 sledding hill, outdoorand indoor swimming pools, bowlingalley, sauna, fitness center, billiards,game room, golf course, restaurants, etc.
: from Nambu Bus Terminal toJincheon (40 min.); a 5-min. taxi ride
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Muju Resort
Daemyung Vivaldi Park
From ancient times, hot springs have been known to be effective againstskin disease, arthritis, neuralgia and certain gastrointestinal troubles.Especially on a cold snowy day it is ever so relaxing to soak one’s body ina hot spring spa.
Most of the hot springs in Korea are not only equipped with hotspring bathing facilities, but are also developed as comprehensive resortsand families play grounds. Fees are around 6,000.
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Golf CoursesGolf Courses
Hot Springs (Type)Telephone Fax TransportationAccommodation
Hot Springs (Type)Telephone Fax TransportationAccommodation
Seoul AreaSeoul Hot Springs (alkaline)
Gyeonggi-do AreaIcheon Hot Springs(alkaline)Hotel Miranda IcheonSeolbong Tourist Hotel
Gangwon-do AreaCheoksan Hot Springs (alkaline)
Osaek Hot Springs (alkaline)
Chungcheong-do AreaOnyang Hot Springs (radium)Onyang Grand Park Hotel Onyang Jeil Tourist HotelOnyang Hot Spring HotelDogo Hot Springs (sulfur)Paradise Dogo HotelGlory CondominiumYuseong Hot Springs(alkaline radium)Yousoung Hotel Suanbo Hot Springs(simple thermal spring)Waikiki Suanbo HotelSuanbo Park HotelSuanbo Sang Nok Hotel
02-949-5000
031-633-2001031-635-5701
033-636-4000
033-672-2131
041-543-9711041-544-6111041-545-2141
041-542-6031041-541-7100
042-822-0811
043-846-3333043-846-2331043-845-3500
02-949-0054
031-633-2038031-633-6304
033-636-4007
033-672-8502
041-543-9729041-541-6100041-545-2607
041-542-3425041-541-0672
042-822-8860
043-846-0500043-846-3705043-845-7878
Exit 2 of Hagye Station on Seoul SubwayLine 7
Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Icheon(about 1 hr.)
Seoul Express Bus Terminal Sokcho (5 hrs. 15 min.), and then local bus
Seoul Express Bus Terminal Yangyang(4 hrs. 30 min.), and shuttle bus
Janghangseon train at Seoul Station Onyang Oncheon Station (1 hr. 30 min.)
Janghangseon train at Seoul Station Dogo Oncheon Station (1 hr. 40 min.),
and then local bus (10 min.)Seoul Express Bus Terminal Yuseong (2 hrs.)
Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Suanbo (2 hrs. 30 min. )
Gyeongsang-do AreaGyeongju Hot Springs(simple thermal spring)Kolon HotelKyongju Chosun HotelKyongju Hotel Concorde Hyundai HotelKyongju Hilton HotelBugok Hot Springs (sulfur)Bugok Royal Hotel Bugok Hawaii HotelLake Hills Hotel BugokDongnae Hot Springs (sodium)HurshimchungHaeundae Hot Springs (alkaline)Busan MarriottParadise Beach HotelWestin Chosun Beach Hotel
Jeolla-do AreaMt. Jirisan Spa Land(simple thermal spring)
Wolchulsan Spa Resort(alkaline sodium chloride)
054-746-9001054-745-7701054-745-7000054-748-2233054-745-7788
055-536-6661055-536-6331055-536-5181
051-555-1121
051-743-1234051-742-2121051-742-7411
061-781-1414
061-473-6311
054-740-5751054-740-8181054-740-7010054-748-8234054-745-7799
055-536-6500055-536-6358055-536-6427
051-557-2698
051-743-1250051-742-2100051-742-1313
061-783-1966
061-473-6312
Seoul Station Gyeongju (4 hrs. 15 min.), andthen local bus No. 10 or 11 to Bomun Lake Resort
Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal Bugok (5 hrs.)
Seoul Station Busan Station (4hrs. 30 min.); getoff at Oncheonjang Station from Subway Line 1 Seoul Station Busan Station (4hrs. 30 min.), and then local bus
Seoul Station Gurye (4 5 hrs.), and a bus towards Jirisan Spa Land from Gurye Intercity Bus TerminalSeoul Express Bus Terminal Yeongam(4 hrs. 40 min.), and then shuttle bus
Recently golf has emerged as a popular sport inKorea along with the increasing popularityamong Koreans of such golf stars as TigerWoods and Korea’s Seri Park, Mi Hyun Kim,and Grace Park. Korea offers excellent golfcourses, and most tourist hotels in resort areaseither have their own courses or have access toone. On some courses weekend play is only formembership holders. Wherever you plan to play, it is advisable to makeadvance reservations, perhaps through your hotel.Average green fees: 90,000 won (Mon. Fri.), 110,000 won (Sat. Sun.)
Major public golf courses
Name Address Tel. Holes
Lakeside Neungwon-ri, Mohyeon-myeon, 031-334-2111 *54(36)Yongin
Jungmun Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo 064-735-7200 18Bomun Mucheon-ri, Cheonbuk-myeon, 054-745-1680 18
Gyeongju
Cheonan Sangnok Jangsan-ri, Susin-myeon, 043-561-9071 18Cheonan
Park Valley Suam-ri, Soho-myeon, Wonju 033-731-4811 18
* total holes (public holes)
Hot Springs
orea has twenty national parks,designated in areas along the picturesquecoast and deep in the grand mountains,most harboring historic old temples and
relics. All these parks have their own splendidhiking trails but some trails may not bepermitted to enter for the sake of ecologicalrestoration. Admissions range from 1,000 to2,500 won. The below numbers follow theorder of designation. Please contactwww.npa.or.kr for more useful information,operated by the National Parks Authority ofKorea.
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east to west, covering both land and sea.Many like to go cruising around thearchipelago at Tongyeong, Namhae,Geoje or Yeosu ferry terminals. (See pp.89 91)
5. Seoraksan National Park This 354 km2 park is famous for lushgreen valleys, granite peaks, gloriouswaterfalls, several temples, and two hotsprings. (See p. 73)
: Seorak-dong Yongdae-ri (1 nightand 2 days)
6. Songnisan National Park Songnisan Mountains (1,058 m) have thetime-honored Beopjusa Temple, the pinetree named Jeong-ipum-song that wasonce actually granted governmentministership, Munjangdae Flat RockPeak, and Hwayang, Seonyudong andSsanggok Valleys. (See p. 79)
: Beopjusa Sesimjeong Pool Munjangdae Cheonhwangbong
Summit Beopjusa (7 hrs.)
7. Hallasan National ParkHallasan Mountain (1,950 m) is home tomany endangered plant species and hasabundant subtropical and temperatevegetation. Some hiking trails will takeyou to the top, Baengnokdam CraterLake. (See p. 99)
: Seongpanak Baegnokdam Gwaneumsa (8 hrs.) Yeongsil Rocks
Witseoreum Rest Area Eorimok (3 hrs. 30 min.)
8. Naejangsan National Park Comprised of the Naejangsan Mountains(763 m) centering on Naejangsa Temple,famous for red maples in autumn, and theBaegamsan Mountains (741 m) withBaegyangsa Temple which is loaded withcherry blossoms each spring. (See p. 93)
: Naejangsa Yeonjabong Peak Kkachibong Peak Seoraebong Peak
Naejangsa (6 hrs.)
1. Jirisan National Park You can enjoy the panorama of thelargest, majestic mountains in Korea,trekking up and down peaks higher than1,500 meters above sea level. (See p. 95)
: Hwaeomsa Jungsan-ri (2 nightsand 3 days)
2. Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju itself, a huge historic sitewith many relics, some used for nearlya thousand years and all remainingintact for another thousand years afterthe fall of the Silla Kingdom. (See pp.83 6)
3. Gyeryongsan National ParkThese mountains were named from theirridges, one resembling a dragon with arooster’s head. They have long been acenter for shamanism. (See p. 77)
: Donghaksa Temple EunseonFalls Gwaneumbong Peak Yeoncheonbong Peak Gapsa Temple(3 hrs. 30 min.)
4. Hallyeo Maritime NationalParkThis maritime park stretches widely from
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Daecheongbong(1708m)
Huiungak
Seorak
JungcheongSocheong
Yangpok Hwachaebong
Gwongeumseong Cable Car
Oseam
Biseondae
Madeungnyeong Pass
Cheonbuldong Valley
Sinheungsa
GyejoamHeundeul (Tottering) Rock
Ulsanbawi Rock
Misiryeong Pass
Bongjeongam
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Suryeomdong
Jangsudae
Daeseung Falls
Daeseungnyeong Pass
Ansan(1430m)
Namgyo
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Baekdam
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Osaek Hot Springs
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Nogodan(1507m) Imgeollyeong Pass
Chilbulsa
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Buril Falls
Tokkibong(1534m)
Yeonhacheon
Samgakbong(1462m)
Yeongsinbong (1652m)
Jikjeon
Piagol
Hwaeomsa Yeon-goksa
Banyabong(1732m)
Kalbawi Rock
Jungsan-ri
Naedae-ri
JangteomokSimwon
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9. Gayasan National ParkGayasan Mountains (1,430 m) arefamous for historic sites and sceniclandscapes, such as Haeinsa Temple,Yongmun Falls, and Hongnyudong Valleyrenowned for autumn colors. (See p. 81)
: Haeinsa Temple SangwangbongSummit Seoseongjae Pass Baegundong Valley (5 hrs.)
10. Deogyusan National Park Deogyusan Mountains (1,614 m) arefamous for Muju Gucheondong Valleywith crystal clear streams creating 33scenic views. Other attractions are MujuSki Resort, the site of the 1997 WinterUniversity Games, snow-capped yew andfir trees creating splendid scenery inwinter.
: Gucheondong Valley Hyangjeok-bong Summit Dongyeopnyeong Pass
Chiryeon Falls Yongchu Falls (6 hrs. 30 min.)
11. Odaesan National Park This park consists largely of OdaesanMountains (1,563 m) and SogeumgangValley. Odaesan has a large fir forestaround Woljeongsa Temple and smoothridgeline connecting five peaks.Sogeumgang Valley features beautifulrock formations, lush forest, and manywaterfalls. (See p. 74)
: Sangwonsa Birobong SummitSangwangbong Peak Bukdaesa
Temple Sangwonsa (5 hrs.) Woljeongsa Odaesan Shelter
Dongdaesan Peak Noinbong Peak Sogeumgang Valley (10 hrs.)
12. Juwangsan National Park Juwangsan (721 m) has spectacularrocky peaks forming a “stone folding
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Yongammun Gate
Daeseomun Gate
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Bogungmun Gate
Daenammun Gate
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screen,” scenic valleys, several waterfallsand mineral springs, temples, and caves.(See p. 83)
: Daejeonsa Temple JuwangsanPeak Kaldeung Ridge SecondFalls Daejeonsa (4 hrs.)
13. Taean Seashore NationalPark Located along the Yellow Sea, this parkoffers many beaches, some 430 km ofsaw-toothed coastline, about 130 islands,and picturesque rock formations.
14. Dadohae MaritimeNational Park Dotted with about 1,700 small and largebeautiful islands such as Jindo, Hongdo,Heuksando, and Bogildo. The emeraldsky above the sea of cobalt blue, unusualrock formations, and unending stretchesof sandy beach present a world ofuntamed splendor.
15. Bukhansan National Park This park, within Seoul and embracingBukhansan (837 m) and DobongsanMountains, is a must-see for visitors whoappreciate hiking or rock climbing. Inaddition to famous temples such asDoseonsa and Hwagyesa, other historicrelics include a stone stele erected by KingJinheung (r. 540 576) of the SillaKingdom, and ancient mountain fortresswalls. (see p. 53)
: Ui-dong Gugi-dong (5 hrs. 30 min.)
16. Chiaksan National Park Chiaksan Mountains (1,288 m) attractsthrongs of visitors throughout the year, forits natural beauty and easy accessibilityfrom Seoul. (See p. 74)
: Guryongsa Temple Sadari-byeongchang Ridge Birobong Summit
Valley Seryeom Falls Guryongsa(5 hrs.)
17. Woraksan National ParkThe summit of Woraksan reaches amodest 1,096 meters, but it is a toughchallenge to hikers for its steep slopes.(See p. 79)
: Songgye Valley Deokjusa Temple960 m Peak Yeongbong Summit
Silleuksa Temple (5 hrs.)
18. Sobaeksan National Park Magnificent yet soft SobaeksanMountains (1,441 m) are famous for aunique beauty ushering in each season,such as royal azaleas in blossom aroundYeonhwabong Peak in spring and yewgroups around Birobong Peak. The parkalso has several temples includingBuseoksa and Guinsa.
: Huibangsa Temple AstronomicalObservatory Birobong Summit Cheondong-ri (6 hrs.)
19. Wolchulsan National Park Wolchulsan (809 m) is famous for itscraggy rock formations, very dramatic,and has old temples such as Muwisa andDogapsa.
: Cheonhwangsa Temple Cheonhwangbong Summit MiwangjaePass Dogapsa (6 hrs.)
20. Byeonsan PeninsulaNational ParkThis only peninsular park in Korea has anumber of beautiful sights to offer, suchas odd-shaped mountain peaks, historictemples, Jikso Falls, Bongnae-gugok Valley, Chaeseokgang SeashoreCliff, and four nice beaches.
: Naesosa Temple GwaneumbongPeak Jikso Falls WolmyeongamTemple Nakjodae Peak NamyeochiPass (5 hrs.)
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National Museum of Korea: Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (inside Gyeongbokgung
Palace) : A 5-minute walk from Exit 5 ofGyeongbokgung Station, Subway Line 3 02-398-
5000, 02-398-5010, www.museum.go.kr : Monday, January 1
Not only some 135,000 cultural assets ofKorea, but also those of neighboringcountries and regions including China, Japanand Central Asia. The museum will movefrom Gyeongbokgung Palace to YongsanFamily Park in 2003.
National Folk Museum : Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (inside Gyeongbokgung
Palace) 02-734-1346, 02-723-2272,www.nfm.go.kr : Tuesday, January 1As the only Korean national museum onfolklore, it displays about 4,000 item showingtraditional way of life. There are threepermanent exhibition halls, two specialexhibition halls, a shop, a material room, etc.
National Museum of Contemporary Art
: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do :A shuttle bus fromExit 4 of Daegongwon Station, Subway Line 4.
02-2188-6000 (ARS), 02-2188-6123,www.moca.go.kr : Monday, January 1Some 800 modern works by contemporaryartists on permanent display specialexhibits are often presented. An outdoorsculpture park enhances its attraction.
Gyeongju National Museum : Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do :
Take a bus No. 11, 600, 604, or 609 from Gyeongju
Railroad Station. 054-772-5193, 054-772-5194 : MondayOne of finest museums in Korea, thisinstitution houses over 100,000 itemsincluding 17,000 artifacts from the Silla
Kingdom. On display are stone axes, statuesof Buddha, a golden crown, the Bronze Bellof King Seongdeok the Great, and pagodas.
Gongju National Museum : Jung-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do : Take a bus No. 1 from Gongju Bus Termianl.
041-854-2205, 041-855-0352 : Monday,January 11,100 relics, including those unearthed fromthe Tomb of King Muryeong of the BaekjeKingdom (stele, stone guardian, king’s andqueen’s crowns, earrings, necklace),Buddhist statues, ancient roof tiles, pots, etc.
Buyeo National Museum : Dongnam-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun,
Chungcheongnam-do : A 10-minute walk from
Buyeo Bus Terminal 051-833-8561, 041-833-8563 : Monday, January 1At least 7,000 articles from prehistoric times,Buddhist art. Famous articles are a gilt-bronze incense burner from the BaekjeKingdom, a very old standing Buddha image,roof tiles and earthenware, etc.
Gwangju National Museum : Maegok-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju : No. 16, 19,
26, 35, 55 or 114 buses stop at the museum 062-
571-7111, 062-570-7015 : Monday, January1Relics from the Paleolithic Age and Goryeoand Joseon periods, including Buddhistarticles, paintings, and handicrafts, as well as1,200 relics of the Song and Yuan Dynastiesof China that were recovered from offshore ofthe Sinan area.
Jinju National Museum : Namseong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
(Inside Jinju Castle) : Take a No. 15, 25 bus at
Express Bus Terminal 055-742-5951, 055-745-7020 : Monday, January 1The museum houses 20,000 items, featuring
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everal national museums and other privateinstitutions preserve Korea’s colorful past. TheNational Museum of Korea and the National FolkMuseum, both in Seoul, have two of the finest
collections in Korea. There are also branches in Gyeongju,Buyeo, Daegu, Gongju, etc., each museum featuringartifacts connected with the region’s local heritage. Amongvarious universities and private institutions, the Ho-Am ArtMuseum in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, houses perhaps the finestprivate collections in the nation. Usually national museumsopen at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. except during thewinter, from November through February when theyopen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sthe relics related to the Imjinwaeran(Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592).
Cheongju National Museum: Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si,
Chungcheongbuk-do : Take a bus No. 230, 231,232 or 233 from Bus Terminal. 043-252-0710,
043-258-0711 : Monday, January 18,700 precious relics from prehistoric times,the Three Kingdoms period, and the Goryeoto Joseon discovered in the central region.
Jeonju National Museum : Hyoja-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do: Take a bus No. 26, 51 or 118 from Jeonju
Railroad Station 063-223-5651, 063-223-5652 : Monday, January 14,500 items including old farming tools, foodmodels, and replicas of the province’scommunal rites dedicated to tutelary gods,and farmers’ band performances. Koreanmulberry paper and woodenware making aredemonstrated.
Daegu National Museum : Hwanggeum 1-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu : Take a bus No. 242, 814 or 415 from Dong
Daegu Railroad Staion 053-768-6051,
053-768-6053 : Monday, January 1Full-sized or reduced models of buildings,including Byeongsan Confucian School inAndong, genuine relics and replicas ofscholar’s calligraphy articles, and models of595 kinds of food are displayed.
Gimhae National Museum : Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si,
Gyeongsangnam-do : Take a city bus No. 1, 2, 4, 7,
9, 16 or 24 at Gimhae BusTerminal. 055-325-
9332, 055-325-9334: Monday, January 1
4,868 relics of the GayaKingdom (AD 42-562)presenting the Neolithic andBronze cultures of thesoutheastern region.
Jeoldusan Martyrs’Memorial Museum
: Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul : Hapjeong Station, Subway Line
2 or 6 02-3142-4434, E-mail:[email protected] : MondayThe museum opened in 1967 incommemoration of the 100thanniversary of martyrdom in1866, and exhibits relics ofchurch history. Standing in theholy place is a church wherethe remains of 28 saintsare enshrined.
Museum of Korean Embroidery : Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul : A 5-minute walk from Exit 10 of Hak-dong
Station, Subway Line 7. 02-515-5114,
02-515-5118 : Saturday, Sunday, publicholidays3,000 embroidery worksranging from bedding,cushions, thimbles, socks,robes, to other householditems.
Ho-Am ArtMuseum
: Yongin-gun,Gyeonggi-do
: Take a bus No.600 or 66 from SuwonStation, KNR Line 1, andthen a shuttle bus from themain entrance ofEverland.
031-320-1806, E-mail: [email protected]
: MondayThere are 15,000 precious items hereranging from prehistoric to modern times.The landscape around the museum andnearby Everland, a huge amusement park,make this museum all the more worthvisiting.
Mok-A Museum : Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do : Take a local bus No.
10 or 10-1 at Yeoju Bus Terminal. 031-885-9952,
031-885-9951, www.moka.or.krBuddhist works numbering
6,000, including sutras,wooden, stone and bronzeobjects, paintings,calligraphic works. In the
outside sculpture park areabout 40 bronze and stoneworks including various
Buddha images, a three-stonepagoda and a bell-shaped stupa.
Lotte World Folk Museum : Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul : Jamsil Station, Seoul Subway Line 2
or 8. 02-411-4760,www.lotteworld.com Equipped with new and variedexhibition techniques, such asstate-of-art visuals, dioramas,and models, this museum
displays ancestral culture andlife by the era, in an
interesting and easy-to-understand manner.
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A royal ancestral rite is conductedaccording to strict procedures in anaustere ambiance. Accompanyingmusic keeps intact the old authenticform.
Lotus Lantern Parade : May 12 : Jongno-gu, Seoul 02-725-6641, 02-725-6643
On a day shortly before Buddha’sBirthday, throngs of Buddhist monksand devotees fill the streets for thelantern parade.
Jindo Yeongdueng Festival : April 27 to 29 : Jindo, Jeollanam-do 061-544-0151
The festival is held at the momenteach year when the tide drops six orseven meters to part the sea between Jindo and Modo Islands. Reminiscentof Moses’ Miracle.
Chunhyang Festival : May 4 to 8: Namwon, Jeollanam-do 063-625-5422, 063-620-6535
The festival is held to honorChunhyang, a literary Korean heroineof loyalty in love and a symbol offemale virtue.
June
Gangneung Dano Festival : June 15 : Gangneung, Gangwon-do 033-648-3014
This festival is held on the fifth day ofthe fifth lunar month in the hopes ofbumper harvest.
September
Geumsan Ginseng Festival : Around September 20 every year (September
14 23 in 2001): Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do
041-750-2224/5, 041-750-2229;www.insamfestival.co.kr
This festival features a cornucopia ofaromatic ginseng products as well asother medicinal herbs and healthfoods, all sold at good low prices.
Icheon Ceramics Festival : Around September 10, every year : Icheon, Gyeonggi-do
031-664-2274, 031-664-2289
During the festival, many ceramicsrelated exhibitions, a ceramics market,
ceramics auction, and other specialevents are held.
October
Andong Mask Dance Festival : Around October 10 every year (October 5 to 14 in
2001) : Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do
054-851-6398, 054-851-6393;www.maskdance.com
There will be traditional mask dramaperformance from around the world,Confucian events, and folk games such as chajeonnori (A-frame chariotbattle) and nottaribalgi (crossing ahuman bridge).
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress CulturalFestival
: October 7 in 2001 : Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 031-228-2471
The Hwaseong Fortress was built byKing Jeongjo in order to restore thehonor of his father, who had beenexecuted unjustly. Cherishing the spiritof the King’s filial piety, the festivalreenacts Jeongjo’s procession to visithis father’s tomb.
Busan Jagalchi Festival : Around October 20 every year (October 18 to 22
in 2001) : Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan
051-888-3502, 051-888-3509
Visitors can try a grand variety of freshseafood at low prices and witness aspecial niche of Korean culture.
Gwangju Kimchi Festival : Around October 18 every year (October 17 to 21
in 2001) : Around Gwangju Municipal Folk Museum,
Gwangju
062-606-3352, 062-606-3339; www.gwang-jukimchifestival.com
All kimchi varieties and their historiesand recipes are on display here.Colorful events, and you can take part in a kimchi-making contest forforeigners.
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January
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival: Around January 10, every year : Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 033-330-2541
Snow-carving competition, traditionalhunting demonstration, walking race intraditional ski-like wooden footwear,etc.
March
Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival : Around March 16 to 20 : Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do 054-370-6061
Bullfighting contest, Korean bull rodeo,Cheongdo Bullfight Photo Contest, etc
Seokjeon Daeje : March 20 and September 16: in SungKyunKwan Univ., Jongno-gu, Seoul 02-741-7633, 02-725-6643
Confucian Rites offering libations areaccompanied by ritual music anddance, in honor of Confucius, hisChinese disciples, and eminentKorean Confucian scholars.
Gwangju Biennale : March 29 to June 29 : Jungoi Park, Gwangju 062-515-0555, 062-515-4635,
www.gwangju-biennale.org
Attracting over 1.5 million domesticand foreign visitors since its opening in1995, the 4th Gwangju Biennalefeatures brand-new trends and avanteguard installation art by top artists fromall over the world.
April
Yeoju Ceramics Fair : April 26 to May 5 : Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do 031-881-1281, 031-880-1200
A do-it-yourselfceramics corner,wheelingcontest, Koreaslargest ceramicsmart, contest forbest ceramics works,etc.
Chungju World Martial Arts Festival : June 28 to July7, : Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do 043-850-5165
Chungju is the home of taekgyeonwhich is the progenitor of moderntaekwondo. Main events includedemonstrations by world traditionalmartial arts teams, martial artsworkouts, and special demonstrationby a world-famous martial-arts moviestar.
Wang In Culture Festival : April 6 to 10: Yeongam, Jeollanam-do 061-470-2224; www.wangin.org
The scholar Wang In introduced Japanto a great body of advancedknowledge and culture of the BaekjeKingdom which became the seed thatbloomed in Japan’s Asuka Culure. Amasquerade procession of Wang In’scrossing to Japan is held along pastelcherry blossom road.
Korea Floritopia 2002 : July 10 to August 10 : Anmyeondo, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 042-220-3267, 042-251-2959;
www.floritopia.or.kr
Themed on “Flower and the NewCivilization,” Korea Floritopia 2002unfolds a special flamboyance onAnmyeondo Island, off Korea’s westcoast. This floral event is the first of itskind in Korea and rare in the worldofficially recognized by theInternational Association ofHorticultural Products.
May
Jongmyo Jerye : May 1 (first Sunday of every May) : Jongmyo Shrine, Jongno-gu, Seoul 02-765-0195
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Transportation 144- Arriving in Korea- Getting around in Korea
Accommodations 153Diplomatic Missions and Other Organizations 166Business Travel Tips 171Holidays 173Handy Facts 174Useful Korean Phrases 180Index 182KNTO Offices 186
General Information
General Information
Customs Korea Customs Service: www.customs.go.kr
Seoul 02-650-6239
Incheon 032-889-9903/10
Incheon Int’l Airport 032-740-7013
Busan 051-461-3030
Gimhae Airport 051-972-1610/5
Jeju 064-722-3494
Immigration Offices
Korean embassy or consulatecan issue two types of visa: ashort-term visa for the visitorwho wants to stay up to 90
days and a special long-term visa forperiods longer than 90 days. A visitorwith a special long-term visa is requiredto apply for alien registration at a localimmigration office within 90 days ofarrival.
ny foreign visitor wishing toenter the Republic of Koreamust have a valid passport.Visitors with confirmed
outbound tickets may stay in Koreaup to 30 days without visas.Exceptions to this apply to thenationals of the following countries:Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Laos,Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Palestine,Philippines, Sri Lanka, and VietnamNigeria and Ghana Russia, Ukraine,Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Kazakhistan, Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, Kyrgyzstan,Georgia and Macedonia and Cuba.However, visa-free, stopover entry ispermited for 30 days for the passengerswho have been issued US, Canadian,
Australian, New Zealandor Japanese visas.
Visa-free entry toJeju Island- for Chinesegroup tourists
- for citizens ofthe 12 CISnations.
Visitors who plan to stay in Korea forlonger than 30 days must obtain visasbefore coming to Korea. Special visaexemptions exist between Korea andthe countries listed hereafter, providedtheir citizens do not participate inremunerative activities while visitingKorea.
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Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements
EuropeAustria 90 daysBelgium 90 daysBulgaria 90 daysCzech Republic 90 daysDenmark 90 daysFinland 90 daysFrance 90 daysGreece 90 daysGermany 90 daysHungary 90 daysIceland 90 daysIreland 90 daysItaly 60 daysLiechtenstein 90 daysLuxembourg 90 daysMalta 90 daysNetherlands 90 daysNorway 90 daysPortugal 60 daysPoland 90 daysRomania 90 days
Spain 90 days
Slovak Republic 90 days
Sweden 90 days
Switzerland 90 days
United Kingdom 90 days
Asia and Oceania
Bangladesh 90 days
Israel 90 days
Malaysia 90 days
New Zealand 90 days
Pakistan 90 days
Singapore 90 days
Thailand 90 days
Turkey 90 days
Americas
Antigua and 90 daysBarbuda
Bahamas 90 days
Barbados 90 days
Colombia 90 daysCosta Rica 90 days
Commonwealth of 90 daysDominicaDominican 90 daysRepublicEl Salvador 90 daysGrenada 90 daysHaiti 90 daysJamaica 90 daysMexico 90 daysNicaragua 90 daysPeru 90 daysSt. Lucia 90 daysSt. Kitts and Nevis 90 daysSt. Vincent and the 90 daysGrenadinesSurinam 90 daysTrinidad and 90 daysTobago
AfricaMorocco 90 daysTunisia 30 days
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Alien Registration
written baggage declarationmust be submitted to acustoms officer upon entry.Passengers must clear customs
through either green, white, or redchannel. Passengers who have noarticles to declare should use thegreen channel, those declaringnon-duty-free articles should usethe white channel, and those whoare suspected of making falsedeclarations or of carryingprohibited articles will be directedto the red channel. If a passengerdeclares non-duty-free articlesvoluntarily, the declared amountwill be accepted and the clearanceprocedure will be expedited.
Duty-Free Articles- Visitor’s (non-resident’s) goods
which will be taken out of Koreaupon departure. (The total quantityof the goods should be declared forduty exemption.)
- Goods which were declared upondeparture from Korea and are beingbrought back.
- Goods totaling US 400 or lesswhich were purchased or acquiredoutside Korea.
- 1 bottle (not over 1 liter) ofalcoholic beverages
- 200 cigarettes (50 cigars or 250grams of tobacco)
- 2 ounces of perfume
For further information on goodssubject to declaration andprohibited goods, please contactthe Customs Information Office atIncheon Int’l Airport.
032-740-3100 or 080-742-7272
Quarantine
Animal Quarantine All live animals and animalproducts entering Korea must beaccompanied by valid certificatesissued by the exporting country’sgovernment. Declare all import
animals and animal products uponarrival to the National VeterinaryResearch and Quarantine Service,where they must be inspected.Cloven-hoofed animals and theirproducts that are shipped from
* Canadians can also enter the Republic of Korea without visas for a stay of up to 180 days.
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Holders of official or diplomatic passports from Benin, Brazil, Ecuador, Egypt, Iran, Japan,Lesotho, Liberia, Mongolia, Paraguay, Philippines, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam also can enterKorea without visas under Visa Exemption Agreements.
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import-restricted areas will be sentback or destroyed.
For details, please contact theNational Veterinary Research andQuarantine Service. 031-467-1948; www.nvrqs.go.kr
Plant Quarantine Passengers who carry any plants orsoil including fruits (mango,orange, papaya, etc.), vegetables,seeds, orchids, nursery stock or cutflowers, etc., must describe theitems on the Customs DeclarationForm and immediately declarethem upon arrival.
Import restricted items andareas- Fresh fruits, such as mango,
orange, papaya, cherry, etc.: all countries
- Nursery stock of apple, grape, etc.:most European countries
- Walnut fruit and kernel: mostcountries
- Soil or plants with soil: all countries
If you have any question aboutplant quarantine, please contactNational Plant QuarantineService: 031-446-1926,
031-447-0525, e-mail:[email protected]
FAX
Incheon Int’l Airport 032-740-2072Seoul Branch 02- 6500-611Busan Branch 051-253–3464Gunsan Branch 063-445–7348Jeju Branch 064-712–2762
Incheon Int’l Airport 032-740-2074Incheon Branch 032-772-3926Busan Branch 051-467-0442Gunsan Branch 063-467-3456Jeju Branch 064-747-6241
TransportationTransportation
here are five internationalairports in Korea: Incheon,Gimhae, Cheongju, Daeguand Jeju International
Airports. Incheon InternationalAirport is located 52 km west ofSeoul, with flights to parts all aroundthe world.
The others serve only Asia. Airporttax is 15,000 won for internationalflights, and 3,000 or 4,000 won fordomestic flights. For more detailsabout the airports, please visit theweb sites at www.airport.or.kr orwww.airport.co.kr.
Arriving in Korea ––
International Flights
Airline offices with regular flights to and from Korea
There are two city air terminals inSeoul: at the World Trade CenterSeoul and at Gimpo Airport. Theyprovide a check-in service andpassport inspection. A limousine busservice operates between the city airterminals and Incheon InternationalAirport. For further information, visitwww.kcat.co.kr.
City Air Terminal
Aeroflot Russian Int’l 032-744-8672/3
Air Canada 032-744-0898/9
Air China 032-744-3250/68
Air France 032-744-4900/9
Air Kazakstan 02-775-0047
All Nippon Airways 032-744-3200/10
American Airlines 032-744-3282/4
Asiana Airlines 032-744-2626
Cathay Pacific Airways 032-744-6777
China Eastern Airlines 032-744-3780
China Northern Airlines 032-744-3455
China Northwest Airlines 032-744-6900
China Southern Airlines 032-744-3270
China Southwest Airlines 02-310-9988
China Yunnan Airlines 02-777-7779
Garuda Indonesia Airways 032-744-1990
Japan Airlines 032-744-3600/11
Japan Air System 032-744-3300
Khabarovsk Airlines 032-744-8672/4
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 032-744-6700
Korean Air 032-742-5175
Krasnoyarsk Airlines 02-777-6399
Lufthansa Airlines 032-744-3411/9
Malaysia Airlines 032-744-3500/2
Mongolian Airlines 032-744-6800/5
Northwest Airlines 032-744-6300/99
Philippine Airlines 032-744-3720/3
Qantas Airways 032-744-3282/4
Shkhalinsk Airlines 02-753-7131
Singapore Airlines 032-744-6500/2
Thai Airways 032-744-3571/2
Siberia Airlines 02-501-6727
Turkish Airlines 032-744-3737/8
United Airlines 032-744-6666
Usbekistan Airways 032-744-3700/9
Vietnam Airlines 032-774-6565/9
Vladivostok Air 02-733-2920
TSea Routes
usan (previous spelling“Pusan”) is the country’slargest port and second-largestcity. This international
seaport is the main gateway to Koreafor visitors who arrive by ship, usuallyfrom Japan. Another internationalport is Incheon which features serviceto China.
The Bugwan Ferry ( 02-738-0055), Korea Ferry ( 02-775-2323), and Korea Marine Express( 02-730-8666) provide regular
services between Korea and Japan,while the Weidong Ferry ( 02-3271-6753) and Jinchon Ferry (02-517-8671), etc. provide regularservice to China. High-speedhydrofoil services have also begunbetween Busan and Hakata,Fukuoka.
Temporary entry is allowed forprivate cars with proper documen-tation belonging to all visitors toKorea arriving by ferry.
B
Incheon Subway Line 2 (planned)
Incheon Subway Line 1
Incheon Subway Line 3 (planned)
Seoul-Incheon Train Line
Suwon-Incheon train Line
2nd GyeonginExpressway
GyeonginExpressway
Gimpo AirportGyulhyeonStation
YeongjongGrand Bridge
Yongyudo
Yeongjongdo BupyeongStation
Airport ExpresswayAirport Express Railroad (planned) Seoul
Seohaean Expressway
3rd GyeonginExpressway
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Port Facilit
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Maintenance
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Incheon Int’l AirportCatering Facilit
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Transportation
Center
Duty Free Zone
Cargo Terminal
Sluicegate Park
International
Business
Center
South Dike
Yellow Sea
2nd Bridge(planned)
Wolmido
Cogeneration
Power Plant
IncheonStationWolmido Ferry
Terminal
Yuldo FerryTerminal
Jayu Park
Incheon
South NorthExpressway
●Incheon World Cup Stadium
∴Songdo Resort
Seoul Subway Line 5
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here are several ways totravel between IncheonInternational Airportand downtown Seoul.
The following options will helpyou get downtown at minimalexpense and with littledifficulty.
TLimousine busesKAL Limousine buses orAirport Limousine buses link theIncheon International Airport anddowntown Seoul at a reasonablefare of 10,000 won. Tickets areavailable at hotel counters orairport limousine counters.Travelers with large luggage mayuse these buses with ease.
City Coach BusesCity coach buses are also availableto various parts of Seoul as well assuburban areas such as Suwon,
Uijeongbu, Ansan and Yongin.Fares to the downtown Seoul are5,000 or 5,500 won.
Destination KAL limousine routes
Line 1 Incheon Int’l Airport (Gimpo Airport) Hotel KoreanaCity Hall Hotel Plaza Hotel Lotte Hotel Westin Chosun Seodaemun KAL
Building (Gimpo Airport) Incheon Int’l Airport
Line 2 Incheon Int’l Airport (Gimpo Airport) Holiday Inn Seoul SeoulStationSeoul Station Seoul Hilton Hotel Hyatt Hotel Tower Hotel Sofitel Ambassador
Shilla Hotel
Line 3 Incheon Int’l Airport (Gimpo Airport) Hotel Palace RitzGangnam Carlton Novotel COEX Inter-Continental Grand Inter-Continental
Renaisance Hotel JW Marriott across from the Palace Hotel (Gimpo Airport) Incheon Int’l Airport
Line 4 Incheon Int’l Airport (Gimpo Airport) Jamsil Lotte World Dong Seoul Jamsil Express Bus Terminal Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel
Each of Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 has two routes, one stopping at Gimpo Airport and the otherproceeding directly to the hotels.
Destination (Bus No.) Major coach bus stops
Jamsil (600) Jamsil Sta. Seoul Sports Complex New World Hotel
RitzCarlton Hotel 88 Gymnasium Gimpo Airport
Dongdaemun (601) Dongdaemun Market Gwanghwamun Sta. Seoul Station
Sinchon Subway Sta. Seogyo Hotel Gimpo Airport
Cheongnyangni (602) Cheongnyangni Sta. Dongdaemun Subway Sta. Jongno 3-ga
Sta. Sinchon Subway Sta. Hapjeong Subway Sta.
Guro (603) Guro Subway Sta. Mokdong Subway Sta. Gimpo Airport
Geumcheon-gu Office (604) Geumcheon-gu Office Novotel Ambassador Hotel Gimpo
Airport
City Hall (605) Holiday Inn Seoul Mapo Police Station Gwanghwamun
City Hall Seoul Station
Jamsil (606) Jamsil Subway Sta. Galleria Department Store Apgujeong-
dong Subway Sta. Seoul Express Bus Terminal
Songjeong Subway Station Gimpo Airport Songjeong Subway Station
(607)
Yeongdeungpo Subway Station Yeongdeungpo Subway Sta. Dangsan Subway Sta. 88
(608) Gymnasium Balsan Subway Sta. Gimpo Airport
Daechi-dong (609) Daechi-dong Yangjae Subway Sta. Gangnam Subway Sta.
Express Bus Terminal
Bus services to other cities such as Jeonju, Chuncheon, Wonju, Cheongju, Asan, Buyeo, Taean,Cheonan, etc. are also available.
Getting around in Korea
To and from Incheon International Airport
Korea China Through-ticketThis ticket provides travel between the twocountries with discount rides on theSaemaeul train in Korea, a luxury train inChina and a ferry operating betweenIncheon in Korea and Tianjin in China. Theticket is valid for 20 days from the first ride.
Reservation OfficeDae-a Travel Agency: Seoul 02-514-6226, 02-514-8053
Hwaun Travel Agency: Beijing 10-63221111
Korea Japan Through-ticketThis ticket enables the holder to travelaround Korea and Japan by train, transferingvia the ferry crossing between Busan andShimonoseki. The system is jointly operatedby Hong Ik Travel Agency in Korea, andNippon Travel Agency in Japan.
Reservation OfficesHong ik Travel Agency: Seoul 02-717 1002Nippon Travel Agency: Osakal 06-6312 1253
FAX
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he city bus systems differslightly from city to city inKorea, but most cities havelocal and express buses.
They are numbered but since theirsigns are only in Korean, findingthe right bus may be confusing toa first-time visitor. It is advisableto request assistance to find the
bus stop and number that youneed. The bus fare can be paidwith either coins and bills or a buscard available at booths near busstops.
Local City BusesLocal buses are the most commonmeans of transportation in Seoul.
Subways
here are excellent subway trainsystems in Seoul, Busan,Daegu, and Incheon. Thesubway is the most efficient
and convenient way for foreigntravelers to get around the cities.Station names, ticket windows andtransfer signs are all clearly marked in English.
See pp 54-5 for Seoul and Incheon SubwayMap and p 82 for Busan Subway Map.
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City Buses
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Other than over ticket counters at all subway stations, tickets can bebought at the vending machines of two types: at one of them onlycoins ( 10, 50, 100 and 500) are used, but at the other (seeinstruction below) both bills ( 1,000) and coins may be used.
Lost & Found Centers
KNR Line - Guro Station (02)869-0089
Subway Line 1, 2 - City Hall Station (02)753-2408
Subway Line 3, 4 - Chungmuro Station (02)2271-1170
Subway Line 5, 8 - Wangsimni Station (02)2298-6767
Subway Line 6, 7 - Taereung Station (02)949-6767
window for indicating fareslot for coins
slot for bills
buttons for choosingdestinations
ticket exit
Taxis
axis are plentiful andinexpensive in Korea, cleanand safe. There are taxistands in most busy city
areas, and taxis can also behailed on the streets. As well,certain taxis can be requested byphone ( 02-3431-5100), thoughthe fare for these special call taxis issomewhat higher than regular taxis.An increasing number of taxi driversspeak some English.
Regular TaxisThe fare system is based on boththe distance and the time taken.Fares are 1,600 for the first 2km and 100 for each additional168 m. If the taxi is going less than15 km per hour, an additionalcharge of 100 per 41 seconds isadded to the fare. The farebetween Incheon InternationalAirport and downtown Seoul isusually around 47,000(including toll) though it could behigher if traffic is congested. Faresincrease 20% between midnight and 4 a.m.
Deluxe Taxis Deluxe taxis, called mobeom taxi inKorean, are black with a yellowsign on the top and the words“Deluxe Taxi” written on thesides. They offer more passengerspace and a high standard ofservice. Fares are 4,000 for thefirst 3 km and 200 for each
additional 205 m or each 50seconds if the speed drops below15 km per hour. The usual farebetween Incheon Int’l Airport anddowntown is about 67,000 won(including toll). Receipts are given.There is no late-night surcharge.Deluxe taxis can be taken at standslocated at hotels, stations, busterminals, and on major citystreets.
Jumbo TaxisEight-passenger van taxis are inservice. They are installed withsimultaneous foreign languageinterpretation by phone, receipt-issuing equipment, and credit cardprocessing terminal. Fares are thesame as deluxe taxis. Passengerscarrying large amounts of baggagemay find them convenient. Theycan be called at 02-992-7000 or 02-888-2000.
TThey are frequent, reliable,and inexpensive. Seoul’sbus network serves everypart of the city. Theadult fare is 600regardless of distance.
City Coach BusesCity coach buses, called jwaseok bus,more comfortable and they are air-conditioned. They stop less frequently andtravel through congested areas faster. The fares forthe city coach buses and the deluxe city expressbuses are 1,200 and 1,300 respectively.
Using Ticket Vending Machine
ast and reliablehighway busesoperate onexpressways
throughout the country,connecting almost all majorpoints. Two express bus terminals serve Seoul. The Seoul Express Bus Terminal isthe main bus depot for trips out ofSeoul to other major cities,conveniently located on Subway Line 3. Dong Seoul Bus Terminal is nearGangbyeon Subway Stationon Line 2.
SuperiorExpress BusesSuperior express buses aresomewhat more expensive thanregular buses, but they are popular for their spacious seatsand facilities such as mobilephones and VCR televison.
Express Bus Terminals in SeoulSeoul Express Bus Terminal
Gyeongbu, Guma, Yeongdongseon02-535-4151
Honamseon 02-6282-0600Dong Seoul Terminal
02-446-8000
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Gwangju
Yeosu
JinjuBusan
Daegu
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Yecheon
Wonju
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ental cars are available forvisitors, and charges arefrom 55,000 to
460,000 per day. Drivingsafely in Korea takes somepractice. Due to the differenttraffic laws and an unfamiliaritywith the roads, it is advisable tohire a driver along with the car.
Visitors must meet the followingrequirements to rent a car:
Have more than 1 year s drivingexperience.Have an international driver’s license.Be over 21 years of age.Possess a valid passport.Visitors who wish to hire a
chauffeur-driven car should beprepared to pay the driver’s mealsand hotel expenses as well. The cost
of hiring a driver in Seoul rangesfrom 144,000 to 510,000 for10 hours a day, including the carrental. For further details, call theKorea Car Rental Union.
(02)525-9076/8
Hertz (Kumho) 02-797-8000,www.kumhorent.comVIP (Avis) 02-838-0015,www.avis.co.kr
Car Rentals
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orea has a well-developeddomestic flight networkserved by Korean Air andAsiana Airlines linking 17
major cities. Reservations can bemade by calling the airline officeslisted below.
The Korea Travel Bureau
( 02-753-9870) also operates aticket sales outlet at KNTO’sTourist Information Center.
Korean Air: 1588-2001www.koreanair.co.kr
Asiana Airlines: 080-669-4000www.asiana.co.kr
KDomestic Flights
Long Distance Express Buses
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Fares are slightly different depending onairlines, seasons, and days. Above faresare based on Korean Air (*AsianaAirlines), Monday through Thursday,and do not include airport tax ( 3,000but 4,000 at Incheon Int’l Airport).
(Unit: won)
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orea has excellent intercitybus services connectingvirtually every city andtown. Since no English
language schedules are available, itmight be advisable for the foreigntraveler who wishes to take thiskind of bus to get help from aKorean friend.
Various tour companies offer busservices to most of the well-knowntourist sites for visitors who prefer
not to use the intercity buses. Fordetails about these tours, contactthe travel agencies scatteredthroughout the city.
Intercity Bus Terminals in SeoulNambu: 02-521-8550Dong Seoul: 02-446-8000Seobu: 02-355-5103Sangbong: 02-435-2122Sinchon: 02-324-0611
Intercity Buses
K
oats are one of the most interesting ways to travel around Korea.Ferries ply the waterways between Busan and Jeju, Mokpo andHongdo, Pohang Ulleungdo, etc.s
Domestic Ferryboats
B
assenger trainsoperated by theKorean NationalRailroad are quite
fast, reliable, and very inexpensiveby world standards. The trains runon a strict schedule and are notaffected by traffic congestion duringthe holiday seasons. An extensivenetwork covers almost every part ofthe nation.
There are three classes of trains: thesuper-express Saemaeul, expressMugunghwa, and local Tongil. Firstclass seats arewider and feature moreleg room.
Trains are usually fullon weekends andholidays, so ticketreservations and advance purchasesare advisable at railroad stations ortour agencies such as the Korea TravelBureau ( 02-753-9870) atKNTO’s Tourist InformationCenter. Some of the major
railroad stations have special ticketcounters for foreigners.
Timetable and fares are availableat www.korail.go.kr.
Trains
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An exchange voucher for a KR Pass can be purchased abroad and swapped for a KR
Pass at designated stations (Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, Busan,
Gyeongju, Gwangju) and an Information Desk at Incheon Int’l Airport in Korea.
The pass allows free travel with reserved seating on Korean trains (excluding
subways) for a set period of time
with no restrictions on frequency
or distance. Normal Pass, Saver
Pass (for groups of 2 to 5) and
Youth Pass (for those aged
between 13 and 25) are available
for 3-day, 5-day, 7-day and 10-
day periods. The voucher can only be purchased in the
US and Japan but will be sold in many other countries by
the end of 2001.
Information
- Seoul: 02-773-2535
- New York: 1-212-643-0766
- LA: 1-323-731-8944
- Japan: 81-92-482-1489
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Dongdaegu
Busan
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here are many modern hotels in Korea’s major cities and touristdestinations. Tourist hotels are classified into five groups: superdeluxe (SDL), deluxe (DLX), first class, second class, and thirdclass. These ratings do not correspond with hotel ratings in the
Western countries.Facilities in most tourist hotels include one or more bars and cocktail
lounges, restaurants, on-site recreational facilities such as tennis courtsand swimming pools, souvenir shops, game rooms, barber shops andbeauty salons, laundries, and saunas.
The hotels on pages 153 163 are all registered as tourist hotels andthe KNTO does not guarantee their quality.
AccommodationsAccommodations
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SEOUL
Amiga SDL Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 3440-8000 (02) 3440-8200
COEX Inter-Continental SDL Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 3452-2500 (02) 3430-8000
Grand Hyatt SDL Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 797-1234 (02) 798-6953
Grand Inter-Continental SDL Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 555-5656 (02) 559-7990
JW Marriott SDL Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 6282-6262 (02) 6282-6263
Lotte SDL Sogong-dong, Jung-gu (02) 771-1000 (02) 752-3758
Lotte World SDL Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 419-7000 (02) 417-3655
Radisson Seoul Plaza SDL Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 771-2200 (02) 756-9482
Ritz-Carlton SDL Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 3451-8000 (02)3451-8188
Renaissance Seoul SDL Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 555-0501 (02) 553-8118
Seoul Hilton SDL Namdaemun 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 753-7788 (02) 754-2510
Sheraton Walker Hill SDL Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02) 455-5000 (02) 452-6867
Shilla SDL Jangchung-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2233-3131 (02) 2233-5073
Swiss Grand SDL Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu (02) 3216-5656 (02) 3216-7799
Westin Chosun SDL Sogong-dong, Jung-gu (02) 771-0500 (02) 752-1443
Capital DLX Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 792-1122 (02) 796-0918
Elle Lui DLX Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 514-3535 (02) 548-2500
Holiday Inn Seoul DLX Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 717-9441 (02) 715-9441
Koreana DLX Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 730-9911 (02) 734-0665
New World DLX Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 557-0111 (02) 557-0141
Novotel Ambassador DLX Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 567-1101 (02) 564-4573
Novotel Ambassador Doksan DLX Doksan 4 (sa)-dong, Geumcheon-gu (02) 838-1101 (02) 854-4799
Manhattan DLX Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 780-8001 (02) 784-2332
Olympia DLX Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 2287-6000 (02) 396-6633
President DLX Euljiro 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 753-3131 (02) 752-7111
Riviera DLX Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 541-3111 (02) 546-6111
Royal DLX Myeong-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 756-1112 (02) 756-1119
Seoul Palace DLX Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 532-5000 (02) 532-0399
Sejong DLX Chungmuro 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 773-6000 (02) 755-4906
Sofitel Ambassador DLX Jangchung-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2275-1101 (02) 2272-0773
Hotels
KR Pass for the National Railroad
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Tower DLX Jangchung-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2236-2121 (02) 2235-0276
Academy House 1st Suyu 6-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 993-6181 (02) 908-7246
Bukak Park 1st Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 395-7100 (02) 391-5559
Centro 1st Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 3486-6000 (02) 3486-6022
Clover 1st Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 546-1411 (02) 544-1340
Crown 1st Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 797-4111 (02) 796-1010
Dong Seoul 1st Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02) 455-1100 (02) 455-6311
Green Grass 1st Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 555-7575 (02) 554-0643
Green World 1st Deungchon 2 (i)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 653-1999 (02) 651-1389
Hamilton 1st Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 794-0171 (02) 795-0457
Hankang 1st Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02) 453-5131 (02) 453-5416
Itaewon 1st Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 792-3111 (02) 798-8256
Kyungnam 1st Jangan 2(i)-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2247-2500 (02) 2247-2496
Marguerite 1st Jongam 1 (il)-dong, Seongbuk-gu (02) 929-2000 (02) 926-4071
New Kukje 1st Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 732-0161 (02) 732-1774
New Seoul 1st Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 735-9071 (02) 735-6212
New Star 1st Seokchon-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 420-0100 (02) 412-1932
Pacific 1st Namsan-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 777-7811 (02) 755-5582
Poongjun 1st Inhyeon-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2266-2151 (02) 2274-5733
Prima 1st Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 6006-9114 (02) 544-8523
River Park 1st Yeomchang-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 3665-3000 (02) 3665-3330
Samjung 1st Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 557-1221 (02) 556-1126
Seokyo 1st Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 333-7771 (02) 333-3388
Seo Seoul 1st Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 332-1122 (02) 332-2288
Seoul Rex 1st Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu (02) 752-3192 (02) 753-3191
Sunshine 1st Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 541-1818 (02) 547-0777
Victoria 1st Mia 4 (sa)-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 986-2000 (02) 984-3679
Yoido 1st Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 782-0121 (02) 785-2510
Youngdong 1st Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 542-0112 (02) 546-8409
Airport 2nd Gonghang-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 662-1113 (02) 663-3355
Astoria 2nd Namhak-dong, Jung-gu (02) 2268-7111 (02) 2274-3187
Boolim 2nd Jeonnong 2 (i)-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 962-0021 (02) 962-0025
Brown 2nd Bomun-dong 4 (sa)-ga, Seongbuk-gu (02) 926-6601 (02) 923-6602
City Palace 2nd Dapsimni-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2244-2222 (02) 2243-7857
Dae Uwa 2nd Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2265-9181 (02) 2277-9820
Dynasty 2nd Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 540-3041 (02) 540-3374
Eastern 2nd Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 741-7811 (02) 744-1274
Green Park 2nd Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 900-8181 (02) 902-0030
Han Yang 2nd Bulgwang 2 (i)-dong, Eunphyeong-gu (02) 352-3132 (02) 388-8074
Jamsil 2nd Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 421-2761 (02) 417-6836
Jeonpoong 2nd Doseon-dong, Seongdong-gu (02) 2295-9365 (02) 2292-3644
Kims 2nd Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 379-0520 (02) 379-7290
Las Vegas 2nd Yeongdeungpo 2 (i)-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 678-2914 (02) 678-2915
Metro 2nd Euljiro 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 752-1112 (02) 757-4411
Mirabeau 2nd Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu (02) 392-9511 (02) 392-3829
New Hilltop 2nd Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 540-1121 (02) 543-5835
New Olympiana 2nd Bang-i-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 421-2131 (02) 414-4427
Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
New Oriental 2nd Hoehyeon-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 753-0701 (02) 755-9346
Niagara 2nd Yeomchang-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 3664-2233 (02) 3664-3377
Nostalgia 2nd Hwagok 6 (yuk)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 691-0071 (02) 692-6791
Regent 2nd Hwagok 6 (yuk)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 694-3111 (02) 696-2685
Savoy 2nd Chungmuro 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 776-2641 (02) 755-7669
Seoul 2nd Cheongjin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 735-9001 (02) 733-0101
Seoul Prince 2nd Namsan-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 752-7111 (02) 752-7119
Alps 3rd Jangan-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2248-1161 (02) 2248-5902
Central 3rd Jangsa-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 6365-6500 (02) 2265-6139
Chonji 3rd Euljiro 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2265-6131 (02) 2279-1184
Giant 3rd Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 546-0225 (02) 547-0318
Kaya 3rd Garwol-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 798- 5101 (02) 798-5900
Karak 3rd Garak-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 400-6641 (02) 401-2479
L.A. 3rd Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu (04) 484-2871 (02) 488-6428
Ruby 3rd Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 521-7111 (02) 521-7120
Samho 3rd Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 741-7080 (02) 743-5981
Samhwa 3rd Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 541-1011 (02) 544-0997
Sangbong Newstar 3rd Sangbong 2 (i)-dong, Jungnang-gu (02) 496-6111 (02) 496-0331
Sofia 3rd Ssangmun-dong, Dobong-gu (02) 900-8011 (02) 900-9082
Tiffany 3rd Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 545-0015 (02) 545-0426
YMCA 3rd Jongno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu (02) 734-6884 (02) 734-8003
Yongdungpo 3rd Dangsan-dong 5 (o)-ga, (02) 678-4265 (02) 678-4858
Yeongdeungpo-gu
BUSAN
Haeundae Grand SDL U-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 7400-114 (051) 7400-141/3
Lotte SDL Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 810-1000 (051) 810-5110
Marriott SDL Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 743-1234 (051) 743-1250
Paradise Beach SDL Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 742-2121 (051) 742-2100
Westin Chosun Beach SDL U 1 (il)-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 742-7411 (051) 742-1313
Commodore DLX Yeongju-dong, Jung-gu (051) 466-9101 (051) 462-9101
Midas DLX Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 760-2000 (051) 760-2012
Paragon DLX Goebeop-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 328-2001 (051) 328-2009
Sorabol DLX Daecheong-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 463-3511 (051) 463-3510
Arirang 1st Choryang-dong, Dong-gu (051) 463-5001 (051) 463-2800
Crown 1st Beomil-dong, Dong-gu (051) 635-1241 (051) 642-1626
Empire 1st Deokcheon 2 (i)-dong, Buk-gu (051) 337-8811 (051) 337-8820
Kukje 1st Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 642-1330 (051) 642-6595
Mirabo 1st Yeonsan 5 (o)-dong, Yeonje-gu (051) 866-7400 (051) 866-8770
Nam Tae Pyung Yang 1st Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 328-9911 (051) 324-4495
Neul Bom 1st Oncheon 1 (il)-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 555-1800 (051) 555-1900
Phoenix 1st Nampo-dong, 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 245-8061 (051) 241-1523
Pusan 1st Donggwang-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 241-4301 (051) 244-1153
Royal 1st Gwangbok-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 241-1051 (051) 241-1161
Royal Kingdom 1st Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 744-1331 (051) 741-5757
Sapphire 1st Dangni-dong, Saha-gu (051) 207-1300 (051) 207-1400
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Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Hwang Kum 1st Hwanggeum-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 765-6006 (053) 766-8004
Hwang Sil 1st Sincheon 3 (sam)-dong, Dong-gu (053) 751-2301 (053) 751-2305
Kumho 1st Haseo-dong, Jung-gu (053) 252-6001 (053) 253-4121
New Samil 1st Songhyeon-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 629-5501 (053) 622-1501
New Young Nam 1st Beomeo-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 752-1001 (053) 755-0086
Pal Kong Park 1st Yeongsu-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 985-0808 (053) 985-0888
Soo Sung 1st Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 763-7311 (053) 764-0620
Taegu 1st Naedang 4 (sa)-dong, Seo-gu (053) 559-2100 (053) 558-4971
Ap San 2nd Daemyeong 5 (o)-dong, Nam-gu (053) 629-8800 (053) 629-8801
Arirang 2nd Duryu 3 (sam)-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 624-4000 (053) 624-4240
Central 2nd Jongno2(i)-ga, Jung-gu (053) 252-4101 (053) 252-4568
Dong Bang 2nd Ipseok-dong, Dong-gu (053) 982-1551 (053) 982-7311
Empire 2nd Bisan 2 (i)-dong, Seo-gu (053) 555-3381 (053) 559-9056
Hilltop 2nd Daemyeong 4 (sa)-dong, Nam-gu (053) 651-2001 (053) 651-2006
Union 2nd Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (053) 252-2221 (053) 253-8571
Dong San 3rd Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu (053) 253-7711 (053) 253-7717
INCHEON
Paradise Olympos DLX Hang-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (032) 762-5181 (032) 763-5180
Songdo Beach DLX Tongchun-dong, Yeonsu-gu (032) 832-1311 (032) 832-1325
Charis 1st Jakjeon-dong, Gaeyang-gu (032) 556-0880 (032) 556-0834
Galaxy 1st Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu (032) 421-9111 (032) 421-8170
Kosmos 1st Juan 1(il)-ga, Nam-gu (032) 433-0011 (032) 427-1401
New Star 1st Sinheung-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Jung-gu (032) 885-8111 (032) 882-8307
Royal 1st Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu (032) 421-3300 (032) 421-0473
Paegun 2nd Sipjeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu (032) 529-4411 (032) 529-4419
Pupyung 2nd Galsan-dong, Bupyeong-gu (032) 504-8181 (032) 504-8182
Seohae 2nd Yonghyeon 5 (o)-dong, Nam-gu (032) 885-9981 (032) 885-8209
Soobong 2nd Dohwa-dong, Nam-gu (032) 868-6611 (032) 868-4333
GWANGJU
Mudeung Park DLX Jisan-dong, Dong-gu (062) 226-0011 (062) 226-0020
Prado DLX Baegun-dong, Nam-gu (062) 654-9999 (062) 654-0606
Grand 1st Bullo-dong, Dong-gu (062) 224-6111 (062) 224-8933
Grand Prix 1st Hak 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (062) 225-7222 (062) 224-0766
Koreana 1st Sinan-dong, Buk-gu (062) 526-8600 (062) 526-8666
Kukje 1st Chuwol-dong, Nam-gu (062) 673-0700 (062) 673-4300
Kwangju Prince 1st Unam-dong, Buk-gu (062) 524-0025 (062) 524-0026
Moodeung New World 1st Songjeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu (062) 942-9111 (062) 942-9112
Palace 1st Hwanggeum-dong, Dong-gu (062) 222-2525 (062) 224-9723
Shin Yang Park 1st Jisan-dong, Dong-gu (062) 228-8000 (062) 232-3731
Tongnae 1st Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 555-1121 (051) 551-6717
UN 1st Amnam-dong, Seo-gu (051) 248-5181 (051) 256-8600
Dong Bang 2nd Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 552-9511 (051) 552-9274
Dong il 2nd Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 556-2222 (051) 556-2229
Haeundae Tokyo 2nd U1(il)-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 743-4848 (051) 741-5300
Kwang Jang 2nd Choryang 3 (sam)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 464-3141 (051) 464-4150
Moon Hwa 2nd Bujeon 2 (i)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 806-8001 (051) 806-1403
Olympia 2nd Sujeong-dong, Dong-gu (051) 465-7311 (051) 464-0105
Oriental 2nd Goebeop-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 311-0022 (051) 328-7630
Plaza 2nd Choryang-dong, Dong-gu (051) 463-5011 (051) 463-5018
Prima 2nd Yeonsan 4 (sa)-dong, Yeonje-gu (051) 867-7500 (051) 867-7508
Shin Shin 2nd Bujeon 1 (il)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 816-0360 (051) 802-5847
Songdo Beach 2nd Amnam-dong, Seo-gu (051) 254-2000 (051) 254-5093
Tower 2nd Donggwang-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 241-5151 (051) 243-1005
Utopia 2nd Gwangan 3 (sam)-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 757-1100 (051) 757-2300
B & B 3rd Jung 1 (il)-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 742-3211 (051) 742-3219
Clover 3rd Goejeong 3 (sam)-dong, Saha-gu (051) 205-6611 (051) 204-7738
Dae A 3rd Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 806-3010 (051) 806-1383
Dong A 3rd Namcheon 1 (il)-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 626-4001 (051) 621-5812
Hillside 3rd Yeongju 1 (il)-dong, Jung-gu (051) 464-0567/9 (051) 464-1214
Kaya 3rd Bujeon 2 (i)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 803-2700 (051) 808-8600
Korea 3rd Daeyeon 1 (il)-dong, Nam-gu (051) 628-7001 (051) 628-7003
Korea City 3rd Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 643-7788 (051) 645-7788
Mok Hwa 3rd Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 642-9000 (051) 646-1569
Moon Hwa Hot Spring 3rd Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 555-2858 (052) 556-5275
More 3rd Bujeon 2 (i)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 803-0070 (051) 802-5500
New Life 3rd Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 634-3001 (051) 644-1238
New Sungnam 3rd Chungmu-dong 1 (il)-ga, Seo-gu (051) 243-8051 (051) 242-2219
Prince 3rd Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 755-3333 (051) 755-3737
Rio 3rd Daeyeon 2 (i)-dong, Nam-gu (051) 642-2525 (051) 642-9777
Sam Hwa 3rd Nampo-dong, Jung-gu (051) 246-4361 (051) 246-4181
Silver 3rd Gwangan 3 (sam)-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 758-7777 (051) 758-1144
Young Jin 3rd Nampo-dong 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 246-4856 (051) 246-5419
DAEGU
Daegu Park SDL Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 952-0088 (053) 953-2008
Grand DLX Beomeo-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 742-0001 (053) 742-0002
Prince DLX Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu (053) 628-1001 (053) 628-2833
Ariana 1st Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 765-7776 (053) 765-7157
Crown 1st Sincheon 4 (sa)-dong, Dong-gu (053) 755-3001 (053) 755-3367
Crystal 1st Duryu 1 (il)-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 252-7799 (053) 253-0323
Dong Taegu 1st Sincheon 4 (sa)-dong, Dong-gu (053) 756-6601 (053) 757-6133
Dong In 1st Samdeok-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (053) 426-5211 (053) 423-7400
Garden 1st Bongdeok 3 (sam)-dong, Nam-gu (053) 471-9911 (053) 472-7900
Hillside 1st Yongsu-dong, Dong-gu (053) 982-0801 (053) 983-0433
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Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Riverside 2nd Honam-dong, Dong-gu (062) 223-9111 (062) 223-9112
DAEJEON
Lotte Taedok DLX Doryong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 865-7000 (042) 862-0059
Riviera Yousoung DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 823-2111 (042) 822-5250
Spapia DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Suseong-gu (042) 600-6000 (042) 600-6060
Yousoung DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-0811 (042) 822-0041
Adria 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 824-0211 (042) 823-5805
Chateau Grace 1st Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 634-5600 (042) 634-5609
EXPO 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 824-0035 (042) 824-0129
Hong in 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-2000 (042) 822-9410
Legend 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-4000 (042) 825-2521
Picasso 1st Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 621-8400 (042) 621-8409
Alps 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 823-8100 (042) 822-4295
Daelim 2nd Seonhwa-dong, Jung-gu (042) 255-2161 (042) 255-8712
Dong Yang 2nd Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 627-0011 (042) 627-5343
Family 2nd Daeheung 2 (i)-dong, Jung-gu (042) 255-4083 (042) 825-0194
Gallery 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 825-6400 (042) 822-8406
Life 2nd Jeong-dong, Dong-gu (042) 253-5337 (042) 255-4235
Lucky 2nd Yucheon-dong, Jung-gu (042) 583-9481 (042) 583-4594
Prince 2nd Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu (042) 253-5853 (042) 253-0021
Moon Hwa 2nd Jung-dong, Dong-gu (042) 256-7000 (042) 253-7272
Princess 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-9200 (042) 823-7501
Royal 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 825-6700 (042) 825-6705
Sae Seoul 2nd Munhwa-dong, Jung-gu (042) 252-8161 (042) 253-1445
Hanil 3rd Yongun-dong, Dong-gu (042) 283-4401 (042) 283-4407
ULSAN
Hyundai DLX Jeonha-dong, Dong-gu (052) 251-2233 (052) 232-7170
New Koreana DLX Seongnam-dong, Jung-gu (052) 244-9911 (052) 244-1665
Olympia 2nd Sinjeong 2 (i)-dong, Nam-gu (052) 271-8401 (052) 271-8410
Tae Hwa 2nd Sinjeong 1(il)-dong, Nam-gu (052) 273-3301 (052) 273-3305
Ulsan 2nd Yaeum-dong, Nam-gu (052) 271-7001 (052) 271-7010
Joong ng 3rd Okgyo-dong, Jung-gu (052) 245-3770 (052) 245-3779
GYEONGGI-DO
Castle DLX Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031) 211-6666 (031) 212-8811
Miranda DLX Anheung-dong, Icheon (031) 633-2001 (031) 633-2038
Aria House 1st Bunwon-ri, Namjong-myeon, Gwangju (031)767-2000 (031)767-2080
Asia 1st Byeokje-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang (031) 964-4111 (031) 964-1440
Brown 1st Gucheon-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031) 246-4141 (031) 247-1434
Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Diana 1st Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong (02) 2625-2000 (02) 2616-3631
Evergreen 1st Seokhyeon-ri, Jangheung-myeon, (031) 845-1170 (031) 845-1175
Yangju
Glory 1st Anyang 6(yuk)-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang (031) 441-1590 (031) 441-1599
Grand 1st Uijeongbu 1 (il)-dong, Uijeongbu (031) 842-6611 (031) 842-3506
Haengju 1st Todang-dong, Goyang (031) 974-0011 (031) 974-0066
Ihwa 1st Ihwa-ri, Ujeong-dong, Hwaseong (031) 358-5555 (031) 358-5419
Kim’s Club 1st Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 658-7700 (031) 658-7710
Mirama 1st Gojan-dong, Ansan (031) 414-0700 (031) 414-0180
New Town 1st Geumgok-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam (031) 711-6900 (031) 718-6773
Puchon 1st Simgokbon 1 (il)-dong, Sosa-gu, Bucheon (032) 611-5500 (032) 611-5509
Rasung 1st Wongok-dong, Ansan (031) 480-6161 (031) 480-6190
Rivage 1st Cheonghak-ri, Byeollae-myeon, (031) 841-2121 (031) 841-2524
Namyangju
Samwon Plaza 1st Anyang 1 (il)-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang (031) 448-6671 (031) 448-6687
Seohae 1st Anjung-myeon, Pyeongtaek (031) 683-8000 (031) 682-8647
Seoul Hof 1st Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon (02) 504-2211 (02) 503-8035
Siheung 1st Cheongwang-dong, Siheung (031) 433-0001 (031) 433-9933
Song Tan 1st Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 666-5101 (031) 662-5100
Suwon 1st Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031)224-1100 (031)224-1900
Yak Am 1st Yagam-ri, Dogot-myeon, Gimpo (031) 989-7000 (031) 987-6100
Greenpia 2nd Annyeong-ri, Taean-eup, Hwaseong (031) 222-2070 (031) 222-2079
Hantangang 2nd Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon (031) 832-8091 (031) 832-8095
Kwachon 2nd Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon (02) 504-0071 (02) 504-0078
New Prince 2nd Simgok 2 (i)-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon (032) 654-3391 (032) 653-6350
Odyssey 2rd Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 652-2020 (031) 652-2023
Pochon 2nd Jang-am-ri, Idong-myeon, Pochen (031) 534-0592 (031) 534-0595
Prince 2nd Geumjeong-dong, Gunpo (031) 454-6300 (031) 454-6400
Pyongtaek 2nd Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 654-3333 (031) 654-2231
Seol Bong 2nd Anheung-dong, Icheon (031) 635-5701 (031) 633-6305
Suksan 2nd Gyo-dong, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon (031) 246-0011/7 (031) 246-0018
Sung Nam 2rd Sujin 2 (i)-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam(031) 752-6200 (031) 752-8736
Yangpyeong Paros 2nd Obin-ri, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong (031) 774-8800 (031) 774-8886
You Lim 2nd Saeng-yeon-dong, Dongducheon (031) 865-2101 (031) 865-5198
Youngchon 2nd Sinjang 1 (il)-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 663-4000 (031) 663-2527
Kapyong 3rd Eumnae-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong (031) 581-0505 (031) 582-6970
Koam 3rd Anyang 6 (yuk)-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang (031) 445-6601 (031) 446-7646
Tongduchon 3rd Saengyeon-dong, Dongducheon (031) 862-7171 (031) 862-7174
GANGWON-DO
Dragon Valley DLX Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang (033) 335-5757 (033) 335-0160
Gangwon Land DLX Gohan 9(gu)-ri, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon (033) 590-7700 (033) 590-7330
Hyundai DLX Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 651-2233 (033) 644-2203
Kensington DLX Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 635-4001 (033) 635-4011
Naksan Beach DLX Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang(033) 672-4000 (033) 672-4022
Odaesan DLX Ganpyeong-ri, Jinbu-myeon, (033) 330-5000 (033) 330-5123
Pyeongchang
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Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Chin Chun 3rd Eumnae-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon (043) 533-0010 (043) 533-0013
Jinyang 3rd Bongmyeong 2(i)-dong, Heungdeok-gu, (043) 267-1121 (043) 263-9532
Cheongju
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO
Onyang Grand Park DLX Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 543-9711 (041) 543-9729
Ducksan Spa 1st Deoksan-myeon, Yesan (041) 338-5000 (041) 337-9900
Jeil 1st Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 544-6111 (041) 542-6100
Onyang 1st Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 545-2141 (041) 545-2076
Paradise Dogo 1st Gigok-ri, Dogo-myeon, Asan (041) 542-6031 (041) 542-6040
Inter Park 2nd Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 542-6000 (041)533-0228
New Gaya 2nd Sinpyeong-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan (041) 337-0101 (041) 337-0110
New Korea 2nd Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 542-8151 (041) 542-8155
Yunmu Green 2nd Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan (041) 742-5200 (041) 742-3700
Gongju 3rd Sanseong-dong, Gongju (041) 857-8400 (041) 856-3430
JEOLLABUK-DO
Jeonju Core DLX Seonosong-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju (063) 285-1100 (063) 285-5707
Riviera DLX Pungnam-dong 3 (sam) ga, (063) 232-7000 (063) 232-7100
Wansan-gu, Jeonju
Tirol DLX Simgok-ri, Muju (063) 320-9000 (063) 320-7609
Grand Plaza 1st Pyeonghwa-dong, Iksan (063) 843-7777 (063) 858-6777
Kunsan 1st Gyeongjang-dong, Gunsan (063) 443-0811 (063) 443-0815
Nae Jang San 1st Naejang-dong, Jeongeup (063) 538-4131 (063) 538-4138
Sansaedo 1st Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang (063) 561-0204 (063) 561-0208
Jeonju 2nd Daga-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Wansan-gu, (063) 280-7700 (063) 283-4478
Jeonju
Dae Doon San 2nd Sanbuk-ri, Unju-myeon, Wanju (063) 263-1260 (063) 263-8069
JEOLLANAM-DO
Hanhwa Resort Chirsan 1st Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye (061) 782-2171 (061) 782-3675
Chowon 1st Daeui-dong 2 (i)-ga, Mokpo (061) 243-3845 (061) 243-4472
Chirisan Swiss 1st Hwangjeong-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye (061) 783-0700 (061) 782-1571
Shinan Beach 1st Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo (061) 243-3399 (061) 243-0030
Wolchulsan 1st Haechang-ri, Gunseo-myeon, Yeongam (061) 473-6311 (061) 473-6312
Yeosu Beach 1st Chungmu-dong, Yeosu (061) 243-3399 (061) 243-0030
City 2nd Namnae-dong, Suncheon (061) 753-4000 (061) 753-3049
Daegok 2nd Ungok-ri, Osan-myeon, Gokseong (061) 363-7400 (061) 363-2485
New Baek Yang 2nd Yaksu-ri, Bukha-myeon, Jangseong (061) 392-0651 (061) 392-4336
Noblesse 2nd Hak-dong, Yeosu (061) 691-1996 (061) 691-1995
Royal 2nd Jangcheon-dong, Suncheon (061) 741-7000 (061) 741-7180
Phoenix Park DLX Myeonon-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, (033) 333-6000 (033) 330-6700
Pyeongchang
Sorak Park DLX Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 636-7711 (033) 636-7732
Bears Town 1st Samcheon-dong, Chuncheon (033) 256-2525 (033) 256-2530
Chulwon Spa 1st Jangeun-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon (033) 455-1234 (033) 455-8268
Chun Chon 1st Nagwon-dong, Chuncheon (033) 255-3300 (033) 255-3372
Chuncheon Sejong 1st Bongui-dong, Chuncheon (033) 252-1191 (033) 254-3347
Mangsang Grand 1st Mangsang-dong, Donghae (033) 534-6682 (033) 534-6687
Hyundai 1st Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 644-2181 (033) 644-2203
Hong Chun 1st Jin-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon (033) 433-9111 (033) 433-9209
Kangnung 1st Ponam-dong, Gangneung (033) 641-7701 (033) 641-7712
Kukbin 1st Cheongok-dong, Donghae (033) 533-9700 (033) 533-0700
Gyeongpo Beach 1st Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 644-2277 (033) 644-2397
Nak San 1st Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, (033) 672-4000 (033) 672-4022
Yangyang
New Dong Hae 1st Cheongok-dong, Donghae (033) 533-9215 (033) 533-1919
Sokcho Beach 1st Jungang-dong, Sokcho (033) 631-8700 (033) 631-6758
Imperial 2nd Jumunjin-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung (033) 661-1950 (033) 661-1955
Royal 3rd Eupsang-ri, Hoengseong-eup, (033) 343-6601 (033) 343-5221
Hoengseong
Sambuyeon 3rd Sincheorwon 4 (sa)-ri, Galmal-eup, (033) 452-5884 (033) 452-5888
Cheorwon
Soraksan 3rd Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 636-7101 (033) 636-7106
CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO
Cheongpung Resort DLX Gyo-ri, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon (043)640-7000 (043)640-7188
Chojung Yaksu Spatel 1st Chojeong-ri, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon (043) 210-7000 (043) 210-7500
Chongju Royal 1st Seomun-dong, Sangdang-gu,Cheongju (043) 221-1300 (043) 221-1319
Danyang 1st Sangjin-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang (043) 423-7070 (043) 423-3830
Jeungpyeong Park 1st Chojung-ri, Jeungpyeong-eup, Goesan (043) 836-9889 (043) 836-9888
Friendly 1st Hoam-dong, Chungju (043) 848-9900 (043) 842-9403
Lake Hills Hotel Songnisan 1st Sanae-ri, Naesongni-myeon, Boeun (043) 542-5281 (043) 542-5198
Myong-am Park 1st Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu Cheongju (043) 257-7451 (043) 257-7458
Newvieria 1st Gagyeong-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 235-8181 (043) 235-8180
Reeho 1st Biha-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 233-8800 (043) 232-8818
Suanbo Park 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 846-2331 (043) 846-3705
Suanbo Sang Nok 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 845-3500 (043) 845-7878
Tanyang 1st Sangjin-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang (043) 423-7070 (043) 423-4234
Waikiki Suanbo 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 846-3333 (043)846-0500
Chechon 2nd Myeong-dong, Jecheon (043) 643-4111 (043) 643-4114
Chongju 2nd Bokdae-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 264-2181 (043) 266-8215
Chungju Pastel 2nd Munhwa-dong, Chungju (043) 848-1185 (043) 845-1114
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Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Sea World 2nd Gayong-ri, Wando (061) 554-0225 (061) 552-3009
Torim Kukje 2nd Wolbong-ri, Gokseong-eup, Gokseong (061) 362-9111 (061) 362-9119
Yosu 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 662-3131 (061) 662-3491
Yosu Park 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 663-2334 (061) 663-2338
Yosu Sejong 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 662-6111 (061) 662-1929
Aria 3rd Noksa-ri, Yeonggwang-eup, (061) 352-7676 (061) 353-5525
Yeonggwang
Baek Je 3rd Sangnak-dong 1 (il)-ga, Mokpo (061) 242-4411 (061) 242-9550
Jangheung 3rd Geonsan-ri, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung (061) 864-7777 (061) 864-7277
Sea World 3rd Gayong-ri, Wando-eup, Wando (061) 554-0225 (061) 552-3009
Yosu 3rd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 662-3131 (061) 662-3491
GYEONGSANGBUK-DO
Concorde SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7000 (054) 745-7010
Hyundai SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 748-2233 (054) 748-8112
Kolon SDL Ma-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-9001 (054) 746-6331
Kyongju Chosun SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7701 (054) 740-8349
Kyongju Hilton SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7788 (054) 745-7799
Cygnus DLX Yongheung 2(i)-dong, Pohang (054) 275-2000 (054) 275-2218
Andong Park 1st Unheung-dong, Andong (054) 859-1500 (054) 857-5445
Baek Am Resort 1st Onjeong-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 787-3500 (054) 787-4233
Deokku Hot Spring 1st Deokgu-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 782-0677 (054) 783-5169
Kimchon Grand 1st Bugok-dong, Gimcheon (054) 433-9001 (054) 433-9014
Kimchon Park 1st Daehang-dong, Gimcheon (054) 437-8000 (054) 437-8010
Kumi 1st Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-2000 (054) 451-2002
Kyongju Chosun Spa 1st Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 740-8290 (054) 740-8349
Kyongju Spa 1st Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-6661 (054) 746-6665
Ocean Park 1st Jukdo 2(i)-dong, Pohang (054) 277-5555 (054) 273-5355
Palace 1st Gongdan-dong, Gumi (054) 464-6000 (054) 465-8131
Rio 1st Gongdan-dong, Gumi (054) 461-0022 (054) 461-8965
Sae Jae 1st Jeomchon-dong, Mungyeong (054) 815-8001 (054) 552-2983
Sang Dae Hot Spring 1st Sangdae-ri, Namsan-myeon, Gyeongsan (054) 852-9311 (054) 811-8001
Sobaeksan 1st Gaheung-dong, Yeongju (054) 634-7800 (054) 634-3306
Capital 2nd Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-3600 (054) 453-9779
Juwangsan 2nd Wolmak-ri, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong (054) 874-7000 (054) 874-7007
Kum-o 2nd Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-3700 (054) 452-0539
Kyongju 2nd Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7123 (054) 745-7129
Olympus 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-6001 (054) 241-6002
Pohang Beach 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-1401 (054) 242-7534
Pulguksa 2nd Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-1911 (054) 746-6604
Songdo Beach 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-1401 (054) 242-7534
Sung Ryu Park 2nd Onjeong-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 787-3711 (054) 787-3081
Sun Prince 2nd Jungang-dong, Gyeongju (054) 242-2800 (054) 242-6006
Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Swiss Rosen 2nd Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 748-4848 (054) 748-0094
Kyongju Park 3rd Noseo-dong, Gueongju (054) 742-8804 (054) 742-8808
Youngam Spa 3rd Samsin-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo (054) 371-5500 (054) 371-5508
GYEONGSANGNAM-DO
Changwon DLX Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 283-5551 (055) 282-9944
Dongbang DLX Okbongnam-dong, Jinju (055) 743-0131 (055) 742-6786
International DLX Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 281-1001 (055) 284-2000
Lake Hills DLX Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-5181 (055) 536-6427
Admiral 1st Okpo 1(il)-dong, Geoje (055) 687-3761 (055) 687-3934
Alps 1st Jisan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan (055) 382-6161 (055) 382-6167
Bugok Hawaii 1st Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-6331 (055) 536-6356
Bugok Park 1st Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-6311 (055) 536-5152
Bugok Royal 1st Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-6661 (055) 536-6500
Canberra 1st Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 268-5000 (055) 268-5018
Chungmu 1st Donam-dong, Tong-yeong (055) 645-2091 (055) 642-8877
Haeinsa 1st Chiin-ri, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon (055) 933-2000 (055) 933-2989
Kimhae 1st Buwon-dong, Gimhae (055) 335-0101 (055) 334-4717
Lotte Crystal 1st Janggun-dong 4 (sa)-ga, Masan (055) 245-1112 (055) 245-2111
Masan Royal 1st Sangnam-dong, Happo-gu, Masan (055) 244-1150 (055) 245-1150
Okpo 1st Okpo-dong, Geoje (055) 687-3761 (055) 687-3934
Tongdosa 1st Josan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan (055) 382-7117 (055) 383-1374
Masan Arirang 2nd Seokjeon 2 (i)-dong, Hoewon-gu, Masan (055) 294-2211 (055) 294-2111
Keoje Plaza 2nd Gohyeon-ri, Sinpyeon-eup, Geoje (055) 632-7022 (055) 632-7009
New Sam Hwa 2nd Beolli-dong, Sacheon (055) 832-9711 (055) 832-9716
Olympic 2nd Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 285-3331 (055) 285-6655
Pugok Garden 2nd Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-5771 (055) 536-5780
Samchunpo Beach 2nd Daebang-dong, Sacheon (055) 835-5212 (055) 446-0561
Tong Young 2nd Jeongnyang-dong, Tongyeong (055) 644-4411 (055) 642-5611
JEJU-DO
Cheju Grand SDL Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-5000 (064) 742-3150
Cheju KAL SDL Ido 1 (il)-dong, Jeju (064) 724-2001 (064) 720-4187
Cheju Shilla SDL Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-4466 (064) 735-5415
Cheju Oriental SDL Samdo 2 (i)-dong, Jeju (064) 752-8222 (064) 752-9777
Crown Plaza SDL Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 741-8000 (064) 746-4111
Hyatt Regency Cheju SDL Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-1234 (064) 732-2039
Jeju Lotte SDL Saekdao-dong, Seogwipo (064) 731-1000 (064) 731-4117
Cheju Prince DLX Seoheung-dong, Seogwipo (064) 732-5611 (064) 732-5610
Pacific DLX Yongdam 1(il)-dong, Jeju (064) 758-2500 (064) 758-2521
Royal DLX Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 743-2222 (064) 748-0074
Seogwipo KAL DLX Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-2001 (064) 732-9377
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Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Cheju Honey 1st Ido 1(il)-dong, Jeju (064) 758-4200 (064) 758-4303
Cheju Palace 1st Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju (064) 753-8811 (064) 753-8820
Cheju Pearl 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-8871 (064) 742-1221
Cheju Seoul 1st Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju (064) 752-2211 (064) 751-1701
Green 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0071 (064) 742-0082
Green Villa 1st Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 738-3800 (064) 738-9990
Hana 1st Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 738-7001 (064) 738-7000
Hawaii 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0061 (064) 742-0064
Marina 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 746-6161 (064) 746-6170
Island 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 743-0300 (064) 742-2222
New Crown 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-1001 (064) 742-7466
New Kyungnam 1st Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-2121 (064) 733-2129
Paradise Cheju 1st Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo (064) 763-2100 (064) 732-9355
Robero 1st Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju (064) 757-7111 (064) 755-9001
Samhaein 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-7775 (064) 746-7111
Seogwipo Resort 1st Hoesu-dong, Seowipo (064) 738-9000 (064) 738-9009
Sunshine 1st Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup,Bukjeju (064) 784-2525 (064) 784-2526
Sun Beach 1st Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 763-3600 (064) 763-3609
Cheju Continental 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-3399 (064) 746-8847
Cheju Milano 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0088 (064) 742-7705
Dogyang Jeju 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 748-7100 (064) 749-6789
Daemyung Green Ville 2nd Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 732-8311 (064) 763-3898
Grace 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0066 (064) 743-7111
Raja 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-4030 (064) 746-9731
VIP Park 2nd Nohyeong-dong, Jeju (064) 743-5530 (064) 743-5531
Asem 3rd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-3390 (064) 146-8847
Ilchulbong 3rd Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Namjeju (064) 782-8801 (064) 782-8805
Seaside 3rd Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju (064) 752-0091 (064) 752-5002
Seogwipo Lions 3rd Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 762-4141 (064) 733-3617
Sogwipo Park 3rd Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 762-2161 (064) 733-2882
Sejong Near Jonggak Station (Line 1) (02) 732-7856 (02) 732-7176Useongjang Near Jonggak Station (Line 1) (02) 734-4866 (02) 736-1554Samo Hotel Near Jogyesa Temple (Jonggak St.,Line 1) (02) 739-0604 (02) 739-0609Seoul House Itaewon (Itaewon St., Line 6) (02) 795-2266 (02) 795-8339Rainbow Near Namyeong Station (Line 1) (02) 792-9993 (02) 792-9993Arirang Near Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) (02) 745-4114 (02) 745-7114
Name Location Tel. Fax
SEOULOlympic Parktel 967 Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu (02)410-2114 (02)410-2100Dreamtel 245 Banghwa 3-dong, Gangseo-gu (02)2667-0535 (02)2667-0744
BUSANDongseong 141 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu (051)703-8466 (051)703-7564
INCHEONGanghwa 412 Oepo-ri, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa (032)933-8891 (032)933-9335
Name Capacity Location Tel. Fax
udget watchers may prefer atraditional Korean-styleinn, or yeogwan. Roomrates range from 25,000
to 50,000. Listed below are afew of many yeogwans recom-mened by the city of Seoul forforeign travelers. For a morecomplete list including citiesacross Korea, visit the TouristInformation Center at the KNTOBuilding in Seoul. The TIC canhelp you make reservations, aswell.
Alternative accommodationsincluding yeogwans, youth hostels,
and guest houses, dormitories,etc., can be reserved in any of Korea’s ten FIFA World Cupcities, Seoul, Incheon, Suwon,Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju,Jeonju, Ulsan, Busan, Seogwipo,at www.worldinn.com, or by phone at 82-2-3279-5690.
Yeogwans
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here are 47 youth hostels inKorea; all are members ofthe Korea Youth HostelAssociation. The charge for
one night is about 6,00013,000 per person. Seoul prices
are somewhat higher. Prior
membership is required.Reservations, membership andinformation: Korea Youth HostelAssociation.
02-725-3031, www.kyha.or.kr, e-mail: [email protected].
Youth Hostels
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Backpacker’s Guest House
Trek KoreaTel: (02) 743-7631, Fax: (02) 743-7632. www.trekkorea.com *Trekking programs are available.
DomunonTel: (02) 364-3606, www.domunon.com
Guest House KoreaTel: (02) 3675-2205, www.backpackerkorea.com
The Nest Tel: (02) 725-4418, Fax: (02) 725-4416, E-mail: [email protected]
WOWTel: (02) 322-8644, www.wowgh.co.kr
Homestay
Homestay, called minbak in Korean, is a great way to experience Korean culture first-hand. There are many families who are willing to share their home and lifestyle withforeigners and in turn, to learn aboutforeign culture and form internationalfriendships. Host families are availablewho speak English, Japanese, Chinese,Spanish, French or German.
LABO KoreaTel: (02)736 -0521 Fax: (02)736 -0522 www.labostay.or.kr
Korea Youth Exchange Promotion AssociationTel: (02)665-6717 Fax: (02)665-6312E-mail: [email protected]
Korea travel guide
Ganghwa Namsan 557 Namsan-ri, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa (032)934-7777 (032)934-7782Gyeong-in 560 Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu (032)579-7195 (032)579-7198
GWANGJUGwangsan 130 Songhak-dong, Gwangsan-gu (062)943-4378 (062)943-4379
DAEJEONYuseong 240 Gyesan-dong, Yuseong-gu (042)822-9591 (042)823-9965
GYEONGGI-DOAnyang 292 Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Antang (031)471-8111 (031)472-8106Sangcheon Edeon 633 Sangcheon-ri, Oeseo-myeon, Gapyeong (031)281-2228 (031)281-3900Minsokchon 313 Bora-ri, Giheung-eup, Yongin (031)286-2114 (031)286-2228Everland 496 Jeondae-ri, Pogok-myeon, Yongin (031)320-9747 (031)320-9727Goyang 220 Goyang-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang (031)962-9049 (031)962-9579Gwangnim 454 Jikdong-ri, Soheul-eup, Pocheon (031)544-0515 (031)544-0519Bears Town 600 Sohak-ri, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon (031)532-2534 (031)533-8427Cheongpyeong 330 Deokhyeon-ri, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong (031)584-5500 (031)585-5600AcademyShalom 217 Iryeong-ri, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju (031)842-8011 (031)842-7085Yangpyeong 1,180 Seoksan-ri, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong (031)774-7800 (031)774-7815
GANGWON-DONaksan 400 Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang (033)672-3416 (033)672-3418Yongpyeong 760 Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang (033)335-5757 (033)335-0160
(02)2270-0160Gangchon 253 Gangcheon-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon (033)262-1201 (033)262-1204Dunnae 898 Sapgyo-ri, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong (033)343-6488 (033)343-6487Daemyung Hongchun 1307 Balbong-ri, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon (033)434-9088 (033)434-2188Hwa Seung 741 Wolseong-ri, Jinjeong-myeon, Wonju (033)732-3700 (033)732-7665Seoraksan 844 Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033)636-7115 (033)636-7107Hyundai Sungwoo 998 Dowon-ri, Bangnim-myeon, Pyeongchang (033)340-3000 (033)340-3173
CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DOSobaeksan 1,300 Jeondong-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang (043)421-5555 (043)421-3860Songnisan 511 Sangpan-ri, Naesongni-myeon, Boeun (043)542-5799 (043)543-3634Sajo Maeul 796 Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043)846-0750 (043)846-1789Uemseong Surisan 400 Changok-ri, Sanenggeunk-myeon, Eumseong (043)882-1988 (043)877-7802Chungju Worak 762 Tanji-ri, Hansu-myeon, Jecheon (043)651-7001 (043)651-7004
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DOSamjung Buyeo 582 Gugyo-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo (041)835-3102 (041)835-3791Gapsa 537 Jungjang-ri, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju (041)856-4666 (041)856-4663Dogo 858 Sinseong-ri, Seongang-myeon, Asan (041)542-6031 (041)542-3425
JEOLLABUK-DOGochang Seonunsan 310 Saman-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang (063)561-3333 (063)561-3448Jeonju 300 Sin-ri, Sangwon-myeon, Wanju (063)232-0150 (063)232-0155Moaksan 669 Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje (063)548-4401 (063)548-4403
JEOLLANAM-DOHaenam 300 Gurim-ri, Samsan-myeon, Haenam (061)533-0170 (061)533-1730
GYEONGSANGBUK-DOGumi Academy 121 Namyul-ri, Seokcheong-myeon, Chilgok (054)975-9966 (054)975-9967Kyongju Joil 821 Chunghyo-dong, Gyeongju (054)746-0086 (054)746-4215Pulguksa 750 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju (054)746-0826 (054)746-7805Chilgok Choil 100 Yongsu-ri, Gasan-myeon, Chilgok (054)971-0602 (054)353-6572
GYEONGSANGNAM-DONamhae 496 Geumsong-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae (055)867-4510 (055)867-4261
JEJU-DOMyeongdoam 225 Bonggae-dong, Jeju (064)721-8233 (064)721-8235Jeju 668 Nameup-ri, Aewol-eup, Bukjeju (064)799-8811 (064)799-8821
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Diplomatic Missions & Other OrganizationsDiplomatic Missions & Other Organizations
Algeria 2-6 Itaewon 2 (i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-5034/5 (02) 792-7845
Argentina 733-73 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-4062 (02) 792-5820
Australia 11th floor, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-dong, (02) 2003-0100 (02) 735-6601
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Austria Rm.1913, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-dong, (02) 732-9071/2 (02) 732-9486
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Bangladesh 1-67 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-4056/7 (02) 790-5313
Belarus 653-38 Hannam 2-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-9004 (02) 798-9360
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Belgium 1-94 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-0381 (02) 797-1688
Brazil 4th Fl., Ihn Gallery Building, 141 Palpan-dong, (02) 738-4970 (02) 738-4974
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Brunei 7th Fl., Gwanghwamun Bldg., 211 Sejongno, (02) 399-3707 (02) 399-3709
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Bulgaria 723-42 Hannam 2 (i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-8625 (02) 794-8627
Cambodia 653-8 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)3785-1041 (02)3785-1040
Canada 10th floor, Kolon Bldg., 45 Mugyo-dong, (02) 3455-6000 (02) 755-0686
Jung-gu, Seoul
Chile 14th Fl. Hankuk Life Insurance Bldg., 226 (02)2122-2600 (02)2122-2601
Sinmunno 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
China (P.R.C.) 83 Myeong-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (02) 319-5101 (02) 319-5103
Colombia 13th floor, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1 (il)-ga, (02) 720-1369 (02) 725-6959
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Congo Sejong Daewoo Bldg. Apt. 702, Naesu-dong 169, (02)722-7997 (02)722-7998
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Cote d Ivoire 2nd floor, Jong-am Bldg., 794-4 (02) 3785-0561 (02) 3785-0564
Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Czechia 1-121 Sinmunno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 720-6453 (02) 734-6452
Denmark 5th floor, Namsong Bldg., 250-199 (02) 795-4187 (02) 796-0986
Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Dominican Rm.1601, Garden Tower Bldg., 98-78 (02) 742-6867 (02) 744-1803Republic Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Ecuador 330-275 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (02) 743-1617/8 (02) 745-6963
Egypt 744-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-0787/9 (02) 795-2588
El Salvador 21st Fl., Samsung Life Insurance Bldg., (02) 753-3432 (02) 753-3456
150 Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Country Address Tel. Fax
Foreign Diplomatic Missions in KoreaEmbassies Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: www.mofat.go.kr
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Norway 258-8 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 795-6850 (02) 798-6072
Oman 309-3 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-2431 (02) 790-2430
Pakistan 258-13 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-8252 (02) 796-0313
Panama 4th Fl., Hyundai Merchant Marine Bldg., 66 (02) 734-8610 (02) 734-8613
Jeokseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Papua New 5th Fl., 36-1 Hannam 1(il)-dong, (02) 798-9854/5 (02) 798-9856
Guinea Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Paraguay 2nd Fl., SK Bldg., 99 Seorin-dong, (02) 730-8335 (02) 730-8336
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Peru 6th floor, Namhan Bldg., 76-42 Hannam-dong, (02) 793-5810 (02) 797-3736
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Philippines 9th floor, Diplomatic Center, 1376-1 (02) 577-6147 (02) 574-4286
Seocho 2 (i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Poland 1-72 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-9681 (02) 749-9680
Portugal 2nd floor, Wonseo Bldg., 171 Wonseo-dong, (02) 3675-2251 (02) 3675-2250
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Qatar 1-44 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-1308 (02) 790-1027
Romania UN Village, 1-42 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, (02) 797-4924 (02) 794-3114
Seoul
Russia 1001-13, 14, 15 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, (02) 552-7096 (02) 552-7098
Seoul
Saudi Arabia 1-112 Sinmunno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 739-0631 (02) 732-3110
Singapore 19th floor, Samsung Taepyeongno Bldg., 310 (02) 774-2464 (02) 773-2465
Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Slovakia 389-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-3981 (02) 794-3982
South Africa 1-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-4855 (02) 792-4856
Spain 726-52 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-3581/2 (02) 796-8207
Sri Lanka Suite 2002, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 735-2966 (02) 737-9577
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Sudan 653-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-8692 (02) 793-8693
Sweden Rm. 1201, Hanhyo Bldg., 136 Seorin-dong, (02) 738-0846 (02) 733-1317
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Switzerland 32-10 Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 739-9511 (02) 737-9392
Thailand 653-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 795-3098 (02) 798-3448
Tunisia 1-17 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-4334 (02) 790-4333
Turkey 4th Fl., Vivien Corporation Bldg., 4-52 (02) 794-0255 (02) 797-8546
Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Ukraine Rm. 901, Diplomatic Centre 1376-1 (02) 578-6910 (02) 578-5514
Seocho 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
United Arab 5-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-3235 (02) 790-3238
Emirates
Country Address Tel. Fax
Ethiopia 657-26 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-8927 (02) 790-8929
EU 16th Fl. Sean Bldg. 116 Sinmunno 1-ga, (02)735-1101 (02)739-3514
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Finland Rm.1602, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 732-6737 (02) 723-4969
Jongno-gu, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
France 30 Hap-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (02) 312-3272 (02) 393-6108
Gabon 4th floor, Yoosung Bldg., 738-20 (02) 793-9575 (02) 793-9574
Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Ghana 5-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 3785-1427 (02) 3785-1428
Germany 308-5 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 748-4114 (02) 748-4161
Greece 27th floor, Hanwha Bldg., 1 Janggyo-dong, (02) 729-1401 (02) 729-1402
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Guatemala 614, Hotel Lotte, 1 Sogong-dong, (02)771-7582 (02)771-7583
Jung-gu, Seoul
Holy See 2 Gungjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 736-5725 (02) 736-5738
Honduras 2nd Fl., Jongno Tower Bldg., Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 738-8402 (02) 738-8403
Hungary 1-103 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-2105 (02) 792-2109
India 37-3 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-4257 (02) 796-9534
Indonesia 55 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (02) 783-5675 (02) 780-4280
Iran 726-126 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-7751 (02) 792-7052
Ireland 15th Fl., Daehan Fire & Marine Insurance Bldg., (02) 774-6455 (02) 774-6458
51-1 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Israel 823-21 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (02) 564-3448 (02) 564-3449
Italy 1-398 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-0491 (02) 797-5560
Japan 18-11 Junghak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 2170-5200 (02) 734-4528
Kazakhstan 13-10 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (02)744-9714 (02)744-9760
Kuwait 309-15 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, (02) 749-3688 (02) 749-3687
Seoul
Laos 657-9 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)796-1713 (02)796-1771
Lebanon 310-49 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-6482 (02) 794-6485
Libya 4-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 797-6001 (02) 797-6007
Malaysia 4-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-0349 (02) 794-5488
Mexico 33-6 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-1694 (02) 790-0939
Mongolia 33-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-1350 (02) 794-7605
Morocco S-15, U.N. Village, 270-3 Hannam-dong, (02) 793-6249 (02) 792-8178
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Myanmar 723-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-3341 (02) 796-5570
Netherlands 14th Floor, Kyobo Bldg.,1 Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 737-9514 (02) 735-1321Jongno-gu, Seoul
New Zealand Rm. 1803, Kyobo Bldg., 1 Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 730-7794 (02) 737-4861
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nigeria 310-19 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)797-2370 (02)796-1848
Country Address Tel. Fax
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Indonesia 57, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta Selatan, (62-21) 520-1915Indonesia
Italy Via Barnaba Oriani 30, 00197 Roma, ltaly (39-06) 808-8769, 8820/1
Japan 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, (81-3) 3452-7611/9Japan
Mexico Lope de Armendar iz No. 110 (52-5) 202-9866Col. Lomas de Virreyes C.P. 11000 Mexico, D.F.
Netherlands Verlengde Tolweg 8, 2517 JV, (31-70) 358-6076The Hague, Netherlands
New Zealand 11th Floor, ASB Bank Tower, (64-4) 473-9073/42 Hunter Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Philippines 10th Floor, The Pacitic Star B/d, Makati Ave., (63-2) 811-6139/44Makati City, Philippines
Portugal Av. Miguel Bombarda 36-7, Lisboa 1051-802, Portugal (351-21)793-7200
Russia 14 Spiridonovka St., Moscow, Russia (7-095) 956-1474
Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94399, (966-1) 488-2211Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
Singapore 101 Thomson Road, United Square#10-03, (65) 256-1188Singapore 307591
Spain C/Gonzalez Amigo 15, 28033 Madrid, Spain (34-91)353-2000
Sweden Laboratoriegatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm, (46-8) 660-0330Sweden
Switzerland Kalcheggweg 38, 3000 Bern15, Switzerland (41-31) 356-2444
Thailand 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, (66-2) 247-7537/41Huay-Kwang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
United Kingdom 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6A J, (44-20) 7227-5500/2United Kingdom
United States 2450 Massachusetts Avenue, (1-202) 939-5600/4of America N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008, U.S.A.
Hong Kong 5-6 Floors, Far East Finance Centre (852) 2529-4141(Consulate General) 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
Country Address Tel.
Other Useful Organizations
International Monetary Fund
International FinanceCorporation
United Nations DevelopmentProgramme
IBRD Resident Countrydirector s Office
United Nations MemorialCemetery in Korea
(02) 502-6218/9
(02) 399-0905
(02) 790-9562/6
(02) 399-0900
(051) 624-2165, 625-0625
(02) 503-9082
(02) 399-0915
(02) 749-1417
(02) 399-0919
(051) 624-2165
Room 419, Government Complex-Gwacheon, 1 Jungang 1(il)-dong,Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do
11th Fl.,Youngpoong Bldg., 33 Seorin-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
94-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
11th Fl., Youngpoong Bldg., 33 Seorin-dong,Jongno-gu, Seoul
779 Daeyeon 4 (sa)-dong, Nam-gu,Busan
Organization Address Tel. Fax
United 4 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul (02) 3210-5500 (02) 725-1738Kingdom
U.S.A. 82 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 397-4114 (02) 738-8845
Uruguay Rm. 1802, Daewoo Center Bldg., 541 (02) 753-7893 (02) 777-4129
Namdaemunno 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Uzbekistan Rm. 701, Diplomatic Centre, 1376-1 (02) 574-6554 (02) 578-0576
Seocho 2 (i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Venezuela Rm. 1801, Garden Tower Bldg., 98-78 (02) 741-0036 (02) 741-0046
Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul,
Vietnam 28-58 Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 738-2318 (02) 739-2064
Yemen 11-444 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-9883 (02) 792-9885
Country Address Tel. Fax
Taipei Missions in Korea: 211 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul Tel:(02) 399-2767
Consular Missions
China 207-1 Choryang 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu, Busan (051) 441-8749 (051) 467-9689
Japan 1147-11 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan (051) 465-5101/6 (051) 464-1630
977-1 Nohyeong-dong, Jeju, Jeju-do (064) 742-9501 (064) 743-5885
Russia 8th floor, Korea Exchange Bank Bldg., 89-1 (051) 441-9904/5 (051 )464-4404
Jungang-dong 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Country Address Tel. Fax
Major Korean Missions AbroadEmbassies
Argentina Av. del Libertador 2395 Cap. Fed 1425 (54-11) 4802-8062, 8865Buenos Aires, Argentina
Australia 113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, (612) 6270-4100ACT, 2600, Australia
Austria Gregor-Mendel Strasse 25, A-1180, (43-1) 4781991/5Vienna, Austria
Brazil Sen-Avenida das Nacoes (55-61) 321-2500Lote 14, Brasilia DF, Brazil
Canada 150 Boteler Street, Ottawa, (1-613) 244-5010Ontario, K1N 5A6, Canada
China No.3, 4th Avenue East San Li Tun, Chaoyang (86-10) 6532-0290District, Beijing 100600, China
Denmark Svanemollevej 104, 2900 Hellerup, (45) 3946-0400Denmark
France 125, rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, (33-1) 4753-0101France
Germany Schoeneberger Ufer 89-91, 10785 Berlin, (49-30) 26065-0Germany
Hungary 1062 Bp, Andrassy ut. 109, Budapest, Hungary (36-1) 351-1179/81
India 9, Chandragupta Marg. Chanakyapuri (91-11) 688-5412Extension, New Delhi-110021, India
Country Address Tel.
Korea travel guide
When visiting Korea for the first time, many business people aresurprised to see how westernized both the cities and the local peopleappear to be. However, this process of westernization has taken placevery rapidly and many of the traditional values and attitudes remainfirmly in place.
Business cards are essential for doing business in Korea; you shouldalways take with you far more business cards than you would everimagine it possible to use. Your business card is your company passportand should show your place in the company hierarchy. For example, theowner of a company who uses the title of “director” at home should usethe Korean-style title “company president ” In Korea a director isa mid-level manager.
Business cards should be given and received with the right hand,preferably both, but never with the left hand. The most respectful wayto give or receive in Korea is with both hands. Watching Koreans givingand receiving, but giving in particular, you will see that most peoplerarely use just one hand; often the left hand, palm up, touches or reachestowards the middle of the right forearm. The exception would be givingsomething to a child. Once contacts are established it is most importantthat these contacts are nurtured. For business people this means makinga point of visiting the Korean partner on every business trip to Korea,and marking holidays such as Christmas with a card or small gift. It isimportant to demonstrate to the Koreans that you have a long-termcommitment to the market, and you are not there to make a quickprofit and run.
Sincerity is very important to the Koreans; this is reflected in theamount of time they devote to getting to know their business partnersand building long-term relationships. The Koreans are loyal by natureand good relationships will last a lifetime.
Most deluxe hotels have a 24-hour business center to assist your businessneeds efficiently. Service includes private meeting rooms, computerswith Internet access and printers, offices for rent, and translation orinterpretation. These business centers usually also provide professionalsecretarial service, package delivery, cellular phone rentals, and faxmachines. (Refer to page 152 for deluxe hotels.)
Ubiquitous in every neighborhood are these commercial establishmentsfull of multi-media computers and Internet hookups, for rent at about1,000 won per hour. There may not be a printer, and they might bequite noisy, but if you need to send an urgent e-mail they fit theoccasion well.
Tips for Conducting Business
Hotel Business Center
Business Travel Tips Business Travel Tips
PC Game Rooms (pisibang)
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International Air Express Distribution Service
Mobile Phone Rental Service
A temporary mobile phone is a handy item for tourists, especiallybusiness travelers. Call (032) 743-4011 or ~ 016 or ~ 017 or ~ 018 or ~019 for airport rental service (not necessary to dial the “032”when at theairport). In a few minutes you can have your own personal phonenumber and handset, calling and receiving anywhere in Korea. PDA, ahand-held Internet device that doubles as a telephone, is also available,with full-screen websurfing, e-mail, and a database of travel- andtourism-specific information including reservation service foraccommodations and transportation. An invaluable little tool for thetraveler, and quite inexpensive to use. For details, call at the airport
032-743-4016 or ~ 018. In Seoul, SDK at 02-766-8816, Wink at02-318-6568 or Mobiya at www.mkoreguide.com.
Useful Websites
Ministry of Finance and Economy www.mofe.go.kr 02-503-9022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade www.mofat.go.kr 02-3703-2114
Korea Customs Service www.customs.go.kr 02-660-5534
Korea Institute for International www.kiep.go.kr 02-3460-1114
Economic Policy (KIEP)Korea Trade-Investment www.kotra.or.kr 02-3460-7777/8
Promotion Agency (KOTRA)Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry www1.kcci.or.kr 02-316-3114
The American Chamber of Commerce www.amchamkorea.org 02-564-2040
The European Union Chamber www.eucck.org 02-2253-5631/4
of Commerce in KoreaKorea Investment Service Center www.kisc.org run by the KOTRA
Korean International Trade Association www.kita.or.kr 02-551-5353
Korea Convention & Exhibition Center (COEX) www.coex.co.kr 02-551-1171/5
Busan Exhibition & Convention Center bexco.co.kr 051-747-2311
Samsung Economy Research Institute www.seriecon.seri.org 02-3780-8000
Korean Yellowpages for Foreigners www.yellowpages.co.kr 02-7250-411
DHL 02-716-0001, 02-710-8426 Airborn Express 02-334-8200, 02-334-7175
UPS 02-3665-3651, 02-3664-0360 Hanjin Express 02-738-1212, 02-778-1463FAXFAX
FAXFAX
Translation / Interpretation Service
Cosmo Call Korea 02-582-0283, 02-582-0283, www.cosmocall.co.kr
Arirang TV 02-3474-3114, 02-569-5699, www.arirangtv-tic.com
Interpretation &Translation Institute, Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies02-963-5356, 02-963-8780
Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, Ewha Womans Univ. 02-3277-3662, 02-3277-3705
The Korea Herald Translations02-778-2028, 02-778-1575, www.kht.co.krFAX
FAX
FAX
FAX
FAX
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Handy FactsHandy FactsTourist Information Services
Information and assistance are readily available at KNTO’sTourist Information Center (TIC) or at information countersat the international airports and at major tourist sites. Theyprovide city maps, brochures and useful information on tours,shopping, dining, and accommodations. The hours of operation differsomewhat around the country, but KNTO’s TIC is open every day from09:00 to 20:00. On the web, visit www.tour2korea.com.
1330 Korea Travel Phone
When you need English assistance or travel information, just dial 1330,and a bilingual operator will offer you detailed tourism information. Ifyou want information about another area, press that area code beforepressing 1330.
Seoul 02, Incheon 032, Daejeon 042, Busan 051, Ulsan 052, Daegu 053, Gwangju 062, Gyeonggi-do 031, Gangwon-do 033, Chungcheongnam-do 041,Chungcheongbuk-do 043, Gyeongsangnam-do 055, Gyeongsangbuk-do 054,Jeollanam-do 061, Jeollabuk-do 063, Jeju-do 064
Tourist Complaint Center
Overseas visitors to Korea who experience any inconvenience or whosimply want to offer some advice should call or write the TouristComplaint Center, operated by the Korea National TourismOrganization: K.P.O. Box 1879, Seoul 110-618, Korea.
(02)735-0101 : (02)777-0102; e-mail: [email protected]
Seoul KNTO Tourist Information Center (02)757-0086- Incheon International Airport (032)743-2600/2Seoul City Tourist Information Center (02)731-6337- Itaewon (02)794-2490- Myeong-dong (02)757-0088- Dongdaemun Market (02)2236-9135- Namdaemun Market (02)752-1913- Deoksugung (02)756-0045- Seoul Express Bus Terminal (02)537-9198Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Infornet (02)735-5678
Busan Gimhae Int’l Airport (051)973-4607Busan Railroad Station (051)441-6565Busan Int’l Ferry Terminal (051)465-3471Busan Information Service Center for Foreigners (051)462-2256
Jeju Jeju Int’l Airport (064)742-8866Jeju Port Passenger Terminal (064)758-7181Jungmun Tourist Center (064)738-8550
Gyeongju Gyeongju Railroad Station (054)772-3843Bulguksa Temple (054)746-4747Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal (054)772-9289
Official HolidaysNew Year s Day (January 1 2)
The first two days of the New Year arerecognized and celebrated.
Seollal (January February)Lunar New Year s Day (Seollal) is one of themost important traditional events of the year,still much more significant than January 1st.Most businesses are closed, and people takeseveral days off to visit their hometowns to bewith family. Members of the family get upearly, put on their best clothes, and everyonebows to their elders as a reaffirmation offamily ties. Feasts are held with speciallyprepared food such as tteokguk andmanduguk. Men play games of yut or fly kites,boys spin tops. Feburary 11 13 in 2002.
Independence Movement Day (March 1)This day commemorates the Declaration ofIndependence proclaimed on March 1, 1919,while under Japanese colonization. A readingof the declaration takes place in a specialceremony at Tapgol Park in Seoul, where thedocument was first read to the public.
Arbor Day (April 5)Trees are planted across the country everyyear as part of the nation s vast reforestationprogram.
Buddha s Birthday (April May)Elaborate, solemn rituals are held at manyBuddhist temples across the country andlanterns are hung in the temple courtyards. Inthe evening these lanterns are lit and carriedin parades. It is celebrated on the 8th day ofthe 4th lunar month. May 19 in 2002.
Children s Day (May 5)On this day, parents dress up the little onesand take them to children s parks,amusement parks, zoos, or to the cinema fora full day of fun and games.
Memorial Day (June 6)Memorial Day is set aside to honor the
soldiers and civilians who have given theirlives for their country. The largest ceremonyis held at the National Cemetery in Seoul.
Constitution Day (July 17)Commemorates the proclamation of theConstitution of the Republic of Korea on July17, 1948.
Liberation Day (August 15)This day commemorates Japaneseacceptance of the Allies’ terms of surrenderand the resulting liberation of Korea in 1945.
Chuseok (September October)Chuseok is the year s most importanttraditional holiday. It is celebrated on the 15thday of the eighth lunar month. Chuseok isoften referred to as Korean ThanksgivingDay. It s a celebration of the harvest and athanks giving for the bounty of the earth.Family members come from all parts of thecountry to visit their ancestral homes.September 20 22 in 2002.
National Foundation Day (October 3)This day commemorates the founding of theKorean nation in 2333 B.C. by the legendarygod-king Dangun. A simple ceremony is heldat an altar on top of Mt. Manisan,Ganghwado. The altar is said to have beenerected by Dangun to offer thanks to hisfather and grandfather in heaven.
Christmas (December 25)Christmas is observed as a national holiday inKorea as in many other countries.
Special DaysLabor Day (May 1)Although Labor Day is not a national holiday,banks and business establishments areclosed, and many people enjoy a day off.
Parents Day (May 8)Sons and daughters show their love andrespect for their parents on this day.
oreans officially follow the Gregorian calendar, though someholidays are based on the oriental lunar calendar. During the officialholidays, offices and banks are closed but palaces, museums, mostrestaurants, department stores, and amusement facilities
are open. Seollal and Chuseok are most important traditionalholidays for Koreans. Millions of people visit their hometownsto celebrate with their families duringthese periods. On Seollal, Koreanshold a memorial service for theirancestors and perform sebae, aformal bow of respect to theirelders as a New Year’s greeting.
HolidaysHolidays
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over. Foreign currency and traveler’s
checks can be converted intoKorean won at foreign exchangebanks and other authorized moneychangers. The exchange rate issubject to market fluctuations. OneU.S. dollar was equivalent to about1,300 won as of October 13, 2001.Credit cards, including VISA,
American Express, Diner’s Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted atmajor hotels, department stores, and larger restaurants.
Automated Teller Machines (ATM) for Foreign Travelers
Travelers who carry internationally recognized credit cards can get a cashadvance in Korean won at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installedat major hotels, department stores, subway stations and tourist attractions.
Tipping
Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. A 10% service charge is addedto your bill at all tourist hotels.
Tax
Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standardrate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10%tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is added into the bill.Until the end of 2002, however, the VAT on hotel room charges (but notthe VAT on the service charge) is exempted for non-Koreans.
Electricity
In Korea, outlets for 220 volts are dominant. Always check the powersupply before using your equipment.
Emergencies
Dial 112 for the police and 119 for the fire department (though onlyKorean is spoken). A hotel front desk or hotel manager can arrange for adoctor or an ambulance. If you need a doctor on the street, ask apoliceman or passersby for assistance. Police boxes can be found on everymajor street. In addition, International SOS Korea ( 02-790-7561)provides a 24-hour emergency service for foreigners, acting as a linkbetween patients and Korean hospitals for a fee.
Lost & Found
In the event of misplaced or lost property, contact the Lost and FoundCenter of Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau: 102 Hongik-dong, Seongdong-gu. 02-2299-1282 02-2298-1282
Domestic postal rates are 170 for a letter of up to25g, 1,170 for a registered letter of no more than25g, and 1,500 for a package of up to 2kg. Apostcard costs 140.
Ministry of Information and Communication: www.mic.go.kr
FAX Goodwill G
Travel Agents
For organized tours or guided tours in Korea, you may contact:Korea Tourism Association: 11th Fl., Sam An Bldg., 945, Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 02-556-2356, 02-556-3818Korea Association of General Travel Agents (KATA): Rm. 803,Jaeneung Bldg., 192-11, Euljiro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-752-8692/3, 02-752-8694
- Korea Traval Bureau 02-778-0150 - Global Tour 02-776-3153
- Kim’s Travel 02-323-3361 - Star Travel 02-569-8114
Goodwill Guide
KNTO Goodwill Guide Service provides interpretationhelp as part of free tourguide service. Advancereservations are usually required, but this can be veryhelpful if you have extensive need for help of any kindin Korea. See www.goodwillguide.com/english.
“Free Interpretation by Phone” Taxis and “Visitors Guide” Taxis
Regular taxis having a sign on their back door (right side) “FreeInterpretation by Phone” provide interpretation services in English,Chinese and Japanese for foreign tourists. The driver calls an interpreterthrough a phone installed in the car and three-way communication begins.
Or, to find a taxi driver who speaks English or Japanese, call for aVisitors Guide Taxi by phone ( 02-3431-5100, 02-3431-7109), orlook for the English or Japanese “Visitors Guide” sign on either side ofthese deluxe taxis.
Business Hours
Government offices are openbetween the hours of 09:00 and18:00 from March to October andbetween 09:00 and 17:00 fromNovember to February. OnSaturdays, they open at 09:00 andclose at 17:00.
Most private businesses open atanywhere from 08:30 to 10:00 andclose in the evening. Banks are amajor exception. Their businesshours are from 09:30 to 16:30 on weekdays, and from 09:30 to 13:30 onSaturdays.
Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul generally maintain strict businesshours including lunch. They are usually open from 09:00 to 17:00 onweekdays and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, includingSundays, but smaller shops tend to be open earlier and close later every dayof the week.
Currency and Credit Cards
The unit of Korean currency is the won. Coin denominations are 1,5, 10, 50, 100, 500. Bank notes are 1,000, 5,000 and10,000. Bank checks are circulated in denominations of 100,000 and
FAX
FAX
FAX
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Recommended Dress
From mid-March through late-May,and mid-September through mid-November you can wear long sleevedshirts and slacks plus possibly acardigan or a jacket. During summer,June through August, short sleevedshirts and knee trousers would beacceptable, but in formal occasions,long trousers and a tie arerecommended. Late November through early March you must beprepared for the cold. Scarf and gloves are recommended for January andFebruary, and remember that the mountains are frequently snowy.
Telephone Services
Long Distance Directory Area Code+114Assistance- English 080-211-0114International Telegram Services 00795Tourist Complaint Center (02) 735-0101Tourist Information 1330
Police 112Fire and Ambulance 119Medical Emergency 1339International Telephone Information 00794International Telephone 00799Local Directory Assistance 114
Time Differences
Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo *13 *16 *19 *22 1 4 7 10
New York, Montreal,*11 *14 *17 *20 *23 2 5 8Bogota, Toronto
Chicago, Houston *10 *13 *16 *19 *22 1 4 7
Vancouver, Seattle,*8 *11 *14 *17 *20 *23 2 5San Francisco, Los Angeles
Sydney, Melbourne 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23
Seoul, Tokyo 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22
Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong,24 3 6 9 12 15 18 21Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Bangkok, Jakarta *23 2 5 8 11 14 17 20
New Delhi, Calcutta *21 24 3 6 9 12 15 18
Teheran, Kuwait, Jeddah *20 *23 2 5 8 11 14 17
Hamburg, Rome,*17 *20 *23 2 5 8 11 14Paris, Amsterdam
London, Madrid *16 *19 *22 1 4 7 10 13
previous day
City Time
001002008
Int’l AccessCode
1
CountryCode
202
AreaCode
212-1234
IndividualNumber
Example: When calling Washington D.C.Medical Care
There are many hospitals where some English is spoken. However, it isrecommendable to use the international clinics at such large general hospitalsas Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center, or Samsung Medical Center.
Severance Hospital: 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 02-361-5114, www.severance.or.kr; International Clinic ( 02-361-
6540), open 10:00 12:00 and 14:00 17:00 on weekdays, and 10:0012:00 on Saturdays.
Asan Medical Center (Jungang Hospital): 388-1 Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (map p. 50) 02-2224-3114, www.amc.seoul.kr; InternationalClinic ( 02-2224-5001), open 09:00 17:00 on weekdays.
Samsung Medical Center: 50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 02-3410-2114, www.samsunghospital.com; International Clinic
( 02-3410-0200), open 09:00 17:00 on weekdays, and 09:00 12:00on Saturdays.
Newspaper, TV and Radio
There are three English-language dailies, the Korea Times and the KoreaHerald, and the Joongang Ilbo English supplement to the International Herald Tribune. They are available at most newsstands and in most hotelgift shops.
Korea has five TV networks, all broadcasting in Korean (KBS1, KBS2,MBC, SBS, and EBS). Along with the national broadcasting networks,there are also many cable TV channels specializing in a wide field ofprogramming including news, movies, entertainment, sports, etc. Of noteis Arirang TV, an English-language cable station featuring a wide range ofKorea-related programming including culture, news, drama with Englishsubtitles, etc.
There are also eight Korean radio stations, plus the AFN U.S. militarystations which broadcast in English on 1530 AM and 102.7 FM, in Seoul.
The AFN TV station can be accessed in many area, as well as viacable.
Telephone Calls
There are three types of public telephone in Korea: coin-operatedtelephones, card phones, and coin and card phones. A local call costs 50for three minutes. Intercity calls cost considerably more. Coin phonesreturn coins inserted but unused, but do not return change for partiallyused 100 coins.
Card telephones can be used to make international calls as well as localand intercity calls. Telephone cards come in 2,000, 3,000, 5,000,and 10,000 denominations and are on sale in shops close to telephoneboxes and in banks. There are also credit card phones, which you can usewith major credit cards. The pre-paid Worldphone Card (www.wpcard.com) can be used from any telephone to call within Korea or to othercountries. If it is not used completely by the end of a visit, it can also beused in most other countries in the world.
To make an international call, first dial the international dialing code(001, 002 or 008), then the country code, area code, and finally theindividual number. International calls can also be made through theoperator by dialing 00799. To make a collect call, also dial 00799. Formore information on international calls, dial 00794.
If you want directory assistance for Korea, dial 080-211-0114. English-speaking operators are available.
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Useful Korean PhrasesUseful Korean Phrases
Will you show me the way to (Deoksugung Palace)?( ) .[(Deoksugung) ganeun gireul gareucheo juseyo.]
Where is .................?...... ?[...............i eodi itseumnikka?]
Please take me to the ....
[.....euro gajuseyo.]
Please stop here..
[Yeogiseo sewo-juseyo.]
How far is it to .......??
[.........kkaji eolmana meomnikka?]
Where can I get a taxi??
[Eodiseo taeksireul talsu isseulkkayo?]
How do you do?.
[Cheo-eum boepgetseoyo.]
I m glad to meet you..
[Mannaseo bangawoyo.]
Good bye..
[Annyeonghi gaseyo.]
Yes, there is., .
[Ye, itseoyo.]
No, there isn’t., .
[Aniyo, eopseoyo.]
Thank you..
[Gamsa-hamnida.]
You are welcome..
[Cheonmaneyo.]
Excuse me..
[Sillye-hamnida.]
I am sorry..
[Mian-hamnida.]
Please help me..
[Dowa-juseyo.]
Good morning.Good afternoon.Good evening.
.[Annyeong-haseyo.]
Greetings and Common Courtesy
Please show me this..
[Igeoseul boyeo juseyo.]
How much is it??
[Geugeoseun eolma-imnikka?]
Please let me have this..
[Igeoseul jusipsiyo.]
Do you take credit cards??
[Sinyong kadeu batseumnikka?]
Shopping
Transportation
How long does it take to get to .....??
[...... kkaji sigani eolmana geollimnikka?]
Does this bus go to ...??
[I beoseu ...gamnikka?]
Korean Manners
1. Greeting and saying “Thank you” arevery important to Koreans. Words ofgreeting and thanks are always saidwith a bow of the head. The depth ofthe bow depends on the relativeseniority of the two speakers.
2. Koreans do not appreciate an overlyoutgoing style and they generallylimit direct physical contact to acourteous handshake. However, asone gets to know Koreans better, agreater familiarity becomes possible.In fact, foreigners are often quitesurprised to see women walkinghand in hand. Touching close friendswhile talking to them is perfectlyacceptable in Korea. Public displays ofaffection between the sexes such as,kissing and hugging are not rare asbefore but generally regarded asunseemly.
3. There are many clean publicrestrooms throughout Korea. It is alsoacceptable to use the restrooms inoffice buildings, hotels, shops, orrestaurants.
4. Koreans traditionally sit, eat and sleepon the floor, so shoes are always
removed when entering a Koreanhome. Bare feet are considered anaffront in front of elders, so it is bestto wear socks or stockings whenvisiting families.
5. Young Koreans are accustomed to“going Dutch” but in general it iscommon to be either host or guest.
6. It was traditionally regarded asimpolite to talk during a meal,however, nowadays Koreans areencouraged to talk, to laugh duringthe meal. Real appreciation of thefood and service is gratefully received.It is impolite to blow your nose at thetable. (See page 106 for further tipsabout table manners.)
Average Temperature and Rainfall
Weights & Measures
Korea uses the international metric system.1 meter = 39.37 inches = 1.094 yards, 1 kilometer = 0.6214 mile 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds, 1 litre = 0.26418 gallon 1metric ton = 2,204.62 pounds
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.
-3.4-1.14.511.817.421.524.625.420.614.36.6-0.4
25.930
40.153.263.370.776.377.769.157.743.331.3
646463616572817973676666
22.924.646.793.792
133.8369.1293.9168.949.453.121.7
C F H R C F H R C F H R
2.23.77.812.917.320.324.125.921.917.1115
3638.746
55.263.168.575.478.671.462.851.841
515559677079858075655954
31.842.979.2148.4147.9224
256.9203.6186.662.264.924.3
5.25.68.513.317.220.925.626.622.717.712.47.6
41.442.147.355.963
69.678.179.972.963.954.345.7
707069737580828077727070
62.369.768.297.288.8
183.7230.2241.3179.474.279
49.6
Month
City Seoul Busan Jeju
H (Humidity, %), R (Rainfall, mm)
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INDEXINDEXMay I have a menu, please?.
[Menyu jom boyeo-juseyo.]
What’s your speciality here??
[I jibeseo jalhaneun eumsigi mueot-sijyo?]
0 [yeong]1 / [il / hana]2 / [i / dul]3 / [sam / set]4 / [sa / net]5 / [o / daseot]6 / [yuk / yeoseot]7 / [chil / ilgop]8 / [pal / yeodeol]9 / [gu / ahop]10 / [sip / yeol]20 [isip]100 [baek]1,000 [cheon]10,000 [man]100,000 [simman]1,000,000 [baengman]
I like to have bulgogi..
[Bulgogi juseyo.]
Could you bring me some moreof this?
.[Iget jogeum deo juseyo.]
Eating Out
Do you have any vacancy??
[Bin bang itseumnikka?]
Could you clean my room, please?.
[Bang cheongso jom haejuseyo.]
I like to stay one more night..
[Haru deo mukgo sipseumnida.]
Could you please give me a morningcall at 6 in the morning?
[Achim yeoseotsie kkaewojuseyo.]
Accommodations
Lost & Found Center [Bunsilmul bogwanso]Hospital [Byeongwon]Police Station [Gyeongchalseo]Toilet [Hwajangsil]Drug store [Yakguk]Inn [Yeogwan]Market [Sijang]Restaurant [Sikdang]Airport [Gong-hang]Subways [Jihacheol]Railroad station [Gichayeok]
Miscellaneous
Numbers
2nd Tunnel 74
3rd Tunnel 71
63 Building 44
A
Alps Resort 127
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement
Site 51
Anapji Pond 84
Andong 82
Antiques 117
Apgujeong-dong 47
Archery 108
Arts 22
Asian Games 13
ATM 177
B
Baduk 109
Baegyangsa Temple 93
Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs 51
Bars and Beer Halls 112
Bears Town Resort 128
Beomeosa Temple 87
Blue Valley Ski Resort 128
Body Language 24
Bomun Amphitheater 111
Bomun Lake Resort 86
Bongeunsa Temple 46
Bongjeongsa Temple 82
Bosingak Bell Pavilion 35
Bukhansan National Park 53, 135
Bukhansanseong Fortress 70
Bulguksa Temple 85
Bunhwangsa Temple 85
Bunjae Artpia 103
Busan 13, 86-7
Busan Cultural Center 111
Buseoksa Temple 82
Business Center 172
Business Hours 176
Business Travel Tips 172-3
Buyeo 78
Buyeo Nat'l Museum 78
Byeonsan Peninsula Nat'l Park 135
C
Car Rentals 150
Casinos 112
Central City 52
Changdeokgung Palace 38
Changgyeonggung Palace 37
Cheomseongdae Observatory 84
Cheong Wa Dae 29
Cheonghakdong Village 91
Chiaksan Nat'l Park 74, 135
Chongdong Theater 31, 110
Chonmasan Ski Resort 129
Chungjuho Lake 78
City Air Terminals 145
City Buses 148
Climate 18
COEX Mall 46
Contents 5-6
Complaint Center 175
Currency 176
Customs 23
D
Dadohae Maritime Nat'l Park 135
Daegu 10, 81
Daehangno Street 36
Daejeon 10, 76
Daejeon City Tour 76
Daemyung Vivaldi Park 129
Daeyoo Hunting Ground 101
Damyang Bamboo Museum 94
Dance 22
Deogyusan Nat'l Park 134
Deoksugung 31
Department Stores in Seoul 119
Dinner Theaters in Seou 115
Diplomatic Missions 167-71
Dolharubang 100
Domestic Feryboats 151
Domestic Flights 150
Dongdaemun Market 39
Dongnae Hot Springs 87
Dora Observatory 71
Dosan Confucian School 82
Duty-Free Shops 120
E
Electricity 177
Emergencies 177
Everland 69
Expo Science Park 76
Express Buses 151
F
Festivals 138-9
Food 106-7
G
Ganghwado Island 68
Gangjin 97
Gangneung 72
Garak Market 49
Gayasan Nat'l Park 134
Geojedo Island 89
Geumgang Park 87
Geumgangsan(Mt.) 14
Geumsansa Temple 93
Geunettwigi 109
Gimjang 24
Golf Courses 131
Gongju 77
Goodwill Guide 176
Goseong Unification Observatory
73
Gosu Cave 79
Guest House 165
Gwanchoksa Temple 78
Gwangalli Beach 87
Gwangju 11, 94
Gwangju Nat'l Park 94
Gyeongbokgung 29
Gyeongju 83-6
Gyeongju Bomun Lake Resort 124
Gyeongju Nat'l Museum 84
Gyeongju Nat'l Park 132
Gyeongpodae 73
Gyeryongsan Nat'l Park
77, 126, 132
H
Haegeumgang 89
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Ondol 24
Onyang Hot Springs 78
Oriental Medicine 24
P
Painting 22
Paju 70
Palgongsan (Mt.) 81
Panmunjeom 71
Passport 142
PC Game Rooms 172
Phoenix Park Ski World 127
Pohang 83
Popular Buys in Korea 116-8
Poseokjeong Watercourse 85
Pottery 23
Punch Bowl Battleground 74
Pungnap Earthen Fortress Wall 51
Q
Quarantine 143
R
Rafting 125
Recommended Dress 179
Religion 19
Rodin Gallery 31
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
31
S
Saemtong Migratory Bird Sanctuary
74
Samchengdonggil 29
Samseong-dong 45
Sanbanggulsa 102
Sangjogam Park 91
Sangumburi Crater 99
Scuba Diving 125
Sense of Seniority 23
Seogwipo 12, 101
Seokchon-dong Early Baekje Stone
Tombs 49
Seokguram Grotto 85
Seongeup Folk Village 100
Seonggyunggwan 38
Seongsanpo 100
Seoraksan Nat'l Park 73, 126, 133
Seoul 9, 26
Seoul City Tour 54
Seoul Grand Park 70
Seoul Land 70
Seoul Nori Madang 49, 110
Seoul Racecourse 69
Seoul Resort 129
Seoul Tower 41
Seoul Training Center for the
Important Intangible Cultural
Properties 46
Shopping Tips 123
Sinchon 52
Sobaeksan Nat'l Park 135
Sokcho 73
Songgwangsa Temple 96
Songnisan Nat'l Park 79, 133
Sorak Waterpia 73
Sosoewon 94
Special Shopping Areas in Seoul
118-9
Ssanggyesa Temple 124
Ssireum 108
Subways 149
Suwon 9, 69
T
Table Manners 106
Taean Seashore Nat'l Park 135
Taegeukgi 4
Taejongdae Park 87
Taekwondo 108
Tamna Mok Sok Won 98
Tapsa Temple 124
Tax 177
Taxis 148
Telephone 178
Temperature and Rainfall 180
Time Difference 179
Tipping 177
Tongdosa Temple 87
Tongyeong 89
Tourist Information Services 175
Trains 152
Transportation 144-52
Travel Agents 176
Travel Phone 1330 175
Tumuli Park 83
U
Uhang-ri Dinosaur Fossile Site 97
Ulleungdo 75
Ulsan 12, 83
UN Memorial Cemetery 87
Unhyeongung 35
Unjusa Temple 96
V
Visa 142
W
War Memorial 53
Water Skiing 125
Weights & Measures 180
Windsurfing 125
Wolchulsan Nat'l Park 135
Woraksan Nat'l Park 79, 135
World Cup 8
World Trade Center Seoul 46
Y
Yanggu 74
Yangji Pine Resort 128
Yeogwans 165
Yeongju 82
Yeosu 89
Yeouido 43
Yeouido Park 44
Yong Pyong Resort 74, 127
Yongduam Rock 98
Yongdusan Park 87
Youth Hostels 165-6
Yutnori 109
Haeinsa Temple 81
Haenyeo 100
Haeundae Beach 87
Hahoe Village 82
Hallasan (Mt.) 99, 133
Hallim 102
Hallyeo Maritime Nat'l Park 89, 132
Han River 53
Hangeul 5
Hendrik Hamel Monument 102
History 20
Holidays 174
Homestay 164
Hong Ik University Vicinity 52
Hongdo 96
Hot Springs 130
Hotels 152-64
Huwon 38
Hwaeomsa Temple 95
Hwanseongul Cave 75
Hwaseong Fortress 69
Hyeonchungsa Shrine 78
Hyepjae Beach 102
Hyepjaegul Cave 102
Hyundai Sungwoo Resort 128
I
Icheon Ceramics Village 70
Ihwajang 38
Incheon 9, 68
Incheon Int'l Airport 144,148
Independence Hall of Korea 78
Independence Park 52
Inheritance Hall of the Hahoe
Byeolsingut Talnori 111
Insa-dong 40
Intercity Buses 151
International Flights 144
Iron Triangle Zone 74
Itaewon 42
J
Jagalchi Fish Market 87
Jamsil 48
Jamsil Sports Complex 49
Janggi 109
Jazz Clubs 114
Jeju City 98
Jeju Folklore Museum 99
Jeju Folklorea and Natural History
Museum 99
Jeondeungsa Temple 68
Jeonju 11, 93
Jerye 23
Jikjisa Temple 81
Jindo 97
Jindo Regional Cultural Center 111
Jinhae 88, 124
Jinju 88
Jirisan Nat'l Park 95, 126,132
Jisan Forest Resort 129
Jogyesa Temple 35
Jongmyo 37
Jongno Tower 35
Jungmun Resort 101
Juwangsan Nat'l Park 134
K
Kite-flying 109
KNTO Offices 186
Korea Condo Ski Resort 129
Korea House 41, 115
Korea Military Academy 53
Korean Folk Village 69, 111
Korean Phrases 181-2
KR Pass 152
Kukkiwon 47
L
Land 18
Language 19
Lost & Found 177
Lotte World 49
M
Mail 177
Maisan (Mt.) 93
Manjanggul Cave 100
Manners 180
Marina Submarine Tour 101
Markets Outside Seou 121
Marriage 23
Medical Cares 178
Mobile Phone Rental Service 173
Mokpo 96
Movie Theaters 112
Mudeungsan (Mt.) 94
Mugunghwa 4
Muju Resort 127
Museums 136-7
Music 22
Myeong-dong 33
Myeongdong Cathedral 33
N
Naejangsan Nat'l Park 93, 126, 133
Naganeupseong Folk Village 97
Nakhwaam Rock 78
Naksan Beach 73
Namdaemun Market 32
Names 23
Namhae Bridge 90
Namhaedo Island 90
Namhansanseong Fortress 70
Namsan Hanok Village 41
Namsan Park 40
Namwon 94
Nanta Theatre 31
National Arboretum 70
National Assembly 44
National Center for Korean
Traditional Performing Arts 110
National Folk Museum 29
National Museum of Contemporary
Art 70
National Museum of Korea 19
National Parks 132-5
National Souvenir Center 33
National Theater 41, 110
Neolttwigi 109
Newspaper 178
Nightclubs 112
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale
Market 44
O
Odaesan National Park 74, 134
Odongdo 90
Odusan Unification 71
Oedo Paradise Island 90
Olympic Park 50-1
1330 Korea Travel Phone
For English assistance or travel information, just dial 1330, and a bilingual operator will offer you detailed tourism information.
Head Office
10 Da-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100 -180, Korea Tel: (02) 7299-600, Fax: (02)757-5997E-mail: [email protected]
KNTO Overseas OfficesAMERICA
Toll Free: (800) 868-7567 (North America)
Los Angeles3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90010, U.S.ATel: (323) 643-0025, Fax: (323) 643-0028E-mail: [email protected]
New YorkOne Executive Dr., Suite 100, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, U.S.A.Tel: (201) 585-0909, Fax: (201) 585-9041E-mail: [email protected]
Chicago737 North Michigan Ave., Suite 910, Chicago, IL 60611, U.S.A.Tel: (312) 981-1717/9, Fax: (312) 981-1721E-mail: [email protected]
TorontoSuite 1903, 700 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z6, CanadaTel: (416) 348-9056, Fax: (416) 348-9058E-mail: [email protected]
Hawaii (Representative)1188 Bishop St, PH 1Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, U.S.A.Tel: (808) 521-8066, Fax: (808) 521-5233
ASIAHong KongSuite 4203, 42/F, Tower 1, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong KongTel: 2523-8065, Fax: 2845-0765E-mail: [email protected]
Singapore#20-01, 24 Raffles Place, Clifford Centre, Singapore 048621Tel: 6533-0441, Fax: 6534-3427E-mail: [email protected]
TaipeiRm. 2005, 20th Fl., Int’l Trade Center Bldg., 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 10548 Tel: (2) 2720-8049, Fax: (2) 2757-6514E-mail: [email protected]
Bangkok15th Fl., Silom Complex Building 191, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500, ThailandTel: (2) 231-3895, Fax: (2) 231-3897E-mail: [email protected]
BeijingRoom 508, Hyundai Millennium Tower, 38 XiaoyunRoad, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027 ChinaTel: (10) 6526-0837, Fax: (10) 6526-0839E-mail: [email protected]
EUROPEFrankfurtBaseler Str. 48, D-60329, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyTel: (69) 233226, Fax: (69) 253519E-mail: [email protected]
ParisTour Maine Montparnasse 33, Avenue du Maine, B.P. 169, 75755 Paris Cedex 15, FranceTel: (1) 4538-7123, Fax: (1) 4538-7471E-mail: [email protected]
London3rd Fl., New Zealand House, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TE, United KingdomTel: (20) 7321-2535, Fax: (20) 7321-0876E-mail: [email protected]
MoscowMoscow office will open in October, 2001.
JAPAN TokyoRm. 124, Sanshin Bldg., 1-4-1,Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100Tel: (3) 3580-3941, Fax: (3) 3591-4601E-mail: [email protected]
Osaka8th Fl., KAL Bldg., 3-1-9, Hon-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan 541Tel: (6) 6266-0847, Fax: (6) 6266-0803E-mail: [email protected]
Fukuoka6th Fl., Asahi Bldg., 2-1-1, Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan 812Tel: (92) 471-7174, Fax: (92) 474-8015E-mail: [email protected]
Nagoya2nd Fl., Toyopet Nissei Bldg., 2-13-30,Higashi Sakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Japan 461Tel: (52) 933-6550, Fax: (52) 933-6553E-mail: [email protected]
Sendai1st Fl., Nihonseimei Sendaikoutoudai Minami Bldg., 1-5-15, Kamisugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Japan 980Tel: (22) 711-5991, Fax: (22) 711-5993E-mail: [email protected]
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