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Designated as a World Cultural Asset for its historical origin, outstanding stone relics and high-value, ancient artifacts it still has in store, originally called ‘Hwaeom Bulguksa Temple’ or ‘Beopryusa Temple’, Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju was built in 528 during the Silla Kingdom, in the 15th year of King Beop-Heung's reign (514-540).…
You’ve never seen all the famous people, celebrities and historical figures of Korea plus the most renowned politicians, idols, artists and stars from the entire world gather in one place! While most of you think they’re busy with their hectic schedules, TV guestings, scholarly duties, and even dead, believe me or not, they’re all chilling…
A good place to go after a long stroll at Hanrim Park, and guaranteed as the most romantic place to watch a natural exhibition which we all loved: the view of the sunset contrasting with the pink and orange skies, Hyeopjae Beach located just on the western side of Hanrim Park (and is a part…
The chueo-tang is reputedly a ‘beautifier soup’ in Korea as the dish is loaded with calcium and proteins that contribute to that enviable dew of Korean skin. The pond loach is the main ingredient of this soup, and its uncooked version has a sharp and an almost-bitter taste. But crushed and cooked along with doenjjang…
No one would ever imagine that something founded by the scars of the war will turn out beautiful, and colorful. The Gamcheon Culture Village, located in the Korean Coastal City of Busan, is a vibrant neighborhood that was once a scruffy neighborhood of Korean war refugees. A project themed “Dreaming of Busan Masu Picchu” was…
The rushing waters of Chenjeyeon Falls, plus the attractions that you are yet to unravel within its vicinity will surely wash all your worries and tiredness away. Cheonjeyeon Falls, named “The Pond of God,” consists of 3 sections. Just around the falls, is the abundance of a variety of plant life, such as the rare ‘solimnan’…
Dakjjim is sweeter than most stews in the Korean food list, but nevertheless, the spice is still there given the amount of chili present in the ingredient list. Dakjjim, known in English as braised chicken, is a compound word made up of dak (닭) for chicken and jjim (찜) for braised and can also be…
If visitations to the royal palaces and royal compounds have given you the feeling of sovereignty, the Jongmyo or the royal shrine dedicated to the deceased kings and queens of Joseon dynasty is filled with solemnity and holiness. This is where the royal ancestral tablets are preserved. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site after…
Kalguksu is not spicy. This is not a drill. This flexible dish is literally translated as knife noodles as the noodles are handmade and knife-cut. There are several ways to make a kalguksu, and there are at least 12 kalguksu dishes and among the most popular are the chicken, or clams. There have been…
A 1,300-year-old beauty that sits on a mountainside that overlooks the splendid ocean painted in soothing shades of blue, Naksansa temple, located 4m north of the famous Naksan Beach, is worth the long hours of travel. Built by the ambassador of the 30th king of Sila Period known as Ui-Sang, the temple houses the Seven…
Most of us dream of having a tour around the globe: taste a whole new variety of flavors and dive into all types of once-in-a-lifetime experience. But are you willing spend a lifetime and all your money to explore this vast, blue planet? There’s no wonder why Lotte World is called the world of everything…
Beyond kimchi as the representative Korean food in the international food scene, there is jogaetang or the Korean clam stew – one of the seafood-based soups in Korea that are perhaps slightly less spicy than its colleagues in the stew and soups department. Jogaetang is best paired with soju. The clear soup belies its many-splendored…
The perfect getaway for your sun-tanning sessions, cool dips and relaxing with the soft ocean breeze, Ganghwa Island is a place you need to include in your list of summer destinations. Located in the west sea, with 28 spectacular islands and a shore that stretches for 99km long, Ganghwa island, is a must see island…
It all began way back in 1998 in association with the Boryeong Tourism Organization to promote the city as a tourist destination. Now, it is a celebrated festival which popularity rises year by year, and people even those coming from abroad would love to visit Boryeong to splash out the fun. Every summer, Mudfest occurs…
Hongdae is a popular district in Korea which is perfect for people who loves vintage, and both the street and nightlife. It is named after Hongik University, Korea’s prestigious art university, which is located just around its corner. It centers on the street and urban art, unique cafe experience, vintage, nightlife and clubs, indie music…
The pumpkin porridge, or the hobakjuk, is quite a sight. The smooth orange visual texture and the floating white blob of rice cakes of hobakjuk are enticing – it makes you want to try it and let it run through your throat. It is sweet, as the hobak variety used in this Korean food, is…
