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 Tourist Map of Korea 6
FIFA World Cup 2002 Korea/Japan TM
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Contents
2002 Asian Games in Busan 13
Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains 14
Korea in Brief 17
Tourist Destinations 25
Seoul 26
Subways (Seoul and Incheon) 54
Seoul Vicinity (Incheon, Gyeonggi-do) 68
Eastern Area (Gangwon-do, Ulleungdo) 72
Central Area (Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongbuk-do) 76
Southeastern Area (Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do,
Hallyeo Maritime National Park ) 80
Southwestern Area (Gwangju, Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do) 92
Jeju-do 98
Special Interests in Korea 105
Korean Food 106
Traditional Sports and Games 108
Recreation 110
Shopping 116
Seasonal Attractions 124
Spring 124
Summer 125
Fall 126
Winter (Ski Resorts, Hot Springs) 127
National Flag Golf Courses 131
The Korean flag is called taegeukgi. Its design symbolizes the National Parks 132
principles of the yin and yang in Oriental philosophy. The Museums 132
circle in the center of the flag is divided into two equal Festivals 138
parts. The upper red section represents the proactive
cosmic forces of the yang. Conversely, the lower blue General Information 141
section represents the responsive cosmic forces of the yin. Entry & Departure Formalities 142
The two forces together embody the concepts of continual
Transportation 144
movement, balance and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle is
surrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the four Accommodations 153
universal elements: heaven ( ),earth ( ), fire ( ), and water ( ). Diplomatic Missions and Other Organizations 167
Business Travel Tips 172
Holidays 174
National Flower Handy Facts 175
The national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa or Rose of Useful Korean Phrases 181
Sharon. Every year from July to October, a profusion of Index 183
mugunghwa blossoms graces the entire country. Unlike
most flowers, mugunghwa is remarkably tenacious and
able to withstand both blight and insects. The flowerœ s
ҮThe Romanization of hangeul (the Korean alphabet) in this booklet follows the new system
proclaimed by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism on July 7, 2000. In an attempt to
symbolic significance stems from mugunghwaœ s root, make things easier to understand, we accept some redundancy in English rendition, repeating
Ŕmugung,ŕmeaning immortality. This word accurately certain terms stated in Korean. For example, gang means river, san means mountain and do means
reflects the immortal nature of Korean history, and the island, but we write Imjingang River, Mt. Namsan, and Jindo Island, etc. As two exceptions,
determination and perseverance of the Korean people. however, because they are already so well-known internationally, occasionally you will see “the
Han River” and “Jeju Island.”
ҮUnfortunately most of phone numbers listed in this book may not answer in English. It will be
more convenient to ask your Korean friends to call for you, or get assistance at 1330 Travel Phone.
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 ™ World Cup Venues in Korea
2002 FIFA World Cup Korea / Japan
Seoul
Nestled around the Han River is
the Korean capital Seoul, a city of
old and new. With thousands
years of history, it has well
preserved royal palaces, historical
relics, and cultural treasures, yet
state-of-the-art facilities and
Changgyeongung Palace
infrastructure as well.
Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu will be the venue for the opening match on May
31, a first round game on June 13, and the semifinals on June 25.

Suwon
Just 41.5 km south of Seoul,
Suwon is an ancient fortress city.
s the World Cup again approaches, world soccer fans Intending to move the nation’s

A are heating up. The First World Cup of the 21st

Century will be co-hosted by Korea and Japan
from May 31 to June 30. We are looking
forward to a valuable opportunity to work harmony not
only between our two countries but also among world citizens
through the productive competition and friendship that will
be realized in the games in the year 2002.
Korea will hold the opening ceremony and opening
match on May 31, and Japan the final match and closing
ceremony on June 30.
About the tickets
With the exception of the opening match, the base-level tickets range
from US$60 for the first-round matches to $300 for the final match. The
best seats range from $150 at the first-round matches to $750 in the final
game.
There are three kinds of tickets. Single tickets are good for one match. A
Team Specific Ticket Series (TSTs) will enable the holder to watch all
matches involving a specific team, and a Venue Specific Ticket Series
(VSTs) are for all matches in a particular venue. Applications for tickets
can be filed with FIFA’s World Cup Ticketing Bureau.
Internet: www.FIFAworldcup.com E-mail: sales@FIFA-tickets.com
Address: P.O. Box 2002 Cheadle Hulme SK8 7RR, U.K.
Tel: 44-870-123-2002 Fax: 44-870-124-2002
2002 FIFA World Cup Accommodation Bureau Korea
Tel: 82-2-738-2006, Fax: 82-2-738-2165
www.fifa-hotels.com, e-mail: sales.korea@fifa-hotels.com
capital to Suwon from Seoul,
King Jeongjo who was the 22nd
Joseon Dynasty ruler built a 5.74
km circular fortress wall, from
1794 to 1796. Today you can
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
walk 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 with
many famous attractions such as the Korean Folk Village, the
mammoth amusement theme park Everland, and several nice golf
courses.
In Suwon will be group matches on June 5, 11 and 13 and a round-of-16 on June
16 at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Paldal-gu.
Incheon
A gateway for sea transport to China, Incheon is emerging as a major
Asian air hub as well. The new Incheon International Airport began
operations on March 29, 2001, on land reclaimed from
the sea.
Well known as the site of General MacArthur’s landing in
1950, Incheon commemorates the triumph at both
Freedom Park and at the Memorial Hall for the Incheon
Landing Operation. There is Wolmido with its unique
mixture of cafes, seafood shops and amusement rides, or an
hour-long pleasure boat ride. Just a short drive from

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Hall for the Incheon Landing Operation
downtown leads you to Ganghwado Island and its highest mountain
Manisan with an altar on its summit: this is Chamseongdan where
Dangun, the founding father of Korea, made offerings to God, and where
the torch relays for all Korean sporting events begin.
Ferries ply various interesting islands off Incheon, where friendly local
villagers and fishing communities.
Group matches will be held at Incheon Munhak Stadium on June 9, 11 and 14.

Daejeon
EXPO Science Park
Located in central Korea,
Daejeon is a representative
science city. The Expo Science
Park, Daedeok Science Town,
and the National Science
Museum make Daejeon a
future-oriented, high-tech
science center.
Yuseong Hot Springs, 11 km
from downtown, gained
nationwide fame for its healing
power ever since the Baekje
Kingdom (18 B.C.˅A.D. 660). Within city limits lies Daecheongho
Lake with a beautiful lakeside drive that attracts young couples. Mt.
Bomunsan is another tourist site dotted with Buddhist temples and
hermitages; 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-16
will be held on June 12, 14 and 18.
Daegu
Medicinal herb marketFamous for its sweet and
juicy apples and textile
industry, Daegu has been
the country’s major retail
center for medicinal
herbs for several
centuries. The
items cover
ginseng, herbs,
nuts, fruits, honey, leaves, deer antlers, a cornucopia of
roots, etc.
Woobang Tower Land, an amusement theme park,
has Daegu Tower featuring a panoramic view of the
whole city. Located in the north part of Daegu is Mt.
Palgongsan, considered a sacred mountain. It houses
Buddhist temples a thousand years old, such as Donghwasa and Pagyesa.
Gatbawi, a stone Buddha image, attracts many to pray, as legend has it
that people’s wishes are granted.
Also designated as the venue for the 2003 Summer Universiade, the city will host three
group matches on June 6, 8 and 10 and one third-place game on June 29 at Daegu
World Cup Stadium in Suseong-gu.
Jeonju
Nicknamed “Home of Art,” Pansori
Jeonju is a center of the Korean
culture and art. A local festival,
Jeonju Daesaseupnori, is held on
the fifth day of the fifth lunar
month. It presents many
traditional aspects of Jeonju
through 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, food
here is well prepared and plentiful. Best known among Jeonju dishes is
bibimbap.
Jeonju is home of Jeonju Yi clan, from which the Joseon Dynasty kings
sprang. Several historic sites related to Yi clan are still well preserved
including Gyeonggijeon Shrine which was built to enshrine the portrait
of Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty.
Two group matches and a round-of-16 will be held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in
Deokjin-gu on June 7, 10 and 17.
Gwangju
Gwangju, called “City of Light” and “City of the Arts,” hosts the

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 Mt. Mudeungsan Gwangju Biennale and hotels. Seafood is a must-try on Jeju Island.
holds the Kimchi Festival The city was chosen as a site for summit among world leaders several
every October. At the times in the 1990s.
eastern part of the city During the World Cup, two group matches on June 8 and 12 and a round-of-16 on
stands Mt. Mudeungsan June 15 are scheduled at Jeju World Cup Stadium in Bunhwang-dong.
with its tea plantations
producing chunseolcha
(“spring snow tea”), and
Busan
sweet mountain-grown Busan is Korea’s principal port
watermelons up to 50 cm in diameter and weighing 15 kg apiece. Some for international commerce.
old Buddhist temples are situated on the slopes, including Jeungsimsa and About 90% of the country’s
Wonhyosa both founded during the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.˅A.D. container shipping passes
935). through this port. Just a few
Gwangju citizens are also famous for their patriotism. This was a center minutes’ walk from the harbor
of heroic army resistance against Japanese invasions of the late 16th are lively Gukje (International)
century and the independence movement opposing Japanese colonial Beomeosa Temple
Market and Jagalchi Fish Market
oppression from 1910 to 1945. It also played a leading role in the which attract flocks of visitors
contemporary democracy movement. from Korea and abroad. For seafood lovers, a variety of fresh fish are sold
Gwangju World Cup Stadium in Seo-gu will hold two group matches on June 2 and 4 in the Jagalchi Fish Market where spirited women merchants slice up
and a quarter finals on June 22. fresh fish for instant sashimi meals. Only 40-minute subway ride from the
downtown will take you to Beomeosa Temple which is surrounded by
Ulsan peaceful forest.
The city was also selected as the venue for 2002 Asian Games.
Ulsan is a leading industrial center During the World Cup, group matches will be held at Busan Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu
of Korean industry, such as oil on June 2, 4 and 6.
refining, auto manufacturing,
petrochemicals, shipbuilding and
machinery. Hyundai Heavy
Industries and Hyundai Motor 2002 Asian Games in Busan
Company are based in this city. (Sept. 29－Oct. 14, for 16 days)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan is also famous as a
producing center of quality 002 Asian Games, the sports event set
amethyst, and there is a park themed on this enchanting violet stone. A
short way from downtown are clean beaches: Jujeon well known for its
black pebble beach and Jinha with its surrounding pines.
The Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at Nam-gu will hold group matches on June 2 and
3, and a quarterfinal on June 21.
2 up for everlasting peace and harmony
of 3 billion Asians, is to be staged in
Busan 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 the
Seogwipo citizens of Busan are doing their best to realize this goal. More
informations at www.busanasiad.org.
Seogwipo is situated at the foot of Mt. Hallasan on Jeju Island, whose
lower slopes are covered with citrus trees and green pasture. As it enjoys
mild, 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, beautiful
waterfalls, public golf course, marine park,
huge botanical garden and world-class

Jungmun Resort
 Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains
with 12,000 Pinnacles and 12,000 Miracles
Samseonam Rock
“The beauty of the Diamond Mountains is beyond comparison with any
mountains in the world. The wonder of grand gorges enraptures us.”
- Isabella Bird Bishop, British explorer, in 1890 -
o other mountains in Korea have been more admired than
N Geumgangsan. Poets, painters, and artists have been eager to
applaud the magnificence of these 110 mountains. With 12,000
pinnacles and hundreds of valleys, odd-shaped rocks, crystal clear
waters, endless saw-tooth ridges, diverse flora and fauna, this is some of the
most fantastic mountain scenery to be found anywhere on the face of the
globe.
For most foreigners visiting Korea at the new millennium, the beautiful
Geumgangsan in North Korea has been added as a tourist attraction. Since
the first 4-night-5-day Geumgangsan tour on November 19, 1998, more
than 400,000 people have enjoyed the breathtaking scenery.
On June 8 in 2001, The Hyundai Asan and North Korea agreed to allow
overland journey from Sokcho to Geumgangsan. Though it will take some
time to build the road, the future journey is expected to be more
comfortable. In addition, the region is agreed to be designated
as a “special tourism zone,” which will afford diverse
amenities such as golf courses, ski slopes,
condominiums, etc. Travel to the North Korean
Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains is a wonderful
opportunity, in linkage with South Korea’s east coast
and Seoraksan Mountains. The voyage now takes
place by ocean liner.
Korea travel
guide
Guryong Falls Sangpaldam Pool Bibong Falls
Manmulsang Rocks Moranbong Acrobatic Circus Geumgangsan Hot Spring
ҟAttractions in Geumgangsan Mountains
Each of four tour courses boasts truly breathtaking scenery. Outer Geumgang
is the zenith of masculine magnificence while Inner Geumgang has feminine
properties.
Guryong Falls
Fifty-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 through
solid rock, carved by the crashing waters over hundreds of thousands of years. The
formation looks like dragons.
Sangpaldam Pool
Sangpaldam Pool, the setting for an ancient legend of a fairy and a woodcutter, provides a
perfect stopover point.
Bibong Falls
The spray looks like a phoenix taking wing and it is named Bibong Falls (“flying phoenix falls”).
Manmulsang Rocks
Manmulsang is perhaps the number-one scenic sight in the Geumgangsan Mountains. It
features tens of thousands of rock images resembling various objects and living things.
From every angle it displays incredible nature-carved images.
Geumgangsan Hot Spring
About 300 meters away from the Geumgangsan Hotel is a long-famous, healing hot
spring. Relax after hiking the mountain trails.
ҟThe 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. Travel
agents are not allowed to accept the cruise fee in cash, so whoever wants to pay
in cash may remit through the Korea Exchange Bank or National Agriculture
Cooperative Federation.
3. Confirm the reservation.
4. Arrive at the port 2 hours ahead of departure time.
ҟDepartures at 13:00 from Sokcho Port and 3 days and 2 nights duration (sea voyage: 3‫ڰ‬
hours)
For further information or a list of qualified agencies, please contact Hyundai Asan at:
ȭ 02-3669-3683, www.hyundai-asan.com or KevinCHO@shinbiro.com
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Korea in Brief
Land 18
Climate 18
Religion 19
Language 19
History 20
Arts 22
Customs 23
Korea in Brief
Land
he Korean peninsula extends
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southward from the eastern
end of the Asian continent.
Korean peninsula is roughly
1,020 km (612 miles) long and 175
km (105 miles) wide at its narrowest
point.
Mountains cover 70% of the
Korea’s land area, making it one of
the most mountainous regions in the
world.
The lifting and folding of Korea’s
granite and limestone base has
created breathtaking landscapes of
scenic hills and valleys. The
mountain range that traverses the
length of the east coast plunges
steeply into the East Sea, while along
the southern and western coasts, the
mountains descend gradually to the
coastal plains that produce the bulk
of Korea’s agricultural crops,
especially rice.
The Korean peninsula is divided
just slightly north of the 38th
parallel. The democratic Republic of
Korea in the south and communist
North Korea are separated by a
demilitarized zone.
South Korea’s 99,500 sq. km is
Climate
orea lies in the temperate
K zone and has four distinct
seasons.
In late March or early
April, the trees burst into leafy
splendor to mark the beginning of
spring. Mostly sunny days can be
expected from March to May.
During the relatively hot and rainy
summer season, the vegetation is
lush. By June average temperature is
Korea travel guide
RUSSIAN FED.
CHINA
East Sea
Beijing
KOREA
JAPAN
Incheon Seoul
Busan
Yellow Sea
Jeju lsland
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populated by 47.9 million people
(2000). Administratively, the
Republic of Korea consists of nine
provinces (do); the capital Seoul; and
the six metropolitan cities of Busan,
Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon,
and Ulsan. In total, there are 72
cities (si) and 91 counties (gun).
ƅGeographic position Ŏ Between 33Ūand
43Ūnorth latitude, and 124Ūand 131Ūeast
longitude (including North Korea)
ƅHighest mountains in S. Korea Ŏ Hallasan on
Jeju Island, 1,950 meters (6,400 ft); Jirisan,
1,915 meters (6,283 ft); and Seoraksan, 1,708
meters (5,604 ft)
ƅRivers Ŏ Nakdonggang, 522 km (313 miles);
Hangang, 482 km (289 miles);
Geumgang, 396 km (238 miles)
ƅ Economic status (2000) Ŏ GNI US ʼ455.2
billion; national per capita income USʼ9,628
over 20Ū C (68Ū F). Monsoon rains
usually begin around the end of June
and last until mid-to-late July.
August is hot.
The coming of autumn in late
September brings continental winds
and clear, dry weather, making the
fall months perhaps the most
pleasant time of year. October’s vivid
golds and vibrant reds create a
colorful panorama.
December to February are cold three or four days of cold weather are
Tokyo
and dry with occasional snow or often followed by a few warmer days.
rain. During the winter months,
Religion
reedom of religion is fully
F guaranteed in the Republic of
Korea. Korea’s traditional
religionsōShamanism,
Buddhism, and Confucianismō
have all played an integral role in the
country’s socio- cultural
development. There are also various
minor religions based on various developed a large following since its
combinations of elements from these introduction in the late 18th
traditional religions. Christianity has century.
Language
he Korean language, like
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Hungarian, Turkish,
Mongolian, and Finnish, is
classified into the Ural-Altaic
Language group. Hangeul, the
Korean alphabet, is composed of 10
simple vowels and 14 consonants. A
group of scholars under the
patronage of King Sejong developed
this systematic rendition of spoken
sound in 1443. It is widely acclaimed
by linguists as an ingenious
invention.
The chart on the next page
Earliest Form of Hangeul
However, because all road signs
presents the Romanization of the 24 and information boards that are
hangeul letters. This Romanization is based on McCune-Reischauer
based on the new Romanization system, the old official Romanization
system proclaimed in 2000 by the cannot be changed immediately,
Korean government. there might be some coexistence of
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 Consonants
ͳ OS
Ͷ V
͹ L\
ͻ ZT
΃ U
Vowels
Α I
Γ aI
Ε MW
Η aMW
the two systems through 2005.
For your understanding, major
changes are listed below.
1) The previously used diacritical mark
breve (Ȇ) and apostrophe ( ’ ) have
disappeared in the new system. For example,
the vowels ࿳, ၹ, ဌ, and ႈ are romanized
as eo, eu, yeo, and ui instead of the erstwhile
o, Ȇ
Ȇ u, yȆo, and Ȇui. ႏᆐ, ဘಥዬ and ဌႈ౬
become Incheon, Yeongdeungpo and
Yeouido instead of Inch’Ȇon, YȆongdȆ ungp’o
and YȆoȆuido as written in the past.
2) When sounds ͳ, ͹, ΄, and Ί appear
before a vowel, they are transcribed by g, d,
b, and j, but for the sake of phonetic
consistency they are transcribed by k, t, p
a g Silent
h u eo
k Gilt-bronze
n “Korea” is a derivative of “Goryeo.”
han guk eo (Korean language)
History
he habitation of early man
T in Korea appears to have
started about half a million
years ago. The first
kingdom, named Gojoseon (Ancient
Joseon), was formed in 2333 B.C.
By the first century B.C., Korea’s
three ancient kingdoms of
Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla ruled the
whole Korean peninsula and much
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΄ JX ΍ S
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Ή [QTMV\ VO Ώ X
Ί R ΐ P
Ό KP
Ι W ΢ a]
Ν aW Σ M]
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and t, when followed by another consonant
or forming the final sound of a word. This
means that ๛໕, ጨ౏ and Ⴥჵ have
changed from Pusan, HaptȆok and Cheju to
Busan, Hapdeok and Jeju. Don’t worry ӹ
when Koreans hear foreigners pronounce
Pusan or Busan, both sound similar and
either way is no problem.
3) ΍, Ύ, Ώ, and Ό are romanized as k, t, p,
and ch instead of the old k’, t’, p’, and ch’.
቙ዧു, ዬጪ, and ᆖჵ become
Taepyeongno, Pohang, and Cheongju
instead of T’aep’yȆongno, P’ohang, and
Ch’Ȇongju.
4) ཪ is written si instead of shi. Thus ཬഈ
and ႔཮ become Silla and Imsil.
Hangeul is written in syllabic
units made up of two, three, or
four letters.
of Manchuria; they were by far the
most powerful and eminent
kingdoms in the area. The period of
their rule, 57 B.C.ōA.D. 668, is
known as the Three Kingdoms
period. Goguryeo and Baekje were
ultimately vanquished by Silla in
A.D. 668 and 660 respectively. In
A.D. 676, Silla unified the peninsula
for the first time. The Unified Silla
Dangun and the Founding Myth of Korea
Millennia ago when Hwanung, a son of Heaven, ruled the people, there were a
bear and a tiger that seriously wanted to become human. So they prayed fervently
to Hwanung to grant their wishes. Hwanung was moved by their entreaties and
promised to transform them if only they could endure a
dark cave eating only garlic and mugwort for a full
100 days. The tiger’s patience was soon worn
thin, cooped up in the dark without being able to
hunt, and it gave up the ordeal. The bear
became a woman after 21 days of endurance.
She then asked Hwanung to find her a
husband; he found her very beautiful and
married her. The couple gave a birth to a son,
Dangun, who established a kingdom named
Gojoseon (Ancient Joseon) in 2333 B.C., the first
kingdom on the Korean peninsula.
period, A.D. 676ō935, was a Palaces and gates
golden age for Korean culture. The constructed during this
advancements in the area of period can still be seen in
Buddhist art are especially the city today.
noteworthy. The Japanese invasion of
In the succeeding Goryeo Dynasty, the peninsula in 1910
A.D. 918ō1392, an aristocratic ended the Joseon
government was instituted. Dynasty. Korea remained
Buddhism was established as the under Japanese colonial
state religion and came to have great rule for 35 years until the
influence in the political and end of World War н.
administrative spheres. The name On August 15, 1945,
Japan surrendered to the contemplative
The Joseon Dynasty, A.D. 1392ō Allies and withdrew from the Bodhisattva
7th century
of
1910, was the peninsula’s final Korean peninsula, which was
ḏ
dynasty. During this period various then divided into two: South Korea
political and economic reforms were in the free world and North Korea in
enacted. The most prominent of the communist bloc. The Republic
these was the adoption of of Korea in the south established an
Confucianism as the independent government three years
state ideology. The
surge of creative
literary endeavors and
the invention of hangeul,
later.
The Korean War began on June
25, 1950, when North Korea
invaded the South. An armistice
ᬯ
the Korean alphabet, in agreement was signed three years later
Ash-glazed gray
1443, invest this period in 1953.
stoneware vessel, with special cultural South Korea’s tireless post-war
Silla period
significance. Hanyang, reconstruction efforts were highly
now known as Seoul, was established successful in the promotion of
as the dynasty’s capital city in 1394. national prosperity and stability.
Jongmyo Royal Shrine
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Arts
he artistic talents of the
T Korean people are expressed
through the original music,
dance and painting that have
evolved over their 5,000-year history.
While in modern times many
Western art forms have been
introduced and embraced by Korea,
her unique arts still flourish, both in
their pure forms and in various
harmonious combinations with
modern genre.
Traditional Music
Traditional Korean music, called
gugak, has shared a similar cultural
background with China and Japan.
However, despite some superficial
similarities, anyone who has
experienced gugak can easily tell that
it is clearly different from other East
Asian music. Korean music, for
example, traditionally has a triple
rhythm (three beats per measure),
while Chinese and Japanese music
have two beats per measure.
Gugak can be divided into two
types: jeongak or the music of the
upper classes, and minsogak or folk
music. Jeongak, has a slow, solemn
and complicated melody, while
minsogak such as farmers music,
pansori (epic solo song) and
shamanistic music is fast and
vigorous.
Traditional Dance
Korea’s traditional dance, like its
music, can also be classified into
either court dances or folk dances.
The slow, gracious movements of the
court dances reflect the beauty of
moderation and the subdued
emotions formed as a
result of the strong
influence of
Confucian
philosophy. In
contrast,
the folk
Korea travel guide
dances, mirroring the life, work and
religion of the common people, are
exciting and romantic, aptly
portraying the free and spontaneous
emotions of the Korean people.
Some typical folk dances are farmers
dances, mask dances and shamanistic
dances.
The appreciation of Korean
traditional music and dance helps the
visitor to better understand Korea
itself.
For theaters holding traditional
music and dance performances, refer
to page 110.
Traditional Painting
Traditional Korean painting is very
different from Western. Its roots lie
in the unique lines and colors of the
Orient. Evidence of early Korean
paintings can be found in the royal
tombs of the Three Kingdoms
period (57 B.C.ōA.D. 668), which
have helped us piece together details
about the lifestyles of the time.
During the later Goryeo Dynasty
(A.D. 918ō1392) Buddhism
reached its peak, leaving many
precious Buddhist paintings and
images in temples around the
country. Confucianism became the
political ideology of the Joseon
Dynasty (A.D. 1392ō1910) and the
upper-class intellectuals who
produced much of the art were
profoundly influenced by the
Chinese style. Folk painting, which
became popular among the lower
classes, was not influenced by any
particular school but used free,
expressive techniques and bright
colors to depict strength, humor and
leisure.
Both Western and Korean schools
of painting coexist today in Korea
and some new works are combining
both.
Pottery
Pottery-making techniques were
transmitted from China to Korea
over 1,000 years ago, where they
flourished and produced an artistic
tradition of which Koreans are
justifiably proud.
The subtle beauty and unique
bluish-green color of the celadon
pottery of the Goryeo Dynasty (A.D.
918ō1392) have made it world-
Customs
Sense of Seniority
Although the traditional Confucian
social structure is changing, it is still
prevalent in Korea. Age or seniority
is all-important and juniors are
expected to follow the wishes of their
elders without question. Therefore,
people often ask you your age and
sometimes your marital status
(interesting is that no matter how old
you are, at least among family
members, you cannot be regarded as
an adult if you are not married) to
find out their position relative to
you. These questions are not meant
to intrude on your privacy and you
need not answer, if you do not wish
to.
Names
The majority of Koreans have one of
a small set of family names: Kim
(about 21% of all Koreans), Yi (or
Lee or Rhee, 14%), Park (or Pak,
8%), Choi (or Choe), Jeong (or
Chung), Jang (or Chang), Han, Lim,
etc. A Korean name consists of a
family name, in almost every case
famous and much sought after by
antique dealers. The white porcelain
of the Joseon Dynasty (A.D. 1392ō
1910) is also renowned.
This pottery-making skill was
transmitted to Japan at different
periods in history, particularly during
the Japanese invasions of the 1590s,
greatly contributing to the develop-
ment of the art form in Japan.
one syllable, plus a given name
usually of two syllables. The family
name comes first. A Korean woman
does not take her husband’s family
name, but their children take their
father’s family name.
Marriage
Koreans think marriage is the most
important passage in one’s life and a
divorce is regarded as a disgrace not
only for the couple but also for their
familiesōeven though the divorce
rate is growing rapidly these days.
Today’s typical wedding ceremony
is somewhat different from what it
was in old times: first a Western-style
ceremony is usually held at a
wedding hall or a church with white
dress and tuxedo, then later in the
day comes the traditional ceremony
in a different room, in colorful
traditional costume.
Jerye (Ancestral Memorial Rite)
According to a traditional Korean
belief, when people die their spirits
do not immediately depart; they stay
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with descendants four generations.
During this period the deceased are
still regarded as family members and
Koreans reaffirm the relationship
between ancestors and descendants
through jerye on the special days like
Lunar New Year’s Day and
Chuseok, as well as on the day the
ancestors passed away. Koreans also
believe that people can live well and
Ondol
Traditional Korean rooms have
multiple functions. Rooms are not
labeled or reserved for a specific
purpose; there is no definite
bedroom or dining room for
example. Rather, tables and mats are
brought in as needed. Most people
sit and sleep on the floor on thick
mats.

happily thanks to benefits their
ancestors bestow.
Body Language
When you beckon to a person, do
Tourist
Underneath the floors are stone or
concrete flues. Traditionally hot air
was vented through the flues to
provide heat. Clay or cement would
be placed over the stones to protect

with your palm down and fluttering
fingers. It is not polite to beckon
with palm upōespecially using only
one finger, because Koreans do that
way only for dogs.
Attractions
the residents from noxious gasses.
This type of underfloor heating is
called “ondol.” Nowadays hot water
is piped through cement floors
covered with linoleum.

Hanbok Gimjang Seoul 26

Gimjang is the age-old Korean
Seoul Vicinity 68
practice of preparing winter kimchi,
which has been passed down from Eastern Area 72
generation to generation. Because Central Area 76
very few vegetables are grown in the
three or four winter months, gimjang Southeastern Area 80
takes place in early winter and Southwestern Area 92
provides what has become a staple
Korean food.
Jeju-do 98
For Koreans, a dinner table
without kimchi is unthinkable.

Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine considers
The hanbok has been the Korean decreased vital energy and a
people’s unique traditional costume weakened immune system to be the
for thousands of years. The beauty cause of diseaseōnot a problem of a
and grace of Korean culture can be particular body part, but rather an
seen in photographs of women imbalance of the life forces in the
dressed in the hanbok. whole body. Therefore Oriental
Before the arrival of Western-style medicine seeks to treat disease by
clothing one hundred years ago, the strengthening the immune system
hanbok was everyday attire. Men and restoring the harmony within
wore jeogori (Korean jackets) with the body, not by removing
baji (trousers) while women wore pathogenic factors. Expressway Ferry Terminal Hot Spring Hospital By Bus
jeogori with chima (skirts). Today, Major fields of Oriental medicine National / Beach World Cultural Museum, Gallery By Ferry
Provincial Road Heritage
the hanbok is worn on days of include herbal medicine, Restaurant Mountain Tourist Attraction University Telephone
celebration such as weddings, Seollal acupuncture, moxa treatment, and Shopping Temple Embassy Bank T Transportation
(Lunar New Year’s Day) or Chuseok cupping therapies. Bus Terminal Falls Post Office Movie Theater A Admission Fee
(Thanksgiving Day). City Tour Bus Stop Royal Tomb Airline Office On Foot C Days Closed
Hotel Golf Course Police Station By Subway H Open Hours
Airport Ski Resort Tourist Information By Train L Location
Korea travel guide
Signs such as A1 A2 ... after the tourist destinations in this book indicate their locations on the maps.
 EUJEONGBU

SEOUL Dobongsan

Suraksan

DOBONG-GU Buramsan

NOWON-GU

GANGBUK-GU Taereung

GOYANG EUNPYEONG-GU Bukhansan

Hwagyesa

Dream land

SEONGBUK-GU
JUNGNANG-GU
GIMPO
Changgyeonggung Yongma Park
Korea Univ.
Swiss Grand
Changdeokgung Hongneung GURI
JONGNO-GU
Gyeongbokgung DONGDAEMUN-GU
Palace
Seoul SEODAEMUN-GU
World Cup Stadium
KNTO Dongdaemun
GANGSEO-GU Yonsei Univ. Deoksugung Stadium
Palace JUNG-GU Amsa-dong Prehistoric
GWANGJIN-GU Settlement Site
Gimpo Airport MAPO-GU Seoul Station SEONGDONG-GU Walker Hill
Ujang Park Shilla
Jeoldusan Seoul
Martyrs’ Shrine Tower Namsan
Children’s
GANGDONG-GU
Park
INCHEON Mok-dong Park Grand Park
National Holiday Inn Hyatt
Assembly Techno Mart
Mok-dong YONGSAN-GU
Y  Dong Seoul
SSWA
Sports Crown
GYEONG Yongsan
IN EXPRE Complex
Electronics Market
YANGCHEON-GU YEONGDEUNGPO-GU H an Riv e r
KLI 63 Building World Trade Lotte
World Olympic Park
Yeongdeungpo Center Seoul
BUCHEON Station DONGJAK-GU Jamsil Sports HANAM
Complex
Seoul Seonjeongneung
GURO-GU Ritz-Calton
National Palace SONGPA-GU
Cemetery
Boramae Park

GANGNAM-GU
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Seoul Arts Center
politics, economy, culture, GWANAK-GU
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and transportation of Korea

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for six centuries since Taejo, Shrine
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Seoul Nat’l Univ.
the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, Novotel

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broadband
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moved the capital here in the third core of Gwanaksan

year (1394) of his reign. Today one
quarter of the nation’s population
lives in Seoul, which serves as the
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all branches of knowledge.
Seoul preserves numerous ANYANG AY
relics of the Joseon Dynasty: educational institution. The litany blazing the night through; many
Dongdaemun and Namdaemun of Seoul’s cultural heritage is parks and museums; department
Gates; five extant palaces, namely endless. The city’s legacy winds stores and other emporiums; jazz
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, through its labyrinthine alleys. bars, cafes, a casino, etc. These
Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, At the same time, Seoul has risen make Seoul a favorite tourist
and Gyeonghuigung; royal tombs, as a global landmark of modernity, destination where visitors find all
including Hongneung and with many must-see attractions: the amenities and entertainment
Seonjeongneung; and Lotte World, an amusement park; they could want.
Seonggyungwan, the Confucian Seoul Tower, the symbol of Seoul,

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 ȭ 02-734-1346; www.nfm.go.kr

Around Gyeongbokgung Palace

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t the north end of Sejongno Street appears the imposing

A Gyeongbokgung, the oldest Joseon Dynasty palace. On its

grounds stand the National Museum of Korea and the National
Folk 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
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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This is the presidential residence of the

pond, Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, and many other buildings boast Built in 1394 as the main palace of the
Joseon Dynasty (1392˅1910) by its
exquisite architecture in the grandest garden landscape.
founder King Taejo, it is the most
Geonchunmun, the east gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, opens on comprehensive and grandest of the five
Samcheongdonggil Street, with its hanbok (traditional dress) shops and palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.
many art galleries. At the northern tip of the one-km strip of
ȭ 02-734-2458 ʲ: Exit 5 of
Samcheongdonggil Street extends to a tree-arched street in front of Gyeongbokgung Station, Line 3
Cheong Wa Dae, adorned with manicured roadside patches. At the end ʦ: 09:00˅18:00 (09:00˅17:00, Nov.˅
of the street are cozy Rose of Sharon Garden and Hyojadong Feb.) ʟ: ˴700 ʡ: Tues.
Community Hall which displays former presidents’ gifts from overseas as
well as memorabilia of Seoul history. National Museum of Korea
૸඄ჾ࿘ฉෟ૝
Republic of Korea. Tours of Cheong Wa
Dae 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. Tour
tickets are distributed free of charge at the
Cheong Wa Dae Tour Information Desk
located on the grounds of
Gyeongbokgung Palace. Reserved group
tours of up to 30 are possible.
ȭ 02-737-5800; www.cwd.go.kr

Started from the Joseon Dynasty Samcheongdonggil Street

Holy See Samcheong-dong Museum built in 1908, this largest ໚ᆖ౶ଥ
museum in Korea exhibited not only
Rose of Sharon Garden Cheong Wa Dae ᅯဉఝ some 120,000 cultural assets of Korea,
(Mugunghwa dongsan)
but also those of neighboring countries
Chunchumun and regions including China, Japan, and
Gate
Hyoja-dong Community Hall Central Asia. Because the old museum
(Hyoja-dong sarangbang)
building was demolished in 1996, the
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Artsonje Center within Yongsan Family Park by the year galleries such as Gallery Hyundai, Kumho
Gyeonghoeru Geonchunmun 2003. Museum of Art, Artsonje Center, etc.
Gate French Cultural Center
ȭ 02-398-5000; www.museum.go.kr There are also Beomnyeonsa <emple,
Korean Traditional Folk Dress Museum
Kumho Museum of Art ʦ: 09:00 ˅18:00 (09:00 ˅17:00, Nov. ˅ Korean Traditional Folk Dress Museum,
Geunjeongjeon
Gallery Hyundai Feb.) *One hour extension on Sat., Sun. the French Cultural Center, Jeongdok
Jewelbutton & co.
National Museum Beomnyeonsa k National holiday from March to Oct. Library, cafes, restaurants and craft
Cheong Wa Dae gu
of Korea Tour An shops.
Sajik Park Information Korean Publishers Assn. ʟ: ˴700 ʡ: Mon. and Jan. 1
Subway Line Shuttle bus service is offered on a
3 Dongsipjagak
Gyeongbokgu
ng Gwanghwamun Baeksang circuit of art museums and well-known
Seoul Immigration Office Gate Memorial Hall National Folk Museum of
઼ጷබ galleries around this area. The bus pass
Central
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www. chongdong.com

cross from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royal

A palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392˅1910). It was originally a Rodin Gallery ౏༿ଂ
The Rodin Gallery serves as the world’s
residence for Prince Wolsan (1454˅1488), the elder brother of eighth and Asia’s second museum
King Seongjong, but was used as a main royal palace by some later dedicated solely to the display of Auguste
kings. Particularly, King Gojong, the next-to-last king of the Joseon Rodin’s works. It is located on the ground
Dynasty, remained here even after being forced to abdicate the throne by Deoksugung Palace ౏༿ଂ floor of Samsung Plaza.
Deoksugung Palace complex is dotted ȭ 02-2259-7649, FAX 02-2259-7795 ʲ:
the Japanese in 1907. He lived here until his death in 1919.
with commanding structures: Daehanmun, Exit 8 of City Hall Station, Line 1 or 2 ʦ:
His successor King Sunjong, his son and the last king, gave the palace the main gate; Junghwajeon, the throne 10:00˅18:00 ʡ"Mon.
the present name Deoksugung (meaning Palace of Virtuous Longevity) in hall and audience hall; and Seokjojeon,
the hope that his father would live long here. the only Western-style building in Korean
Nanta Theatre ந቏ଗႦ
A detour onto the tree-lined street on the south side of the palace leads palaces. Seokjojeon now houses the
Royal Museum, which preserves
to the time-honored Chung Dong First Methodist Church. Just across
sophisticated royal court articles of the
the road is the Chongdong Theater, which presents performing arts all Joseon Dynasty, and the Deoksugung Art
year round. Near the palace are such frequently visited spots as Museum, which displays diverse works of
Gyeonghui- gung Palace, the Chosun Ilbo Gallery, Munhwa Ilbo Hall, modern art.
the old Anglican Cathedral, the Former Russian Legation, the ȭ 02-771-9951 ʲ: Exit 2 of City Hall
Agricultural Museum, Nanta Theatre, and so on. Station, Line 1 or 2 ʦ: 09:00˅18:00
Walking toward Sungnyemun Gate (which is nicknamed Namdaemun, (09:00˅17:30, Nov. to Dec.) ʡ"Mon.
ʟ"˴700
or South Gate) from the main gate of Deoksugung, take you to Samsung
Plaza, which contains the Rodin Gallery as well as a shopping mall. The The Nanta Theatre is exclusively for
Chongdong Theater Ⴣ౶ଗႦ performances of Cookin! This wild and
other side of Sungnyemun Gate is Namdaemun Market, filled with funny percussion performance has won
Korea’s first repertory theater. It presents
hundreds of wholesale and retail shops, a favorite spot for foreigners to international awards and acclaim. Cookin!
the “Korean Traditional Performing Arts
visit. Series” at 20:00 every day except is performed on kitchen instruments and
Monday. Main programs include the drum utensils, pots and pans and garbage
Gwanghwamun cans, broomsticks and chopsticks, and
Korea First
dance, pansori (epic solo song), sanjo
Seoul Metropolitan Kyobo Bldg. hapju (an ensemble or orchestra of some especially exciting vegetable
Museum
Saemunangil Street Subway Line1 Jonggak Korean instruments), samulnori chopping on blocks with sharp kitchen
Gyeonghuigung Gwanghwamun
Palace
Dong Wha DFS Post Office (percussion quartet), the sword dance knives.
ઠ፻૛ Ilmin Gallery Youngpoong Lotte
LABO Korea Bookstore Tour and fan dance, etc. ȭ 02-739-8288; www.nanta.co.kr ʲ:
2002 World Cup 2002 World Cup
Information Center Information Center
KNTO
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Police Station Methodist Church
Radisson and Donhwamun of Changdeokgung
JUNG-GU City Hall Annex Seoul Plaza Metro Midopa Palace, there is a reenactment of the
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Stores, Migliore, underground and aboveground shopping malls
for apparel, shoes, accessories, and cosmetics appeal to every fad
and mode. Every back alley has cafes and restaurants serving snacks and
delicacies for moments of refreshment during shopping.
On the knoll at far end of the main street of Myeong-dong stands
Myeongdong Cathedral, the Korean Catholic headquarters. Within a
stone’s throw is the YWCA, active in diverse ways to expand women’s
rights.
Within just a few minutes’ walk from Seoul’s ancient Namdaemun Euljiro 1 (il)-ga Subway Line 2 Euljiro
3-ga Sta.
(Sungnyemun or South Gate) is an open-air market of the same President
KEPCO Korea
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Savoy
Postal Museum
Mesa. Seoul Central
Post Office
Yeong Yang
Center Sejong
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Und Rode Town
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Dept. Store
Namdaemunno 4-ga ʲ: Exit 5 of Euljiro 1 (il)-ga
ཅໞઢ෱ጷ႙
Ginseng Station, Line 2
Daedo
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Yusong Arcade Kennedy Arcade
& Hanyong Arcade Palace
Namdaemun
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place along the Jongno Street from
Dongdaemun Stadium to Jogyesa
ႏ໒౶ ჵ฼ Temple some evening before Buddha’s
birthday, which falls on the 8th day of the
4th lunar month. (May 12 in 2002)
Foreign individual tourists can be
long the streets of Insa-dong, visitors are lured by hundreds of

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ushered by an English-speaking guide
shops brimful with traditional ink paintings, calligraphic works, free of charge upon request.
antique furniture, curios, handicrafts, ceramics, and modern-style ȭ 02-732-5292; www.ijogyesa.net ʲ:
traditional dresses. Even a single fan pays tribute to nature. Each Frequented by local and foreign visitors Exit 2 of Jonggak Station, Line 1
little necklace is strung with the elegant glow of tradition. all year round, it is the most renowned
In Insa-dong’s back alleys, shoulder to shoulder, are traditional-style cafes area for fans of Korean antiques and fine Bosingak Bell Pavilion
arts.
and restaurants serving folk menus that are hearty and ample. Every ๅཬઃ

Sunday Insa-dong is closed to vehicles to offer free strolling and local-color ȭ 02-731-1621 / 2

performing events including traditional percussion band music.

Adjacent to Insa-dong are the Nagwon Arcade with its musical Unhyeongung Palace ၑፉଂ
instrument market and rice-cake and delicacy shops; Unhyeongung
Palace, the residence of the Regent Daewongun of the late Joseon
Dynasty, who closed the doors of the kingdom to foreigners; and Jogyesa,
the head temple of Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, Jogyejong. Visitors can
experience a Buddhist worship service laden with the fragrance of incense
This is the belfry for a 3.18 m-tall bronze
performed in Jogyesa Temple. The street passing Jogyesa Temple is lined
bell of the early Joseon period, the
with shops packed with wooden clappers, gray robes, rosaries, incense, original of which is now kept in the
brassware and other Buddhist articles. A private house of the royal family during National Museum. Today, this bell tolls on
At the same time, a bit further along towards Jonggak Station of the late Joseon period, it consists of the New Year’s Day, Independence
Subway Line 1 is Jongno Tower, which commands a fine view of Seoul’s several elegant buildings. Here King Movement Day (March 1) and Liberation
Day (August 15).
nightscape. Across from the Jongno Tower are the historical Bosingak Gojong, the next-to-last king of the
Bell Pavilion and Youngpoong Bookstore under street level. Joseon Dynasty, was born and grew up ʲ: Exit 4 of Jonggak Station, Line 1
until age 12, and his father, known as
Daewongun, attended to the state affairs
Public Information
and Cultural Center
Jongno Tower ოു቏ၙ
k as regent for ten years (1863˅1873).
gu of Japan
An 7n the last Saturday of April and A new landmark in downtown Seoul with
Baeksang Memorial Hall
October annually, the wedding ceremony a distinctive design and a fantastic night
Subway Jongno Police
Line 3 Station Unhyeongung Palace view. On its top floor is the Top Cloud Grill
ဪጢ૛ of King Gojong and Queen Myeongseong
Hankook Ilbo & Cafe which is best known for its glass
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Crown Bakery Gana Art Unhyeongung Gallery is reenacted here.

ter

Space walls, providing stunning views of Seoul,

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Japan Gallery ʲ: Exit 4 of Anguk Station, Line 3

In

Dongduk Art Gallery as well as for its savory fusion foods and
lley
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Hak Ko Jae ʦ: 09:00˅18:00 (09:00˅17:00, Nov.˅

Banyaro
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Ujeongchongguk Kyung-In Art Gallery a live jazz. The underground is

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(Central Post office site) Feb.) ʡ"Mon. ʟ"˴700

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Buddhist Articles Shops

Insa Gallery Nagwon called the Millennium

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Insa Art Center

YTN Gallery Savina Ricecake Shop
Plaza, occupied
Ujeonggungno

Jogyesa Sanggojae Sanchon Jogyesa Temple ვૉ໒ by a range of

Ⴎઢຫ Arirang Han’s Institute
Korea Investment Tong-In of Culinary Arts restaurants
Bank Store Nagwon and shops.
Jongno-gu JONGNO-GU Arcade
Office Il Mare ୿ဴືਜ਼
Sun Gallery
Dukwon
Jongno 3-ga
ʲ: Exit 3
Sambong Gallery
gil Street of Jonggak
Gong Gallery
Hollywood
Gong Pyong Station,
Art Center Gallery Sang Kwangjuyo
Seoul
Kwaejina Chingching Line 1
Hakada Udong Seoul Tapgol Park
Ijo Byeonggwa ሮફલဴ
Jongno Tower
Korea First Bank Ⴖചረဲ
YMCA
Jewelry Shops Jongno 2-ga
Post Office Unlike most Buddhist temples in Korea
Jonggak Subway Line 1
Chongno which are nestled in the mountains, this
Jongno 3-ga
Youngpoong Bookstore Berger King one is located city center.
Bookstore
Bosingak Bell Pavilion

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 Around Daehangno Street
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aehangno is the cradle

D of Korean performing
arts, the off-Broadway
of Korea. Small theaters,
galleries, cafes, folk taverns, and
restaurants are sprawled around
Marronnier Park.
Various outdoor sculpture
and painting exhibitions and
Daehangno
performing arts are offered on makeshift stages on the street. About 40
theaters and several museums attract throngs of young people. Amidst Daehangno Street ౄጣു that visitors can enjoy both for only ˴700.
these heart-pounding streets is poised a serene compound called Ihwajang ȭ 02-762-8263 ʲ: Exit 4 of Jongno 3
The literal meaning of Daehangno is
(Rhiwhachang), which was once the manor of the first Korean president, “university street” because until mid- (sam)-ga Station, Line 1, 3, or 5 ʦ: 06:00˅
Syngman Rhee, now renovated as a museum. 1970s it had the campus of the Seoul 18:00 (06:00˅19:00, Sat., Sun., and national
Nearby are Jongmyo, the Royal Ancestral Shrine, and Changgyeong- National University on the current holidays); 06:30˅17:30, Nov.˅Feb.
Marronnier Park site. ʡ"Tues. ʟ"˴700
gung Palace. Between Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung slices a busy road,
but a park-to-park pedestrian bridge spans it. There is also Changdeokgung
Jongmyo, Royal Ancestral Changgyeonggung Palace
Palace with its beautiful rear garden, Huwon(or Biwon,“Secret Garden”). ᅽેଂ
Jongmyo and Changdeokgung are registered on the UNESCO’s World Shrine ო෕
First built by the fourth ruler King Sejong
Cultural Heritage List. Another nearby historical spot is Seonggyungwan, (r.1418˅1450) for his retiring father King
the Confucian university founded in 1398 at the start of the Joseon Taejong, this palace was often used as
Dynasty. the residence of queens and concubines.
This palace became a park with a zoo
Trek Korea
(guesthouse) and a botanical garden during the
SungKyunKwan Univ. Samseongyo
Japanese colonial rule. The zoo was
moved out and the palace regained its old
Seonggyungwan Catholic Univ. grace in the 1980s after years of
Dongsung of Korea
ໜ૭શ restoration work. This palace is unique in
Cinematec
Inkel Art Hall
Dongsoong Art Center
that its front gate and the throne hall face
Huwon (Secret Garden) CHB
east while those in all the other palaces
ፎဴ
Batanggol Art Center face the south.
Blue Bird Theater
Hyehwa

ȭ 02-762-4868 ʲ: Exit 4 of Hyehwa

Museum of African Art Station, Line 4 ʦ: 09:00˅18:00 (09:00˅
Changdeokgung
Palace Munye Theater Jongmyo was one of three main state 17:30 , Nov. ˅Feb.) ʡ"Tues. ʟ"˴700
Museum of ᅖన૛ Marronnier
Theater institutions of the Joseon Dynasty along
Korea Buddhist Art Art Center
Daehangno Street

Marronnier with Gyeongbokgung, the main palace,

Park
H & CB and Sajikdan which, now in Sajik Park, is
Seoul National Korea Nat’l Open Univ. the national altar for the gods of earth and
University Hospital
crops. Jongmyo enshrines spirit tablets of
Donhwamun Changgyeonggung
Yongsusan
Yulgongno
Palace Joseon kings and their queens.
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An Unhyeongung Sunday of May the rituals are conducted
Palace
ဪጢ૛ Jongmyo according to strict procedures in an
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Dongdaemun Dongdaemun Gate

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Tapgol Park Police Station

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Piccadilly Dan Seong Sa

Jongno 4-ga Jongno 5-ga
Jonggak

Huwon
Changdeokgung Palace ᅽ౏
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Used as main palace by many Joseon
kings and has been the best preserved
among the five royal Joseon palaces. It is
best known for its beautiful garden for the
royal family, Huwon, or Biwon (“Secret
Garden”) with its superb landscape with
pavilions, ponds, and wooded areas.
Daily guided tours of the palace and its
garden are available in English: 11:30,
13:30 and 15:30.
ȭ 02-762-9513 ʲ: Exit 3 of Anguk
Station, Line 3 ʦ: 09:15˅17:15 (09:00˅
16:00, Nov.˅Feb.) ʡ"Mon. ʟ"˴2,200
Seonggyungwan ༃ଔ૝
The highest educational institution for
Confucian teachings and studies during
the Joseon Dynasty. The institution
accommodated about 200 students of
Traditional Confucian rituals, Seonggyungwan
Korea travel guide
highest academic achievements from
across the country. Main facilities here
are a lecture hall, dormitories, and a
shrine to Confucius and distinguished
Confucian scholars. Every spring and fall,
a traditional Confucian memorial service
is held at the shrine.
ȭ 02-765-0501 ʲ: Exit 4 of Hyehwa
Station, Line 4 ʦ: 09:00˅17:00 ʡ"Sun.
Ihwajang, the Syngman Rhee
Memorial ႍ፞Ⴆ
Ihwajang or Rhiwhachang is a typical
Korean mansion built in the 1930s. Dr.
Rhee lived here from 1947 until he moved
to Gyeongmudae (the present Cheong
Wa Dae) on August 15, 1948, as the first
president of the Republic of Korea. It
displays a variety of his personal and
household items that he and Mrs. Rhee
used.
ȭ 02-747-8514 ʲ: Exit 2 of Hyehwa
Station, Line 4
Dongdaemun Market ౶ౄෝཪႦ
Some of the greatest bargains can
be found at Dongdaemun Market,
a large area packed with small shops
and big malls. Some ten or so
modern clothing malls have sprung
up among the long-established
older markets. Shops are open all
night, brightly lit and playing
cheerful music.
The biggest items are fabrics,
clothing, leather goods, women’s
and children’s costumes, bedding,
housewares, footwear, sporting
goods, etc.
Dongdaemun has become
famous for nearly the same clothing
as available at department stores, at
very reasonable prices.
These days, it is attracting big public attention with such modern
shopping malls as Migliore, Doosan Tower, Uno Coré, Hye Yang
Elicium, Freya Town and Designer Club especially appealing to
people in their teens and twenties.
Dongdaemun Market Information Center ȭ 02-2261-2192/4, FAX 02-2254-1676
(interpretation and buying guide available) ʲ: Dongdaemun Stadium Station of Subway
Line 2, 4 or 5
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 Around Namsan Park
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amsan Park climbs the slope of the Mt.

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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 Choong National Theater

Kun Memorial Hall, and convenience facilities.

Meandering strolling paths and jogging courses Seoul Tower ໶ၒ቏ၙ including five traditional Korean houses or
hanok from the Joseon Dynasty. These
through lush trees make this a perfect spot to
houses were moved from their original
unwind at the end of the day. locations scattered around Seoul and
For an easy ascent of Mt. Namsan one can take restored completely.
the cable car from the station at its foot. Some will prefer the steps leading ȭ 02-2266-6937/8, FAX 02-2266-6936
past Namsan Botanical Garden to Palgakjeong Pavilion all the way up to ʲ: Exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, Line 3 or
Seoul Tower. 4 , then 7 min. ʦ: 09:00˅18:00 (09:00˅
The tower accommodates the Global Village Folk Museum, a 3-D 17:00, Nov.˅ Feb.) ʡ: Tues.
theater, and Pulhyanggi Restaurant featuring mountain vegetable dishes
plus performance of traditional arts. The tower also presents a fine
nightscape.
Commanding a fine view of Seoul, Seoul
The northern foot of Mt. Namsan is dotted with cultural facilities. Tower is equipped with observatories and
Korea House offers traditional cuisine and traditional performing arts a revolving restaurant with a full-circle
programs in an elegant ambiance. Namsan Hanok Village has a cluster of view; the Global Village Folk Museum that
traditional houses moved here and refurbished some years ago. The maintains over 20,000 rare and precious
relics from over 150 countries, a 3-D
National Theater’s opera and dance companies provide colorful repertoire theater, etc.
year round, and for those interested in learning the Korean traditional tea
Ҙ Cable Car (ȭ 02-753-2403)
ceremony, cookery, and etiquette, there is Yejiwon (ȭ 02-2253-2211,
ʲ: Exit 3 of Myeong-dong Station, Line 4 Korea House ጤ૸ႈ ᄜ
e-mail: yejiwon @yejiwon.or.kr). then 15 min. ʦ: 10:00˅22:30 Korea House is an excellent example of
ʟ"˴3,500 for a one-way ticket, ˴4,800 for traditional architecture, where visitors can
Sejong uro a round ticket
Shinsegae ungm enjoy authentic Korean table d’h˶ ote and
Dept. Store Ch
Myeong-dong Chung-ang Univ. Ҙ Seoul Tower (ȭ 02-775-6222)
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Memorial Hall 7,934 square meters, is composed of The National Theater ૸඄ଗႦ
Zoo three parts: a traditional Korean garden, Nestled on a slope of Mt. Namsan, it
Namsan Botanical Garden National Theater Time Capsule Plaza, and the village itself
Namsan Public Library ૑൝૰ၿ houses large and small performance halls
Seoul Tower ໏ါረဲ
Freedom Center and outdoor stages. It is the home of the
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with the Korea Stock
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headquarters buildings of
securities firms, the Federation of
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Exhibition Center which sells the
top-notch products of small and medium entrepreneurs, the studios of
Korea’s three broadcasting majors, KBS, MBC, SBS, etc.
From the Itaewon Intersection, this special tourism zone stretches
The KLI 63 Building, the golden landmark of Yeouido, is packed with
all the way past the Hamilton Hotel to Hannam-dong. It is
fun facilities including a huge-screen I-Max Theater, a magnificent
honeycombed with about 2,000 shops as well as jazz bars,
aquarium, rooftop observation deck, shopping mall, and restaurants.
nightclubs, and ethnic restaurants. This district is popular with
LG Science Hall in the LG Twin Towers shows children the new
both foreign residents and tourists.
scientific possibilities of tomorrow. Yeouido Park and Hangang Riverside
In the core area around the Hamilton Hotel are clustered 1,000
Park are fine places for rest and for sun-drenched outdoor sports. Ferry
shops selling leather goods, bags, clothes, shoes, and tourist
boats ply the waterfront. A cruise along the Han River, the lifeline flowing
souvenirs. The sidewalk is fringed with about 400 roadside stalls
through the heart of Seoul, offers plenty of picturesque views.
attracting shoppers with accessories, hats, T-shirts, small gadgets,
and much more. Itaewon is the area most densely packed with Seogang
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amseong-dong area is

The road around the National Assembly

With three underground and 60
aboveground floors, this golden tower is
the tallest building in Korea. The rooftop
observation deck, I-Max Theater, and the
Aquarium 63 Sea World offer much to
see. Sea World displays 20,000 marine
creatures of 400 species. A health club,
shopping mall, classy restaurants, and
snack bars give visitors diverse options
for spending a day by the river.
ȭ 02-789-5663/5; www.ds63.co.kr ʲ:
Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station, Line 5, and then
taxi ʦ: 10:00˅ 21:00 ʟ"ӗ17,500 for use
of all facilities
is well-known for cherry blossoms in
spring.
ȭ 02-788-2885/2932; www.assembly.go.kr
S the showcase of
Seoul’s new
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area has been developed since
the 1970s as a new business
ʲ: No. 48 or 53 (3 min.) from Yeouido
Station, Line 5 ʦ: 09:00─18:00 (09:00 ─
center. Including World
17:00, Nov.─Feb.) Trade Center Seoul, the area
houses boutiques, world-class
Yeouido Park ဌႈ౬૙ၛ hotels, department stores,
high-rise apartment complexes, plus the Teheran Valley where many
up-and-coming dot-com enterprises cluster.
Across the street from Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) lies
time-honored Bongeunsa Temple. Nearby Seolleung Station of Subway
Line 2 are the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs Seonjeongneung. Another
attraction is the Seoul Training Center for Important Intangible Cultural
Properties, showing and selling a variety of exquisite handicrafts made by
nationally designated master artisans.
Yeouido Plaza, which was paved flat for
the past 27 years, was magically

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Assembly Library. You may apply for a jangseong Cheongdam
Yeongdong Fire & Police Station Park
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tour at the information desk at the rear ʲ: Exit 3 of Yeouido Station, or Exit 1 of ᅯకલဴ
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are traded here. The fishery auction starts (Royal Tombs)໓ႜൔ KFTA
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cheerful fishmonger will slice it up to be served nearby, or for takeout. Ritz-Carlton Renaissance Seoul Seo
ȭ 02-814-2211; www.susansijang.co.kr 2
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ʲ: Noryangjin Station, Line 1 (station connected to the market)
(World Taekwondo Sub
Headquarters)

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World Trade Center Seoul
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The WTCS refers to a large area that
includes the COEX, state-of-the-art
convention 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 handles
check-in and immigration procedures and
provides non-stop airport limousine bus
service. This is an ideal venue for any
large-scale meeting or exhibition.
ȭ 02-551-0114 ʲ: Exit 6 of Samseong
Station, Line 2
COEX Mall ሓစཡ ළ
Under the WTCS, this huge mall (about
12 ha) stretches from Samseong Subway
Station to ASEM Tower. Along the
underground labyrinth are a variety of
amenities and facilities, including Lake
Food Court with ethnic restaurants; Event
Court for concerts and dramas; Dache, a
clothing complex where more than 400
retailers are doing business; Game
Korea travel guide
Champ, an arcade with over 100 of the
latest game machines; Megabox
Cineplex with 16 screening rooms; and
the 1.4-ha COEX Aquarium, showing
more than 30,000 fish of 500 species and
dozens of big, toothy sharks; Kimchi Field
Museum, on the second underground
level of COEX Mall, containing an
extensive kimchi displays such as
recipes, techniques, etc.
(www.kimchimuseum.or.kr)
ҧ COEX Aquarium (ȭ 02-6002-6200)
ʦ: 10:00˅ 21:00 (10:00˅ 22:00, Sat.)
ʟ"ӗ14,500
Bongeunsa Temple ํၻ໒
The Venerable Yeonhoe built this temple
in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong
of the Silla Kingdom. Its Sutra Hall in
which hangs a commemorative wooden
tablet inscribed by the nation’s most
celebrated calligrapher, Chusa (pen
name) Kim Jeong-hui (1786─1856),
preserves woodblocks for 15 Buddhist
sutras, including the Diamond Sutra.
The temple runs meditation programs
from 04:00 to 21:00 every day and tea
ceremony programs between 13:00 and
15:00 every Tuesday.
ȭ 02-516-5652 ʲ: Exit 6 of Samseong
Station, Line 2 or Cheongdam Station, Line 7
Seoul Training Center for
the Important Intangible
Cultural Properties
໶ၒჾ၇ේፏෝ፞ႨႽ༿፩૝
This institution is designed to preserve
Megabox Cineplex, COEX Mall
Bongeunsa Temple
and promote traditional Korean arts and
then 8 min ʦ: 10:00˅18:00 ʡ" Sun.,
the skills of artisans designated as
national holidays except Seollal and Chuseok
“Important Intangible Cultural Properties.”
The center has exhibition halls and a
shop displaying and selling a variety of Kukkiwon (World
crafts, a traditional art performing hall and Taekwondo Headquarters)
workshops where artisans versed in 11 ૸ଡၛ
different arts and crafts items train
Established to promote taekwondo
aspiring successors and show their
nationwide. It organizes national or
working to the public.
international taekwondo competitions,
ȭ 02-566-5951, FAX 02-566-5954 judges ranking promotion and operates
ʲ: Exit 8 of Seolleung Station, Line 2 training courses for taekwondo coaches
and international umpires.
The World
Taekwondo
Federation is
located here.
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1058, FAX 02-
552-3025 ʲ:
Exit 8 of
Gangnam Station,
Line 2
Nearby Attraction
Apgujeong-dong and Vicinity ࿕૷Ⴣ౶
The development of the Apgujeong-dong
area was triggered by the building of the
Apgujeong Apartment Complex on pear
orchards in 1973. Now it has become a
popular upper-class residential area.
Naturally the nearby streets are full of
chic boutiques for vintage fashion goods,
trendy coffee lounges, restaurants,
nightclubs, etc.
Most properly expressing the nature of
this area is the road nicknamed Rodeo Street. One block away is Boutique and Art
Gallery Street.
ʲ: Exit 2 of the Apgujeong Station, Line 3
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 Around Jamsil Seoul Nori Madang ໶ၒ௩ႍඇీ

An open-air stage for Korean traditional

Ⴂ཮ჵ฼ performances such as the farmers’ dance
and mask dance. On Saturday and Sunday
afternoons, people crowd around the stage
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Station of Subway Line 2 performances. (see p.110)
Magic Island, Lotte World
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subcenters. Here is Lotte Lotte World േ౜ၜಜ
World, Korea’s largest indoor Cutting-edge twister riders, fancy parades,
amusement park, which makes variety shows, movies, and much more in
the area the most frequently the way of thrills and fun go on here year-
round. The recommendable Folk Museum
visited by the young generation. offers a pavilion course through Korean
It is composed of Lotte World history, miniature villages, etc.
Adventure with Magic Island, ȭ 02-411-4040; www.lotteworld.com
which floats in a lake, a shopping Jamsil Baseball Stadium ʲ: Exit 8 of Jamsil Station, Line 2 or 8
mall, a fine folklore museum, ʦ: 09:30˅23:00 ʟ"ӗ25,000 for all-round
movie theaters, an ice rink, a deluxe hotel and a sports center. ticket
Jamsil Sports Complex
The Seoul Nori Madang, an outdoor amphitheater, at the lakeside behind Ⴂ཮ოጨၑ౶Ⴆ

Lotte World, presents traditional performing arts. A ten-minute stroll to the Seokchon-dong Early This sports complex comprises main
east brings one to the Seokchon-dong Early Baekje Stone Tombs, which Baekje Stone Tombs stadium, swimming pool, gymnasium,
໷ᆧ౶ ธჅ૎๝ૹ baseball stadium, etc. The spacious
preserve traces of riverside dwelling of the Baekje Kingdom’s capital,
lawns, cozy pavilions, and stroll paths of
Hanseong, along with the Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs. well-manicured Asia Park make it a good
Nearby are Garak-dong Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale place for cultural events as well as rest. At
Market, and Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street where you can buy Korean the baseball stadium, cheers rise to skies
made or foreign brand names at discounted prices. Jamsil Sports during the professional baseball season,
Complex was the global arena for the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Seoul usually running from April to October.

Olympic Games. ȭ 02-2240-8800 ʲ: Exit 6 of Sports

Complex Station, Line 2 ʦ: 09:00˅18:00
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 Olympic Park ဦඃጛ૙ၛ Bangi-dong Baekje
Around Olympic Park Tombs ตႍ౶ธჅ૎๝ૹ
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feature with a stone chamber and a soil
mound, typical of the early Baekje period
(A.D. 200˅475). Found in the area was a
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including the ancient site of the
Mongchon Earthen Fortress dating
back to the early Baekje Kingdom,
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Peace Gate

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Olympic Games held in 1988. It
well as stone tables, fragments of stone
swords and Baekje earthenware. In view
of discoveries, the area is assumed to
have been a base of Baekje culture over
a long period.

accommodates a velodrome, weightlifting

where competitions were held during the
and fencing gymnasiums, tennis courts, a
1988 Seoul Olympic Games, gymnastics hall and an indoor swimming
commemorative monuments, and 200 pool. One of the attractions here is the
Sculpture Park
original sculptures by world-renowned open-air Sculpture Park with 200 modern
artists. stone, metal, wood and glass sculptures.
Also found in the park are a lake with a
Nearby are Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site boasting the largest
fountain, a sprawling lawn, and
number of ancient dwelling sites in Korea and suggesting something Mongchon Earthen Fortress from the
about the Neolithic lifestyle on the peninsula, the Bangi-dong Baekje early Backje Kingdom period.
Tombs, and Pungnap Earthen Fortress. ȭ 02-410-1360 ʲ: Olympic Park ȭ 02-419-0670 ʲ: Exit 8 of Bangi
Amsa-dong Station, Line 5 Station, Line 5 ʦ: 09:00˅18:00 (09:00˅
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Other Areas
Sinchon ཬᆧ
Sinchon refers to an area where three
major universities are located: Yonsei,
Ewha Womans, and Sogang. Here are
numerous coffee lounges, restaurants,
snack bars, hairdresser’s, shops for
clothes, accessories and various fashion
items, theaters for live performances, jazz
cafe, rock cafe and nightclubs as well as
department stores and shopping centers,
all catering to university students or to
people who like to think of themselves as
young.
One well-known street in Sinchon is
Ahyeon-dong Wedding Dress Street
which stretches between Ewha Womans
University Station and Ahyeon Station,
Subway Line 2. It is lined on both sides
with more than 100 shops specializing in
wedding dresses.
ʲ: Sinchon Station, Line 2
Hong Ik University
Vicinity ፜ౄ႕૷
It commonly refers to the area in front of
Hong Ik University which is famous as
Korea’s major art college. This area is one
of the favorite hangouts for the trendy
youth in Seoul. The rock, techno, hip hop,
jazz manias crowd up in the splendid
restaurants, cafes and bars and uplift the
atmosphere. Unlike other university
surroundings, there are not many clothes
or accessary shops around Hong Ik
University but it is a place where you can
look around comfortably.
ʲ: Hongik Univ. Station, Line 2
Korea travel guide
Independence Park ౭඄૙ၛ
The Independence Park comprises
Dongnimmun, or Independence Gate, and
Seodaemun Prison History Hall.
Dongnimmun Gate was built in 1898 as
a symbol of the nation’s commitment to
independence from foreign (Chinese)
interference.
First built in 1908 as Gyeongseong
Prison, the Seodaemun Prison History
Hall was the place where many patriots
were tortured and executed during the
Japanese colonial rule. In the two-story
hall are displayed a chronicle of the
Korean people’s resistance against
Japan, wall coffins, a solitary cell, torture
room showing various cruel scenes, and
many other informative exhibitions. Old
jail cells and the dreadful execution house
are open to tour.
ȭ 02-363-9750/1 ʲ: Dongmimmun
Station, Line 3 ʦ: 09:30˅17:00
ʟ"ӗ1,100
Central City ༇ኣഥཪ኱
Conveniently connected to the Seoul
Express Bus Terminal, Central City is a
multi-purpose leisure complex. It
encompasses a wide range of the latest
facilities including the JW Marriott Hotel;
Millennium Hall, an international
convention center; Marquis Thermal Spa
& Fitness Club, Korea’s largest fitness club;
Central 6 multiplex theaters; Central
Automall exhibiting and selling domestic
and foreign automobiles; Marquis Plaza,
a huge shopping mall; Cyber Theme
Park; a bookstore and a variety of
restaurants and snack bars.
ʲ: Express Bus Terminal, Line 3 or 7
Korea Military Academy visitors an educational experience about
ၱૹ໒૝ጣ૲ the many wars in which Korea has been
involved. Large amounts of documents
and war memorabilia are displayed as
examples of Koreaœ s 5,000-year history of
resistance to numerous invasions while
maintaining its national entity.
Located in northeastern Seoul, KMA is a
college established especially to produce
a select group of officers trained in literary
and military arts. Founded in 1946, the
KMA has opened its beautiful campus to
ȭ 02-709-3139; http://warmemo.co.kr ʲ:
tourists. A tour includes the Army
Samgakji Station, Line 4 ʦ: 09:30ō18:00
Museum, KMA Tower, Field Weapons
(09:30ō17:00, Nov.ōFeb.) ʟ: ӗ3,000
Exhibition Site, etc. Every Saturday, a
ʡ: Mon.
cadetsŖparade held on Hwarang Drill
Field is added to the course. Group tours
up to 40 require a one-day prior Bukhansan Mountains
๜ጤ໕
reservation.
Easily accessible from anywhere around
ȭ 02-976-6454/5, FAX 02-976-6453 ʲ:
the Seoul metropolitan area, Bukhansan
Hwarangdae Station, Line 6 ʦ: Individual
Tour (11:00, 13:00, 15:00 / Sat. and Sun.), Mountains are some of the most popular
Group Tour (09:30 ō15:00 / Tues. through in Korea. Several imposing granite peaks,
Sun.) ʡ: Mon. ʟ"ӗ2,000 dozens of beautiful valleys, cultural relics
such as Bukhansanseong Fortress, and
literally hundreds of temples and
War Memorial ႽႰଡ௟૝ hermitages. Click on www.npa.or.kr/pukan.
Opened on June 10, 1994, it offers
Han River ጤ઎
A symbol of Seoul, the Han River runs through Seoul east to west, with an
average depth of 2.5 m and width of 175 m. The river is crossed by 22 bridges and
there are excursion boats plying west to east between Yeouido and Jamsil via
Ttukseom. At 10 different points along the 41.5 km-long riverbank are Hangang
Riverside 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 cruise
The river cruise is a must for visitors to Seoul. There are five cruise courses,
most lasting an hour. Fare is ӗ7,000. Cruise Service Information (ȭ 02-785-
0392/3: Semo Pleasure Boat Co. Ltd.)
Ү One way ҮRound Trip
Yeouido Ɗ Jamsil Yeouido Ɗ Yanghwa Ɗ Yeouido
Jamsil Ɗ Yeouido Jamsil Ɗ Hannam BridgeƊ Jamsil
YanghwaƊ YeouidoƊ Yanghwa
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*More informations at www.seoulsubway.co.kr

Seoul City Tour

A most convenient and comfortable way to
explore the city. The major sights and
attractions of Seoul are presented on a single
tour. The 35-seat luxury buses ensure a
comfortable ride. On-board announcements
are made in English, Japanese and Chinese.
Tours go every 25 minutes and you can
board 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
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Seoul Vicinity Korea Map P. 6
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Incheon ႏᆐ, Gyeonggi-do ેଡ౬ downtown area of Suwon. It is a
enjoy real car racing. Everland is also
well-preserved architecture of the
the site of the Ho-Am Art Museum,
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Seoul, easily accessible by world.
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tour buses run from the Jangan Park
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to major attractions around the city. Subway Line 2 or 3 ʦ: 09:30ō20:00
ႏᆐ A1 , the main gateway of
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Korea, has a newly opened (Open until 23:00 during festivals)
2766, FAX 031-228-3761. ʟ: ˴15,000 for Festival World,
international airport and an Ganghwado Island ઎፞౬ A2 lies to
international seaport. On a small the northwest of downtown ʪ: Central Suwon ʲ: No. 24 or 24-1 ˴13,000ō˴45,000 depending on the
knoll overlooking the harbor is Jayu Incheon. On this island is a huge (10 min.) from Suwon Station, KNR Line seasons for Caribbean Bay
Park (or Freedom Park), with its dolmen, attesting to one of the burial
statue honoring General MacArthur’s methods of the Bronze Age. The Korean Folk Village ጤ૸෽༜ᆧ
famous Incheon Landing in 1950. There is also Chamseongdan Altar on A5 (ȭ 031-286-2111;
Seafood enthusiasts will enjoy the the summit of Mt. Manisan A3 , www.koreanfolk.co.kr) is a living
Wolmido area of Incheon. The where Korean ancestors paid tribute museum that recreates the lifestyle
Songdo Resort lies to the southwest. to heaven. The coastline of the island of several centuries ago. There are
is dotted with numerous fort sites potters, weavers, blacksmiths, and
dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. other artisans who practice their trades
Seoul Racecourse
Korean Folk Village
Jeondeungsa Temple Ⴝಥ໒ A3 The Seoul Racecourse ໶ၒેඇႦ A7
(ȭ 032-937-0125) is another (ȭ 02-509-1273), with facilities for
historic site on the island. The up to 1,400 horses, is in operation
temple dates back to the ancient every Saturday and Sunday. Wager
Wolmido Three Kingdoms period about 1,600 tickets can be purchased starting

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from 100 won up to 100,000 won.
There are three kinds of bets: single
entry, double entry, and multiple
race. Whenever the course is in
operation, various information desks
are open to assist punters.
ʪ: Just north of Seoul Grand Park
ʲ: Exit 1 or 2 of Seoul Race Course
Park, Line 4 ʦ: 09:30ō18:00 ʟ: ӗ800
Seoul Land ໶ၒഖಜ A7 (ȭ 02-504-
0011) is an all-weather theme park
which can be reached in 30 minutes
from downtown Seoul. Here 40
kinds of amusement facilities await
visitors. Colorful events and seasonal
fairs create fun and spectacles. The
outdoor pool in summer and
sledding in winter are seasonal
highlights.
Seoul Grand Park ໶ၒౄ૙ၛ A7
(ȭ 02-500-7114) is just next to
Seoul Land. It boasts an excellent
zoo, a botanical garden of 14,000
plants and 1,000 different species,
and a trained seal show.
The National Museum of
Contemporary Art (ȭ 02-2188-
6067; www.moca.go.kr) is another
draw to the Seoul Grand Park
complex.
ʪ: Just south of Seoul ʲ: Get off
at Seoul Grand Park Station, Line 4
ʦ: 09:00ō19:00 (09:00ō18:00, Oct.ōMar.)
for Seoul Grand Park ʟ: ӗ1,500
for Seoul Grand Park, ӗ700 for National
Museum of Contemporary Art, ӗ7,000
for Seoul Land
Icheon Ceramics Village ႍᆐ౬ႛଡඇ
ၼ A8 , one of the largest ceramics
villages in Korea, lies in Icheon
where some 250 kilns are clustered.
Not only you can purchase ceramics
but make them yourself. Haegang
Ceramics Museum is here, Korea’s
only museum devoted entirely to the
ceramic arts, and the Icheon
Ceramics Festival is held every
September.
In the National Arboretum ૸඄༿ෂၛ
A9 (ȭ 031-540-1114, FAX 031-
540-1199) at Gwangneung, some
25 miles to the north, a Joseon king
and his queen are interred. The
National Arboretum is an attractive
woodland area sprinkled with
temples and hermitages. A
captivating garden surrounds the
Arboretum’s forestry museum.
ʲ: 1 hr. from Cheongnyangni Station in
Seoul ʦ: 09:00ō17:00 (reservation
required) ʟ: ӗ700 ʡ : Sat., Sun. and
holiday
Namhansanseong Fortress ஭ጤ໕༃
(http://namhansansung.or.kr) A10 ,
located atop a mountain near the
satellite city of Seongnam, served to
protect the southern region.
Bukhansanseong Fortress ๜ጤ໕༃
A11 , encircling the impressive peaks
of Bukhansan Mountains, was once
the stronghold that formed ancient
Seoul’ s northern boundary.
Paju with its untainted natural
beauty contains many Korean war-
related tourist sites such as
Panmunjeom, the 3rd Tunnel and
Dora Observatory, Odusan
Seoul Land
Unification Observatory, and Imjin-
gak. These sites bring home the
lessons of war and the stark reality of
a divided country.
Panmunjeom ኼෝჀ A12 in the
Demilitarized Zone is where the
armistice agreement was signed on
July 27, 1953, and where peace
dialogues are held. UN forces are
stationed at this tension-filled area to
prevent the outbreak of another war.
The 3rd Tunnel, about 73 m
underground, and 2 m wide and
high, was dug by North Koreans to
Panmunjeom
Food and Shopping in Seoul Vicinity
Shopping
Ganghwado Island is renowned for its
hwamunseok (flower-patterned mats),
which are woven with wanggol
(sedge) dyed in seven colors: red, blue,
aquamarine, scarlet, purple, black and
white. Hwamunseok is designed and
woven in colorful floral patterns such as
phoenix, orchids, pine trees and lotus
blossoms. The cool texture of a
hwamunseok mat provides a welcome
relief during hot summer days.
Ganghwado is also famous for its high-
quality ginseng. Market days are on the
days of the month ending in two or
seven at the downtown area of
Namhansanseong Fortress
infiltrate the South. It crosses 435 m
under the North-South
Demarcation Line and its total
length is 1,635 meters.
At Dora Observatory, through a
telescope you can watch North
Koreans go about their daily life.
Group tours for foreigners can be
arranged through travel agencies.
(For a travel agency, See p.176)
Odusan Unification Observatory ဣ
ಅ໕ ኂ႐Ⴝඒౄ A13 (ȭ 031-945-3171)
is where you can view North Korea
with high-powered telescopes. On
display is a collection of items from
North Korea including living
necessities and clothes. There is an
audiovisual room, and North Korean
products for sale.
ʲ: No. 912 from Seoul Station to one
stop before Geumchon Terminus (1 hr. 10
min); 7 min. to Tanhyeon Bus Terminal ; a
shuttle bus (every hour, 7 min.)
Ganghwado, where hwamunseok, ginseng,
orchids and many other items are sold.
Food
Suwon is famous for galbi (marinated
beef ribs). Many galbi restaurants can be
easily found in the market area near
Paldalmun Gate.
At the raw fish and seafood restaurants
along the Incheon wharf, visitors can try
various dishes such as jeonbokjuk
(abalone porridge), fried fish, sliced raw
fish and maeuntang (hot and spicy fish
soup). Fresh seafood can also be enjoyed
at many restaurants on Wolmido
seafront.
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 Goseong Unification B8
Eulji Observatory Observatory Songjiho Beach
The 4th
(ધໜቛၩ႖൫ఝ) Ganseong Map B
Tunnel
Alps
Seorak-dong is near the entrance to
Punch Bowl
B9 Cheongganjeong (ᅯ੝ႜ)
the national park. Inns, hotels,
Sorak Waterpia
Sokcho(໵ᅾ) B5 campsites, stores, parking lots, and
Sinheungsa B7
Seoraksan Uisangdae (ၡືఝ)
other public facilities are available. A
Yanggu
Nat’l Park
Inje ໕ྥຮ૑൝લဴ B6
Naksansa (୿ຮຫ) 1,100 meter cable car connects the
Naksan Beach B4
Yangyang (࿅࿅)
park entrance with Gwongeumseong,
Osaek Mineral Hajodae Beach an old mountaintop fortress of the
Spring (࿼຺྾༘)
Silla Kingdom.
Ojukheon Other points of interest in the
Odaesan Nat’l Park Jumunjin outer area are Biseondae Rock Flat,
࿼ఝຮ૑൝લဴ Ulleungdo Is. (ါൔ౅)
B10 Sogeumgang Valley B14
mother, but also a talented painter, named after the legend of an angel
Sangwonsa
(ືဴຫ)
(໴૵੧)
Ojukheon Gyeongpodae Ulleung Dokdo calligrapher and poet; as such, she is ascending to heaven from the rock
Taeseungsa (ె౅)
Woljeongsa
(࿼჏጑) (ઠዅఝ) B3
Gangneung
the most widely acclaimed woman of flat, and Osaek Mineral Springs,
B2
(ဵႜຫ) D(੧ൔ) B1
ON the Joseon Dynasty. which are thought to bring relief
Korea Condo
Phoenix Park GH
Gyeongpodae ેዬౄ B3 ,6 km from digestive ailments.
AY
Yong Pyong AE Jeoungdongjin north of downtown Gangneung, is a Visitors to the inner area entering
B12
SW fine sandy beach where you can enjoy from the west via the town of Inje
E
ES
XP
P R Mangsang Beach
EX swimming and sea fishing. Many of can first visit Baekdamsa Temple,
RE

NG
DO
SS

NG Donghae (౏ጄ) the restaurants serve fresh fish, the other gateway to Seoraksan.
YEO
Hyundai Sungwoo
WAY

Guryongsa
Mureung Valley
(ඳൔઢન)
Samcheok Haegeumgang
(ຳᅨጄ૵੧)
prepared according to the diner’s ʪ: Just west of Sokcho ʲ: 30 min. from
Wonju
B11 Chiaksan Jeongseon
Samcheok wishes. Sokcho to Seorak- dong ʟ: ӗ2,800
Pyeongchang (ຳᅨ)
Nat’l Park (ႜ໓) Chodang Cave ʲ: 30 min. from Gangneung
ᆳྥຮ૑൝લဴ (ᅾఙ౏૔)

GANGWON-DO Hwanseongul Cave

ጹ໓૔ B13 There are several towns and excellent
Sindong
Jecheon Sabuk
Dogye beaches north of Gangneung.
(႞ᅩ) Yeongwol (࿱ဵ) Taebaek Naksan Beach ஦໕ጫ༿၈Ⴆ B4 and
ሲ෱
Gossi Cave
Wondeok the fishing port of Sokcho are
Sangdong
Chungjuho
(ધྜ౏૔) especially noteworthy. Naksan Beach
Deokgu
Lake (ᆚ჎ጭ) Dodamsambong Buseoksaิ໐ຫ Hot Springs is famous for its clear water and
Danyang (నૐ࿾ᅩ)
Danyang
Gosu Cave
(ધ༘౏૔)
Sobaeksan
Uljin (ါჰ)
nearby Naksansa Temple.
Eight Sights
Nat’l Park Buryeong Valley
໴෱ຮ૑൝લဴ (ุ࿱ઢન)
(ఎ࿅ኖઠ)
Huibangsa
Bonghwa (ฦጷ)
Sokcho ༜ᆥ B5 can be reached
Punggi (ዟૺ) Buryeongsa Mangyang Beach from Seoul in less than an hour by
Yeongju (࿱჎)
air and is the gateway to Seoraksan
National Park, a magnificent area

Eastern Area Korea Map P. 7

with towering granite peaks, lush
green valleys, dense forests, Buddhist
temples and hermitages, waterfalls
Seoraksan National Park

Sorak Waterpia ໼࿌ၙቤጚ࿋ B7

Gangwon-do ઎ၛ౬, Ulleungdo ၒൻ౬ and clear streams. (ȭ 033-635-7711), located near
Seoraksan National Park, is an all-
eoul is connected to the the forested mountains of the region. From Seoul to Sokcho Ŏ season water theme park. It is

S scenic east coast by the

Yeongdong Expressway,
which ends at Gangneung.
The trip takes about four hours.
There are several hotels along the
The mountains also provide
recreational opportunities with ski
resorts.

In the city of Gangneung ઎ൻ B1 is

50 min. by air / 4 hrs. and 50 min. by bus

Mt. Seoraksan National Park ໼࿌໕

coast and the combination of
mountains and beaches makes the
eastern area an ideal vacation spot.
Historical sites and colorful everyday
scenes are to be seen in the small
coastal towns as well as deep within
the historical building Ojukheon ဣ
ჶጸ B2 where Yi Yulgok, the great
Confucian scholar of the Joseon
Dynasty, lived with his mother Shin
Saimdang. Shin Saimdang was not
only an ideal daughter, wife, and
B6 (ȭ 033-636-7700;
http://npa.or.kr), considered one of
Korea’s most beautiful mountains, is
divided into Inner and Outer Seorak
by a long winding ridge, known as
Hangyeryeong Pass.
The less rugged outer area stretches
east to Seorak-dong resort village.
famous for its outdoor hot spring
(49Ű) commanding a splendid view
of Ulsan Rocks and the East Sea, as
well as a wave pool, water slides, etc.
ʲ: flights from Seoul to Sokcho (50 min.);
take a taxi (40 min.) ʦ: 08:00 ō21:00
ʟ: ӗ28,000
Goseong Unification Observatory
૎༃ኂ႐Ⴝඒౄ B8 is located at the
northernmost point on the east

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coast. Here visitors can enjoy an
excellent view over the beautiful
mountains, rivers and coast of North
Korea.
The Iron Triangle Zone ᆑႈ໚ઃᄕౄ
(ȭ 033-455-3129) is the triangular
region connecting Cheorwon and
Gimhwa with Pyeonggang at its apex
in North Korea, a major frontline
battlefield during the Korean War. It
is worth visiting the ruins of the old
(North) Korean Workers Party
headquarters “House of Labor
Party,” the 2nd Tunnel, the Iron
Triangle Observatory and the rusted
train hulk at Woljeong-ri Station.
Nearby is the Saemtong Migratory
Bird Sanctuary.
ʲ: from Uijeongbu Station to Sintan-ri
(1 hr. 10 min.); call Paengma Tour (ȭ 02-
2236-0110) for this tour ʦ: 09:00 - 14:30
ʡ: Tuesday and national holidays
ʟ: ӗ1,500
Haean-myeon, Yanggu, is a low-lying
area surrounded by mountains where
many fierce battles took place during
the Korean War. It was dubbed the
Punch Bowl by foreign war
correspondents. Punch Bowl
Battleground ዒᇚ้ B9 in Yanggu,
one of the most famous battlefields
during the Korean War, includes
North Korea Hall (ȭ 033-481-
9021), the 4th Tunnel and Eulji
Observatory. There are just three
buses a day, so you can either arrange
private transportation or hire a taxi in
Korea travel guide
Yanggu.
ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Yanggu (3 hrs.); to Haean-myeon (50
min.); 5 min. to NKH ʦ: 09:00 - 17:00
ʡ: Tuesday ʟ: ӗ1,000 per site
Woljeongsa Temple
Mt.Odaesan National Park ဣౄ໕
B10 (ȭ 033-332-6494), just south of
Seoraksan, is the site of Woljeongsa,
one of the oldest temples of the Silla
Kingdom, and Sangwonsa, famous
for its bronze bell cast in A.D. 725.
ʲ: 1 hr. from Gangneung ʟ: ӗ2,800
Mt. Chiaksan National Park ᇚ࿌໕
B11 , stretching north to south, is
located about 12 km northeast of
Wonju. Chiaksan’s valley with its
unusually-shaped rocks and cliffs is
truly magnificent. There are several
Buddhist temples inside the park,
including Guryongsa which was
built during the Silla Kingdom.
Yong Pyong (Dragon Valley) Resort
၎ዧൿვኣ (www.yongpyong.co.kr)
B12 lies in the Daegwallyeong Pass
south of Odaesan. Equipped with
Yong Pyong Resort
Guryongsa Temple
convenient facilities and excellent
accommodations, the resort offers
superb skiing, as well as other all-
season amenities.
Hwanseongul Cave ፠໺ૻ B13 (ȭ
033-541-9266), surrounded by
scenic mountains, is one of the
largest limestone caverns in Asia, 6.2
km long ӧ only 1.2 km open to the
public, yet that section alone will
create unforgettable memories. It has
10 pools, 6 waterfalls, a huge main
chamber, and dozens of amazing
sights, just loaded with fantastic
formations including stalactite
cascades, the “Great Wall of China,”
and the “Royal Throne”.
Hwanseongul Cave
Food and Shopping in the Eastern Area
Food
Seoraksan is famous for dishes made
with wild plants, such as sanchae
bibimbap (cooked rice with assorted
mountain greens), a very popular menu
item at the restaurants around
Seoraksan National Park.
Chuncheon is noted for two dishes:
makguksu, a noodle made of buckwheat,
and dakgalbi (chicken with red hot
pepper sauce).
As there are many ports including
Sokcho along the East Coast, visitors can
enjoy freshly cooked or raw seafood
ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Samcheok (4 hrs. 50 min.); to Daei-ri
(45 min.). It is at least a 30-min. climb to the
cave entrance. ʦ: 08:00-17:00 (09:00-
16:00) ʟ: ӗ4,300
Ulleungdo lsland
Ulleungdo ၒൻ౬ B14 (ȭ 054-791-
2191), located at the eastern end of
Korea, is one of two major volcanic
islands in Korea, along with Jejudo.
It covers 73.15 sq km and is
surrounded by several islets such as
Dokdo, Jukdo, and Gwaneumdo. At
the center of the island stands
Seonginbong Peak.
Boat tours around Ulleungdo are
available, for tourists to appreciate all
the charms of the island: steep cliffs,
strange rock formations, and
vegetation indigenous to the island.
An underwater tour boat also runs
between Ulleungdo’s Dodong and
Jeodong Ports. Koreans know the
island for its dried squid and
pumpkin taffy.
ʲ: 3 hrs. from Pohang (ȭ 02-514-
6766, Dae-a Travel Agency); 3 hrs. from
Mukho
such as squid, abalone, sea cucumber,
etc. at moderate prices.
Gamjajeon (potato pancakes),
and dotorimuk (acorn jelly) are two other
famous dishes of the eastern area.
Shopping
Mushrooms and honey from Seoraksan
and dried seafood from the east coast
are famous local products that are highly
recommended. In addition, maps of
Seoraksanœ s hiking trails are a nice
souvenir.
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Korean

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GYEO
Janghowon Cheongpung Properties
Complex

EXPRESSWAY
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Anseong Maepo
Chungjuho Lake

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Pyeongtaek Geumwang ᆚ჎ጭ
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Gosu Caveધ༘౏૔
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Jincheon C10
Hyeonchungsa CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO
Shrineጢᆚຫ Woraksan Nat’l Park
Hapdeok Independence Blue Valley ဵྥຮ૑൝લဴ
Onyang Hall of Korea Jeungpyeong
Hot Springs Suanbo
Seosan Cheonan ె൝ૺஸશ Geosan ༘ྦพ࿾ᅩ
Asan ᅩྦ
Dogo Hot Springs C7
Sapgyo C6
Yonpung Martyrs
Deoksan Yesan Cheongju Early Hwayanggugok Shrine
Hot Springs Printing Museum Sangdangsanseong
Fortress Valley
Sudeoksa Mungyeong
༘నຫ Jochiwon
Hongseong CHEONGJU
ᅯ჎
Magoksa Songnisan Nat’l Park
ൠનຫ C3 ໵൘ຮ૑൝લဴ
Gongju Gongsanseong Boeun C11
Munui Cultural Beopjusa
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO Fortress Properfies Complex ฅ჎ຫ Hanbit Tower at the Expo Science Park
Tomb of King
Muryeong ඳകထൔ Yuseong Sangju
Daecheongho
Hot Springs Lake ఝᅯጭ
Daecheon Gyeryongsan
Beach Boryeong GY
Nat’l Park C2
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Buyeo Donghaksa
the Hanbit (great light) Tower, Daejeon, was the capital of the

SW
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ิ࿥ AY
Geumgang Resort
Muchangpo C4 Nonsan constructed to commemorate ancient Baekje Kingdom from A.D.
Beach
Ganggyeong
Gwanchoksa
C5 Yeongdong Daejeon EXPO. Visitors can get an 475 to 539, before the kingdom
Yeonmu Gumi
Seocheon શᅿຫ Geumsan
૵ຮ
Gimcheon
଀ᅩ
ૐු overview of state-of-the-art moved its capital south to Buyeo.
technology in a single visit to the park. The kingdom fell when the Silla
ʲ: 30 min. from downtown Daejeon unified the Korean peninsula in the
ʦ: 09:30ō18:00 (open untill 22:00 during 7th century. Many remains of
Central Area Korea Map P. 6
festivals) ʟ: ӗ3,000 ҞAdmission fees for
each pavilion are not included.
Baekje’s former glory are well
preserved in these two old capitals.
Gongju’s
Daejeon ౄႽ, Chungcheongnam-do ᇁᆖ஭౬, Chungcheongbuk-do ᇁᆖ๜౬ Several major science facilities, main
such as the Daedeok Science attraction
he central area of Korea Research Complex, plus the is the

T encompasses Chungcheong-
do. It is an area of broad
stretches of paddy fields
interspersed with rugged mountains.
From Seoul to Daejeon Ŏ
1 hr. and 30 min. by Saemaeulho train;1 hr.
and 50 min. by bus.

Expo Science Park စཡዬ૛ጣ૙ၛ (ȭ

cultural relics of Buyeo and
Gongju (capitals of the Baekje
Kingdom), and Mt. Gyeryongsan
National Park renowned for its
magnificent natural beauty, are
Gongju
National
Museum,
which
exhibits treasures
Crown Ornament from
King Muryeong’s Tomb

Daejeon ౄႽ C1 is one of the area’s 042-866-5114/5, FAX 042-866-5159) adjacent to the park. from the 6th
principal cities, about two hours on an outdoor site of 627,000 sq. century tomb of
south of Seoul by car. It is a major meters (156.75 acres) is in Mt. Gyeryongsan National Park ૉ King Muryeong.
junction for the train lines and northwestern Daejeon. This is where ൙໕ C2 (ȭ 042-825-3003) is just Although most Baekje
expressways connecting Seoulō Daejeon EXPO 1993 was held. The west of Daejeon. The hiking trails tombs were
Busan, and SeoulōGwangjuō area has since been renovated and lead to two temples: Gapsa, which is pillaged over the centuries, King
Mokpo, and is rapidly becoming one turned into a public science park. famous for the changing colors of Muryeong’s Tomb (ȭ 041-856-
of Korea’s major centers for science. Expo Science Park features the maple trees in autumn, and 0331) was left undisturbed until its
Yuseong Hot Springs Resort is Starquest Pavilion, Technopia Donghaksa, located on the eastern excavation in 1971.
located just northwest of the city. Pavilion, Earthscape Pavilion and slope of the mountain. ʲ: 1 hr. from Daejeon; 2 hrs. and 30
ʲ: 50 min. from Daejeon ʟ: ӗ2,600 min. from Seoul ʦ: 09:00ō18:00(09:00ō
Daejeon City Tour Bus 17:00 Nov.ōFeb.) ʟ: free
Convenient tours of the downtown for students. The departure point for all
area and places of interest around city. tours is in front of Dongbang Buyeo ๛ဌ C4 , about 20 miles
Buses run from 9:30 am to 5:00 Mart right across from further southwest, was the last capital
pm, 5,000 won for adults and 4,000 Daejeon Station. of Baekje (A.D. 539ō660). It also
won for students on all tours except Information at has the distinctive Buyeo National
the Out-of-town Tour, which costs ȭ 042-222-5451. Museum (ȭ 041-833-8562) which
8,000 won for adults, and 7,000 won Nammaetap in Gyeryongsan
incorporates the unique architecture

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of the Baekje Kingdom. The museum
houses numerous interesting artifacts.
The bird’s-eye view of the
Baengmagang River from the top of
Busosanseong Fortress (ȭ 041-
835-3006) makes a splendid scene.
Nakhwaam Rock on one side of
Baengmagang River is the site of a
tragic history. Some 3,000 women of
the Baekje court leapt to their deaths
here to avoid dishonor at the hands
of their enemies during the fall of the
Baekje Kingdom. The image of the
women plummeting down in their
colorful dresses gave the place its
name, “Rock of Falling Flowers.”
ʲ: 1 hr. and 30 min. from Daejeon;
3 hrs. and 20 min. from Seoul; 45 min. from
Gongju ʟ: ӗ1,400 (for Busosanseong
Fortress)
Gwanchoksa Temple
Gwanchoksa Temple ૝ᆦ໒ C5
(ȭ 041-736-5700/2), to the
southeast of Buyeo near Nonsan, has
one of Korea’s most interesting
Buddhist 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’s
tallest Buddha statues. Its enormous
earlobes, huge head, and unusual
crown, all out of proportion, attract
immediate attention.
ʲ: 1 hr. from Daejeon to Nonsan
ʟ: ӗ1,500
Asan ࿋໕ C6 is about an hour’s
drive to the south of Seoul on the
Gyeongbu Expressway. Asan is
famous for the Onyang Hot Springs
and the Hyeonchungsa Shrine
which commemorates the historic
feats of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who
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defeated the Japanese navy in the late
16th century.
Independence Hall of Korea
The Independence Hall of Korea ౭
඄ଡ௟૝ C7 (ȭ 041-560-0114,
FAX 041-555-2136) stands in the
vicinity of Cheonan, an hour and a
half drive from Seoul. The hall
commemorates those people who
struggled for freedom against foreign
invasions throughout Korea’s long
history. The hall collects, studies and
exhibits historic artifacts and materials
related to Korea’s resistance to
aggression, the fight for
independence, the search for a
national identity, and the record of
the nation’s development and
progress.
ʲ: 1 hr. from Seoul to Cheonan;
20 min. from Cheonan to Independence Hall
of Korea. ʦ: 09:30ō18:00 (09:30ō17:00,
Nov.ōFeb.) ʟ: ӗ2,600 ʡ: Mon.
Chungjuho Lake
Chungjuho Lake ᇁჵፔ C8 , 80
miles southeast of Seoul, offers a
wide variety of water sports in the
mountainous area of central Korea.
Pleasure ferries ply the 32-mile-long
waterway between Chungju and
Danyang. Passengers can also enjoy a
Dodamsambong in Danyang
stunning view of Danyang
Palgyeong, the “Eight Scenic
Wonders” of the limestone region
surrounding Danyang.
ʲ: 2 hrs. and 10 min. from Seoul to
Chungju
Gosu Cave ૎༿౶ૻ C9 (ȭ 043-
423-3071), located less than one
mile from downtown Danyang, is a
famous cave. It contains glistening
stalactites in all shapes and sizes, so
breathtaking it is called the
“Underground Palace.”
ʲ: 10 min. from Danyang Express Bus
Woraksan National Park
Food and Shopping in the Central Area
Food
The most famous dishes of this region
are an eel dish from the Baengmagang
River; wild edible greens from Mt.
Songnisan and Suanbo Hot Springs;
bean curd dishes from Yuseong Hot
Springs; and hodogwaja (walnut-shaped
cakes) which originated in Cheonan
and are sold at rest areas along the
major expressways nationwide.
Shopping
In Buyeo and Gongju, souvenirs of
Baekje Kingdom accessories are
available. In particular, the National
Museums in Buyeo and Gongju sell
Terminal by taxi; 1 hr. from Chungju by bus
ʦ: 09:00ō17:30 ʟ: ӗ3,000
Woraksan National Park ၜ࿌໕ C10 is
a beautiful mountain, 3,700 feet
(1,093 m) high, and some 24 miles
(40 km) southeast of Chungju.
Deokjusa Temple, built by
Deokju, the last princess of the Silla
Kingdom, adds to the mountain’s
natural beauty and creates an
atmosphere of mystery.
Beopjusa Temple
Mt. Songnisan National Park ༜ൿ໕
C11 (ȭ 043-542-5267/8) is located
to the northeast of Daejeon and is one
of the most popular tourist spots in
the central part of the Korean
peninsula.
The park’s Beopjusa Temple,
established in A.D. 553, was home
to 30,000 Silla monks. See the huge
bronze Buddha.
ʲ: 3 hrs. and 40 min. from Seoul;
2 hrs. from Cheongju or Daejeon ʟ: ӗ3,200
historical books and reproductions of
Baekje relics.
Geumsan, located an hour’s bus ride
from 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 month
ending in 2 or 7.
At Mt. Songnisan, items such as
amethyst, dried mushrooms, dried wild
greens and herbs and antique folkcrafts
may be purchased.
In Gyeryongsan National Park there
is a ceramics village where you can
buy a good ceramic piece.
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 Deokgu
Sobaeksan Hot Springs
Nat’l Park నૐ࿾ᅩ
Chungjuho ໴෱ຮ૑൝લဴ
Lake ᆚ჎ጭ Buseoksa (ิ໐ຫ)
Danyang Seongnyu Cave Uljin (ါჰ)
D10 ໜ൅૔ Mangyang
Gossi Cave (ધྜ౏૔) Beach
Huibangsa
Bonghwa Buryeong Valley
Woraksan Punggi (ฦጷ)
Nat’l Park ဵྥຮ૑൝લဴ ዟૺ Yeongju ࿱჎
ุ࿱ઢન Daegu and Vicinity
Dosan Wolsongjeong
D9 D7 Confucian School (ဵ໽ႜ)
Mireuksa aegu ౄ૷ D1 , the textiles lies northwest of Daegu and can be
Bongjeongsa

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౅ຮ໏ဴ
ฦႜຫ
Yecheon D6
Baegam Hot Springs hub of Korea, is one of host reached by taking the Gimcheon exit
Yeongyang
Andongho cities of World Cup 2002. of the Gyeongbu Expressway. The
Mungyeong Pungsan Andong Lake ྦ౏ጭ In the central area is Oriental temple is famous for its blue-tiled
(බઠ Hamchang ྦ౏
D5 Taejin Beach
D8 medicinal herb market where as roofs, the 1,000-year-old support
Hahoe Village Cheongsong
(ዻፂൠၕ) (ᅯ໽)
many as 300 Oriental medical pillars of the main gate, and the
Sangju Gyeongsangbuk-do Yeongdeok clinics, herbal medicinal shops and 1,000 small statues of the Buddha.
Mukgye D11 (࿱న)
Uiseong Confucian School Juwangsan herb processing facilities are located. ʪ: Between Daejeon and Daegu ʲ: 25
(පઢ໏ဴ) Jangsa
Nat’l Park
჎ထຮ૑൝લဴ
Beach Woobang Towerland commands a min. from Gimcheon (2 hrs. and 30 min. from
nice view of the city. Seoul to Gimcheon by train) ʟ: ӗ2,000
Seosan Wolpo
Jikjisa Gunwi Bogyeongsa Beach Free city tours are available on
(ჯხຫ)
Palgongsan
Janggigot
Lighthouse Museum
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Haeinsa Temple ጫႏ໒ D4 (ȭ
D3 Provincial Park
Gumi
(ኖલຮ౅൝લဴ) Oksan Confucian
(ၿૺળ౾ఝ෢මશ) Sundays at Duryu Park. Be ready to 055-931-1001) perhaps Korea’s best
Gimcheon
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(଀ᅩ) D2 School (࿽ຮ໏ဴ) D12

Pohang ዅጃ
pay your admission fee for tourist known temple, is in Gayasan
EO

Donghwasa ౏ጷຫ
Waegwan Angang Yangdong sites. Information on city tour at National Park (ȭ 055-932-7810).
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Folk Village Guryongpo (ૐലዅ) (ȭ 053-627-8900, FAX 053-627- Established in A.D. 802, it has a
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Yeongcheon
Gayasan E XPRESSWA
Nat’l Park Seongju Y 8985). number of art treasures in its more
ਜ਼྽ຮ૑൝લဴ D1
Gyeongju Mt. Palgongsan ኽ૙໕ D2 towers than 90 buildings (shrines,
DAEGU Gyeongsan
Haeinsa (ጄၨຫ) ఝૐ
(ઠ჎) Gyeongju over the city. hermitages and subtemples).
Nat’l Park
D4 (Map E) ઠ჎૑൝લဴ But what really distinguishes this
GUM A

Goryeong
Hwayang
From Seoul to Daegu Ŏ temple is its collection of more than
Cheongdo (ᅯ౅)
Gyeongsangnam-do 50 min. by air; 3 hrs. and 8 min. by train 80,000 wooden printing blocks
Changnyeong
which compose the Tripitaka
EXP

(ᅖ஻) Pyochungsa (Saemaeulho); 4 hrs. and 30 min. by bus

ዑᆚຫ
D13
Hapcheon (ጁᅩ) Miryang Koreana, the most complete
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ෘ࿅
Tongdosa
(ቛ౅ຫ) ULSAN collection of the Buddhist canon to
Bugok D15 (ါຮ)
Hot Springs
Samnangjin Naewonsa Jinha Beach be found in East Asia. Completed
(ิન࿾ᅩ)(ຳ೩ჰ) (ஏဴຫ) in 1251 as a plea to the Buddha in
Uiryeong Yangsan Jangan
Beomeosa an effort to ward off a Mongolian
Haman (ค࿌ຫ) D14 Wollae Beach
D17
Tomb of King Kim Suro
଀༘ചထൔ
Gijang invasion, the blocks remain in
Jinju (ჰ჎) Masan Gimhae BUSAN excellent condition and are the
Chokseongnu Changwon ᅖဴ ิຮ
(ᅿ໐ള)
basis of the most authoritative
D16 Jinhae (ჰጄ) Jikjisa Temple
(Map F) editions of Buddhist scripture.
Sacheon
Jikjisa Temple ᄖᄕ໒ D3 (ȭ 054- In 1995, Haeinsa Temple’s
Heungnam 436-6174) is also worth visiting. It Janggyeong Panjeon, the depositories
Goseong (ધໜ) Beach
Geoje
(੿႞)
Tongyeong Geojedo Is. (Map G)
(ቛ࿱) (੿႞౅)
Hallyeo Maritime
Nat’l Park
ዽ഍ጄື૑൝લဴ
Hansando Is.
(ዽຮ౅)
Haegeumgang Map D
(ጄ૵੧)

Southeastern Area Korea Map P. 7

Gyeongsangbuk-do ેໞ๜౬, Gyeongsangnam-do ેໞ஭౬

Busan ๛໕, Gyeongju ેჵ
In terms of tourist attractions, the southeastern part of Korea is the richest in Haeinsa Temple’s Janggyeong Panjeon

the country. The major cities of this area, the site of the splendid ancient Silla
Kingdom are Gyeongju, Busan and Daegu.
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for the Tripitaka Koreana
woodblocks, were listed as a
UNESCO’s prestigious World
Cultural Heritage.
ʪ: West of Daegu ʲ: 1 hr. and 30
min. from Daegu ʟ: ӗ2,800
Andong ࿍౶ D5 is one of the last
living vestiges of old Korea, a treasure
trove of Confucian tradition. Visitors
are charmed by the very old homes of
yangban, or noblemen. Queen
Elizabeth II visited Andong in April,
1999 on the occasion of her 73rd
birthday, during her four-day state
visit to Korea.
Bongjeongsa Temple
Bongjeongsa Temple ํჃ໒ D6
(ȭ 054-853-4181/4) is famous for
the oldest standing wooden building
in the nation. Also, its main hall
demonstrates the construction
methods of the early Joseon Dynasty.
Dosan Confucian School ౬໕໶ၛ
D7 founded by the scholar Yi
Toegye in the 16th century, is also in
Andong.
Hahoe Village ጢ፩ඇၼ D8 (ȭ
Korea travel guide
Hahoe Village in Andong
054-854-3669) is a small village with
a delightful blend of thatched-roof
peasant houses and tiled-roof
yangban (aristocrat) villas. The village
is known for a special form of mask
drama, called Hahoe Byeolsingut
Talnori.
ʪ: 80 km (50 miles) north of Daegu
ʲ:
to Andong;
3 hrs. and 50 min. from Seoul
4 hrs. and 10 min.
from Seoul to Andong; 40 min. from Andong
to Hahoe by bus ʟ: ӗ1,600
Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori
Yeongju ဘჵ D9 , about 20 miles
north of Andong, can be reached by
train.
Buseoksa Temple ๛໷໒ D10 (ȭ
054-633-3464) is nearby, and is
noted for having one of the oldest
wooden buildings in Korea.
ʲ: 4 hrs. and 30 min. from Daegu to
Buseoksa (transfer to a city bus at Yeong ju)
Buseoksa Temple
ʦ: 06:00ō 20:00 (07:00ō 19:30, Nov.ō
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ1,000
Mt. Juwangsan National Park ჵး
໕ D11 (ȭ 054-873-0015), at the
southern end of the coastal highway,
is favored by those who want to get
away from popular ӧ and thus
crowded ӧ areas. The nearby coastal
town of Yeongdeok is noted for giant
crabs and other tasty seafood.
ʪ: East of Andong ʲ: 1 hr. and 20
min. from Andong ʟ: ӗ2,600
Near the old city of Gyeongju,
on the east coast, there are industrial
Gyeongju
yeongju was the capital of the
G Silla Kingdom for a thousand
years, and the valley in which
it is situated has a great
concentration of historical buildings,
temples and artifacts. After Silla
unified the peninsula in A.D. 676,
the city developed into one of the
world’s major cultural centers. The
area is called a “museum without
walls” because of the wealth of
historical buildings and treasures to
be found there.
From Seoul to Gyeongju Ŏ
4 hrs. and 30 min. by train (Saemaeulho);
4 hrs. and 15 min. by bus
Tumuli Park ౄൻၛ E1 (ȭ 054-
772-6317), a collection of royal Silla
tombs from the Pre-Unification Era,
cities, such as Pohang and Ulsan.
Pohang ዬጪ D12 is the site of the
large POSCO steel mill and the
departure point for ferry boats to
Ulleungdo Island.
Ulsan ၒ໕ D13 is the home base for
Hyundai Motor Company and
Hyundai Heavy Industries. English-
language tours provide an insight
into the development of one of
Korea’s major conglomerates.
From Seoul to Pohang Ŏ
50 min. by air; 5 hrs. by bus
is in the middle of Gyeongju. The
park contains 20 of the more than
200 royal tombs to be found in
Gyeongju. The Cheonmachong
(Heavenly Horse Tomb) was
excavated in 1974 and yielded more
than 10,000 treasures. These
treasures, including a golden crown
and a girdle, are in the Gyeongju
National Museum. The tomb itself
is open for viewing, providing
visitors with an opportunity to see
how the huge tombs were
constructed and how the various
items were arranged in them. Visitors
to this area should be sure to take the
time for a peaceful stroll in this
serene park.
ʲ: 10 min. from Gyeongju Station
ʦ: 08:00ō18:30 ʟ: ӗ1,500
Tumuli Park
 trove of Silla artifacts which are now
on display in the Gyeongju National
Museum.
ʲ: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station
ʦ: 09:00ō19:00 (09:00 ō18:00, Nov.ō
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ1,000

Divine Bell of King Seongdeak the Great

Cheomseongdae Observatory

Bulguksa Temple
Cheomseongdae Observatory ᆒ༃ౄ
E2 (ȭ 054-772-5134), the world’s
earliest known existing observatory, The Site of Bunhwangsa Temple ๝ best known temples, a testimony to
is a 7th century bottle-shaped stone ፣໒ᄕ E5 (ȭ 054-742-9922) is both the skill of Silla architects and
structure admired by archeologists located twenty minutes’ walk from the depth of Buddhist faith at the
worldwide. The square window Gyeongju National Museum. Only time. While most of the wooden
facing south in the middle of the Gyeongju National Museum ેჵ૸඄ its 3-level stone brick pagoda is still buildings have been rebuilt over the
structure is believed to have served as ฉෟ૝ E4 (ȭ 054-772-5193), a standing, which was originally nine centuries, all the stone bridges,
an entrance, and was probably place of compelling interest, levels high. stairways and pagodas are original.
reached by a ladder. preserves much of the Silla heritage, ʲ: 15 min. from Gyeongju Station; The temple, originally built in A.D.
ʪ: South of Gyeongju Station ʲ: 20 min. including magnificent gold crowns, 20 min. from Anapji Pond ʟ: ӗ1,000 535, was enlarged in A.D. 752.
from Gyeongju Station ʦ: 09:00ō18:00 pottery, Buddhist artifacts, and stone ʪ: Western slope of Mt. Tohamsan
(09:00ō17:00, Nov.ōFeb.) ʟ: ӗ300 sculptures. The museum also houses Poseokjeong Watercourse ዬ໷Ⴣ ʲ: 30 min. from Gyeongju Station
the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok E6 (ȭ 054-745-8484) is where Silla ʦ: 07:00ō18:00 (07:00ō17:00, Oct.ō
Anapji Pond ࿍࿕ᄕ E3 (ȭ 054- the Great, also referred to as the kings used to hold poetry-reciting Mar. ) ʟ: ӗ3,000
772-4041), located ten minutes’ legendary Emille Bell, one of Asia’s and drinking parties. Kings would
walk from Cheomseongdae, is the largest and most resonant bells˅19 float wine cups to his statesmen Seokguram Grotto ໷ૻ࿔ E8 (ȭ
place where the Silla royal family tons of bronze standing 11 feet high. seated around the watercourse made 054-746-9933) is one of the world’s
relaxed and enjoyed themselves. The ʲ: 10 min. from Gyeongju Station in the shape of an abalone shell. finest Buddha shrines, dating back to
pond was temporarily drained in ʦ: 09:00ō19:00 (09:00ō 17:00, Nov.ō ʲ: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station the same period as Bulguksa
1974 to reveal a veritable treasure Feb.) ʟ: ӗ400 ʡ: Mon. ʦ: 09:00ō18:00 (09:00ō18:00, Nov.ō Temple. Surrounded by
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ500 Bodhisattvas and guardian deities,
the serene central statue of Buddha
Gyeongju Tomb of General
Kim Yu-sin
Bulguksa Temple ๟૸໒ E7 (ȭ gazes out over the forested hills and
଀၉ཅၿ૒ථ
054-746-9913), is one of Korea’s across the East Sea to the horizon.
(Map E) Bomun Lake Resort Bomun Lake
พබఎხ
E9 Resort
Hyundai ጢఝጭቊ
Gyeongju Station Gyeongjuઠ჎ጭቊ
ઠ჎࿦
Bunhwangsa Bomunho Concordeᇳᇬ౵ጭቊ
Tumuli Park E5 Temple Site Lake พබጭ Choson Hotel Ⴎ໓ጭቊ
ఝൔဴ E1 Cheonmachong ึጼຫხ
ᅩൠᆅ Myeonghwalsanseong Hilton ᎄቾጭቊ
Cheomseongdae E3 Fortress
Anapji Pond ྦྮხ Gyeongju World Deokdongho
Observatory E2 ઠ჎ဵ౵
ᅫໜఝ Seokbinggo Lake
໐๟ધ
Tomb of King
Gyerim Forest Jinpyeong ჰዀထൔ
Gyeongju E4
Nat’l Museum Tomb of Queen
Tomb of Taejong ઠ჎૑൝෢මશ Seondeok໓న࿥ထൔ
Muyeol ሲႶඳ࿩ထൔ Oreung Tomb of King
Tombs࿼ൔ Tomb of King Hyogong
Sinmuཅඳထൔ
Poseokjeong Tomb of King Gyeongju
Watercourse Hwarang Sinmunཅබထൔ
House Folkcraft Village
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Bulguksa
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 The carving of the granite dome of
Seokguram was a truly amazing
architectural feat.
In 1995, Bulguksa Temple and
Seokguram Grotto were added to
UNESCOœ s prestigious World
Cultural Heritage list.
ʪ: Near the top of Mt.Tohamsan
ʲ: 20 min. from Bulguksa Bus Stop
ʦ: 06:00ō18:00 (07:00ō17:00, around
December) ʟ: ӗ3,000
Bomun Lake Resort ๅෝవᄕ E9 ,
center, a casino, extensive shopping and sightseeing areas.
and dining facilities, golf courses, an Special places of interest in down-
amusement park, pleasure boats, a town Busan are Yongdusan Park ၎ಅ
hot spring, and even a contemporary ໕૙ၛ F1 and adjacent fashion and
art museum. Shuttle bus and taxi entertainment districts of
service connect downtown Gwangbok-dong and Nampo-dong,
Gyeongju with the resort area. which hosts an annual international
ʲ: 20 min. from Gyeongju Station by taxi film festival in September.
or hotel shuttle buses Busan’s huge Jagalchi Fish Market
ႛઆᇚཪႦ F2 is a fantastic scene in
Much more attractions are scattered the early morning as retailers haggle
around Gyeongju: tombs of kings over the fresh fish. The fishing fleets
and generals, the holy Namsan come in before dawn, and the catch Haeundae Beach

east of downtown Gyeongju, has five
super-deluxe hotels, a convention
Busan and Vicinity
usan (previous spelling
Mountain, Yangdong Folk Village, is immediately unloaded dockside.
and Oksan Confucian School. United Nations Memorial is located not far from the Dongnae
Cemetery ၰဆ෕ᄕ (ȭ 051-624- Hot Springs ౶ഔဥᆐ F8 . Wooded
2165) F3 is a somber yet beautiful slopes, sparkling streams, dramatic
place. It is the final resting place for rock formations and several
Busan has first-class hotels and many U.N. soldiers who were historical relics, including a fortress

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port and second largest city.
You can get from Seoul to
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restaurants to match its excellent
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From Seoul to BusanŎ
50 min. by air; 4 hrs. and 20 min. by train
(Saemaeulho); 5 hrs. and 20 min. by bus
It is the primary port for ferry
services to Japan and is also the
gateway to the Hallyeo Maritime
National Park and its picturesque
islands. As an international port city
with a population of 3.8 million,
BUSAN (Map F) BUK-GU
Dongnae Hot Springs
౏೭࿾ᅩ
Yongdusan Park
sacrificed during the Korean War
almost five decades ago.
Taejongdae Park ቙ოౄ F4 is on
the tip of Yeongdo Island southwest
of the downtown area. It is a very
gate and tower that can be reached
by cable car.
There are also temples and the
ruins of an old fortress nearby. Not
far to the north is Beomeosa Temple
hilly area, heavily forested, with ห࿳໒ E14 , dating back to the late
rugged cliffs dropping straight down 7th century.
to the sea 150 m below.
Tongdosa Temple ኂ౬໒ E15
Other scenic attractions are Hae- (ȭ 055-382-7182), one of the
undae Beach ጫၑౄጫ༿၈Ⴆ F5 , and largest temples in Korea, is located
Gwangalli Beach ૣ࿍ൿጫ༿၈Ⴆ F6 between Gyeongju and Busan. It
both with many cafes, restaurants does not appear especially expansive
and hotels that produce a romantic at first, because many of the
neon-lit beach at night. buildings are dispersed along the
North of the downtown area is surrounding mountainside. Besides
F8 Geumgang Park ଜ઎૙ၛ F7 , which the many fine statues housed in the
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YEONGDO-GU
Korea
Songdo Maritime University
Beach

shrines, there is an excellent
collection of artwork on display in
the temple museum.
ʪ: 46 km (28 miles) north of Busan ʲ:
40 min. from Busan ʟ: ӗ2,000
Jinhae ᄗጫ E16 , close to the
industrial cities of Masan and
Changwon, is a well-known port on
the south coast that is famous for its
cherry blossoms. Every street is lined
with cherry trees, and each year in
early April, when the cherry trees are
in full bloom, a naval port festival is
held for twelve days. During the
festival, people flock to this area to
view the beautiful cherry blossoms
and enjoy the arrival of spring.
ʪ: West of Busan ʲ: 1 hr. from Busan
Food and Shopping in Busan
Food
Busan is famous for its seafood, and
sashimi can be enjoyed at Jagalchi Fish
Market or at many famous Japanese-
style restaurants.
Seafood restaurants also line the
shores of Haeundae and Gwangalli
Beach. The Dongnae Hot Springs area
is noted for its seafood and green onion
pancakes (pajeon).
Shopping
The central
area of Busan,
Pajeon
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Tongdosa Temple
Cherry Blossoms in Jinhae
Jinju ᄗჵ E17 , a small city located on
both sides of the wide Namgang
River, makes a convenient base to
explore the eastern part of Mt. Jirisan
National Park. It is best known for the
famous battles fought here during the
Japanese invasions in the late 16th
century. Jinjuseong Castle,
Chokseongnu Pavilion and Nongae
Shrine dedicated to a brave Korean
Gwangbok-dong (Nampo-dong Station
on the Busan Subway), has modern
shops similar to those of Myeong-dong
in Seoul. There are also many
interesting underground arcades,
department stores, as well as local
specialty stores selling folkcraft items.
Gukje Market is the best place to buy
high-quality goods at discount prices.
In addition to the duty-free shop in
Busan Int’l Passenger Terminal, there
are two more duty free shops, at
Haeundae and Gimhae Int’l Airport.
woman who sacrificed her life to kill
an enemy general, are all reminders of
this period.
Hallyeo Maritime National Park
unique marine park, the
A Hallyeo Maritime National
Park, better known as the
Hallyeosudo Waterway, is a
93-mile-long waterway running
from Geojedo Island દჅ౬ G1 ,
southwest of Busan, to Yeosu ဌ༿
G2 in the west.
From Seoul to Yeosuō
1 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 islands
and islets, many uninhabited. The
irregular coastline has created
unusual rock formations and caves,
providing for spectacular cruises.
Apart from the natural scenery,
much of the interest in the area is
historical, for it was here that
Korea’s famed Admiral Yi Sun-sin
defeated the Japanese in several sea
battles during the Japanese invasions
of the late 16th century. He is noted
for first using ironclad naval vessels
in battle. Though greatly
outnumbered, his “turtle ships”
(geobukseon), outfitted with 26
cannons on each side, proved
superior to the Japanese vessels.
Tongyeong ኂဘ G3 was the place
of Admiral Yi’s headquarters, and
ʪ: West of Busan ʲ: 1 hr. and 30
min. from Busan
Geobukseon
now is charming port city with a
pleasant tourist hotel, fine seafood
restaurants, and plenty of watersports
facilities. There are also several
shrines dedicated to the admiral. It is
a short boat ride to the Hansando
Island, where Yi won his most
famous victory in July of 1592. This
city is also famous for exquisite
najeonchilgi, mother-of-pearl
lacquerware with a 400-year
tradition.
Geojedo દჅ౬ G1 is one of the
major islands along the marine park.
On the south side of Geojedo are the
spectacular rock formations known as
Haegeumgang ጫଜ઎ G4 . Their
sheer cliffs rise
magnificently
Haegeumgang
 Gimhae Nat’l Museum
Hallyeo Maritime National Park Gimhae ଀ጄ
G10 Haman (ጀྦ)
Jinju Nat’l Museum CHANGWON
Cheonghakdong Chokseongnu Masan
Pavilion ᅿ໐ള Jinjuჰ჎ ᅖဴ
Village be seen clearly when the tide is out.
Jinhaeჰጄ BUSAN
ิຮ This area, together with sites in
Sacheon (ຫᅩ) Brazil and Canada, has one of the
Hadong Yeonhwasan
Provincial Park Okcheonsa world’s three largest concentrations
(࿽ᅩຫ) Heungnam
Beach ፹ஆጄ༘အၿ of dinosaur footprints.
Goseong
Gwangyang
઼࿅ G8 G9 (ધໜ) ʲ: from Nambu Bus Terminal in Seoul
Suncheon Geoje (੿႞)
༚ᅩ
Namhae Bridge Sangjogam Park to Goseong (6 hrs.); for Deongmyeong-ri.
Tongyeong Geojedo Island (੿႞౅)
Namhae (ቛ࿱)
G1
G3 Jeseungdang A visit to Cheonghakdong Village
Namhaedo Hallyeo Maritime ႞གఙ
Island G7 Nat’l Park Hansando Island
Oedo Paradise Is. ᆖጣ౶ G10 is like a trip to the past.
Odongdo ዽ഍ጄື૑൝લဴ G5
Yeosu
࿥༘ G2
Island G6 Boriam G4 The people live in thatched houses
Haegeumgang
Sangju Beach Songjeong Myeongsa
ጄ૵੧ and wear traditional Korean clothes;
ື჎ጄ༘အၿ Beach Beach
໽ႜጄ༘အၿ ඗ຫጄ༘အၿ visitors can observe the everyday life
Bangjukpo
Beach ෮჏ዅጄ༘အၿ Map G Sangjogam
of the village.
ʲ: Hadong-bound bus from Nambu
Bus Terminal in Seoul then a city bus to the
out of the cobalt-blue waters and are park and observatory. More than 2,000 dinosaur footprints village ʟ: ӗ1,300
topped with beautiful pine trees and Odongdo ဣ౶౬ G6 is linked to were found within Sangjogam Cheonghakdong Village
camellias. the port city of Yeosu by a long (Rock) Park ໞზ࿔ G9 (ȭ 055-
breakwater. Growing on this island at 670-2276) along the seashore at
Oedo Paradise Island ဿ౬ G5 has the end of Hallyeo Maritime Deongmyeong-ri, Hai-myeon,
become famous for its tropical National Park is very special type of Goseong. Both carnivorous and
botanical garden with about 3,000 bamboo tree. herbivorous dinosaurs including the
species of plants including camellias tyrannosaurus rex presumably made
and cactuses, as well as a sculpture Namhaedo Island ஭ጫ౬ G7 is these numerous prehistoric vestiges.
connected to the mainland by the Some fossil footprints are covered by
Oedo Paradise Island
Namhae Bridge ஭ጫౄ૲ G8 . This water when the tide is high but can
suspension bridge is the longest of
such bridges in the Orient. Food and Shopping in the Southeastern Area
Namhaedo is made up of a series of
peaks linked by low-lying areas. A Food stores can be found in the downtown
road runs down from the bridge In Gyeongju, tourist restaurants are area of Gyeongju and near Bulguksa
concentrated along the shores of Bomun Temple. Several duty-free shops are also
through the city of Namhae to the
Lake as well as near the center of the located in Bomun Lake Resort.
beautiful Sangju Beach further to the city. There you can enjoy the two most Daegu, famous for its Yangnyeongsi
south. popular dishes, bulgogi (beef marinated Market dealing in raw materials for
with soy sauce and other spices) and Korean herbal medicine, also has many
Admiral Yi Sun-sin haemul jeongol (seafood casserole) served specialty shops.
with beopju, a wine fermented with Tongyeong is renowned for its high-
Admiral Yi Sun-sin is the historic war hero of Korea, similar in importance to glutinous rice and herbs. Beopju is a quality najeonchilgi (lacquerware inlaid
Admiral Nelson of the United Kingdom. famous product of Gyeongju and with mother-of-pearl).
At the end of the 16th century, when there were two great wars recommended for tourists visiting this
against the invading Japanese, Admiral Yi Sun-sin, through ingenious region.
strategy and his development and usage of a unique battleship, Another recommended regional
the geobukseon (turtle ship), recorded legendary victories in specialty is gimbap (seasoned boiled rice
all battles despite adverse conditions. Admiral Yi is one of the rolled up with vegetables and meat in a
most respected figures in Korean history. There are many laver sheet) from the Tongyeong area.
monuments built in honor of him: statue on
Sejongno Street in downtown Seoul (in front Shopping
of the Kyobo Building); Hyeonchungsa Gyeongju, where amethyst and topaz
Shrine in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do and are mined, also has many stores selling
Jeseungdang in Tongyeong, beautifully embroidered items, antique
paintings and traditional folk crafts. The Bulgogi
Gyeongsangnam-do.

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 Cheongyang Gyeryongsan Nat’l Park
ઢലຮ૑൝લဴ Daecheongho
Boryeong Gapsa Lake ఝᅯጭ
੣ຫ Tapsa Temple at Mt. Maisan
Muryangsa Donghaksa Okcheon
Buyeo ౏ዼຫ DAEJEON ࿽ᅩ
ิ࿥ ఝ႖

Map H Nonsan
ுຮ
Gwanchoksa
શᅿຫ
Geumsan
Hongdo Island Hamyeol
H14 Seocheon
໏ᅩ Muju
Gunsan
૒ຮ
Iksan Bongdong Muju
ၧຮ Samnye Deogyusan Nat’l Park
న၉ຮ૑൝લဴ
Jeonju
ጼጄ Gimje ႖჎ Jinan
଀႞ H1
H2
Byeonsan Geumsansa Maisan
Beach ૵ຮຫ Provincial Park
ตຮጄ༘အၿ
Buan ൠၦຮ౅൝લဴ
(ิྦ)
Byeonsan Naesosa Jangsu
ஏ໴ຫ
Peninsula Nat’l Park Chaeseokgang he southwestern area of today, unaffected by the wind

T
ตຮ෥౅૑൝લဴ Jeongeupႜၘ
JEOLLABUK-DO
ᅘ໐੧
Hamyang
Korea is rich in fertile rice however strong it may be, creating
Naejangsan Nat’l Park
Seonunsa
໓ဪຫ
ஏၿຮ૑൝લဴ paddies; it is often called the an interesting monument
Dongho Silsangsa
Beach Gochang
H3
Baegyangsa ཇືຫ granary of Korea. The to Buddhism.
ધᅖ Namwon
Gamami Hongnong H4
෱࿅ຫ Sunchang
༚ᅖ Gwanghallu Jirisan Nat’l Park
farmland slopes gently down to the ʪ: 30 km (18 miles) east of Jeonju
Beach
Damyang
H6 క࿅
઼ዽള H9 ხ൘ຮ૑൝લဴ coast and the jagged coastline is ʲ: 50 min. from Jeonju ʟ: ˴1,400
Jangseong H10
Yeonggwang H7 Damyang Bamboo
Gokseong Hwaeomsa
ጷ࿔ຫ
indented with many small harbors.
Baeksu Museum క࿅჏ම෢මશ
Gwangju National H11
Museum Sosoewon H8
Gurye (ૐഖ)
H5
Mudeungsan Midway along the Honam
Bulgapsa ඳ౾ຮ Ssanggyesa
ุ੣ຫ
GWANGJU བઢຫ Expressway is Jeonju Ⴝჵ H1 .
઼჎
Hwasun Seonamsa
Hadong Here you can find shops specializing
Jido Hampyeong ዻ౏
Naju ໓ྭຫ
Songgwangsa
in Korea’s traditional mulberry
Muan JEOLLANAM-DO ໽઼ຫ
H12
paper, hanji. Hanji is used in
H13 Suncheon calligraphy and in making
National Maritime (༚ᅩ) Gwangyang Geumsansa Temple
Unjusa Nagan Eupseong
Museum ဪ჎ຫ Folk Village umbrellas, fans, and other items.
Borimsa (୿ྦၘໜ) H19
H14
Mokpo (ඛዅ) Yeongam (࿱ྭ) Boseong
Yeosu Jeonju is also famous for its The lovely Geumsansa Temple is
࿥༘ Odongdo
Oedaldo Beach
Muwisa (พໜ) ࿼౏౅ bibimbap (a large bowl of steamed about 20 miles southwest of Jeonju.
Wolchulsan
(ဘఐ౅ጄ༘အၿ)
Nat’l Park Daejeon Dolsan Bridge
౉ຮఝો
rice mixed with vegetables and South of the temple are Mt.
ဵᆖຮ૑൝લဴ Jangheung Beach
Dasanchodang Gangjin (੧ჰ) Yulpo Beach Dolsan minced meat). Don’t leave Jeonju Naejangsan National Park ஶႦ໕
Uhang-ri Dinosaur ၌ዅጄ༘အၿ ౉ຮ
H17 Fossile Site Haenam
ఋຮᅾఙ H18
Goheung
without tasting it. H3 (ȭ 063-538-7875) and
Daegu-myeon
Jindo Bridge ጄஆ Celadon Kiln Sites (ધ፹) Baegyangsa Temple ธ࿬໒ H4 ,
ჰ౅ఝો ఝૐඓᅯၴ౅ဠხ
H16 Jindo Daedeok From Seoul to JeonjuŎ which dates back to the 7th century.
Narodo Beach
(ჰ౅) Daeheungsa Sorokdo Beach ୾ച౅ጄ༘အၿ 3 hrs. by train (Saemaeulho); 3 hrs. The national park is especially scenic
ఝ፹ຫ ໴ഛ౅ጄ༘အၿ
by bus in the fall with its autumn foliage.
ʪ: South of Jeonju ʲ: 40 min. from
Wando Mt. Maisan Provincial Park ඇႍ໕ Jeongeup (1 hr. from Jeonju to Jeongeup)
ဋ౅ Myeongsasimni
Beach඗ຫཊ൘ጄ༘အၿ
H2 (ȭ 063-433-3313) lies east of ʟ: ˴2,600
Dadohae Maritime
Nat’l Parkఋ౅ጄጄື૑൝લဴ Jeonju. Because of the resemblance of
ஆጄ
the two mountain peaks to the ears of
a horse, the mountain is called Maisan
ŗHorse
( Ears MountainŘ ).
At Tapsa Temple on the foot of
Southwestern Area Korea Map P. 6
the mountain, there are some 80
pagodas, some up to 10 meters tall,
made of stones. People say about
Gwangju ૣჵ, Jeollabuk-do Ⴝഈ๜౬, Jeollanam-do Ⴝഈ஭౬ 100 years ago a monk living in
seclusion erected these pagodas as a
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Gwangju ૣჵ H5 lies four hours
south of Seoul by car or train. For
centuries it has been the
administrative, economic and
educational center for the area
including Jeollanam-do province. It is
famous for its Kimchi Festival in
October and Gwangju Biennale.
From Seoul to Gwangju Ŏ
45 min. by air; 3 hrs. and 50 min. by train
(Saemaeulho); 3 hrs. and 55 min. by bus
Gwangju National Museum
Gwangju National Museum
(ȭ 062-571-7111), north of
downtown Gwangju, was built in
1978 to house the contents of a 600-
year-old Chinese merchant
shipwreck discovered in 1976 in the
sea off Sinan. The salvaged articles
included some from the Song and
Yuan Dynasties of China. In
addition, prehistoric remains of the
Gwangju area, relics from the Baekje
Kingdom (18 B.C.ōA.D. 660),
archeological artifacts, paintings and
other works of art are also on display
at this museum.
ʪ: Northern Gwangju ʦ: 09:00ō18:00
(09:00ō17:00, Nov.ō Feb.)
ʟ: ˴400 ʡ: Mon.
Mt. Mudeungsan
Mt. Mudeungsan, southeast of
downtown Gwangju, hovers over the
city like a guardian. It is famous for
its watermelon (Mudeungsan subak)
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Mt. Jirisan National Park
and for chunseolcha tea. The
chunseolcha tea is made from soft
buds that emerge from the snow in
early spring.
Damyang ఼࿬ H6 , 22 km (13
miles) north of Gwangju, is the
center of bamboo cultivation and
craftsmanship. This area produces
large quantities of quality bamboo
furniture, household items, and
artwork. Bamboo markets are held
every fifth day in Damyang.
ʪ: North of Gwangju ʲ: 30 min. from
Gwangju
Jirisan National Park. The town is with proper equipment and plenty of
famous as the home of Chunhyang, experience should attempt to climb
a legendary faithful maiden. the peaks in this area. With streams
The pansori Chunhyangga, a Korean running through thick virgin forests
traditional narrative song adapted and a sea of clouds covering the
from the original story, is often summits, Jirisan offers magnificent
performed in Korea. scenery. The foot of the mountain is
ʪ: Southeast of Jeonju ʲ: 3 hrs. and dotted with many Buddhist temples
50 min. from Seoul; 1 hr. and 20 min. including Hwaeomsa and many
Damyang Bamboo Museum ఼࿬ჶෟ from Jeonju remains of the past.
ฉෟ૝ H7 (ȭ 061-380-3358), the ʪ: East of Namwon ʲ: 1 hr. from
only museum of its kind in the Mt. Jirisan National Park ᄕൿ໕ Namwon; 1 hr. and 30 min. from
world, exhibits a total of 1,150 H10 (ȭ 061-783-9100/2) is South Gwangju ʟ: ˴3,000
antique and modern works of Korea’s second-highest mountain, Hwaeomsa Temple ፞࿻໒ H11 ,
bambooware from the Damyang after Hallasan on Jejudo. It is vast in founded in A.D. 544, is the largest
area, as well as from foreign countries. area and its peaks, including the and most renowned among the
The museum also houses a gift shop 1,915-meter Cheonwangbong, seven major temples in Jirisan. The
that sells new bamboo items. stretch across three provinces: original structure was burned down
Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do and and the current temple was
Soswaewon ༛༫ၛ H8 is a mid- Gyeongsangnam-do. The park reconstructed in 1606. A number of
Joseon style garden. At the entrance contains some majestic mountains the treasures have been preserved,
is a fantastic bamboo forest. Clean but it is advisable that only climbers such as Gakhwangjeon, a
water runs under a wall, over the
Hwaeomsa Temple
rocks and falls into pond. Beside the
ravine there stand small summer-
houses. Best seasons are from May to
October.
Namwon ஭ၛ H9 is the gateway to
Chunhyang Festival in Namwon
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representative Korean wooden
building, and Daeungjeon, which is
famous for its construction without
the use of nails. The cherry blossoms
and maple trees add to the
outstanding scenery of this region.
Songgwangsa Temple ༤ૣ໒ H12
(ȭ 061-755-0107) to the southwest,
is one of the country’s largest
temples. Founded in Silla times,
it became a center for Zen Buddhism
in the 12th century.
ʪ: Southeast of Gwangju ʲ: 1 hr. and
30 min. from Gwangju ʟ: ˴2,300
Unjusa Temple
Unjusa Temple ၑჵ໒ H13 (ȭ 061-
374-0660) is situated 30 km
southwest of the town of Hwasun-
eup. It was built by the great
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Songgwangsa Temple
Buddhist monk Doseonguksa during
the Unified Silla period (A.D. 676ō
935). Eighteen pagodas and 80
statues of Buddha in and around the
temple are all that remain of the
1,000 Buddhas and 1,000 pagodas
that once belonged to this temple.
According to the traditional theory
of geomancy, the Korean peninsula
was thought of as being unbalanced
and in danger of capsizing because
there were fewer mountains in
Honam, the southwestern area than in
Yeongnam, the southeastern part. To
prevent such a disaster, it is said,
thousands of statues of Buddha and
thousands of pagodas were erected at
temples in the southwestern part of
the peninsula.
ʪ: 40 km (24 miles) southwest of Gwangju
ʲ: 1hr. and 30 min. from Gwangju
ʟ: ˴1,300
Mokpo ෂዬ H14 , a port city at the
southwest corner of the peninsula, is
noted for its fine seafood. Hydrofoils
ply the waters between Mokpo and
Hongdo Island.
Hongdo ፜౬ H15 , with its
unusual rock formations, is
an especially favored
destination for
photographers.
Hongdo Island
A rare natural phenomenon takes
place on Jindo ᄗ౬ H16 , an island
south of Mokpo. Twice a year an
extremely low tide creates a land-
bridge, making it possible to walk
from Jindo to a small neighboring
island. This occasion is known to
many as Korea’s “Moses’ Miracle.”
ʪ: 120 km (72 miles) south of Mokpo
ʲ: 2 hrs. and 30 min. from Gwangju;
2 hrs. from Mokpo
Uhang-ri Dinosaur Fossil Site ၏ጪൿ
૙൙፞໷ᄕ H17 (ȭ 061-530-5229)
including about 1,000 of the worldŖ s
oldest fossilized footprints of web-
footed birds, about 300 footprints of
huge flying dinosaurs, and about 500
other vivid footprints of dinosaurs
from the same period. All discovered
along the seashore in Uhang-ri,
Hwangsan-myeon, Haenam-gun.
The dinosaur group presumably
inhabited this area about 83 million
years ago during the Cretaceous
period of the Mesozoic era. Some
pterosaur footprints here are 30 cm
long, the largest in the world.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
Haenam (5 hrs. 30 min.); to Hwangsan-
myeon (30 min.); ride a taxi to the site.
Food and Shopping in the Southwestern Area
Food
Jeonju, the birthplace of bibimbap
(cooked rice with assorted greens), is
very proud of its culinary reputation,
and there is a saying that goes, “When it
comes to food, count Jeonju first.”
You can also enjoy kongnamulguk
(bean-sprout soup) and gukbap (rice and
meat soup), which are as popular as
bibimbap.
Namwon is famous for its chueotang
(mudfish soup),
while seafood is
the most
popular in
the coastal
region. In
Mokpo and
Dolsot bibimbap
sŗ MosesŖMiracleŘ
Jindo’
Daegu-myeon in Gangjin ઎ᄗ H18 ,
is a time-honored home of celadon
art and currently the largest Goryeo
celadon production site, with over
180 kilns and about 5,000 pieces of
celadon produced there each year.
The Gangjin Celadon Cultural
Festival is held in mid-August each
year.
Naganeupsong Folk Village ஦࿍ၿ༃
H19 , is unique in that 108
households are actually leading their
lives inside ancient fortress walls.
Every year in October, a huge food
festival is held featuring hundreds of
traditional
Korean delicacies.
ʲ: train to Suncheon, then a city bus for
the village
Yeosu, adjacent to the Hallyeo Maritime
and Dadohae Maritime National Parks,
dishes of octopus, flatfish, scallops,
yellowtail and other seafood can be
enjoyed all year round.
Shopping
Jeonju is famous for its fans and hanji
(Korean paper). Hanji, made from
mulberry trees, is produced by an
ancient process handed down from
ancestors over hundreds of years.
Gwangju has bamboo folk craft items
made in nearby Damyang, as well as
chunseolcha, green tea from nearby
Mt. Mudeungsan. For tea-lovers,
Boseong, located between Mokpo and
Yeosu, is an absolute must to visit.
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 Hamdeok
Jeju Folklore Beach
Museum Gimnyeongsagul
Yongduam Rock
(႞჎ූ໵෢මશ)
Jocheon
Cave ଀஻ຫ૔ towers over the island. Below it are
(ဧ౞ྭ) I4
Jeju Int’l Airport
I2 Jeju Folklore & Manjanggul Cave Gujwa
(ൢၿ૔) Udo Is. fertile fields, forests, quaint villages
I1 I 5 Natural History Museum (ဨ౅)
႞჎૑႞લጃ
JEJU
႞჎ූ໵ၴ࿨ຫ෢මશ I9
Seongsan
and fine hotels near white sandy
Samseonghyeol ຳໜጣ
Gwakji
Aewol ႞჎
I 3 Tamna Mok Sok Won
Bijarim Sunrise Peak beaches. The Cross-Island Highway
Forest ๗ၴ൜ ໜຮၩᆖฦ
ඛ໐ဴ
Beach
Anti-Mongol Sancheondan ຮᅩఎ Seongsan
I 10 passes over the lower slopes of Mt.
Hyeopjae Hallim Ora
(ዽ൜) I 15
Monument I7 Seongeup
Folk Village Hallasan. The snow-covered peak of

2 n d Cro
Beach Gugugok Valley Jeju Sangumburi Crater

1st Cross- land H

ໜၘූ໵ൠၕ Sinyang
ጥႁጄ༘အၿ
I 16 Hallim Park Mt.
ຮ૘ิ൘
I8
Beach the extinct volcano poking through
brooding clouds is visible from
ss-
Hyeopjae Cave ዽೡຮ૑൝લဴ
I6
Island Highwa
ጥႁ૔

Is
Isidore Ranch
Paradise Yeongsilgiam
Rock ࿱ཇૺྭ Pyoseon Tamna Mok Sok Won
nearly every point on the island. The
mountain soars to 1,950 meters above

igh
Pinx Beach

w
Bunjae Artpia

ay
Jeju
(ึႁྤቼዳྤ) I 18 Highway ʦ: 08:00ō18:00 (08:00ō sea level, making it the nation’s
y

Daeyoo Hunting Ground Donneko

(ఝ၉༘ഒၿ) Folk Village
I 13 Resort ేஏᇬ
Sanbanggulsa Jungmun
SEOGWIPO ໏૥ዅ
15:30, Nov.ōFeb.) ʟ: ӗ2,000 highest.
Resort Namwon
Temple
(ຮ෮૔ຫ) I 14
თබఎხ I 12
Jeongbang
ʲ: 1st or 2nd Cross-Island Highway
Cheonjeyeon I 11
I 17 Jungmun
Falls ᅩ႞࿨዆ዅ
Cheonjiyeon
Fallsႜ෮዆ዅ The Jeju Folklore Museum Ⴥჵ෽༜ฉ ʟ: ӗ1,300
Daejeong Hendrik თබ
Hamel Monument Museom Is.
Falls ᅩხ࿨዆ዅ
Map I ෟ૝ I 4 has a fine collection that
preserves the island’s unique
customs.

Jeju-do (ƒ̀` )
Korea Map P. 6
The Jeju Folklore and Natural
History Museum Ⴥჵ෽༜ႛဏ໒ฉෟ૝
I 5 (ȭ 064-722-2465) features a

significant collection of folkcrafts,

eju-do, or Jeju Island, one of the nine provinces of Korea, is only an tools and equipment, as well as

J hour’s flight south of Seoul. There are direct flights from Tokyo,
Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Shanghai and Hong Kong. You can also
reach Jeju-do by ferry from Busan, Wando, or Mokpo.
As a result of its isolated location and romantic tropical image, Jeju-do has
become a favorite retreat with honeymooners and tourists.
plants, animals and minerals native
to Jeju Island. Sangumburi Crater

Sangumburi Crater ໕૿๛ൿ I 7 ȭ

064-783-9900) is one of the three
The island has a mild marine climate. It has four distinct seasons and an major craters on the island, the other
average yearly temperature of 15Ū C (60Ū F). In summer, temperatures range two being Baengnokdam Lake at the
from 22Ū C (72Ū F) to 26Ū C (80Ū F). summit of Mt. Hallasan and
the Sunrise Peak at Seongsanpo.
Sangumburi Crater is about 2 km in
Jeju City and Eastern Jeju-do circumference and covers an area of
298,000 m2. This crater is home to
Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum
Jeju City Ⴥჵཪ I 1 , located along some 420 different species of
the central north shore, has an ʲ: 2 min. from Samseonghyeol subtropical, temperate and alpine
international airport and is the ʦ: 08:30ō18:30 (08:30ō17:30, Nov.ōFeb.) plants, so botanists call it a “floral
island’s main tourist center. ʟ: ӗ1,470 ʡ: Twelve days, including treasure house.” It is best viewed in
Western-style hotels and numerous Lunar New Year and chuseok summer or fall.
Korean inns are located in the city ʪ: East of Mt. Hallasan ʲ: 35 min.
center. Mt. Hallasan ጤഈ໕ I 6 (ȭ 064- from Jeju ʦ: 08:30ō18:00 (08:30ō17:00,
742-3084), a long-extinct volcano, Nov.ō Feb.) ʟ: ӗ2,000
From Seoul to Jeju ––
1 hr. by air ; 11 hrs. from Busan by ferry Yongduam Rock

Yongduam Rock ၎ಅ࿔ I 2 , all Tamna Mok Sok Won ෂ໷ၛ I 3

unusual lava formation, lies on the (ȭ 064-702-0203) is a special
coast just west of Jeju City. The garden that displays artistically
basalt dragon’s head with its open shaped natural stones and dried tree
mouth is one of Jeju-do’s popular roots.
tourist sites. ʲ: 20 min. from the 1st Cross-Island

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Tea Plantation near Mt. Hallasan
 Seogwipo and Western Jeju-do

Seongsan Sunrise Peak

Seongeup Folk Village ༃ၿ෽༜ඇၼ Seongsanpo ༃໕ዬ I 10 , (ȭ 064-

I 8 , about 35 km (21 miles) 783-0959) which means Fortress
southeast of Jeju City, has been Mountain Port, is a small village on Jungmun Beach

designated as a Folklore Preservation the island’s eastern tip. The name

Zone. Here you can meet the describes the unusual volcanic cone Seogwipo ໶ଌዬ I 11 , the primary
friendly island people who still live which dominates the area. city of the south coast, is easily
behind stone courtyard walls in This cone, known as Ilchulbong or accessible from Jeju City by road.
thatched-roof rock homes. Sunrise Peak, is one of 360 parasitic Seogwipo is a fishing port with
ʪ: Southeast of Sangumburi Crater volcanos that dot the island. lovely waterfalls and fine hotels.
ʲ: 60 min. from Jeju A trail leads up to the western edge
of the crater, and scales its steep Jungmun Resort ჾෝవᄕ I 12 is a
Manjanggul Cave ඉႦૻ I 9 (ȭ slope. A climb up this narrow trail 20-minute drive west of downtown Jungmun Golf Course
064-783-4818) is situated on the rewards the climber with a most Seogwipo. An integrated tourism
northeast coast. At 13.4 km (8.4 spectacular view. At sunrise, the and recreation center, it is situated oceanarium, a botanical garden, a
miles), it is the longest lava tube in scene is unbelievably beautiful. near the beautiful Cheonjeyeon Falls shopping complex, a traditional-style
the world. ʲ: 1 hr. 10 min. from Seogwipo or Jeju and clean white beaches. Various fishing village-cum-hotel, a windmill
ʲ: 50 min. from Jeju Intœ
l Airport ʦ: 05:00 to sunset sport, recreational and and park, a tourist information
ʦ: 09:00ō19:00 (09:00ō18:00, Nov.ō ʟ: ӗ2,200 accommodation facilities are being center and many other facilities.
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ2,200 built in the 1.7 million sq. meter ʲ: 1 hr. from Jeju Int’l Airport; 20 min.
(420 acre) area. Already open are from Seogwipo. Airport limousine buses link
Jeju-doœ
s Unique Features deluxe hotels, a golf course, an Jeju Int’l Airport with Jungmun Resort,
operating every 15 min. and charging a one-
Two of the island’s longstanding symbols are the dolharubang way fare of ӗ3,000.
and the haenyeo. Dolharubang, “stone
grandfather,” can be seen Daeyoo Hunting Ground ౄၰ༿ഹႦ
everywhere. They are black lava I 13 (ȳ 064-738-0500) is just 2 km
statues of a kindly old man. In the north of Jungmun Resort. The only
old days they were considered private hunting area in Asia, it
guardian deities, but now they
extends over about 3,305,000 square
are objects for the tourists’
cameras. Replicas are sold in meters, and the newest sporting guns
souvenir shops and are available are available.
in various sizes, ranging from ʲ: 40 min. from Seogwipo
one inch to bigger than life size. ʦ: 09:00ō18:30
Haenyeo are the island’s diving women. During
good weather they can still be seen bobbing just The Marina Submarine Tour ඇൿ஥
offshore, diving to the ocean floor for sea urchins, shellfish, Ⴂ༿ጧ૝ૣ(ȳ 064-732-6060; e-mail:
octopus, etc.
Cheonjeyeon Falls daekuk@submarine.co.kr ) enables

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you to see the 30 ӹ 35-m-deep
underwater world around Munseom
Islet ӹ various subtropical
underwater species such as corals and
starfish, and show of divers with
graceful schools of fish. Off
Seogwipo are other small islands,
too, famous for fishing, as well as
gorgeous underwater scenes and
seascapes.
ʲ: Take a limousine bus No. 600 at Jeju
International Airport to Seogwipo (1 hr. 20
min.). Once in Seogwipo, call ȳ732-6060 for
the shuttle. ʟ: ӗ51,000 (reservation
recommended) ʦ: 07:20ō17:45 (launch at
45-min. intervals)
Sanbanggulsa ໕ตૻ໒ I 14 ȳ 064-
794-2940) is a natural grotto located
halfway up the steep slopes of Mt.
Sanbangsan on the southwest coast.
Sanbanggulsa
Reputed to be one of the twelve
most famous sights on the island, the
view from the grotto over the coastal
fields and offshore waters is
spectacular.
The rocks on the Yongmeori coast
below Sanbanggulsa also provide a
fascinating view.
ʲ: 20 min. from Jungmun Resort
ʦ: 08:00ō19:00 (08:00ō17:30, Nov.ō
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ2,200
Hallim ጤඃ I 15 is the west coast’s
major fishing center. Visitors to the
Hallim Weavers’ Village are
welcome to survey the wool
processing, from the shearing of the
sheep to the delicate handicraft that
creates shawls and blankets.
Hyeopjae Beach ፌჅጫ༿၈Ⴆ and
Hyeopjaegul Cave ፌჅૻ I 16 (ȳ
064-796-0001) are two well-known
tourist sites on the southern outskirts
of Hallim. The cave contains
awesome light colored stalactites and
stalagmites, formed as winds blew
calcium-rich sand over the ground
and rainwater carried the calcium
down into the black lava cave.
ʲ: 50 min. from Jeju City
ʦ: 08:30ō19:00 (08:30ō17:30, Nov.ō
Feb.) ʟ: ӗ4,000 (for the cave)
Hendrik Hamel Monument ጢ඲ଡ௟
๾ I 17 was built in honor of a Dutch
sailor who was shipwrecked on Jeju
Island in 1653 with 37 of his
shipmates. He spent 13 years in
Udo Island
Hyeopjae Beach
Korea before he managed to make
his way back to the Netherlands.
He was the first Westerner to write
a record of his travels in Korea. (For
English translation of his works, see
www.henny-savenije.demon.nl.)
The monument was built below
Sanbanggulsa at the place where he
came ashore.
The Bunjae Artpia ๝Ⴈလགྷၛ I 18 (ȳ 700 of them daily. Chinese President
064-772-3701; www.punjae.com) is Jiang Zemin visited here in
the only park in Korea specializing in November 1995.
potted plant cultivation and garden ʲ: from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal to
plants, and the largest of its kind in Sinchang (1 hr. 30 min); to the park (25
the world. Aside from small potted min.). ʦ: 08:00ō22:00 (08:30ō18:00,
plants, the park contains more than Nov.ōApr.) ʟ: ӗ5,000
1,000 specimens and displays over
Food and Shopping in Jeju Island
Food
Visitors to Jeju-do enjoy fresh seafood
such as abalone collected by the famous
women divers of the island. Seafood
specialties such as jeonbokjuk (abalone
porridge) and okdomgui (broiled sea
bream) are available at several
restaurants in Seogwipo and Jeju City.
For drink, Hallasan Soju is very popular.
Shopping
In Jeju-do, local products such as
dolharubang (stone grandfather), simple
folk craft items and marine products Almost every city and town on Jeju
are the most popular souvenirs. Island has stores selling leather goods
There are several duty-free shops in and clothes.
Jeju City and one in Jungmun Resort.
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 Special
Interests
in Korea
Korean Food 106
Traditional Sports & Games 108
Recreation 110
- 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
Seasonal Attractions 124
Golf Courses 131
National Parks 132
Museums 136
Festivals 138
 ̽

Korean Food ̿
̾

̀
̼
orean cuisine provides

K unique aromas and tastes for

visitors to savor. In addition
to being highly nutritious,
Korean food is also low in calories,
being made chiefly of a wide variety ̴
́

̹ ̻

of vegetables. Seasonings include

garlic, red pepper, scallions, soy ̺
sauce, fermented bean paste, ginger, ̸
and sesame oil. ̷
Visitors cannot really say they have
been to Korea if they have not tasted kimchi, the internationally famous
̶
cabbage dish fermented usually with chili pepper. Koreans eat it at almost
every meal. There are actually dozens of different varieties of kimchi, including
some not spicy at all, but some is very pungent indeed. ̵
Dishes more familiar to the Western palate will be galbi and bulgogi. These
two meat dishes, either pork or beef, are always served at Korean dinner
parties. Galbi is ribs; bulgogi thin strips marinated then grilled. Neither is
particularly spicy and, if cooked at your table over a charcoal fire it resembles a ̺ Haemul Jeongol ጫෟႽ૒
barbecue. Very spicy seafood casserole. Squid,
octopus, shrimp, clams, etc., are used as
Other popular Korean dishes are bibimbap (a mixture of rice, vegetables, ingredients.
egg, and chili sauce), doenjangjjigae (a thick soup made from fermented bean
paste and vegetables, eaten with rice), naengmyeon (chewy noodles eaten in a ̴ Deungsim Gui ಥ཰૷ႍ ̻ Jangeo Gui Ⴆ࿳૷ႍ
cold broth, popular in summer) and samgyetang (stewed whole chicken stuffed Barbecued sirloin, broiled at the table, Eel broiled with a sweet and tangy sauce.
with rice and ginseng, excellent for your health). then cut in bites and dipped in salt and
̼ Galbi Gui આ๾૷ႍ
sesame oil.
For more information, the visitor should pick up “The Wonderful World of Marinated beef ribs, charbroiled.
Korean Food ” brochure at KNTO’s Tourist Information Center or view it ̵ Samgyeopsal ໚ૄ໗
̽ Ssambap Jeongsik ེณჃཫ
on-line at www.english.tour2korea.com/food/index.htm. Barbecued bacon-type pork. It is dipped
Vegetable bundle with boiled rice inside.
in sesame oil and salt, or wrapped in a
Lettuce, parboiled sea-tangle, garland
lettuce or sesame leaf with soybean
Korean Table Manners chrysanthemum, cabbage, parboiled
paste, fine strips of green onion and garlic
pumpkin leaves, sesame leaves, etc., are
to fit oneŖ
s taste.
used for wrapping boiled rice or barley.
Traditionally, Korean food is not
̶ Seolleongtang ໼പቘ Not spicy, unless dipped in seasoned
served in courses, but instead is
Hot bland soup made by boiling down soybean paste or red pepper paste at the
all placed on the table at the
beef bone and meat. Salt, green onion, table.
same time. This style is called
hanjeongsik. There is no set and black pepper are added at the table
to taste. ̾ Yangnyeom Tongdak ࿬௟ኂస
order to eat the food, just
Roast chicken coated with sweet, tangy
according to personal
̷ Kalguksu ᇧ૸༿ sauce.
preference. As there are usually
several “communal” dishes, the Hand-rolled noodles in beef or chicken
guest is not obliged to clean his broth. Not spicy. ̿ Pajeon ኹႽ
or her plate. Pancake fried with green onion, sea foods
The main dish is almost ̸ Mul Naengmyeon ෟாය and mushrooms. Not spicy.
Buckwheat flour noodles served in chilled
always accompanied by rice
beef broth with sliced meat and ̀ Beoseot Jeongol ล༁Ⴝ૒
(bap), soup (guk), kimchi, and several side dishes (banchan), all included in the
vegetables. Slightly tangy. Mushroom casserole with beef and
price. Koreans eat their rice and soup with a spoon, and side dishes with
various mushrooms.
chopsticks. ̹ Manduguk ඉಅ૸
Do not leave the spoon or chopsticks stuck into the rice. This is a ceremonial Bland dumpling soup with meat broth. ́ Sundubu Jjigae ཁಅ๛ ᅫઔ
act done only at an altar honoring a deceased person. Dumplings are filled with a combination of Soft bean curd stew with clams, beef or
meat and vegetables. pork. Quite spicy.

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Traditional Sports & Games Traditional Games
Kite-flying
Kite-flying is a traditional
folk game. A square-
shaped yeon (kite) is
Traditional Sports made by putting a
cross of
orean people are big sports fans. During the past 20 years, Korea has bamboo
stepping board to a very high tree
branch or a log placed across two
poles. A woman can swing far and
high on this long geune.
Geunettwigi is a common folk
game easily enjoyed nationwide by
anyone, regardless of age.

K hosted many international sports events including the 1988 Seoul

Olympic Games, and has achieved excellent results in various sports
competitions.
In addition to modern sports events such as international championships
and winter sports competitions, Koreans have many unique and interesting
sticks on a
changhoji
paper and
sewing them
down.
Baduk
Baduk is a board game played
between two persons, called go in
Japanese and played professionally
traditional folk games and sporting events inherited from their ancestors. Kite-flying is throughout the Far East and around
These are held on folk festivals such as Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok very popular, the world. It is played by taking
(Korean Thanksgiving Day) or Dano (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month). especially on traditional holidays turns at placing black and white
such as Lunar New Year’s Day or stones on a baduk board. It is more
Ssireum Taekwondo other folk festival days. Kite-flying complex than chess.
Taekwondo originated in Korea and championships are held in many
is now officially recognized around cities. Janggi
the world. It is a whole-body sport Janggi is similar to chess played on a
which uses the arms and legs in Neolttwigi (Seesaw) board with several pieces of wood or
particular. It is not only a martial art plastic on which Chinese letters are
for self-defense, but it is also a means inscribed. Watching the play, chess
of cultivating one’s own character players will recognize the king,
through the training of body and pawns, horses and rooks, but
Ssireum is one of the traditional Korean mind. elephant and cannon will be new.
sports passed down from ancient times. Taekwondo is now an official As is baduk, this is a game
A ssireum match begins with two men Olympic sport since the 2000 Sydney of strategy and tactics.
grasping each other’s satba or waist cord. Olympics.
The one who throws the other to the Yutnori (Four-stick game)
ground or out of the ring by using his Archery Yutnori, one of the numerous folk
power and skill wins the match. Archery is a traditional martial art, as Neolttwigi is a traditional folk game games played in January of the lunar
Today, ssireum is a very popular well as a game. Since ancient Korean for women. Like a Western seesaw, a calendar, is unique and native to
spectator sport among men and times, archery has been regarded as an long piece of board is placed with its Korea. Yut is one of the play terms
women, young and old, and many important skill and has been handed center supported by rigid piles of of this game (do, gae, geol, yut and
competitions are held every year. down as a noble sport. straw. It is played by two persons mo) meaning “four.” Resembling
taking turns jumping on their end of parchisi but played in two teams,
the board. It is enjoyed on tokens are moved around a board
traditional holidays such as Lunar according to the toss of the sticks.
New Year’s Day, Chuseok and
Dano.

Geunettwigi (Swing)
Geunettwigi is another of the
folk games for women along
with neolttwigi and is also a
traditional game enjoyed on
Dano. Geune, a Korean
swing, is made by tying two
ropes connected with a

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Recreation In Other Areas
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)
orea’s lively entertainment scene

K
Enquiries Tel: (031) 286 - 2116/7, Fax: (031) 286 - 4051, www.koreanfolk.co.kr
successfully blends traditional culture Transportation Take a city bus No. 37 or shuttle bus from Suwon Station to the Korean Folk Village in
with the ever-increasing influences of Yongin
foreign countries. There are many Note Admission to the Korean Folk Village: ˴8,500 for adults
choices, from night clubs to classical concerts Inheritance Hall of the Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
to casinos. Popular places for an evening out
Features Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori, mask dance drama played after the communal shaman rite
are the Myeong-dong, Itaewon, or
Time 15:00, every Sunday, March˅November (Saturday is added from May to October.)
Apgujeong-dong districts of Seoul. Enquiries Tel: (054) 854 - 3664, Fax: (054) 856 - 3664
Transportation Cheongnyangni Station ‫ ׿‬Andong Station, then take a city bus No. 46 to Hahoe Village
For information about
current exhibitions, Bomun Amphitheater in Gyeongju , Gyeongsangbuk-do

concerts and movies, a Features Scholar dance, fan dance, spiritual-cleansing dance, gayageum ensemble, songs
visitor should read one of of wayfaring beggars, etc.
the English language dailies Time - April: 14:30, everyday excluding Wednesday
or pick up various - May to June: 20:30, every Saturday, Sunday, public holiday
- July to October: 20:30 everyday excluding Wednesday
magazines including a
- November: 14:30, every Saturday, Sunday, public holiday
“Seoul Scope” brochure at
Enquiries Tel: (054) 740 - 7330/2, Fax: (054) 740 - 7334
KNTO’s Tourist Transportation Seoul Express Bus Terminal ƊGyeongju, take a city bus No. 10 and get off at Yukbuchon
Information Center or click
Busan Cultural Center in Busan
on www.tour2korea.com.
Features Korean traditional music and dance performance
Theaters with Regular Korean Traditional Performances Time
Admission
16:00, every Saturday
Free
In Seoul Enquiries Tel: (051) 607 - 6070 / 3, Fax: (051) 625 - 8138
Transportation Seoul Station Ɗ Busan, take a city bus No.134 to the center
Chongdong Theater
Namwon, Jeollabuk-do
Time 20:00, every day except Mon.
Admission ˴20,000 for A Seats, ˴30,000 for S Seats Venue Gwanghallu Pavilion Namwon Sightseeing Complex (open-air stage)
Enquiries Tel: (02) 773 - 8960, Fax: (02) 773 - 8964, www.chongdong.com Time 14:00, every Saturday 20:00, every Tues, Thurs and Saturday,
Transportation Behind Deoksugung Palace, a 5-minute walk from City Hall Station on Subway April˅June, and Oct. July˅September
Lines 1 and 2 Admission Free
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts Enquiries Tel: (063) 620 - 6483, Fax: (063) 620 - 6535
Transportation Seoul Station Ɗ Namwon Station, and then a 5-minute ride by taxi
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˅ Jindo Regional Culture Center in Jindo Island, Jeollanam-do
November Features Ssitgimgut*, Dasiraegi*, Jindo Manga*, Namdo Deullorae*, etc.
Admission ˴8,000
Time 17:00, every Saturday, April˅October
Enquiries Tel: (02) 580 - 3042, Fax: (02) 580 - 3045, www.ncktpa.go.kr
Enquiries Tel: (061) 540 - 3226, Fax: (061) 544 - 0420
Transportation Next to the Seoul Arts Center, a 10-minute walk from Nambu Bus Terminal Station
Transportation Seoul Express Bus Terminal Ɗ Gwangju, take an express bus to Jindo Bus
on Subway Line 3
Terminal, then a 5-minute walk.
Small Hall of the National Theater
Time 15:00, last Saturday monthly (full-length pansori) *Ssitgimgut: the shamanistic rite for the spiritual cleansing of the dead
Admission ˴20,000 *Dasiraegi: the entertainment for mourners performed the night
Enquiries Tel: (02) 2274-1151, Fax: (02) 2274 - 0105, www.ntok.go.kr before a burial, in order to alleviate the bereaved family's grief
Transportation A 15-minute walk from Exit 6 of Dongguk Univ. Station on Subway Line 3 through humor
*Jindo Manga: the pallbearers' dirge sung as they
Seoul Nori Madang (outdoor amphitheater)
carry a coffin
Time Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays; April to October (14:00 or 17:00 depending *Namdo Deullorae: the farming song sung in the rice
on seasons) paddies of the southwestern region
Admission Free
Enquiries Tel: (02) 410 - 3410/3
Transportation Behind Lotte World, a 10-minute walk from Jamsil Station on Subway Line 2

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Movie Theaters Bars and Beer Halls
orea’s movie industry is growing ou can enjoy Korean

K rapidly, and some of its films have

achieved international acclaim.
Foreign films, many from the
United States, are very popular among
Koreans. These films are subtitled in
Y drinks such as soju
(distilled liquor) and
makgeolli (thick,
unrefined liquor fermented
from grain) with the local
Korean, not dubbed, so the foreign visitor residents at a minsokjujeom, a
can easily enjoy an evening, or even a Korean-style bar, as well as at
morning, at the movies. street pubs, called
Films usually run continuously from pojangmacha, which often run
about 11:00 daily. all night long.
You can also find many good-quality beer halls decorated in a European
Name Address Tel. style. Customers are expected to order a dish of snacks or food with their
Central 6 B1 level, Central City, Banpo-dong Seocho-gu (02)6282-1900 drink. Although often crowded and nosy, they are nice places to experience
CGV Kangbyon 11 10th Fl., Techno Mart, Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02)3424-1600 the local atmosphere.
Cine Core 5-10, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu (02)2285-2090 If you prefer not to go out, there is usually in-house entertainment at the
Cine House 91-6, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)711-2787 major hotels, for example, excellent lobby lounges and cocktail bars,
City 816, Yeoksam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)561-3388 nightclubs, dinner theaters, etc., relatively expensive.
Core Art Hall 13-13, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu (02)739-9933
Dan Sung Sa 56, Myo-dong, Jongno-gu (02)766-0505 Casinos
Hollywood 284-6, Nagwon-dong, Jongno-gu (02)745-1900
hese classy spaces, open

T
Lotte World 40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu (02)417-0211/3
Megabox Cineplex Coex Mall, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02)6002-1200 round-the-clock, offer
MMC 10th Fl., Freya Town, Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu (02)2269-9111 entertainment and
Myungbo Plaza 18-5, Cho-dong, Jung-gu (02)700-3115 excitement to the hunters of
Piccadilly 139, Donui-dong, Jongno-gu (02)761-0300 lady luck. Except Kangwon Land,
Seoul 59-7, Gwansu-dong, Jongno-gu (02)2277-3011 casinos are open exclusively to
foreigners and include roulette,
craps, blackjack, baccarat and
scores of slot machines. Most
Nightclubs tourist hotels also have a game
room, primarily devoted to slot
ightclubs are located in hotels and are somewhat expensive, but machines.

N there are many less expensive nightclubs, particularly in the

Gangnam and Itaewon areas, the latter catering to a largely
foreign clientele.
Name
Paradise Walker Hill
Paradise Olympos
Seoul
Incheon
Location Tel.
(02)450-4825
(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

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Jazz Clubs Dinner Theaters in Seoul
azz was introduced in Korea with the stationing of here are many restaurants where you can

J U.S. troops after the Korean War in 1950, and was in

all its glory in the 1960s under the initiative of the late
Lee Jung-sik, a renowned Saxophonist. However, jazz
went on the decline when part of the American troops left for the
Vietnam War. Barely maintaining its life by some musicians, jazz has
T enjoy Korean traditional music and dance
performances with Korean dishes. Especially,
Korea House provides wonderful traditional food in a
delightful Korean-style house, followed by a traditional Korean dance
and music performance in its own private theater.
begun to see balmy days again. Janus, a jazz club owned by vocalist Kayagum Hall (가야금 홀) Koryeo Jeong (고려정)
Park Sung-yeon in 1990s, has served as momentum in increasing the B1 level, Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (map p.45)
number of jazz lovers, and recently more and more fanciful jazz clubs Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu ȭ (02) 518-0161
are enticing people with their urbane charms. ȭ (02) 450-4555, www.walkerhill.co.kr Korean Table d’Hôte: ӗ33,500 G ӗ70,000
A cup of coffee over an enchanting jazz melody could provide an Dinner and Performance: ӗ69,000 G Performance only: ӗ17,000
ӗ83,000 (19:30 and 20:30, every day
unforgettable moment of the nightlife in Seoul. Performance Only: ӗ50,000 excluding 2nd and 4th Tuesday)
(16:30 and 19:30, every day) A 5-minute walk from exit 10 of Hak-dong Station
A 10-minute ride by shuttle bus from Exit 1 of on Subway Line 7
Gwangnaru Station on Subway Line 5
Jazz Clubs in Seoul
Arirang (아리랑)
Name / Tel. Live Performance Location Korea House (한국의 집) Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu
Pil-dong, Jung-gu (map p.45) (at Insa-dong Street) (map p.34)
Once in a Blue Moon 19:30 150 m away towards Gangnam-gu
ȭ (02) 2266 -9101, www.koreahouse.or.kr ȭ (02) 737-2371/2
(02)549-5490 Office from Galleria Dept. Store of
Korean Set Meal: ӗ45,100 G ӗ71,500 Korean Table d’Hôte: ӗ30,000 G ӗ 50,000
Apgujeong-dong
Korean Buffet: Lunch ӗ28,600 Performance: 20:10, every day excluding
Cheonnyeondong- 18:50˅02:00 on weekdays Near Blue Bird Theater of the KFC Dinner ӗ30,800 2nd and 4th Sunday
ando (17:30˅23:20 on weekends) alley in Daehangno Street Performance Only: ӗ29,000 A 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Anguk Station on
(02)743-5555 (19:00 and 20:50, every day) Subway Line 3
Closed every Sunday, Seollal, Chuseok
Big Apple 20:00 ˅23:30 on weekdays At the back of Changa Sports Center and Dec. 31G Jan. 2 Pulhyanggi (풀향기)
(02)546-8989 (20:00 ˅23:50 on weekends) in Apgujeong-dong B1 level, Seoul Tower, Yongsan 2-ga,
A 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Chungmuro Station
Janus 20:30 ˅23:00 50 m away towards Sinsa-dong from on Subway Line 3 or 4 Yongsan-gu (map p.40)
(02)546-9774 Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong ȭ (02) 777-9393
Sanchon (산촌) Lunch ӗ17,000 G 55,000
All That Jazz 21:00 ˅23:30 100 m away towards Samgakji from Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu (map p.34) Dinner: ӗ28,000 G ӗ 55,000
(02)795-5701 Hotel Hamilton in Itaewon ȭ (02) 735 -1900 Performance: 19:00 G 20:00
Moon Glow 21:00˅23:00 Around Yeongbin Wedding hall near Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine: A 10 - minute ride by taxi from Dongguk Univ.
(02)324-5105 Hong Ik Univ. Lunch ӗ17,000, Dinner ӗ29,000 Station on Subway Line 3
Performance: 20:15, every day
Hot House Jazz Club 20:30 40 m from Hong Ik Univ. entrance
A 10-minute walk from Exit 6 of Jongno 3-ga
(02)332-2171 (20:00 on sundays) Station on Subway Line 1, 3 or 5 (near TongIn
Kwaejina Chingching (쾌지나 칭칭)
Store at Insa-dong Street)
B1 level, Daeil Bldg., 43, Insa-dong,
Fade In 21:00 30 m from Hong Ik Univ. entrance
Jongno-gu, Seoul (map p.34)
(02)3141-0626 ȭ (02) 733-7477
Chungsacholong (청사초롱)
Hwasumok 20:30 ˅23:30 80 m across from Galleria Dept. Store Hannam 2-dong, Yongsan-gu Korean Table d’Hôte: ӗ9,000 G ӗ 50,000
(02)548-5429 of Apgujeong-dong ȭ (02) 794-1177 Performance: weekdays 19:00 G 21:00
Birdland 20:30 Across from the back gate of Ewha Korean Table d’Hôte: ӗ35,000 G ӗ 75,000 A 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Jongno 3 (sam)-ga
22:00 Womans Univ. Performance: 19:00, every day Station on Subway Line 1, 3, or 5
(02)312-7021
A 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Itaewon Station on
Subway Line 6 (near the Itaewon Hotel)

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Shopping products are also popular in Korea.
Itaewon, department stores, Namdaemun
and Dongdaemun markets
(ȭ 02-662-0106). High-quality
replicas are not expensive.
Insa-dong, Jangan-dong Antique Market,
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market
Jewelry
eoul and major cities offer a Korea is the home of amethyst, Ginseng

S wide variety of shopping

opportunities: arcades,
department stores, duty-free
shops, districts specialized in shopping, and
outdoor markets.
which comes in an infinite range of
violet from dainty pale to deep and
richly captivating. There is also the
ever-popular smoky topaz. In
elaborate gold settings, these stones
But if you really want to meet the vivid lifestyle of form stunning and not-too-expensive
Koreans, why not visit indigenous local markets high-fashion rings, pendants,
around the country? They feature their region’s special products. earrings and bracelets. The same is
Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including Sundays, true of jade, especially the famous
while smaller shops tend to be open from mid-morning till late evening every Korean white jade. Korean-made
day of the week. Convenience stores open 24 hours are dotted throughout gems and jewelry items with native
the cities. stones including rubies are in ample Korean ginseng is recognized
At midnight the major markets Namdaemun and Dongdaemun Market in supply, so you can find some nice throughout the Orient and
Seoul serve as all-night wholesale districts, but you can buy retail. bargains. everywhere as the world’s best, with
Jongno 3-ga and Yeji-dong Jewelry the greatest efficacy as an ancient
Shopping Shops, Gangnam Jewelry Shopping tonic elixir and stamina builder. It
Popular Buys in Korea Center, Namdaemun Market, Iri Gems and has been shown to remove toxic
Jewelry Center in Jeollabuk-do, Oksanga in matter from the blood, invigorate the
Chuncheon digestion, counteract cancer-causing
Clothing Sportswear free radicals, and help the body
Tennis, squash and badminton Antiques and Replicas maintain homeostasis. Fresh or dried
rackets, soccer and baseball Some of the most sought-after and powdered roots as well as
equipment including gloves, golf antiques are the wooden chests and concentrated extract and granule tea
equipment of all kinds including furniture and white porcelain of the forms are widely available.
excellent club sets, rock climbing Joseon Dynasty, and the inter- Gyeongdong Herbal Medicinal Market,
gear, specialized sports clothing˅ nationally renowned blue-jade Namdaemun Market, ginseng wholesale
these are some of the most popular celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty. centers and markets in Geumsan, Ganghwa,
purchases. Sports shoes are a top Antique items over 50 years old, Daegu, and Punggi areas.
item in Korea. including chests, calligraphic works
The Korean textile industry has Itaewon, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun and pottery, are not allowed to be Folk Arts and Crafts
become famous worldwide for a Markets, Gukje Market in Busan taken out of the country, so if in Dolls in splendid traditional
colorful variety of well-made and doubt, check with the Art and costume, fans and wooden masks,
inexpensive clothing, especially Leather, Fur, and Eel Skin Antiques Assessment Office delicate and colorful embroidery,
ladies’ and children’s wear. Several Goods painted wedding ducks, kites,
international high-fashion brands are Some of Korea’s specialties very intricate mother-of-pearl
made in Korea and are available in competitive in the world market are lacquerware, graceful ceramic pieces
department stores, but less expensive leather, fur, and eel skin goods. reflecting traditional design. Such
local brands rival them in quality. Leather coats and jackets of the objects depict the people’s joy, anger,
Quality dresses and suits can be finest, supple leather, and some of sorrow and humor in exquisite
custom-made in two or three days, the finest furs in the world, are articles for everyday use.
often at prices lower than for available in an array of styles. Except Traditional Souvenir Shops in
ready-made in other countries. from October through February, Seoul, Itaewon, Namdaemun
Itaewon, Myeong-dong, Namdaemun and they are always sold at highly Market, Jangan-dong Antique
Dongdaemun Markets, the entrance of Ewha discounted prices. Belts, attache Market, Hwanghak-dong Flea
Womans University, Apgujeong-dong Rodeo cases, and wallets in various colors Market, Gyeongju Folk Arts and Crafts
Street and leathers, and delicate eel skin Village

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Traditional Liquors and Teas
Korean traditional alcoholic drinks
are largely classified in five types:
yakju (refined pure liquor), soju
(distilled liquor), takju (thick,
unrefined liquor), fruit wines, and
medicinal wines. Famous traditional
liquors are munbaeju (crab apple
wine), dugyeonju (azalea wine),
Gyeongju Beopju (sticky rice wine),
ginseng wine, and Andong Soju.
Traditional teas include ginseng
tea, green tea, ssanghwa tonic tea,
ginger tea, jujube tea, and citron tea.
Jakseolcha, or young tea leaves
gathered in the spring, is a delicacy.
Sikhye, a sweet drink made with
rice malt, and sujeonggwa, a
cinnamon-flavored punch, are
Special Shopping Areas in Seoul
Jangan-dong Antique Market
In this market of about 100 antique
shops, the graceful flavor of ancient
arts and crafts seems mixed with a
faint smell of dust and mold of
objects buried or weathered over
time. The scents are from
lattice-pattern wooden furniture, oil
lamps, rice-cake molds, jars,
millstone pairs, and varied household
articles. Here you can appreciate
genuine earthenware figurines or
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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 Foods
Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish
allowing long storage; it is the food a
Korean must have at every meal.
Kimchi is rapidly gaining public
favor overseas as a health food
providing bacteria culture that
benefits digestion and helps prevent
disease.
Food items often given as gifts
include various types of kimchi,
baked laver, seafoods fermented in
salt, packed galbi (ribs), gochujang
(red pepper paste), and dried songi
(pine mushroom) and other
mushrooms. Beautifully packaged
baskets or boxes of hangwa
traditional sweets and cookies will
also make excellent gifts for your
family.
Duty-free shops, department stores
earthenware vessels of the Silla
Kingdom, Goryeo celadons, and
Joseon white porcelains. There are
also replicas of old objects and new
arts and crafts items at very good
prices.
ʲ: 10 min. from the Exit 4 of Dapsimni
Station on Subway Line 5
ʡ: The first and third Sundays of each month
Gyeongdong Herbal
Medicine Market
This is Korea’s most famous
traditional herbal medicine market
with over 1,000 shops and stalls:
herbal clinics, pharmacies, and
dealers, and various health-related
shops. They sell medicinal herbs at
prices 25 to 40% lower than other
areas through direct dealing with
herb growers. It also has some large
buildings and alleyways filled with
ginseng shops. So you can buy
ginseng products of the same quality
as that sold in department stores for
15 to 20% lower.
ʲ: Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1
ʡ: The first and third Sundays of each month
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market
Assorted second-hand items spread
out on the sidewalks. Here they trade
anything you can name, from
antiques to electronic goods,
kitchenware, machine parts, and
tools. Antique furniture, folk arts and
crafts shops, too, cheaper and smaller
Department Stores in Seoul
Galleria
515, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
ȭ (02)3449-4114
In the Seoul Station
ȭ (02)312-2525
Hyundai
30-33, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu
ȭ (02)325-2233
429, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
ȭ (02)547-2233
159-7, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu
ȭ (02)552-2233
Hanshin Core
284, Hagye-dong, Nowon-gu
ȭ (02)978-1919
Lotte
1, Sogong-dong, Jung-gu ȭ (02)771-2500
618-496, Yeongdeungpo-dong,
Yeongdeungpo-gu
ȭ (02)2632-2500
objects than in Insa-dong.
ʲ: 7 min. from Sindang Station on
Subway Line 2 or 6
Yongsan Electronics Market
This large-scale electronics shopping
district, divided into six sections, has
about 3,000 shops selling everything
from computer hardware and
software to appliances, TV and audio
sets, virtually anything electronic.
Prices are 10 to 30 percent lower
than at other outlets.
ʲ: 5 min. toward Yongsan Bus Terminal
from Yongsan Subway Station on Subway
Line 1
Techno Mart
This enormous mall contains
hundreds of stores specializing in
electronic and computer-related
goods. It is housed in a high-rise
building, with an eleven-screen
multiplex theater, clothing shops,
game rooms, restaurants, Lotte
Magnet discount store, a hall for
exhibition and events, etc. It is a
one-minute walk from the Dong
Seoul Bus Terminal and connected to
Gangbyeon Station on Subway Line 2.
ʡ: Every second and fourth Tuesday
620-69, Jeonnong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu
ȭ (02)966-2500
Lotte World
40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu
ȭ (02)411-2500
Midopa
123, Namdaemunno 2-ga, Jung-gu
ȭ (02)754-2222
892-71, Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu
ȭ (02)960-2222
New Core
70-2, Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu
ȭ (02)530-5000
Shinsegae
52-5, Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu
ȭ (02)754-1234
25-2, Gireum 3-dong, Seongbuk-gu
ȭ (02)944-1234
434-5, Yeongdeungpo 4-ga, Yeongdeungpo-
gu ȭ (02)2639-1234
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 Traditional Souvenir Shops in Seoul Famous Markets Outside Seoul
Embroidery, pottery and ceramics, knot
works, textiles, accessories, paintings, masks, ঈ Icheon Ceramics Village
woodcraft, lacquerware, shell works,
উ
traditional musical instruments, a variety of ঈ
items that can represent Korea. Such items are
available at reasonable prices at Namdaemun
or in any of hundreds of souvenir shops all ঊ ঋ এ
over Korea, but for some of the best quality, ঌ
ঐ
visit one of the special outlets. ঍
঑঒
Cultural Property Artisans Hall Korea House Handicraft Shop ঎
ȭ (02)753-4472 ȭ (02)2271-1275, www.fpcp.or.kr
ʲ: B1 level of KNTO, 3 min. from Exit 5 ʲ: 3 min. from Exit 3 of Chungmuro Here you can have a look, try your ও
of Jonggak Station on Subway Line 1 Station on Subway Line 3 or 4. hand at making a ceramic piece, and
National Souvenir Center Jeom (Artshop) in Insa Art Center buy what you like. Aside from about
ȭ (02)778-6529, www.souvenir.or.kr ȭ (02)733-9040/2 300 kilns, are Haegang Ceramics ঊ Hansan Ramie Market
ʲ: 5 min. from Exit 5 of Euljiro 1-ga ʲ: 5 min. from Exit 6 of Anguk Station Museum (ȭ 031-632 -7017), For its delicate, refined color and
Station on Subway Line 2 on Subway Line 3 workshops, apprentices’ studios, and texture, Hansan-produced ramie
shops offer everything from fabric has long been valued as the
collector’s curios to daily utensils. best in Korea. The market is held at
Duty-Free Shops The Icheon Ceramics Festival is held five-day intervals from the first day of
in September every year. each month, forming before
ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to daybreak between 5:00 and 6:30
Seoul Duty Free Korea Icheon (1 hr.); to the village (10 min.) a.m. like a “guerrilla market” to serve
Dong Wha DFS Inside Gimhae Int’l Airport and managed the big turnout of merchants. The
211-1, Sejongno, Jongno-gu by KNTO ȭ (051)973-1101
ȭ (02)399-3100, 3000
উ Ganghwa Market Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival every
Duty Free Korea
Ganghwado’s ginseng and floral May features a ramie-weaving
Hanjin Inside Busan Int’l Passenger Terminal and
41-3, Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu managed by KNTO ȭ (051)469-7301 pattern mats made with pithy white presentation and contest. Hansan is
ȭ (02)778-7181 sedge, top-quality local specialties also famous for sogokju, sticky rice
Paradise Nammoon
Shilla 1128-78, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu famous nationwide. The imposing liquor.
202, Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu ȭ (051)743-0181 Local Specialties Center (ȭ 032-934 ʲ: Janghangseon train from Seoul
ȭ (02)2230-3662 Gyeongju -3305) has about 40 outlets selling Station to Seocheon (3 hrs. 30 min.); 15
Hotel Lotte Paradise Nammoon ginseng and floral-pattern mats, min. to Hansan Mosigwan (ramie hall)
10th Fl., Lotte Department Store, 1, Inside Hilton Hotel 370, Sinpyeong-dong baskets, and housewares. The
Sogong-dong, Jung-gu; ȭ (02)759-8388 ȭ (054)745-7181/4 open-air mat market draws traders ঋ Geumsan Ginseng Market
Lotte World Jejudo from all across the country, and is Korean ginseng has been cultivated
40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu Duty Free Korea
held at five-day intervals from the in Geumsan from about 1,500 years
ȭ (02)411-5000 Inside Jeju Int’l Airport and managed by
KNTO ȭ (064)742-0030/1 2nd day of each month. It forms in ago and this market now meets 80%
Poongjun
main entrance of this center for 30 of the nation’s demand for white
73-1, Inhyeon-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu Hanjin
ȭ (02)2266-6108 1690-8, Ido 1-dong, Jeju minutes only, beginning 7:30 a.m. ginseng. Here also is Korea’s
Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel ȭ (064)758-0713 ʲ: from Sinchon Intercity Bus Terminal third-largest medicinal herb market.
San 21, Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu Shilla in Seoul to Ganghwa (1hr.10 The Geumsan Insam (ginseng)
ȭ (02)450-4781 252-20, Yeon-dong, Jeju ȭ (064)735-5577 min.); 5 min. Festival is held in each September,
Incheon for tourist participation in the
Duty Free Korea ginseng harvest.
Inside Incheon Int’l Airport and managed ʲ: Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
by KNTO; ȭ (032)743-2000
Geumsan (2 hrs. 30 min.)
Duty Free Korea
Inside Incheon Int’l Passenger Terminal
ঌ Iri Gems and Jewelry Center
and managed by KNTO; ȭ (032)762-9392
Since it opened in 1975, this center
Busan
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metals to 40 countries and become
world-famous. Truly beautiful
jewelry, and steeply discounted.
Iksan Jewelry Festival is held in late
October each year.
ʲ: Jeollaseon or Honamseon from Seoul
Station to Iksan (3 hrs.); 5 min. to the
center
঍ Damyang Bamboo Crafts
Market
Damyang is the land of bamboo,
and this is Korea’s only special
bamboo market. There are about 20
wholesale shops and 50 factories
dealing in various bamboo crafts:
simple yet refined baskets, fans,
scoops, furniture, and tourist
souvenirs. The market opens at five-
day intervals beginning the 2nd day
of each month. There is also the
Bambooware Museum (ȭ 061-381-
4111).
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
Gwangju (4 hrs.); 30 min. to Damyang
঎ Gangjin Celadon Village
Goryeo celadons have won
worldwide acclaim for their mystic
jade blue color and intricate inlaying
technique. The quality of celadon is
determined by clay, water, and
climate. Blessed with the very best of
these, Gangjin is a time-honored
home of celadon art. There remain
more than 180 ancient kiln sites
where celadon masterpieces were
created. The Celadon Cultural
Festival is held every August.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
Gangjin (5 hrs. 30 min.);
bound for
Maryang and get off at
the Celadon Village
(15 min.)
এ Gyeongju
Folk Crafts
Village
Along the way from
Bomun Lake Resort to
Bulguksa Temple and
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Seokguram Grotto, the village
consists of 45 traditional houses
where people produce filigree,
earthen burial figures, wooden, stone
and pottery handcraft items, jewelry,
and embroidery. You can watch
them at work in any of 17
workshops, and there is an exhibition
hall for viewing or purchase.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
Gyeongju (5 hrs.); No. 10 or 11 to the
village (30 min.).
ঐ Eonyang Amethyst Cave
The Gemological Institute of
America, the world’s most prestigious
research and educational institute
dealing with precious stones, has
recognized amethyst produced in
Eonyang as the world’s best quality,
for its mysterious violet purplish-red
color and flawless crystals. The cave
has an amethyst shop, an exhibition
hall preserving veins of amethyst, and
other tourist attractions.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to
Ulsan (4 hrs. 40 min.); an hourly shuttle bus to
the Cave ʟ: ˽ 5,000
঑ Busan Gukje Market and
Gwangbongno Street
Gukje Market is the most
representative traditional market in
Busan, no less developed than
Namdaemun Market in Seoul and
even more crowded with foreign
buyers. Home appliances, clothing,
bags, leather goods and furniture at
better prices than elsewhere. Closed
on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Gwangbongno Street, Busan’s
leading fashion avenue, stretches 700
meters from the old Busan City Hall
site to the Gukje Market. The area
has a thousand shopping and
cultural facilities, including theaters
and galleries, commercial banks and
financial institutions, jewelry and
souvenir shops and hotels.
ʲ: 10 min. from Jagalchi Station or
Nampo-dong Station by Subway Line 1
when retailers haggle over fresh fish.
For an interesting dose of Korean
folk culture, visit the annual Jagalchi
Festival in October.
ʲ: 5 min. from Jagalchi Station by
Subway ʡ: the first Sunday of each month
ও Jeju Dongmun Market
An excellent place to experience the
daily lifestyle of the Jeju islanders. It
Gukje Market
trades in all the necessities of life, but
঒ Jagalchi Fish Market the major goods here are fresh
Jagalchi Fish Market is one of the seafood and tropical and subtropical
top tourist attractions in Busan. It fruits, including the Jeju-do’s special
distributes to the nation a products such as okdom sea bream,
tremendous variety of marine abalone and tangerines.
products and presents a quite ʲ: 15 min. from the Jeju International
fantastic scene in the early mornings Airport to the market.
Shopping Tips
Ү 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 more
than 50,000 won at outlets with“Tax Free Shopping,”or more than 30,000 at
outlets with“Tax Refund Shopping”signs, you may pick up your refund in cash
at the airport, have it mailed to you, or in some cases have it credited to a credit
card. Participating retail shops will issue a“VAT Refund Cheque”or“Korea
Refund Cheque,”and you should get a certificate stamp on it at the customs
desk when you leave Korea. (You may have to show your purchase to a
customs officer, so if you want to pack the items in your checked luggage, get
your refund cheque stamped by showing it to the customs clerk near the airline
check-in counter.) The refund can be obtained at the counters named“Global
Refund Korea”or“Korea Refund”near the duty-free shops.
 Global Refund Korea: ȭ (02) 776-2170/1, Fax (02) 776-2172,
www.globalrefund.com
 Korea Refund: ȭ (02) 537-1755, Fax (02) 593-4764. E-mail: korea@korea-
refund.com
ň English is spoken in most of the major department stores and the whole
Itaewon shopping district. Speak slowly.
ň Although many shops including department stores sell only at fixed prices, in
many places you can ask for a discount and bargain over prices. No harm in
asking but be ready to pay what you offer.
ň 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.
ň Antique items over 50 years old, including chests, paintings and pottery, may not
be exported without government permission.
ň There are many elegant jewelry settings available for smoky topaz, amethyst and
white jade. Generally, jewelers issue certificates of authenticity if requested. Of
course, imitation stones are sometimes offered for saleŎthey should be
substantially cheaper.
ň It is best to take merchandise home with you in your luggage, but shipping can
also be arranged by hotel staff.
ň Save your receipts! KNTO manages a Tourist Complaint Center that
investigates shopping complaints. ȭ (02) 735-0101, Fax (02) 777-0102 or e-mail
tourcom@www.knto.or.kr.
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Seasonal Attractions
Spring
Korean Spring arrives in March in a flurry of flowers.
In mid-March, the rapeseed flowers pour forth their yellow splendor on Jeju
Island, Korea’s southernmost point, followed by the cherry blossoms, blazing
azalea, forsythia, and fragrant magnolia. The spring messengers spread to the
mainland by the end of April. Korean mountains and parks alike are covered
in bright colors.
Ssanggyesa Temple’s Cherry
Blossom Trails
Six kilometers of cherry blossoms,
extending from Hwagaejangteo, Hadong,
all the way to the templeӧ truly out of this
world. This trail is said to have inspired
many a couple to pledge marriage while
strolling hand-in-hand through the beautiful
meadows. The season begins around
April 5 ӧ13.
ʲ: to Hadong at Seoul Nambu Bus
Terminal (5 hrs. and 30 min.); to
Ssanggyesa Temple (30 min.)
Tapsa Temple of Mt. Maisan
and Cherry Blossom Trails
Mt. Maisan has two tall peaks that stick
up like the ears of a horse. Between
them lies the Tapsa Temple with huge
piles of stones. Maisan’s entrance has 3
km of cherry trees forming a tunnel of
blooms each spring.
ʲ: to Jinan from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal (4 hrs.) ; to Mt. Maisan (10 min.)
Jinhaeœ
s Cherries
One of the best places to go at cherry
blossom time is Jinhae, a port city on the
southern coast. Visitors can travel through
an unbelievable tunnel several kilometers
long formed of blossoming cherry trees.
During peak blossoms (usually April 5 ӹ
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8), the Gunhangje Festival is held.
ʲ: to Maisan from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal (5 hrs.); to Jinhae (30 min.)
Gyeongju Bomun Lake Resort
The cherry trees of Gyeongju are young
and vibrant, and it becomes a pink and
white wonderland in the early spring.
Efflorescence occurs around April 11ӧ14.
ʲ: to Gyeongju from Seoul Station
(4 hrs.); to Bomun Lake Resort (30 min.)
Village of Apricot Blossoms
Located in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do,
Naganeupseong Folk Village blooms with
apricot blossoms each spring.
A picturesque village will take you back
to an ancient era. The two-kilometer
apricot trail bursts into bloom from March
to early April.
ʲ: to Suncheon from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal (5 hrs. 20 min.); to
Naganeupseong Folk Village (30 min.)
Summer
As the temperature often reaches 35 degrees
centigrade, this is best season to visit the beaches,
rivers, and islands. Set against the clear summer
sky, the Han River in Seoul or other various sites
around the country offer the fun of exciting summer sports. Equipment
rental and training courses are available, but you may need an
interpreter to take advantage of lessons.
Water Skiing
Skimming over the surface of the water,
you can enjoy thrills and energy to the
fullest ӧ that’s what water skiing is for.
Half a day of practice should be enough
to be able to learn this exciting sport.
The Han River through Seoul features
some excellent places for water skiing,
especially Ttukseom, Seongsan, and
Mangwon zones.
Cheongpyeong Lake Resort,
Namiseom Resort, Paldang Resort and
Daeseong Resort in Gyeonggi-do also
afford a wonderful surrounding and clean
water.
Average fee: ӗ15,000 per go
Information: Seoul Water Skis Association
ȭ 02)498-9026
The Korea Water Ski Association
ȭ 02)2203-0488
Scuba Diving
The charm of
scuba diving is
that you swim
freely
underwater like
a fish, to watch
underwater
creatures, and
even to touch
them. The East
and South coasts of Korea have clean
and clear water, a plenty of colorful fish
and seaweed. Jeju Island, in particular,
has many volcanic rock formations
around its coastal waters. Also you can
enjoy outstanding coral clusters around
Munseom, Beomseom, Udo, and
Chagwido Islands in Jeju-do. Visibility is
greatest from mid-May through late
December. It is advisable to consult
diving schools or clubs because a new
Jeju-do regulation on ocean protection
requires dive permission from the
authorities in some areas.
Average equipment rental fee: ӗ50,000
Information: Korea Underwater Association
ȭ 02)424-0735
Korea Scuba Diving Federation
ȭ 02)420-4293
Windsurfing
Truly the flower of water sports,
windsurfing provides the pleasure of both
surfing and sailing. Speeds up to 60 km
per hour and the thrill of sailing through
the wavesӧ it requires balance and
stamina. While Chungjuho Lake or
Asanman Bay is for beginners, the Han
River is suitable for the intermediate.
Advanced windsurfers may try at beaches
such as Haeundae Beach in Busan,
Sinyang, Hamdeok or Jungmun Beaches
on Jeju Island.
Average rental fee: ӗ30,000˅ӗ50,000
Information:
Korean Windsurfing Association
ȭ 02) 2642-5168
Rafting
Though it
was first
introduced in
Korea in the
early 1970s,
rafting has
become a
ranking
leisure-sport activity for the summer
season, as the water in rivers is especially
abundant. For beginners, in the 65
kilometers of the Donggang River in
Yeongwol is a good place to be initiated.
Intermediates will enjoy the Hantangang
River in Yeoncheon, while 70 kilometers
of the Naerincheon Stream in Inje awaits
those more advanced.
Average fee: ӗ20,000 ӧ ӗ 30,000
Rental and Information:
Geosan Leisure ȭ 02)3474-2848
Songgang Leisure ȭ 033)452-3034
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Fall
The best time to visit the mountains is when they
are covered with colorful foliage. Over 70% of the
Korean peninsula is mountainous, and it is
difficult to say which area has the most splendid
autumn foliage. Recommended here are some
favorites of the Korean people. The peak of color hits from late October
through early November, depending on latitude.
Winter
Though the temperature lingers around freezing, you still
can do something exciting. Korea has several world-class ski
resorts, and you may rent equipment. The ski season in
Korea lasts from the end of December to early March, with
most ski areas opening in mid-December. During the season, travel agencies
operate buses (most of them from Seoul) for your convenience. The average
fees for ski rental range from ө12,000 to ө30,000, lift tickets from ˽33,000
to ˽45,000.
* Facilities:ʤ

with red maples.

Mt. Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan Mountains have their own
unique beauty year-round, but autumn is
said to be the most brilliant. Most hikers
rank the autumn foliage of Gongnyong
(“dinosaur”) Ridgeline first among many
wonderful places in Seoraksan. Around
late October every part of the area turns
red and yellow.
ʲ: to Sokcho from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal (5 hrs. 15 min.); to
Seoraksan (35 min.)
Mt. Naejangsan National Park
From late October to early November Mt.
Naejangsan is the essence of crimson. Its
maples are small and fine. Most famous
is a 500-meter maple tunnel on the
approach to Naejangsa Temple. Another
beautiful place to mention is the
Baegyangsa Temple area, very dense
ʲ: to Jeongeup from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal (3 hrs. 20 min.); to
Naejangsa Temple (1 hr.)
Mt. Jirisan National Park
In fall, the forests of Jirisan Mountains are
aflame with autumnal tints. The twelve
kilometers of Baemsagol Valley are
famous for the autumn leaves contrasting
with deep blue ponds, and that of Piagol
Valley is said to be red as blood. Driving
along the central road through Jirisan,
1,130 m above sea level, is a good way to
be immersed in a sea of color.
ʲ: to Namwon from Seoul Express
Bus Terminal ( 4hrs. 10 min.); to
Banseon (1 hr.)
Mt. Gyeryongsan National Park
The Valley around Gapsa Temple in the
Gyeryongsan mountains is famous for its
vivid foliage. Along the two kilometers
walking trail passing through the ticket
office at the temple entrance is a splendid
forest. At the end of the trail there stands
a small but well-matched old temple
Gapsa, founded in the year 420. The high
season is from mid through late October.
ʲ: to Gongju from Seoul Nambu
Bus Terminal (2 hrs. 10 min); to
Gapsa Temple (25 min.)
Ski Resort
Alps Resort
Located in the northernmost region of
Korea, Alps Resort is renowned for its
abundant snowfall.
ȭ 033-681-5030, FAX 033-681-2788
ʤ: 8 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate,
3 advanced), 5 lifts, 1 sledding hill,
swimming pool, bowling alley, ski
museum, nightclub, restaurants, game
room,etc.
ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Sokcho and a free shuttle bus to the
resort (1 times daily). Lotte Travel
(ȭ 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 always
being planned at this all-weather resort.
ȭ 033-335-5757, FAX 033-330-5176,
www.yongpyong.co.kr
ʤ: 22 slopes (6 beginner, 5 intermediate,
5 advanced, 2 snowboarding), 15 lifts,
karaoke room, game room, discotheque,
swimming pool, sauna, bowling alley, golf
course, fitness center, alpine slides
ʲ: take an airplane to Gangneung by
Korean Air (ȭ 080-233-2000) or Asiana
Airlines (ȭ 080-669-4000); a free shuttle
bus to the resort (7 times daily)
Or, DaeWon Express (ȭ 02-2201-7710)
also runs shuttle buses from seoul.
Round trip fare is ө22,000.
Muju Resort
Muju Resort was the venue of the 1997
Winter University Games. Set against the
magnificent scenery of Mt. Deogyusan
National Park, Muju is the largest ski
resort in Korea.
ȭ 063-322-9000, FAX 063-320-7050
ʤ: 30 slopes (8 beginner, 12
intermediate, 10 advanced, snowboarding
allowed), 13 lifts, 2 sledding hills, ski
jumping park, mountain bike course,
outdoor sauna, swimming pool, golf
practice course, nightclub, etc.
ʲ: from Nambu Bus Terminal to
Muju Gucheondong; a free shuttle bus
(10 min.)
Phoenix Park Ski World
Phoenix Park Ski World’s slopes are set
in major valleys, and receive a large
volume of snowfall every year. Its
European-style ski complex offers the
latest in fashionable facilities.
ȭ 033-333-6000, FAX 033-330-6575
ʤ: 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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ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Jangpyeong; a shuttle bus (every 1 hr.)
Hyundai Sungwoo Resort
Opened in December 1995, this massive
year-round resort has many state-of-art
facilities such as computerized snow
making system, wave course, and mogul
slope.
ȭ 033-340-3000, FAX 033-340-3171
ʤ: 20 slopes (7 beginner, 5 intermediate,
8 advanced), 8 lifts, 1 sledding hill, indoor
swimming pool, billiards, sauna, bowling
alley, mini-theater, restaurants, fitness
center, etc.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal to Wonju (1 hr. 45 min.); a free
shuttle bus to the resort (8 times daily)
I NET Tour (ȭ 02-659-3237) also runs
shuttle buses. Round-trip fare is
˴20,000.
Blue Valley Ski Resort
This family-oriented resort is situated in a
splendid natural hot springs region, so
visitors can enjoy both skiing and soaking
in hot springs.
ȭ 043-846-0750, FAX 043-846-7666
ʤ: 8 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate, 3
advanced), 3 lifts, 1 sledding hill,
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Muju Resort
restaurants, billiards, game room,ect.
ʲ: from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Suanbo (2 hrs. 30 min.); a 3-minute taxi
ride
Bears Town Resort
A four-seasons resort, Bears Town offers
both skiing and golfing. Special ski
lessons given in English or Japanese.
ȭ 031-532-2534, FAX 031-533-8427
ʤ: 11 slopes (3 beginner, 5 intermediate,
3 advanced), 9 lifts, 2 sledding hills,
swimming pools, sauna, restaurants,
game room, bowling alley, etc.
ʲ: No. 707 bus from Cheongnyangni
Station to Naechon; a 10-minute taxi ride
Yangji Pine Resort
Yangji Pine Resort is only 40 minutes
from Seoul, to the south. Various tourist
attractions are nearby such as Everland,
Korean Folk Village, or Icheon Hot
Springs.
ȭ 031-338-2001, FAX 031-338-7897
ʤ: 7 slopes (1 beginner, 4 intermediate, 2
advanced), 6 lifts, 1 sledding hill, outdoor
and indoor swimming pools, bowling
alley, sauna, fitness center, billiards,
game room, golf course, restaurants, etc.
ʲ: from Nambu Bus Terminal to
Jincheon (40 min.); a 5-min. taxi ride
Korea Condo Ski Resort
This ski resort offers convenient family-
oriented facilities, and is well-suited for
beginners and less aggressive skiers.
ȭ 033-336-8800, FAX 033-336-8805
ʤ: 3 slopes (1 beginner, 2 intermediate),
2 lifts, 1 sledding hill, a tennis court,
restaurant, karaoke, hiking trail, etc.
ʲ: from Seoul Express Bus
Terminal to Gangnueng (4 hrs.); to
Yong Pyong Resort (40 min); free shuttle
bus (5 min.)
Jisan Forest Resort
Jisan Forest Resort offers the delight of
European-style slopes and hot springs
blending with lush forest and natural
wildlife. Ski lessons in English are offered
three times a day (2 hrs. each) with a fee
of ө33,000 (more than 15 persons).
ȭ 031-638-8460, FAX 031-644-1239
ʤ: 9 slopes (2 beginner, 4 intermediate, 3
advanced, snowboarding allowed), 4 lifts,
golf course, karaoke room, convention
hall, restaurants, etc.
ʲ: Free shuttle buses run from Lotte
World at 08:40, Sanggye Midopa
Department Store at 08:10, etc.
Reservation at ȭ (02)2215-0707.
Or, from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to
Icheon; No. 12 to the resort (20 min.)
Seoul Resort
Only 50 minutes from Seoul, multiple-use
resort is often the location of family retreats.
ȭ 031-591-1230, FAX 02-969-0338
ʤ: 3 slopes (1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1
advanced), 3 lifts, 1 sledding hill, game
room, restaurants, etc.
ʲ: No. 330, 765, or 1330 at Exit 2 of
Cheongnyangni Station, Seoul Subway
Line 1 (30 min.)
Chonmasan Ski Resort
Just an hour from Seoul, Chonmasan Ski
Resort has established a reputation for
night skiing. Its proximity to Seoul makes
it ideal for visitors with limited time.
ȭ 02-2233-5311/4, FAX 031-395-6117
ʤ: 5 slopes (1 beginner, 2 intermediate, 2
advanced), 7 lifts, restaurant, game room,
observatory, etc.
ʲ: No. 30, 330, or 765-1 to
Mukhyeon-ri, from Exit 2 of
Cheongnyangni Station, Seoul Subway
Line 1 (40 min); 10 min. to the resort
Daemyung Vivaldi Park
Daemyung Vivaldi Park is 600 m above
sea level. It is often referred to as a
beginners’ paradise because of its 150-
meter-wide beginner’s slope, but there
are challenging runs, too.
ȭ 033-434-8311, FAX 033-435-8304
ʤ: 13 slopes (2 beginner, 9 intermediate,
2 advanced, snowboarding allowed), 10
lifts, 1 sledding hill, billiards, bowling alley,
nightclub, restaurants, sauna, etc.
ʲ: from Dong Seoul or Sangbong
Bus Terminal to Yangdeogwon (2 hrs.);
to the park (30 min.). Daemyung
ȭ 02-538-7300) also runs shuttle buses
from Seoul.
Daemyung Vivaldi Park
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 Hot Springs (Type)
Accommodation Telephone Fax Transportation

Gyeongsang-do Area
Gyeongju Hot Springs Seoul Station Ɗ Gyeongju (4 hrs. 15 min.), and
(simple thermal spring) then local bus No. 10 or 11 to Bomun Lake Resort
Kolon Hotel 054-746-9001 054-740-5751
Kyongju Chosun Hotel 054-745-7701 054-740-8181
Kyongju Hotel Concorde 054-745-7000 054-740-7010
Hyundai Hotel 054-748-2233 054-748-8234
Kyongju Hilton Hotel 054-745-7788 054-745-7799
Bugok Hot Springs (sulfur) Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal Ɗ Bugok (5 hrs.)
Bugok Royal Hotel 055-536-6661 055-536-6500
Hot Springs Bugok Hawaii Hotel 055-536-6331 055-536-6358
Lake Hills Hotel Bugok 055-536-5181 055-536-6427
From ancient times, hot springs have been known to be effective against Dongnae Hot Springs(sodium) Seoul Station Ɗ Busan Station (4hrs. 30 min.); get
skin disease, arthritis, neuralgia and certain gastrointestinal troubles. Hurshimchung 051-555-1121 051-557-2698 off at Oncheonjang Station from Subway Line 1
Especially on a cold snowy day it is ever so relaxing to soak one’s body in Haeundae Hot Springs (alkaline) Seoul Station Ɗ Busan Station (4hrs.
a hot spring spa. Busan Marriott 051-743-1234 051-743-1250 30 min.), and then local bus
Most of the hot springs in Korea are not only equipped with hot Paradise Beach Hotel 051-742-2121 051-742-2100
spring bathing facilities, but are also developed as comprehensive resorts Westin Chosun Beach Hotel 051-742-7411 051-742-1313
and families play grounds. Fees are around ˴6,000.
Jeolla-do Area
Mt. Jirisan Spa Land 061-781-1414 061-783-1966 Seoul Station Ɗ Gurye (4˅5 hrs.),
(simple thermal spring) and a bus towards Jirisan Spa Land
Hot Springs (Type)
Accommodation Telephone Fax Transportation from Gurye Intercity Bus Terminal
Wolchulsan Spa Resort 061-473-6311 061-473-6312 Seoul Express Bus Terminal Ɗ Yeongam
Seoul Area (alkaline sodium chloride) (4 hrs. 40 min.), and then shuttle bus
Seoul Hot Springs (alkaline) 02-949-5000 02-949-0054 Exit 2 of Hagye Station on Seoul Subway
Line 7
Gyeonggi-do Area
Icheon Hot Springs(alkaline)
Hotel Miranda Icheon 031-633-2001 031-633-2038 Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Ɗ Icheon
Golf Courses
Seolbong Tourist Hotel 031-635-5701 031-633-6304 (about 1 hr.) Recently golf has emerged as a popular sport in
Korea along with the increasing popularity
Gangwon-do Area among Koreans of such golf stars as Tiger
Cheoksan Hot Springs(alkaline) 033-636-4000 033-636-4007 Seoul Express Bus Terminal Ɗ Woods and Korea’s Seri Park, Mi Hyun Kim,
Sokcho (5 hrs. 15 min.), and then local bus and Grace Park. Korea offers excellent golf
Osaek Hot Springs (alkaline) 033-672-2131 033-672-8502 Seoul Express Bus Terminal Ɗ Yangyang courses, and most tourist hotels in resort areas
(4 hrs. 30 min.), and shuttle bus either have their own courses or have access to
one. On some courses weekend play is only for
Chungcheong-do Area membership holders. Wherever you plan to play, it is advisable to make
Onyang Hot Springs (radium) Janghangseon train at Seoul Station advance reservations, perhaps through your hotel.
Onyang Grand Park Hotel 041-543-9711 041-543-9729 Ɗ Onyang Oncheon Station (1 hr. 30 min.) Average green fees: 90,000 won (Mon.˅Fri.), 110,000 won (Sat.˅Sun.)
Onyang Jeil Tourist Hotel 041-544-6111 041-541-6100
Onyang Hot Spring Hotel 041-545-2141 041-545-2607 Major public golf courses
Dogo Hot Springs (sulfur) Janghangseon train at Seoul Station
Paradise Dogo Hotel 041-542-6031 041-542-3425 Ɗ Dogo Oncheon Station (1 hr. 40 min.), Name Address Tel. Holes
Glory Condominium 041-541-7100 041-541-0672 and then local bus (10 min.) Lakeside Neungwon-ri, Mohyeon-myeon, 031-334-2111 *54(36)
Yuseong Hot Springs Seoul Express Bus Terminal Ɗ Yongin
(alkaline radium) Yuseong (2 hrs.) Jungmun Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo 064-735-7200 18
Yousoung Hotel 042-822-0811 042-822-8860 Bomun Mucheon-ri, Cheonbuk-myeon, 054-745-1680 18
Suanbo Hot Springs Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Ɗ Gyeongju
(simple thermal spring) Suanbo (2 hrs. 30 min. ) Cheonan Sangnok Jangsan-ri, Susin-myeon, 043-561-9071 18
Waikiki Suanbo Hotel 043-846-3333 043-846-0500 Cheonan
Suanbo Park Hotel 043-846-2331 043-846-3705
Park Valley Suam-ri, Soho-myeon, Wonju 033-731-4811 18
Suanbo Sang Nok Hotel 043-845-3500 043-845-7878
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Misiryeong Pass

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hiking trails but some trails may not be (1430m)
Daeseungnyeong
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restoration. Admissions range from 1,000 to 1
Jangsudae
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operated by the National Parks Authority of 7

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Recommended hiking trails

Osaek Medicinal Springs

Gyeongju itself, a huge historic site

with many relics, some used for nearly east to west, covering both land and sea. Summit ‫ ׿‬Beopjusa (7 hrs.)
a thousand years and all remaining Many like to go cruising around the
intact for another thousand years after archipelago at Tongyeong, Namhae, 7. Hallasan National Park
the fall of the Silla Kingdom. (See pp. Geoje or Yeosu ferry terminals. (See pp. Hallasan Mountain (1,950 m) is home to
83Ő6) 89 ӧ 91) many endangered plant species and has
abundant subtropical and temperate
3. Gyeryongsan National Park 5. Seoraksan National Park vegetation. Some hiking trails will take
These mountains were named from their This 354 km2 park is famous for lush you to the top, Baengnokdam Crater
Jirisan ridges, one resembling a dragon with a green valleys, granite peaks, glorious Lake. (See p. 99)
rooster’s head. They have long been a waterfalls, several temples, and two hot : ‫ ڡ‬Seongpanak ‫ ׿‬Baegnokdam ‫׿‬
1. Jirisan National Park center for shamanism. (See p. 77) springs. (See p. 73) Gwaneumsa (8 hrs.) ‫ ڢ‬Yeongsil Rocks
You can enjoy the panorama of the : Donghaksa Temple ‫ ׿‬Eunseon : Seorak-dong ‫ ׿‬Yongdae-ri (1 night ‫ ׿‬Witseoreum Rest Area ‫ ׿‬Eorimok
largest, majestic mountains in Korea, Falls ‫ ׿‬Gwaneumbong Peak ‫׿‬ and 2 days) (3 hrs. 30 min.)
trekking up and down peaks higher than Yeoncheonbong Peak ‫ ׿‬Gapsa Temple
1,500 meters above sea level. (See p. 95) (3 hrs. 30 min.) 6. Songnisan National Park 8. Naejangsan National Park
: Hwaeomsa ‫ ׿‬Jungsan-ri (2 nights Songnisan Mountains (1,058 m) have the Comprised of the Naejangsan Mountains
and 3 days) 4. Hallyeo Maritime National time-honored Beopjusa Temple, the pine (763 m) centering on Naejangsa Temple,
Park tree named Jeong-ipum-song that was famous for red maples in autumn, and the
2. Gyeongju National Park This maritime park stretches widely from once actually granted government Baegamsan Mountains (741 m) with
ministership, Munjangdae Flat Rock Baegyangsa Temple which is loaded with
Chuseong Peak, and Hwayang, Seonyudong and cherry blossoms each spring. (See p. 93)
Jirisan National Park Ssanggok Valleys. (See p. 79) : Naejangsa ‫ ׿‬Yeonjabong Peak ‫׿‬
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Daewonsa
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Jeseokbong Cheonwangbong
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Samgakbong (1806m) (1915m)

(1462m)
Yeonhacheon Yeongsinbong Jangteomok Beopgyesa
Simwon Banyabong Byeoksoryeong (1652m)
Pass Seseok
Seongsamjae (1732m)
Pass Tokkibong Kalbawi Rock
(1534m) Seseokpyeongjeon
Nogodan Field
(1507m) Imgeollyeong Pass

Jungsan-ri
Piagol Chilbulsa
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Samsinbong
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Jikjeon (1284m)
Hwaeomsa
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on Stream

Ssanggyesa

Bus terminus Shelter Recommended hiking trails Major hiking trails

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Naejangsan
9. Gayasan National Park
Gayasan Mountains (1,430 m) are
famous for historic sites and scenic
landscapes, such as Haeinsa Temple,
Yongmun Falls, and Hongnyudong Valley
renowned for autumn colors.
(See p. 81)
: Haeinsa Temple ‫ ׿‬Sangwangbong
Summit ‫ ׿‬Seoseongjae Pass ‫׿‬
Baegundong Valley (5 hrs.)
10. Deogyusan National Park
Deogyusan Mountains (1,614 m) are
famous for Muju Gucheondong Valley
with crystal clear streams creating 33
scenic views. Other attractions are Muju
Ski Resort, the site of the 1997 Winter
University Games, snow-capped yew and
fir trees creating splendid scenery in
winter.
: Gucheondong Valley ‫ ׿‬Hyangjeok-
bong Summit ‫ ׿‬Dongyeopnyeong Pass
Mt. Bukhansan
Insubong (810m)
Wonhyobong
Baegundae
Entrance to (836m)
Bukhansanseong
Mangyeongdae
Daeseomun (800m)
Gate
Nojeokbong
Bu
‫ ׿‬Chiryeon Falls ‫ ׿‬Yongchu Falls
(6 hrs. 30 min.)
11. Odaesan National Park
This park consists largely of Odaesan
Mountains (1,563 m) and Sogeumgang
Valley. Odaesan has a large fir forest
around Woljeongsa Temple and smooth
ridgeline connecting five peaks.
Sogeumgang Valley features beautiful
rock formations, lush forest, and many
waterfalls. (See p. 74)
: ‫ ڹ‬Sangwonsa ‫ ׿‬Birobong Summit
‫ ׿‬Sangwangbong Peak ‫ ׿‬Bukdaesa
Temple ‫ ׿‬Sangwonsa (5 hrs.)
‫ ں‬Woljeongsa ‫ ׿‬Odaesan Shelter ‫׿‬
Dongdaesan Peak ‫ ׿‬Noinbong Peak ‫׿‬
Sogeumgang Valley (10 hrs.)
12. Juwangsan National Park
Juwangsan (721 m) has spectacular
rocky peaks forming a “stone folding
Juwangsan
Seongbulsa
510 bong
604 bong
Green Park
Harujae Pass
Ui-dong
Kkalttakgogae
Pass
Ui
Gohyangsancheon
Doseonsa
Yongammun
Gate
screen,” scenic valleys, several waterfalls
and mineral springs, temples, and caves.
(See p. 83)
: Daejeonsa Temple ‫ ׿‬Juwangsan
Peak ‫ ׿‬Kaldeung Ridge ‫ ׿‬Second
Falls ‫ ׿‬Daejeonsa (4 hrs.)
13. Taean Seashore National
Park
Located along the Yellow Sea, this park
offers many beaches, some 430 km of
saw-toothed coastline, about 130 islands,
and picturesque rock formations.
14. Dadohae Maritime
National Park
Dotted with about 1,700 small and large
beautiful islands such as Jindo, Hongdo,
Heuksando, and Bogildo. The emerald
sky above the sea of cobalt blue, unusual
rock formations, and unending stretches
of sandy beach present a world of
untamed splendor.
Bukhansan
15. Bukhansan National Park
This park, within Seoul and embracing
Bukhansan (837 m) and Dobongsan
Mountains, is a must-see for visitors who
appreciate hiking or rock climbing. In
addition to famous temples such as
Doseonsa and Hwagyesa, other historic
relics include a stone stele erected by King
Jinheung (r. 540ō576) of the Silla
Kingdom, and ancient mountain fortress
17. Woraksan National Park
The summit of Woraksan reaches a
modest 1,096 meters, but it is a tough
challenge to hikers for its steep slopes.
(See p. 79)
: Songgye Valley ‫ ׿‬Deokjusa Temple
‫ ׿‬960 m Peak ‫ ׿‬Yeongbong Summit ‫׿‬
Silleuksa Temple (5 hrs.)
18. Sobaeksan National Park
Magnificent yet soft Sobaeksan
Mountains (1,441 m) are famous for a
unique beauty ushering in each season,
such as royal azaleas in blossom around
Yeonhwabong Peak in spring and yew
groups around Birobong Peak. The park
also has several temples including
Buseoksa and Guinsa.
: Huibangsa Temple ‫ ׿‬Astronomical
Observatory ‫ ׿‬Birobong Summit ‫׿‬
Cheondong-ri (6 hrs.)
19. Wolchulsan National Park
Wolchulsan (809 m) is famous for its
craggy rock formations, very dramatic,
and has old temples such as Muwisa and
Dogapsa.
: Cheonhwangsa Temple ‫׿‬
Cheonhwangbong Summit ‫ ׿‬Miwangjae
Pass ‫ ׿‬Dogapsa (6 hrs.)
20. Byeonsan Peninsula
National Park
This only peninsular park in Korea has a
number of beautiful sights to offer, such
as odd-shaped mountain peaks, historic
temples, Jikso Falls, Bongnae-
gugok Valley, Chaeseokgang Seashore
Cliff, and four nice beaches.
: Naesosa Temple ‫ ׿‬Gwaneumbong
Peak ‫ ׿‬Jikso Falls ‫ ׿‬Wolmyeongam
Temple ‫ ׿‬Nakjodae Peak ‫ ׿‬Namyeochi
Pass (5 hrs.)

Uisangbong (716m)
walls. (see p. 53)
kha

ns
an : Ui-dong ‫ ׿‬Gugi-dong (5 hrs. 30 min.)
se
on
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Daedongmun Gate 16. Chiaksan National Park

ortres

Daenammun Chiaksan Mountains (1,288 m) attracts

Gate Bogungmun
throngs of visitors throughout the year, for
s

Gate
Munsubong its natural beauty and easy accessibility
(715m) Daeseogmun Gate
King Jinheung's from Seoul. (See p. 74)
Stone Stele Munsuam
Seunggasa
: Guryongsa Temple ‫ ׿‬Sadari-
Bohyeonbong byeongchang Ridge ‫ ׿‬Birobong Summit
Bibong (705m)
(560m)
‫ ׿‬Valley ‫ ׿‬Seryeom Falls ‫ ׿‬Guryongsa
Gugi-dong (5 hrs.) Chiaksan
Jeongneung-dong

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Museums
everal national museums and other private
S
institutions preserve Korea’s colorful past. The
National Museum of Korea and the National Folk
Museum, both in Seoul, have two of the finest
collections in Korea. There are also branches in Gyeongju,
Buyeo, Daegu, Gongju, etc., each museum featuring
artifacts connected with the region’s local heritage. Among
various universities and private institutions, the Ho-Am Art
Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, houses perhaps the finest
private collections in the nation. Usually national museums
open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. except during the
winter, from November through February when they
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
National Museum of Korea
ʪ: Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (inside Gyeongbokgung
Palace) ʲ: A 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of
Gyeongbokgung Station, Subway Line 3 ȭ 02-398-
5000, FAX 02-398-5010, www.museum.go.kr
ʡ: Monday, January 1
Not only some 135,000 cultural assets of
Korea, but also those of neighboring
countries and regions including China, Japan
and Central Asia. The museum will move
from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Yongsan
Family Park in 2003.
National Folk Museum
ʪ: Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (inside Gyeongbokgung
Palace) ȭ 02-734-1346, 02-723-2272,
www.nfm.go.kr ʡ: Tuesday, January 1
As the only Korean national museum on
folklore, it displays about 4,000 item showing
traditional way of life. There are three
permanent exhibition halls, two special
exhibition halls, a shop, a material room, etc.
National Museum of
Contemporary Art
ʪ: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do ʲ:A shuttle bus from
Exit 4 of Daegongwon Station, Subway Line 4. ȭ
02-2188-6000 (ARS), FAX 02-2188-6123,
www.moca.go.kr ʡ: Monday, January 1
Some 800 modern works by contemporary
artists on permanent displayōspecial
exhibits are often presented. An outdoor
sculpture park enhances its attraction.
Gyeongju National Museum
ʪ: Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do ʲ:
Take a bus No. 11, 600, 604, or 609 from Gyeongju
Railroad Station. ȭ 054-772-5193, FAX 054-772-
5194 ʡ: Monday
One of finest museums in Korea, this
institution houses over 100,000 items
including 17,000 artifacts from the Silla
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Kingdom. On display are stone axes, statues
of Buddha, a golden crown, the Bronze Bell
of King Seongdeok the Great, and pagodas.
Gongju National Museum
ʪ: Jung-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
ʲ: Take a bus No. 1 from Gongju Bus Termianl.
ȭ 041-854-2205, FAX 041-855-0352 ʡ: Monday,
January 1
1,100 relics, including those unearthed from
the Tomb of King Muryeong of the Baekje
Kingdom (stele, stone guardian, king’s and
queen’s crowns, earrings, necklace),
Buddhist statues, ancient roof tiles, pots, etc.
Buyeo National Museum
ʪ: Dongnam-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun,
Chungcheongnam-do ʲ: A 10-minute walk from
Buyeo Bus Terminal ȭ 051-833-8561, FAX 041-
833-8563 ʡ: Monday, January 1
At least 7,000 articles from prehistoric times,
Buddhist art. Famous articles are a gilt-
bronze incense burner from the Baekje
Kingdom, a very old standing Buddha image,
roof tiles and earthenware, etc.
Gwangju National Museum
ʪ: Maegok-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju ʲ: No. 16, 19,
26, 35, 55 or 114 buses stop at the museum ȭ 062-
571-7111, FAX 062-570-7015 ʡ: Monday, January 1
Relics from the Paleolithic Age and Goryeo
and Joseon periods, including Buddhist
articles, paintings, and handicrafts, as well as
1,200 relics of the Song and Yuan Dynasties
of China that were recovered from offshore of
the Sinan area.
Jinju National Museum
ʪ: Namseong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
(Inside Jinju Castle) ʲ: Take a No. 15, 25 bus at
Express Bus Terminal ȭ 055-742-5951, FAX 055-
745-7020 ʡ: Monday, January 1
The museum houses 20,000 items, featuring
the relics related to the Imjinwaeran
(Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592). Museum of Korean Embroidery
ʪ: Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Cheongju National Museum ʲ: A 5-minute walk from Exit 10 of Hak-dong
ʪ: Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Station, Subway Line 7. ȭ 02-515-5114,
Chungcheongbuk-do ʲ: Take a bus No. 230, 231, FAX 02-515-5118 ʡ: Saturday, Sunday, public
232 or 233 from Bus Terminal. ȭ 043-252-0710, holidays
FAX 043-258-0711 ʡ: Monday, January 1
3,000 embroidery works
8,700 precious relics from prehistoric times, ranging from bedding,
the Three Kingdoms period, and the Goryeo cushions, thimbles, socks,
to Joseon discovered in the central region. robes, to other household
items.
Jeonju National Museum
ʪ: Hyoja-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do Ho-Am Art
ʲ: Take a bus No. 26, 51 or 118 from Jeonju Museum
Railroad Station ȭ 063-223-5651, FAX 063-223- ʪ: Yongin-gun,
5652 ʡ: Monday, January 1 Gyeonggi-do
4,500 items including old farming tools, food ʲ: Take a bus No.
models, and replicas of the province’s 600 or 66 from Suwon
Station, KNR Line 1, and
communal rites dedicated to tutelary gods,
and farmers’ band performances. Korean then a shuttle bus from the
main entrance of
mulberry paper and woodenware making are
Everland.
demonstrated. ȭ 031-320-1806,
E-mail: jmk@samsung.co.kr
Daegu National Museum
ʡ: Monday
ʪ: Hwanggeum 1-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu
There are 15,000 precious items here
ʲ: Take a bus No. 242, 814 or 415 from Dong
Daegu Railroad Staion ȭ 053-768-6051, ranging from prehistoric to modern times.
The landscape around the museum and
FAX 053-768-6053 ʡ: Monday, January 1
Full-sized or reduced models of buildings, nearby Everland, a huge amusement park,
including Byeongsan Confucian School in make this museum all the more worth
Andong, genuine relics and replicas of visiting.
scholar’s calligraphy articles, and models of
Mok-A Museum
595 kinds of food are displayed. ʪ: Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do ʲ: Take a local bus No.
10 or 10-1 at Yeoju Bus Terminal.
Gimhae National Museum ȭ 031-885-9952,
ʪ: Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si,
Gyeongsangnam-do
FAX 031-885-9951, www.moka.or.kr
Buddhist works numbering
ʲ: Take a city bus No. 1, 2, 4, 7,
6,000, including sutras,
9, 16 or 24 at Gimhae Bus
Terminal. ȭ 055-325- wooden, stone and bronze
9332, FAX 055-325-9334 objects, paintings,
ʡ: Monday, January 1 calligraphic works. In the
4,868 relics of the Gaya outside sculpture park are
Kingdom (AD 42-562) about 40 bronze and stone
presenting the Neolithic and works including various
Buddha images, a three-stone
Bronze cultures of the
southeastern region. pagoda and a bell-shaped stupa.
Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Lotte World Folk Museum
Memorial Museum ʪ: Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
ʲ: Jamsil Station, Seoul Subway Line 2
ʪ: Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
or 8. ȭ 02-411-4760,
ʲ: Hapjeong Station, Subway Line
2 or 6 ȭ 02-3142-4434, E-mail: www.lotteworld.com
juldusan@chollian.net ʡ: Monday Equipped with new and varied
The museum opened in 1967 in exhibition techniques, such as
commemoration of the 100th state-of-art visuals, dioramas,
and models, this museum
anniversary of martyrdom in
1866, and exhibits relics of displays ancestral culture and
church history. Standing in the life by the era, in an
holy place is a church where interesting and easy-to-
the remains of 28 saints understand manner.
are enshrined.
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Festivals in 2002
January
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
ʮ: Around January 10, every year
ʪ: Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
ȭ 033-330-2541
Snow-carving competition, traditional
hunting demonstration, walking race in
traditional ski-like wooden footwear,
etc.
March
Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival
ʮ: Around March 16 to 20
ʪ: Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do
ȭ 054-370-6061
Bullfighting contest, Korean bull rodeo,
Cheongdo Bullfight Photo Contest, etc
Seokjeon Daeje
ʮ: March 20 and September 16
ʪ: in SungKyunKwan Univ., Jongno-gu, Seoul
ȭ 02-741-7633, FAX 02-725-6643
Confucian Rites offering libations are
accompanied by ritual music and
dance, in honor of Confucius, his
Chinese disciples, and eminent
Korean Confucian scholars.
Gwangju Biennale
ʮ: March 29 to June 29
ʪ: Jungoi Park, Gwangju
ȭ 062-515-0555, FAX 062-515-4635,
www.gwangju-biennale.org
Attracting over 1.5 million domestic
and foreign visitors since its opening in
1995, the 4th Gwangju Biennale
features brand-new trends and avante
guard installation art by top artists from
all over the world.
April
Yeoju Ceramics Fair
ʮ: April 26 to May 5
ʪ: Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do
ȭ 031-881-1281, FAX 031-880-1200
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A do-it-yourself
ceramics corner,
wheeling
contest, Koreas
largest ceramics
mart, contest for
best ceramics works,
etc.
Chungju World Martial Arts Festival
ʮ: June 28 to July7,
ʪ: Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do
ȭ 043-850-5165
Chungju is the home of taekgyeon
which is the progenitor of modern
taekwondo. Main events include
demonstrations by world traditional
martial arts teams, martial arts
workouts, and special demonstration
by a world-famous martial-arts movie
star.
Wang In Culture Festival
ʮ: April 6 to 10
ʪ: Yeongam, Jeollanam-do
ȭ 061-470-2224; www.wangin.org
The scholar Wang In introduced Japan
to a great body of advanced
knowledge and culture of the Baekje
Kingdom which became the seed that
bloomed in Japan’s Asuka Culure. A
masquerade procession of Wang In’s
crossing to Japan is held along pastel
cherry blossom road.
Korea Floritopia 2002
ʮ: July 10 to August 10
ʪ: Anmyeondo, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
ȭ 042-220-3267, FAX 042-251-2959;
www.floritopia.or.kr
Themed on “Flower and the New
Civilization,” Korea Floritopia 2002
unfolds a special flamboyance on
Anmyeondo Island, off Korea’s west
coast. This floral event is the first of its
kind in Korea and rare in the world
officially recognized by the
International Association of
Horticultural Products.
May
Jongmyo Jerye
ʮ: May 1 (first Sunday of every May)
ʪ: Jongmyo Shrine, Jongno-gu, Seoul
ȭ 02-765-0195
A royal ancestral rite is conducted ceramics auction, and other special
according to strict procedures in an
austere ambiance. Accompanying
music keeps intact the old authentic
events are held.
October
form.
Andong Mask Dance Festival
Lotus Lantern Parade ʮ: Around October 10 every year (October 5 to 14 in
ʮ: May 12 2001)
ʪ: Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do
ʪ: Jongno-gu, Seoul
ȭ 02-725-6641, FAX 02-725-6643 ȭ 054-851-6398, FAX 054-851-6393;
www.maskdance.com
On a day shortly before Buddha’s
There will be traditional mask drama
Birthday, throngs of Buddhist monks
performance from around the world,
and devotees fill the streets for the
Confucian events, and folk games
lantern parade.
such as chajeonnori (A-frame chariot
Jindo Yeongdueng Festival
battle) and nottaribalgi (crossing a
ʮ: April 27 to 29
human bridge).
ʪ: Jindo, Jeollanam-do
ȭ 061-544-0151 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Cultural
The festival is held at the moment Festival
ʮ: October 7 in 2001
each year when the tide drops six or
ʪ: Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
seven meters to part the sea between
ȭ 031-228-2471
Jindo and Modo Islands. Reminiscent
The Hwaseong Fortress was built by
of Moses’ Miracle.
King Jeongjo in order to restore the
Chunhyang Festival
honor of his father, who had been
ʮ: May 4 to 8
executed unjustly. Cherishing the spirit
ʪ: Namwon, Jeollanam-do
ȭ 063-625-5422, FAX 063-620-6535 of the King’s filial piety, the festival
The festival is held to honor reenacts Jeongjo’s procession to visit
Chunhyang, a literary Korean heroine his father’s tomb.
of loyalty in love and a symbol of Busan Jagalchi Festival
female virtue. ʮ: Around October 20 every year (October 18 to 22
in 2001)
ʪ: Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan
June
ȭ 051-888-3502, FAX 051-888-3509
Gangneung Dano Festival Visitors can try a grand variety of fresh
ʮ: June 15
seafood at low prices and witness a
ʪ: Gangneung, Gangwon-do
ȭ 033-648-3014 special niche of Korean culture.
This festival is held on the fifth day of
the fifth lunar month in the hopes of
bumper harvest.
September
Geumsan Ginseng Festival
ʮ: Around September 20 every year (September
14Ő23 in 2001)
ʪ: Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do
ȭ 041-750-2224/5, FAX 041-750-2229;
www.insamfestival.co.kr
Gwangju Kimchi Festival
This festival features a cornucopia of ʮ: Around October 18 every year (October 17 to 21
aromatic ginseng products as well as in 2001)
ʪ: Around Gwangju Municipal Folk Museum,
other medicinal herbs and health
Gwangju
foods, all sold at good low prices.
ȭ 062-606-3352, FAX 062-606-3339; www.gwang-
Icheon Ceramics Festival jukimchifestival.com
ʮ: Around September 10, every year
All kimchi varieties and their histories
ʪ: Icheon, Gyeonggi-do
and recipes are on display here.
ȭ 031-664-2274, FAX 031-664-2289
Colorful events, and you can take
During the festival, many ceramics
part in a kimchi-making contest for
related exhibitions, a ceramics market,
foreigners.
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Information
Entry & Departure Formalities 142
- Passport and Visa
- Alien Registration
- Customs
- Quarantine
Transportation 144
- Arriving in Korea
- Getting around in Korea
Accommodations 153
Diplomatic Missions and
Other Organizations 166
Business Travel Tips 171
Holidays 173
Handy Facts 174
Useful Korean Phrases 180
Index 182
KNTO Offices 186
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Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, longer than 30 days must obtain visas
Kazakhistan, Turkmenistan, before coming to Korea. Special visa Customs Korea Customs Service: www.customs.go.kr
Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, Kyrgyzstan, exemptions exist between Korea and
Georgia and Macedonia# and Cuba. the countries listed hereafter, provided written baggage declaration which will be taken out of Korea
However, visa-free, stopover entry is
permited for 30 days for the passengers
who have been issued US, Canadian,

Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements

their citizens do not participate in
remunerative activities while visiting
Korea. A must be submitted to a
customs officer upon entry.
Passengers must clear customs
through either green, white, or red
channel. Passengers who have no
upon departure. (The total quantity
of the goods should be declared for
duty exemption.)
- Goods which were declared upon
departure from Korea and are being
brought back.
articles to declare should use the - Goods totaling USʼ400 or less
Country Period Country Period Country Period green channel, those declaring which were purchased or acquired
Europe Spain 90 days Commonwealth of 90 days non-duty-free articles should use outside Korea.
Dominica
Austria 90 days Slovak Republic 90 days the white channel, and those who - 1 bottle (not over 1 liter) of
Belgium 90 days Dominican 90 days
Sweden 90 days
Republic are suspected of making false alcoholic beverages
Bulgaria 90 days Switzerland 90 days declarations or of carrying
El Salvador 90 days - 200 cigarettes (50 cigars or 250
Czech Republic 90 days United Kingdom 90 days Grenada 90 days prohibited articles will be directed grams of tobacco)
Denmark 90 days
Asia and Oceania Haiti 90 days to the red channel. If a passenger - 2 ounces of perfume
Finland 90 days
France 90 days
Bangladesh 90 days Jamaica 90 days declares non-duty-free articles
Greece 90 days
Israel 90 days Mexico 90 days voluntarily, the declared amount For further information on goods
Malaysia 90 days Nicaragua 90 days will be accepted and the clearance subject to declaration and
Germany 90 days
New Zealand 90 days Peru 90 days procedure will be expedited. prohibited goods, please contact
Hungary 90 days
Pakistan 90 days St. Lucia 90 days
Iceland 90 days the Customs Information Office at
Singapore 90 days St. Kitts and Nevis 90 days
Ireland 90 days ҟ Duty-Free Articles Incheon Int’l Airport.
Thailand 90 days St. Vincent and the 90 days
Italy 60 days
Grenadines - Visitor’s (non-resident’s) goods ȭ 032-740-3100 or 080-742-7272
Liechtenstein 90 days Turkey 90 days
Surinam 90 days
Luxembourg 90 days Americas
Malta 90 days Antigua and 90 days
Trinidad and
Tobago
90 days
Quarantine
Netherlands 90 days Barbuda
Norway 90 days Bahamas 90 days Africa
Portugal 60 days Barbados 90 days Morocco 90 days Animal Quarantine animals and animal products upon
Poland 90 days Colombia 90 days Tunisia 30 days All live animals and animal arrival to the National Veterinary
Romania 90 days Costa Rica 90 days products entering Korea must be Research and Quarantine Service,
accompanied by valid certificates where they must be inspected.
Holders of official or diplomatic passports from Benin, Brazil, Ecuador, Egypt, Iran, Japan,
issued by the exporting country’s Cloven-hoofed animals and their
Lesotho, Liberia, Mongolia, Paraguay, Philippines, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam also can enter
Korea without visas under Visa Exemption Agreements.
government. Declare all import products 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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 import-restricted areas will be sent ҟImport restricted items and Airline offices with regular flights to and from Korea
back or destroyed. areas
For details, please contact the - Fresh fruits, such as mango,
Aeroflot Russian Int’l 032-744-8672/3 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 032-744-6700
National Veterinary Research and orange, papaya, cherry, etc.:
Air Canada 032-744-0898/9 Korean Air 032-742-5175
Quarantine Service. ȭ 031-467- all countries
Air China 032-744-3250/68 Krasnoyarsk Airlines 02-777-6399
1948; www.nvrqs.go.kr - Nursery stock of apple, grape, etc.:
Air France 032-744-4900/9 Lufthansa Airlines 032-744-3411/9
most European countries
Incheon Int’l Airport 032-740-2072 - Walnut fruit and kernel: most Air Kazakstan 02-775-0047 Malaysia Airlines 032-744-3500/2
Seoul Branch 02- 6500-611 All Nippon Airways 032-744-3200/10 Mongolian Airlines 032-744-6800/5
countries
Busan Branch 051-253–3464 American Airlines 032-744-3282/4 Northwest Airlines 032-744-6300/99
Gunsan Branch 063-445–7348
- Soil or plants with soil: all countries
Asiana Airlines 032-744-2626 Philippine Airlines 032-744-3720/3
Jeju Branch 064-712–2762
If you have any question about Cathay Pacific Airways 032-744-6777 Qantas Airways 032-744-3282/4
plant quarantine, please contact China Eastern Airlines 032-744-3780 Shkhalinsk Airlines 02-753-7131

Plant Quarantine National Plant Quarantine China Northern Airlines 032-744-3455 Singapore Airlines 032-744-6500/2

Passengers who carry any plants or Service: ȭ 031-446-1926, China Northwest Airlines 032-744-6900 Thai Airways 032-744-3571/2
China Southern Airlines 032-744-3270 Siberia Airlines 02-501-6727
soil including fruits (mango, FAX031-447-0525, e-mail:
China Southwest Airlines 02-310-9988 Turkish Airlines 032-744-3737/8
orange, papaya, etc.), vegetables, npqs@maf.go.kr
China Yunnan Airlines 02-777-7779 United Airlines 032-744-6666
seeds, orchids, nursery stock or cut
Incheon Int’l Airport 032-740-2074 Garuda Indonesia Airways 032-744-1990 Usbekistan Airways 032-744-3700/9
flowers, etc., must describe the Incheon Branch 032-772-3926 Japan Airlines 032-744-3600/11 Vietnam Airlines 032-774-6565/9
items on the Customs Declaration Busan Branch 051-467-0442 Japan Air System 032-744-3300 Vladivostok Air 02-733-2920
Form and immediately declare Gunsan Branch 063-467-3456 Khabarovsk Airlines 032-744-8672/4
them upon arrival. Jeju Branch 064-747-6241

City Air Terminal

There are two city air terminals in

Transportation Seoul: at the World Trade Center

Seoul and at Gimpo Airport. They
provide a check-in service and
Arriving in Korea –– passport inspection. A limousine bus
service operates between the city air
International Flights terminals and Incheon International
Airport. For further information, visit
here are five international The others serve only Asia. Airport www.kcat.co.kr.

T airports in Korea: Incheon,

Gimhae, Cheongju, Daegu
and Jeju International
Airports. Incheon International
Airport is located 52 km west of
tax is 15,000 won for international
flights, and 3,000 or 4,000 won for
domestic flights. For more details
about the airports, please visit the
web sites at www.airport.or.kr or
Sea Routes
Seoul, with flights to parts all around www.airport.co.kr. usan (previous spelling services between Korea and Japan,
the world.

Yeongjong
Grand Bridge
SouthōNorth
Expressway
Airport Expressway
Airport Express Railroad (planned)

Gyulhyeon
Gimpo Airport
Seoul
B “Pusan”) is the country’s
largest port and second-largest
city. This international
seaport is the main gateway to Korea
for visitors who arrive by ship, usually
while the Weidong Ferry (ȭ 02-
3271-6753) and Jinchon Ferry (ȭ
02-517-8671), etc. provide regular
service to China. High-speed
hydrofoil services have also begun
Station
Incheon Subway Line 2 (planned)
Gyeongin
Se
oul
Su
bw
from Japan. Another international between Busan and Hakata,
Incheon Subway Line 1
Expressway
ay
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Incheon to China. Temporary entry is allowed for
on Incheon Subway Line 3 (planned)
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Yellow Sea Expressway

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 KoreaōChina Through-ticket
This ticket provides travel between the two
countries with discount rides on the
Saemaeul train in Korea, a luxury train in
China and a ferry operating between
Incheon in Korea and Tianjin in China. The
ticket is valid for 20 days from the first ride.
ƀReservation Office
Dae-a Travel Agency: Seoul ȭ 02-514-6226, FAX
02-514-8053
Hwaun Travel Agency: Beijing ȭ 10-63221111
Getting around in Korea Ŏ
To and from Incheon International Airport
KoreaōJapan Through-ticket
This ticket enables the holder to travel
around Korea and Japan by train, transfering
via the ferry crossing between Busan and
Shimonoseki. The system is jointly operated
by Hong Ik Travel Agency in Korea, and
Nippon Travel Agency in Japan.
ƀReservation Offices
Hongik Travel Agency: Seoul ȭ 02-7171002
Nippon Travel Agency: Osakal ȭ 06-63121253
City Coach Buses Uijeongbu, Ansan and Yongin.
City coach buses are also available Fares to the downtown Seoul are
to various parts of Seoul as well as 5,000 or 5,500 won.
suburban areas such as Suwon,
Destination (Bus No.) Major coach bus stops
Jamsil (600) Jamsil Sta.ōSeoul Sports ComplexōNew World Hotelō
RitzCarlton Hotelō88 GymnasiumōGimpo Airport
Dongdaemun (601) Dongdaemun MarketōGwanghwamun Sta.ōSeoul Station
ōSinchon Subway Sta.ōSeogyo HotelōGimpo Airport
Cheongnyangni (602) Cheongnyangni Sta.ōDongdaemun Subway Sta.ōJongno 3-ga
Sta.ōSinchon Subway Sta.ōHapjeong Subway Sta.
Guro (603) Guro Subway Sta.ōMokdong Subway Sta.ōGimpo Airport
Geumcheon-gu Office (604) Geumcheon-gu OfficeōNovotel Ambassador HotelōGimpo
Airport

here are several ways to City Hall (605) Holiday Inn SeoulōMapo Police StationōGwanghwamunō

T travel between Incheon

International Airport
and downtown Seoul.
The following options will help
you get downtown at minimal
Jamsil (606)

Songjeong Subway Station

City Hallō Seoul Station
Jamsil Subway Sta.ōGalleria Department StoreōApgujeong-
dong Subway Sta.ōSeoul Express Bus Terminal
Gimpo AirportōSongjeong Subway Station
expense and with little (607)
difficulty. Yeongdeungpo Subway Station Yeongdeungpo Subway Sta.ō Dangsan Subway Sta.ō 88
(608) GymnasiumōBalsan Subway Sta.ōGimpo Airport
Limousine buses
Daechi-dong (609) Daechi-dongōYangjae Subway Sta.ōGangnam Subway Sta.ō
KAL Limousine buses or
Express Bus Terminal
Airport Limousine buses link the
Incheon International Airport and Bus services to other cities such as Jeonju, Chuncheon, Wonju, Cheongju, Asan, Buyeo, Taean,
downtown Seoul at a reasonable Cheonan, etc. are also available.
fare of 10,000 won. Tickets are
available at hotel counters or
airport limousine counters.
Travelers with large luggage may
use these buses with ease.

Destination KAL limousine routes

Line 1 Incheon Int’l Airportō(Gimpo Airport)ōHotel Koreanaō
City Hall Hotel PlazaōHotel LotteōHotel Westin ChosunōSeodaemun KAL
Buildingō(Gimpo Airport)ōIncheon Int’l Airport
Line 2 Incheon Int’l Airportō(Gimpo Airport)ōHoliday Inn SeoulōSeoulStationō
Seoul Station Seoul Hilton HotelōHyatt HotelōTower HotelōSofitel Ambassadorō
Shilla Hotel
Line 3 Incheon Int’l Airportō(Gimpo Airport)ōHotel PalaceōRitz
Gangnam CarltonōNovotelōCOEX Inter-ContinentalōGrand Inter-Continentalō
Renaisance HotelōJW Marriottōacross from the Palace Hotelō(Gimpo
Airport)ōIncheon Int’l Airport
Line 4 Incheon Int’l Airportō(Gimpo Airport) Jamsil Lotte WorldōDong Seoul
Jamsil Express Bus TerminalōSheraton Walker Hill Hotel

Each of Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 has two routes, one stopping at Gimpo Airport and the other
proceeding directly to the hotels.

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Taxis
axis are plentiful and
T inexpensive in Korea, clean
and safe. There are taxi
stands in most busy city
areas, and taxis can also be
hailed on the streets. As well,
certain taxis can be requested by
phone (ȭ 02-3431-5100), though
the fare for these special call taxis is
somewhat higher than regular taxis.
An increasing number of taxi drivers
speak some English.
Regular Taxis
The fare system is based on both
the distance and the time taken.
Fares are ˽1,600 for the first 2
km and ˽100 for each additional
168 m. If the taxi is going less than
15 km per hour, an additional
charge of ˽100 per 41 seconds is
added to the fare. The fare
between Incheon International
Airport and downtown Seoul is
usually around ˽47,000
(including toll) though it could be
higher if traffic is congested. Fares
increase 20% between midnight
and 4 a.m.
Deluxe Taxis
Deluxe taxis, called mobeom taxi in
Korean, are black with a yellow
sign on the top and the words
“Deluxe Taxi” written on the
sides. They offer more passenger
space and a high standard of
service. Fares are ˽4,000 for the
first 3 km and ˽200 for each
City Buses
he city bus systems differ
T slightly from city to city in
Korea, but most cities have
local and express buses.
They are numbered but since their
signs are only in Korean, finding
the right bus may be confusing to
a first-time visitor. It is advisable
to request assistance to find the
Korea travel guide
additional 205 m or each 50
seconds if the speed drops below
15 km per hour. The usual fare
between Incheon Int’l Airport and
downtown is about 67,000 won
(including toll). Receipts are given.
There is no late-night surcharge.
Deluxe taxis can be taken at stands
located at hotels, stations, bus
terminals, and on major city
streets.
Jumbo Taxis
Eight-passenger van taxis are in
service. They are installed with
simultaneous foreign language
interpretation by phone, receipt-
issuing equipment, and credit card
processing terminal. Fares are the
same as deluxe taxis. Passengers
carrying large amounts of baggage
may find them convenient. They
can be called at ȭ 02-992-
7000 or ȭ 02-888-2000.
bus stop and number that you
need. The bus fare can be paid
with either coins and bills or a bus
card available at booths near bus
stops.
Local City Buses
Local buses are the most common
means of transportation in Seoul.
They are frequent, reliable,
and inexpensive. Seoul’s
bus network serves every
part of the city. The
adult fare is ˽600
regardless of distance.
City Coach Buses
City coach buses, called jwaseok bus,
more comfortable and they are air-
conditioned. They stop less frequently and
travel through congested areas faster. The fares for
the city coach buses and the deluxe city express
buses are ˽1,200 and ˽1,300 respectively.
Subways
here are excellent subway train
T systems in Seoul, Busan,
Daegu, and Incheon. The
subway is the most efficient
and convenient way for foreign
travelers to get around the cities.
Station names, ticket windows and
transfer signs are all clearly marked
in English.
˂See pp 54-5 for Seoul and Incheon Subway
Map and p 82 for Busan Subway Map.
Using Ticket Vending Machine
Other than over ticket counters at all subway stations, tickets can be
bought at the vending machines of two types: at one of them only
coins (˽10, ˽50, ˽100 and ˽500) are used, but at the other (see
instruction below) both bills (˽1,000) and coins may be used.
window for indicating fare
slot for coins
slot for bills
buttons for choosing
destinations
ticket exit
ҟLost & Found Centers
KNR Line - Guro Station ȭ (02)869-0089
Subway Line 1, 2 - City Hall Station ȭ (02)753-2408
Subway Line 3, 4 - Chungmuro Station ȭ (02)2271-1170
Subway Line 5, 8 - Wangsimni Station ȭ (02)2298-6767
Subway Line 6, 7 - Taereung Station ȭ (02)949-6767
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Car Rentals Long Distance Express Buses

ental cars are available for ast and reliable

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Chuncheon
visitors, and charges are highway buses SW A Y
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Yeongju

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Visitors must meet the following the main bus depot for trips out of

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ōPossess a valid passport. ŋ Hertz (Kumho) ȭ 02-797-8000, on Line 2.

Visitors who wish to hire a www.kumhorent.com
chauffeur-driven car should be ŋ VIP (Avis) ȭ 02-838-0015, Superior
prepared to pay the driver’s meals www.avis.co.kr Express Buses
and hotel expenses as well. The cost Superior express buses are Express Bus Terminals in Seoul
somewhat more expensive than  Seoul Express Bus Terminal
Domestic Flights regular buses, but they are ŋGyeongbu, Guma, Yeongdongseon
popular for their spacious seats ȭ 02-535-4151
orea has a well-developed (ȭ 02-753-9870) also operates a and facilities such as mobile ŋHonamseon ȭ 02-6282-0600

K domestic flight network

served by Korean Air and
Asiana Airlines linking 17
major cities. Reservations can be
made by calling the airline offices
ticket sales outlet at KNTO’s
Tourist Information Center.
ŋ Korean Air: ȭ1588-2001
www.koreanair.co.kr
ŋ Asiana Airlines: ȭ080-669-4000
phones and VCR televison.

Intercity Buses
 Dong Seoul Terminal
ȭ 02-446-8000

listed below. orea has excellent intercity not to use the intercity buses. For

K
www.asiana.co.kr
The Korea Travel Bureau bus services connecting details about these tours, contact
00 (Unit: won)
virtually every city and the travel agencies scattered
Sokcho
43,5
town. Since no English throughout the city.
Gangneung
40,500 language schedules are available, it
Incheon might be advisable for the foreign Intercity Bus Terminals in Seoul
55
Wonju
Ulleungdo Is. traveler who wishes to take this  Nambu: ȭ 02-521-8550
52,000

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38
kind of bus to get help from a  Dong Seoul: ȭ 02-446-8000
57

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39,500

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00

46

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services to most of the well-known  Sinchon: ȭ 02-324-0611
58
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53,500

61,000
70,000

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47,000

Gunsan
Daegu

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55

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40,000
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48,000

45,000
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Gwangju Busan

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airlines, seasons, and days. Above fares
are based on Korean Air (*Asiana
Airlines), Monday through Thursday,
Jeju
and do not include airport tax (˴3,000
but ˴4,000 at Incheon Int’l Airport).

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Trains
Accommodations
assenger trains

P
Sintan-ri
operated by the Munsan Chuncheon
Hotels
Korean National Uijeongbu Gangneung

Railroad are quite Cheongnyangni

here are many modern hotels in Korea’s major cities and tourist

T
Gujeol-ri Donghae

fast, reliable, and very inexpensive J UN

GA
Wonju Jeongseon
Jeungsan
destinations. Tourist hotels are classified into five groups: super
by world standards. The trains run deluxe (SDL), deluxe (DLX), first class, second class, and third

NG
Suwon Jecheon Cheoram

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Osan

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Danyang YEONGDONGSEON

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on a strict schedule and are not Pyeongtaek
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the holiday seasons. An extensive Facilities in most tourist hotels include one or more bars and cocktail

JANGHANG

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Daejon Teongdong
network covers almost every part of Seodaejeon
Pohang lounges, restaurants, on-site recreational facilities such as tennis courts
Janghang Gimcheon Yeongcheon
the nation. Gunsan
Iksan Gumi
Gyeongju
and swimming pools, souvenir shops, game rooms, barber shops and
Jeonju Dongdaegu
There are three classes of trains: the beauty salons, laundries, and saunas.
A M SEON
Nonsan
Miryang

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Jeongeup
super-express Saemaeul, express Samrangjin
Ulsan
The hotels on pages 153Ő163 are all registered as tourist hotels and

LLA S E ON
Namwon
N

Mugunghwa, and local Masan Gupo

the KNTO does not guarantee their quality.
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Gurye Jinju
Songjeong-ri Changwon
Busan
Tongil. Firstclass seats are Gwangju
Suncheon
Hadong
Jinhae

wider and feature more Mokpo

Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
Boseong Yeosu
leg room.
Trains are usually full SEOUL
on weekends and
holidays, so ticket Amiga SDL Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 3440-8000 (02) 3440-8200
Jeju-do
reservations and advance purchases COEX Inter-Continental SDL Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 3452-2500 (02) 3430-8000
are advisable at railroad stations or Grand Hyatt SDL Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 797-1234 (02) 798-6953
tour agencies such as the Korea Travel railroad stations have special ticket Grand Inter-Continental SDL Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 555-5656 (02) 559-7990
Bureau (ȭ 02-753-9870) at counters for foreigners. JW Marriott SDL Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 6282-6262 (02) 6282-6263
KNTO’s Tourist Information Timetable and fares are available Lotte SDL Sogong-dong, Jung-gu (02) 771-1000 (02) 752-3758
Center. Some of the major at www.korail.go.kr. 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
KR Pass for the National Railroad 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
An exchange voucher for a KR Pass can be purchased abroad and swapped for a KR
Seoul Hilton SDL Namdaemun 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 753-7788 (02) 754-2510
Pass at designated stations (Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, Busan,
Sheraton Walker Hill SDL Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02) 455-5000 (02) 452-6867
Gyeongju, Gwangju) and an Information Desk at Incheon Int’l Airport in Korea.
Shilla SDL Jangchung-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2233-3131 (02) 2233-5073
The pass allows free travel with reserved seating on Korean trains (excluding
Swiss Grand SDL Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu (02) 3216-5656 (02) 3216-7799
subways) for a set period of time
Westin Chosun SDL Sogong-dong, Jung-gu (02) 771-0500 (02) 752-1443
with no restrictions on frequency
or distance. Normal Pass, Saver Capital DLX Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 792-1122 (02) 796-0918
Pass (for groups of 2 to 5) and Elle Lui DLX Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 514-3535 (02) 548-2500
Youth Pass (for those aged
Holiday Inn Seoul DLX Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 717-9441 (02) 715-9441
between 13 and 25) are available
Koreana DLX Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 730-9911 (02) 734-0665
for 3-day, 5-day, 7-day and 10-
New World DLX Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 557-0111 (02) 557-0141
day periods. The voucher can only be purchased in the
Novotel Ambassador DLX Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 567-1101 (02) 564-4573
US and Japan but will be sold in many other countries by
Novotel Ambassador Doksan DLX Doksan 4 (sa)-dong, Geumcheon-gu (02) 838-1101 (02) 854-4799
the end of 2001.
Manhattan DLX Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 780-8001 (02) 784-2332
ƅInformation
Olympia DLX Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 2287-6000 (02) 396-6633
- Seoul: ȭ 02-773-2535
President DLX Euljiro 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 753-3131 (02) 752-7111
- New York: ȭ 1-212-643-0766
Riviera DLX Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 541-3111 (02) 546-6111
- LA: ȭ 1- 323-731-8944
Royal DLX Myeong-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 756-1112 (02) 756-1119
- Japan: ȭ 81- 92-482-1489
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

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Tower DLX Jangchung-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2236-2121 (02) 2235-0276 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
Academy House 1st Suyu 6-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 993-6181 (02) 908-7246 Nostalgia 2nd Hwagok 6 (yuk)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 691-0071 (02) 692-6791
Bukak Park 1st Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 395-7100 (02) 391-5559 Regent 2nd Hwagok 6 (yuk)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 694-3111 (02) 696-2685
Centro 1st Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 3486-6000 (02) 3486-6022 Savoy 2nd Chungmuro 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 776-2641 (02) 755-7669
Clover 1st Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 546-1411 (02) 544-1340 Seoul 2nd Cheongjin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 735-9001 (02) 733-0101
Crown 1st Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 797-4111 (02) 796-1010 Seoul Prince 2nd Namsan-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 752-7111 (02) 752-7119
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 Alps 3rd Jangan-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2248-1161 (02) 2248-5902
Green World 1st Deungchon 2 (i)-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 653-1999 (02) 651-1389 Central 3rd Jangsa-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 6365-6500 (02) 2265-6139
Hamilton 1st Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 794-0171 (02) 795-0457 Chonji 3rd Euljiro 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2265-6131 (02) 2279-1184
Hankang 1st Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu (02) 453-5131 (02) 453-5416 Giant 3rd Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 546-0225 (02) 547-0318
Itaewon 1st Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 792-3111 (02) 798-8256 Kaya 3rd Garwol-dong, Yongsan-gu (02) 798- 5101 (02) 798-5900
Kyungnam 1st Jangan 2(i)-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2247-2500 (02) 2247-2496 Karak 3rd Garak-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 400-6641 (02) 401-2479
Marguerite 1st Jongam 1 (il)-dong, Seongbuk-gu (02) 929-2000 (02) 926-4071 L.A. 3rd Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu (04) 484-2871 (02) 488-6428
New Kukje 1st Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 732-0161 (02) 732-1774 Ruby 3rd Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu (02) 521-7111 (02) 521-7120
New Seoul 1st Taepyeongno 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 735-9071 (02) 735-6212 Samho 3rd Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 741-7080 (02) 743-5981
New Star 1st Seokchon-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 420-0100 (02) 412-1932 Samhwa 3rd Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 541-1011 (02) 544-0997
Pacific 1st Namsan-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 777-7811 (02) 755-5582 Sangbong Newstar 3rd Sangbong 2 (i)-dong, Jungnang-gu (02) 496-6111 (02) 496-0331
Poongjun 1st Inhyeon-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2266-2151 (02) 2274-5733 Sofia 3rd Ssangmun-dong, Dobong-gu (02) 900-8011 (02) 900-9082
Prima 1st Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 6006-9114 (02) 544-8523 Tiffany 3rd Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 545-0015 (02) 545-0426
River Park 1st Yeomchang-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 3665-3000 (02) 3665-3330 YMCA 3rd Jongno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu (02) 734-6884 (02) 734-8003
Samjung 1st Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 557-1221 (02) 556-1126 Yongdungpo 3rd Dangsan-dong 5 (o)-ga, (02) 678-4265 (02) 678-4858
Seokyo 1st Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 333-7771 (02) 333-3388 Yeongdeungpo-gu
Seo Seoul 1st Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu (02) 332-1122 (02) 332-2288 BUSAN
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 Haeundae Grand SDL U-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 7400-114 (051) 7400-141/3
Victoria 1st Mia 4 (sa)-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 986-2000 (02) 984-3679 Lotte SDL Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 810-1000 (051) 810-5110
Yoido 1st Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 782-0121 (02) 785-2510 Marriott SDL Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 743-1234 (051) 743-1250
Youngdong 1st Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 542-0112 (02) 546-8409 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
Airport 2nd Gonghang-dong, Gangseo-gu (02) 662-1113 (02) 663-3355
Astoria 2nd Namhak-dong, Jung-gu (02) 2268-7111 (02) 2274-3187 Commodore DLX Yeongju-dong, Jung-gu (051) 466-9101 (051) 462-9101
Boolim 2nd Jeonnong 2 (i)-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 962-0021 (02) 962-0025 Midas DLX Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 760-2000 (051) 760-2012
Brown 2nd Bomun-dong 4 (sa)-ga, Seongbuk-gu (02) 926-6601 (02) 923-6602 Paragon DLX Goebeop-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 328-2001 (051) 328-2009
City Palace 2nd Dapsimni-dong, Dongdaemun-gu (02) 2244-2222 (02) 2243-7857 Sorabol DLX Daecheong-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 463-3511 (051) 463-3510
Dae Uwa 2nd Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 2265-9181 (02) 2277-9820
Arirang 1st Choryang-dong, Dong-gu (051) 463-5001 (051) 463-2800
Dynasty 2nd Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 540-3041 (02) 540-3374
Crown 1st Beomil-dong, Dong-gu (051) 635-1241 (051) 642-1626
Eastern 2nd Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 741-7811 (02) 744-1274
Empire 1st Deokcheon 2 (i)-dong, Buk-gu (051) 337-8811 (051) 337-8820
Green Park 2nd Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu (02) 900-8181 (02) 902-0030
Kukje 1st Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 642-1330 (051) 642-6595
Han Yang 2nd Bulgwang 2 (i)-dong, Eunphyeong-gu (02) 352-3132 (02) 388-8074
Mirabo 1st Yeonsan 5 (o)-dong, Yeonje-gu (051) 866-7400 (051) 866-8770
Jamsil 2nd Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 421-2761 (02) 417-6836
Nam Tae Pyung Yang 1st Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 328-9911 (051) 324-4495
Jeonpoong 2nd Doseon-dong, Seongdong-gu (02) 2295-9365 (02) 2292-3644
Neul Bom 1st Oncheon 1 (il)-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 555-1800 (051) 555-1900
Kims 2nd Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu (02) 379-0520 (02) 379-7290
Phoenix 1st Nampo-dong, 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 245-8061 (051) 241-1523
Las Vegas 2nd Yeongdeungpo 2 (i)-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu (02) 678-2914 (02) 678-2915
Pusan 1st Donggwang-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 241-4301 (051) 244-1153
Metro 2nd Euljiro 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (02) 752-1112 (02) 757-4411
Royal 1st Gwangbok-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 241-1051 (051) 241-1161
Mirabeau 2nd Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu (02) 392-9511 (02) 392-3829
Royal Kingdom 1st Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu (051) 744-1331 (051) 741-5757
New Hilltop 2nd Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu (02) 540-1121 (02) 543-5835
Sapphire 1st Dangni-dong, Saha-gu (051) 207-1300 (051) 207-1400
New Olympiana 2nd Bang-i-dong, Songpa-gu (02) 421-2131 (02) 414-4427

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Tongnae 1st Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 555-1121 (051) 551-6717 Hwang Kum 1st Hwanggeum-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 765-6006 (053) 766-8004
UN 1st Amnam-dong, Seo-gu (051) 248-5181 (051) 256-8600 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
Dong Bang 2nd Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu (051) 552-9511 (051) 552-9274
New Samil 1st Songhyeon-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 629-5501 (053) 622-1501
Dongōil 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 New Young Nam 1st Beomeo-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 752-1001 (053) 755-0086
Kwang Jang 2nd Choryang 3 (sam)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 464-3141 (051) 464-4150 Pal Kong Park 1st Yeongsu-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 985-0808 (053) 985-0888
Moon Hwa 2nd Bujeon 2 (i)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 806-8001 (051) 806-1403 Soo Sung 1st Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 763-7311 (053) 764-0620
Olympia 2nd Sujeong-dong, Dong-gu (051) 465-7311 (051) 464-0105 Taegu 1st Naedang 4 (sa)-dong, Seo-gu (053) 559-2100 (053) 558-4971
Oriental 2nd Goebeop-dong, Sasang-gu (051) 311-0022 (051) 328-7630
Ap San 2nd Daemyeong 5 (o)-dong, Nam-gu (053) 629-8800 (053) 629-8801
Plaza 2nd Choryang-dong, Dong-gu (051) 463-5011 (051) 463-5018
Arirang 2nd Duryu 3 (sam)-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 624-4000 (053) 624-4240
Prima 2nd Yeonsan 4 (sa)-dong, Yeonje-gu (051) 867-7500 (051) 867-7508
Central 2nd Jongno2(i)-ga, Jung-gu (053) 252-4101 (053) 252-4568
Shin Shin 2nd Bujeon 1 (il)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 816-0360 (051) 802-5847
Dong Bang 2nd Ipseok-dong, Dong-gu (053) 982-1551 (053) 982-7311
Songdo Beach 2nd Amnam-dong, Seo-gu (051) 254-2000 (051) 254-5093
Empire 2nd Bisan 2 (i)-dong, Seo-gu (053) 555-3381 (053) 559-9056
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 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
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 Dong San 3rd Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu (053) 253-7711 (053) 253-7717
DaeōA 3rd Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 806-3010 (051) 806-1383
DongōA 3rd Namcheon 1 (il)-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 626-4001 (051) 621-5812 INCHEON
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 Paradise Olympos DLX Hang-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (032) 762-5181 (032) 763-5180
Korea 3rd Daeyeon 1 (il)-dong, Nam-gu (051) 628-7001 (051) 628-7003 Songdo Beach DLX Tongchun-dong, Yeonsu-gu (032) 832-1311 (032) 832-1325
Korea City 3rd Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 643-7788 (051) 645-7788
Charis 1st Jakjeon-dong, Gaeyang-gu (032) 556-0880 (032) 556-0834
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 Galaxy 1st Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu (032) 421-9111 (032) 421-8170
More 3rd Bujeon 2 (i)-dong, Busanjin-gu (051) 803-0070 (051) 802-5500 Kosmos 1st Juan 1(il)-ga, Nam-gu (032) 433-0011 (032) 427-1401
New Life 3rd Beomil 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (051) 634-3001 (051) 644-1238 New Star 1st Sinheung-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Jung-gu (032) 885-8111 (032) 882-8307
New Sungnam 3rd Chungmu-dong 1 (il)-ga, Seo-gu (051) 243-8051 (051) 242-2219 Royal 1st Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu (032) 421-3300 (032) 421-0473
Prince 3rd Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 755-3333 (051) 755-3737
Paegun 2nd Sipjeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu (032) 529-4411 (032) 529-4419
Rio 3rd Daeyeon 2 (i)-dong, Nam-gu (051) 642-2525 (051) 642-9777
Pupyung 2nd Galsan-dong, Bupyeong-gu (032) 504-8181 (032) 504-8182
Sam Hwa 3rd Nampo-dong, Jung-gu (051) 246-4361 (051) 246-4181
Seohae 2nd Yonghyeon 5 (o)-dong, Nam-gu (032) 885-9981 (032) 885-8209
Silver 3rd Gwangan 3 (sam)-dong, Suyeong-gu (051) 758-7777 (051) 758-1144
Soobong 2nd Dohwa-dong, Nam-gu (032) 868-6611 (032) 868-4333
Young Jin 3rd Nampo-dong 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu (051) 246-4856 (051) 246-5419

GWANGJU
DAEGU

Mudeung Park DLX Jisan-dong, Dong-gu (062) 226-0011 (062) 226-0020

Daegu Park SDL Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 952-0088 (053) 953-2008
Prado DLX Baegun-dong, Nam-gu (062) 654-9999 (062) 654-0606
Grand DLX Beomeo-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 742-0001 (053) 742-0002
Grand 1st Bullo-dong, Dong-gu (062) 224-6111 (062) 224-8933
Prince DLX Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu (053) 628-1001 (053) 628-2833
Grand Prix 1st Hak 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu (062) 225-7222 (062) 224-0766
Ariana 1st Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu (053) 765-7776 (053) 765-7157 Koreana 1st Sinan-dong, Buk-gu (062) 526-8600 (062) 526-8666
Crown 1st Sincheon 4 (sa)-dong, Dong-gu (053) 755-3001 (053) 755-3367 Kukje 1st Chuwol-dong, Nam-gu (062) 673-0700 (062) 673-4300
Crystal 1st Duryu 1 (il)-dong, Dalseo-gu (053) 252-7799 (053) 253-0323 Kwangju Prince 1st Unam-dong, Buk-gu (062) 524-0025 (062) 524-0026
Dong Taegu 1st Sincheon 4 (sa)-dong, Dong-gu (053) 756-6601 (053) 757-6133 Moodeung New World 1st Songjeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu (062) 942-9111 (062) 942-9112
Dong In 1st Samdeok-dong 1 (il)-ga, Jung-gu (053) 426-5211 (053) 423-7400 Palace 1st Hwanggeum-dong, Dong-gu (062) 222-2525 (062) 224-9723
Garden 1st Bongdeok 3 (sam)-dong, Nam-gu (053) 471-9911 (053) 472-7900 Shin Yang Park 1st Jisan-dong, Dong-gu (062) 228-8000 (062) 232-3731
Hillside 1st Yongsu-dong, Dong-gu (053) 982-0801 (053) 983-0433

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Riverside 2nd Honam-dong, Dong-gu (062) 223-9111 (062) 223-9112 Diana 1st Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong (02) 2625-2000 (02) 2616-3631
Evergreen 1st Seokhyeon-ri, Jangheung-myeon, (031) 845-1170 (031) 845-1175
DAEJEON 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
Lotte Taedok DLX Doryong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 865-7000 (042) 862-0059
Haengju 1st Todang-dong, Goyang (031) 974-0011 (031) 974-0066
Riviera Yousoung DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 823-2111 (042) 822-5250
Ihwa 1st Ihwa-ri, Ujeong-dong, Hwaseong (031) 358-5555 (031) 358-5419
Spapia DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Suseong-gu (042) 600-6000 (042) 600-6060
Kim’s Club 1st Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 658-7700 (031) 658-7710
Yousoung DLX Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-0811 (042) 822-0041
Mirama 1st Gojan-dong, Ansan (031) 414-0700 (031) 414-0180
Adria 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 824-0211 (042) 823-5805 New Town 1st Geumgok-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam (031) 711-6900 (031) 718-6773
Chateau Grace 1st Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 634-5600 (042) 634-5609 Puchon 1st Simgokbon 1 (il)-dong, Sosa-gu, Bucheon (032) 611-5500 (032) 611-5509
EXPO 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 824-0035 (042) 824-0129 Rasung 1st Wongok-dong, Ansan (031) 480-6161 (031) 480-6190
Hongōin 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-2000 (042) 822-9410 Rivage 1st Cheonghak-ri, Byeollae-myeon, (031) 841-2121 (031) 841-2524
Legend 1st Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-4000 (042) 825-2521 Namyangju
Picasso 1st Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 621-8400 (042) 621-8409 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
Alps 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 823-8100 (042) 822-4295 Seoul Hof 1st Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon (02) 504-2211 (02) 503-8035
Daelim 2nd Seonhwa-dong, Jung-gu (042) 255-2161 (042) 255-8712 Siheung 1st Cheongwang-dong, Siheung (031) 433-0001 (031) 433-9933
Dong Yang 2nd Yongjeon-dong, Dong-gu (042) 627-0011 (042) 627-5343 Song Tan 1st Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 666-5101 (031) 662-5100
Family 2nd Daeheung 2 (i)-dong, Jung-gu (042) 255-4083 (042) 825-0194 Suwon 1st Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031)224-1100 (031)224-1900
Gallery 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 825-6400 (042) 822-8406 Yak Am 1st Yagam-ri, Dogot-myeon, Gimpo (031) 989-7000 (031) 987-6100
Life 2nd Jeong-dong, Dong-gu (042) 253-5337 (042) 255-4235
Greenpia 2nd Annyeong-ri, Taean-eup, Hwaseong (031) 222-2070 (031) 222-2079
Lucky 2nd Yucheon-dong, Jung-gu (042) 583-9481 (042) 583-4594
Hantangang 2nd Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon (031) 832-8091 (031) 832-8095
Prince 2nd Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu (042) 253-5853 (042) 253-0021
Kwachon 2nd Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon (02) 504-0071 (02) 504-0078
Moon Hwa 2nd Jung-dong, Dong-gu (042) 256-7000 (042) 253-7272
New Prince 2nd Simgok 2 (i)-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon (032) 654-3391 (032) 653-6350
Princess 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 822-9200 (042) 823-7501
Odyssey 2rd Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 652-2020 (031) 652-2023
Royal 2nd Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu (042) 825-6700 (042) 825-6705
Pochon 2nd Jang-am-ri, Idong-myeon, Pochen (031) 534-0592 (031) 534-0595
Sae Seoul 2nd Munhwa-dong, Jung-gu (042) 252-8161 (042) 253-1445
Prince 2nd Geumjeong-dong, Gunpo (031) 454-6300 (031) 454-6400
Hanil 3rd Yongun-dong, Dong-gu (042) 283-4401 (042) 283-4407 Pyongtaek 2nd Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek (031) 654-3333 (031) 654-2231
Seol Bong 2nd Anheung-dong, Icheon (031) 635-5701 (031) 633-6305
ULSAN 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
Hyundai DLX Jeonha-dong, Dong-gu (052) 251-2233 (052) 232-7170 Yangpyeong Paros 2nd Obin-ri, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong (031) 774-8800 (031) 774-8886
New Koreana DLX Seongnam-dong, Jung-gu (052) 244-9911 (052) 244-1665 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
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 Kapyong 3rd Eumnae-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong (031) 581-0505 (031) 582-6970
Ulsan 2nd Yaeum-dong, Nam-gu (052) 271-7001 (052) 271-7010 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
Joong )ng 3rd Okgyo-dong, Jung-gu (052) 245-3770 (052) 245-3779
GANGWON-DO
GYEONGGI-DO
Dragon Valley DLX Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang (033) 335-5757 (033) 335-0160
Castle DLX Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031) 211-6666 (031) 212-8811 Gangwon Land DLX Gohan 9(gu)-ri, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon (033) 590-7700 (033) 590-7330
Miranda DLX Anheung-dong, Icheon (031) 633-2001 (031) 633-2038 Hyundai DLX Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 651-2233 (033) 644-2203
Kensington DLX Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 635-4001 (033) 635-4011
Aria House 1st Bunwon-ri, Namjong-myeon, Gwangju (031)767-2000 (031)767-2080
Naksan Beach DLX Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang(033) 672-4000 (033) 672-4022
Asia 1st Byeokje-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang (031) 964-4111 (031) 964-1440
Odaesan DLX Ganpyeong-ri, Jinbu-myeon, (033) 330-5000 (033) 330-5123
Brown 1st Gucheon-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon (031) 246-4141 (031) 247-1434
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Phoenix Park DLX Myeonon-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, (033) 333-6000 (033) 330-6700 Chin Chun 3rd Eumnae-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon (043) 533-0010 (043) 533-0013
Pyeongchang Jinyang 3rd Bongmyeong 2(i)-dong, Heungdeok-gu, (043) 267-1121 (043) 263-9532
Sorak Park DLX Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 636-7711 (033) 636-7732 Cheongju

Bears Town 1st Samcheon-dong, Chuncheon (033) 256-2525 (033) 256-2530 CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO
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 Onyang Grand Park DLX Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 543-9711 (041) 543-9729

Chuncheon Sejong 1st Bongui-dong, Chuncheon (033) 252-1191 (033) 254-3347 Ducksan Spa 1st Deoksan-myeon, Yesan (041) 338-5000 (041) 337-9900
Mangsang Grand 1st Mangsang-dong, Donghae (033) 534-6682 (033) 534-6687 Jeil 1st Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 544-6111 (041) 542-6100
Hyundai 1st Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 644-2181 (033) 644-2203 Onyang 1st Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 545-2141 (041) 545-2076
Hong Chun 1st Jin-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon (033) 433-9111 (033) 433-9209 Paradise Dogo 1st Gigok-ri, Dogo-myeon, Asan (041) 542-6031 (041) 542-6040
Kangnung 1st Ponam-dong, Gangneung (033) 641-7701 (033) 641-7712
Inter Park 2nd Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 542-6000 (041)533-0228
Kukbin 1st Cheongok-dong, Donghae (033) 533-9700 (033) 533-0700
New Gaya 2nd Sinpyeong-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan (041) 337-0101 (041) 337-0110
Gyeongpo Beach 1st Gangmun-dong, Gangneung (033) 644-2277 (033) 644-2397
New Korea 2nd Oncheon-dong, Asan (041) 542-8151 (041) 542-8155
Nak San 1st Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, (033) 672-4000 (033) 672-4022
Yunmu Green 2nd Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan (041) 742-5200 (041) 742-3700
Yangyang
New Dong Hae 1st Cheongok-dong, Donghae (033) 533-9215 (033) 533-1919 Gongju 3rd Sanseong-dong, Gongju (041) 857-8400 (041) 856-3430
Sokcho Beach 1st Jungang-dong, Sokcho (033) 631-8700 (033) 631-6758
JEOLLABUK-DO
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 Jeonju Core DLX Seonosong-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju (063) 285-1100 (063) 285-5707
Hoengseong Riviera DLX Pungnam-dong 3 (sam) ga, (063) 232-7000 (063) 232-7100
Wansan-gu, Jeonju
Sambuyeon 3rd Sincheorwon 4 (sa)-ri, Galmal-eup, (033) 452-5884 (033) 452-5888
Tirol DLX Simgok-ri, Muju (063) 320-9000 (063) 320-7609
Cheorwon
Soraksan 3rd Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033) 636-7101 (033) 636-7106
Grand Plaza 1st Pyeonghwa-dong, Iksan (063) 843-7777 (063) 858-6777
Kunsan 1st Gyeongjang-dong, Gunsan (063) 443-0811 (063) 443-0815
CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO
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
Cheongpung Resort DLX Gyo-ri, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon (043)640-7000 (043)640-7188
Jeonju 2nd Daga-dong 3 (sam)-ga, Wansan-gu, (063) 280-7700 (063) 283-4478
Chojung Yaksu Spatel 1st Chojeong-ri, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon (043) 210-7000 (043) 210-7500
Jeonju
Chongju Royal 1st Seomun-dong, Sangdang-gu,Cheongju (043) 221-1300 (043) 221-1319
Dae Doon San 2nd Sanbuk-ri, Unju-myeon, Wanju (063) 263-1260 (063) 263-8069
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 JEOLLANAM-DO
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 Hanhwa Resort Chirsan 1st Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye (061) 782-2171 (061) 782-3675
Myong-am Park 1st Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu Cheongju (043) 257-7451 (043) 257-7458 Chowon 1st Daeui-dong 2 (i)-ga, Mokpo (061) 243-3845 (061) 243-4472
Newvieria 1st Gagyeong-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 235-8181 (043) 235-8180 Chirisan Swiss 1st Hwangjeong-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye (061) 783-0700 (061) 782-1571
Reeho 1st Biha-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 233-8800 (043) 232-8818 Shinan Beach 1st Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo (061) 243-3399 (061) 243-0030
Suanbo Park 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 846-2331 (043) 846-3705 Wolchulsan 1st Haechang-ri, Gunseo-myeon, Yeongam (061) 473-6311 (061) 473-6312
Suanbo Sang Nok 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 845-3500 (043) 845-7878 Yeosu Beach 1st Chungmu-dong, Yeosu (061) 243-3399 (061) 243-0030
Tanyang 1st Sangjin-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang (043) 423-7070 (043) 423-4234
City 2nd Namnae-dong, Suncheon (061) 753-4000 (061) 753-3049
Waikiki Suanbo 1st Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043) 846-3333 (043)846-0500
Daegok 2nd Ungok-ri, Osan-myeon, Gokseong (061) 363-7400 (061) 363-2485
Chechon 2nd Myeong-dong, Jecheon (043) 643-4111 (043) 643-4114 New Baek Yang 2nd Yaksu-ri, Bukha-myeon, Jangseong (061) 392-0651 (061) 392-4336
Chongju 2nd Bokdae-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju (043) 264-2181 (043) 266-8215 Noblesse 2nd Hak-dong, Yeosu (061) 691-1996 (061) 691-1995
Chungju Pastel 2nd Munhwa-dong, Chungju (043) 848-1185 (043) 845-1114 Royal 2nd Jangcheon-dong, Suncheon (061) 741-7000 (061) 741-7180

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Sea World 2nd Gayong-ri, Wando (061) 554-0225 (061) 552-3009 Swiss Rosen 2nd Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 748-4848 (054) 748-0094
Torim Kukje 2nd Wolbong-ri, Gokseong-eup, Gokseong (061) 362-9111 (061) 362-9119 Kyongju Park 3rd Noseo-dong, Gueongju (054) 742-8804 (054) 742-8808
Yosu 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 662-3131 (061) 662-3491 Youngam Spa 3rd Samsin-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo (054) 371-5500 (054) 371-5508
Yosu Park 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 663-2334 (061) 663-2338
Yosu Sejong 2nd Gonghwa-dong, Yeosu (061) 662-6111 (061) 662-1929 GYEONGSANGNAM-DO

Aria 3rd Noksa-ri, Yeonggwang-eup, (061) 352-7676 (061) 353-5525

Changwon DLX Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 283-5551 (055) 282-9944
Yeonggwang
Dongbang DLX Okbongnam-dong, Jinju (055) 743-0131 (055) 742-6786
Baek Je 3rd Sangnak-dong 1 (il)-ga, Mokpo (061) 242-4411 (061) 242-9550
International DLX Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 281-1001 (055) 284-2000
Jangheung 3rd Geonsan-ri, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung (061) 864-7777 (061) 864-7277
Lake Hills DLX Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-5181 (055) 536-6427
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 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
GYEONGSANGBUK-DO 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
Concorde SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7000 (054) 745-7010 Bugok Royal 1st Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-6661 (055) 536-6500
Hyundai SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 748-2233 (054) 748-8112 Canberra 1st Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 268-5000 (055) 268-5018
Kolon SDL Ma-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-9001 (054) 746-6331 Chungmu 1st Donam-dong, Tong-yeong (055) 645-2091 (055) 642-8877
Kyongju Chosun SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7701 (054) 740-8349 Haeinsa 1st Chiin-ri, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon (055) 933-2000 (055) 933-2989
Kyongju Hilton SDL Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7788 (054) 745-7799 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
Cygnus DLX Yongheung 2(i)-dong, Pohang (054) 275-2000 (054) 275-2218
Masan Royal 1st Sangnam-dong, Happo-gu, Masan (055) 244-1150 (055) 245-1150
Andong Park 1st Unheung-dong, Andong (054) 859-1500 (054) 857-5445 Okpo 1st Okpo-dong, Geoje (055) 687-3761 (055) 687-3934
Baek Am Resort 1st Onjeong-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 787-3500 (054) 787-4233 Tongdosa 1st Josan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan (055) 382-7117 (055) 383-1374
Deokku Hot Spring 1st Deokgu-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 782-0677 (054) 783-5169
Masan Arirang 2nd Seokjeon 2 (i)-dong, Hoewon-gu, Masan (055) 294-2211 (055) 294-2111
Kimchon Grand 1st Bugok-dong, Gimcheon (054) 433-9001 (054) 433-9014
Keoje Plaza 2nd Gohyeon-ri, Sinpyeon-eup, Geoje (055) 632-7022 (055) 632-7009
Kimchon Park 1st Daehang-dong, Gimcheon (054) 437-8000 (054) 437-8010
New Sam Hwa 2nd Beolli-dong, Sacheon (055) 832-9711 (055) 832-9716
Kumi 1st Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-2000 (054) 451-2002
Olympic 2nd Jungang-dong, Changwon (055) 285-3331 (055) 285-6655
Kyongju Chosun Spa 1st Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 740-8290 (054) 740-8349
Pugok Garden 2nd Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong (055) 536-5771 (055) 536-5780
Kyongju Spa 1st Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-6661 (054) 746-6665
Samchunpo Beach 2nd Daebang-dong, Sacheon (055) 835-5212 (055) 446-0561
Ocean Park 1st Jukdo 2(i)-dong, Pohang (054) 277-5555 (054) 273-5355
Tong Young 2nd Jeongnyang-dong, Tongyeong (055) 644-4411 (055) 642-5611
Palace 1st Gongdan-dong, Gumi (054) 464-6000 (054) 465-8131
Rio 1st Gongdan-dong, Gumi (054) 461-0022 (054) 461-8965
JEJU-DO
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
Cheju Grand SDL Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-5000 (064) 742-3150
Sobaeksan 1st Gaheung-dong, Yeongju (054) 634-7800 (054) 634-3306 Cheju KAL SDL Ido 1 (il)-dong, Jeju (064) 724-2001 (064) 720-4187
Capital 2nd Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-3600 (054) 453-9779 Cheju Shilla SDL Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-4466 (064) 735-5415
Juwangsan 2nd Wolmak-ri, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong (054) 874-7000 (054) 874-7007 Cheju Oriental SDL Samdo 2 (i)-dong, Jeju (064) 752-8222 (064) 752-9777
Kum-o 2nd Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi (054) 451-3700 (054) 452-0539 Crown Plaza SDL Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 741-8000 (064) 746-4111
Kyongju 2nd Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju (054) 745-7123 (054) 745-7129 Hyatt Regency Cheju SDL Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-1234 (064) 732-2039
Olympus 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-6001 (054) 241-6002 Jeju Lotte SDL Saekdao-dong, Seogwipo (064) 731-1000 (064) 731-4117

Pohang Beach 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-1401 (054) 242-7534 Cheju Prince DLX Seoheung-dong, Seogwipo (064) 732-5611 (064) 732-5610
Pulguksa 2nd Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju (054) 746-1911 (054) 746-6604 Pacific DLX Yongdam 1(il)-dong, Jeju (064) 758-2500 (064) 758-2521
Songdo Beach 2nd Songdo-dong, Pohang (054) 241-1401 (054) 242-7534 Royal DLX Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 743-2222 (064) 748-0074
Sung Ryu Park 2nd Onjeong-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin (054) 787-3711 (054) 787-3081 Seogwipo KAL DLX Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-2001 (064) 732-9377
Sun Prince 2nd Jungang-dong, Gyeongju (054) 242-2800 (054) 242-6006

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 Yeogwans
Hotel Class Location Tel. Fax
udget watchers may prefer a
Cheju Honey
Cheju Palace
Cheju Pearl
Cheju Seoul
Green
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
Ido 1(il)-dong, Jeju
Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju
Yeon-dong, Jeju
Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju
Yeon-dong, Jeju
(064) 758-4200
(064) 753-8811
(064) 742-8871
(064) 752-2211
(064) 742-0071
(064) 758-4303
(064) 753-8820
(064) 742-1221
(064) 751-1701
(064) 742-0082
B traditional Korean-style
inn, or yeogwan. Room
rates range from ˽25,000
to ˽50,000. Listed below are a
few of many yeogwans recom-
Green Villa 1st Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 738-3800 (064) 738-9990 mened by the city of Seoul for
Hana 1st Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo (064) 738-7001 (064) 738-7000
foreign travelers. For a more
complete list including cities and guest houses, dormitories,
Hawaii 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0061 (064) 742-0064
across Korea, visit the Tourist etc., can be reserved in any of
Marina 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 746-6161 (064) 746-6170
Information Center at the KNTO Korea’s ten FIFA World Cup
Island 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 743-0300 (064) 742-2222 Building in Seoul. The TIC can cities, Seoul, Incheon, Suwon,
New Crown 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-1001 (064) 742-7466 help you make reservations, as Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju,
New Kyungnam 1st Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 733-2121 (064) 733-2129 well. Jeonju, Ulsan, Busan, Seogwipo,
Paradise Cheju 1st Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo (064) 763-2100 (064) 732-9355 Alternative accommodations at www.worldinn.com,
Robero 1st Samdo 2(i)-dong, Jeju (064) 757-7111 (064) 755-9001 including yeogwans, youth hostels, or by phone at 82-2-3279-5690.
Samhaein 1st Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-7775 (064) 746-7111
Seogwipo Resort 1st Hoesu-dong, Seowipo (064) 738-9000 (064) 738-9009 Name Location Tel. Fax
Sunshine 1st Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup,Bukjeju (064) 784-2525 (064) 784-2526 Sejong Near Jonggak Station (Line 1) (02) 732-7856 (02) 732-7176
Sun Beach 1st Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 763-3600 (064) 763-3609 Useongjang Near Jonggak Station (Line 1) (02) 734-4866 (02) 736-1554
Samo Hotel Near Jogyesa Temple (Jonggak St.,Line 1) (02) 739-0604 (02) 739-0609
Cheju Continental 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-3399 (064) 746-8847 Seoul House Itaewon (Itaewon St., Line 6) (02) 795-2266 (02) 795-8339
Rainbow Near Namyeong Station (Line 1) (02) 792-9993 (02) 792-9993
Cheju Milano 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0088 (064) 742-7705 Arirang Near Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) (02) 745-4114 (02) 745-7114
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 Backpacker’s Guest House
Guest House Korea
Grace 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 742-0066 (064) 743-7111 Trek Korea Tel: (02) 3675-2205, www.backpackerkorea.com
Raja 2nd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-4030 (064) 746-9731 Tel: (02) 743-7631, Fax: (02) 743-7632. The Nest
www.trekkorea.com Tel: (02) 725-4418, Fax: (02) 725-4416,
VIP Park 2nd Nohyeong-dong, Jeju (064) 743-5530 (064) 743-5531
*Trekking programs are available. E-mail: nestmanager@korea.com
Asem 3rd Yeon-dong, Jeju (064) 747-3390 (064) 146-8847 Domunon WOW
Tel: (02) 364-3606, www.domunon.com Tel: (02) 322-8644, www.wowgh.co.kr
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 Youth Hostels
Sogwipo Park 3rd Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo (064) 762-2161 (064) 733-2882
here are 47 youth hostels in membership is required.

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 with
foreigners and in turn, to learn about
T Korea; all are members of
the Korea Youth Hostel
Association. The charge for
one night is about ˽6,000ō
˽13,000 per person. Seoul prices
Reservations, membership and
information: Korea Youth Hostel
Association.
ȭ 02-725-3031, www.kyha.or.kr,
e-mail: inform@kyha.or.kr.
foreign culture and form international are somewhat higher. Prior
friendships. Host families are available
who speak English, Japanese, Chinese, Name Capacity Location Tel. Fax
Spanish, French or German.
SEOUL
LABO Korea Olympic Parktel 967 Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu (02)410-2114 (02)410-2100
Tel: (02)736 - 0521 Fax: (02)736 - 0522 Dreamtel 245 Banghwa 3-dong, Gangseo-gu (02)2667-0535 (02)2667-0744
www.labostay.or.kr
BUSAN
Korea Youth Exchange Promotion Association Dongseong 141 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu (051)703-8466 (051)703-7564
Tel: (02)665- 6717 Fax: (02)665- 6312
E-mail: kyepa@hanmail.net INCHEON
Ganghwa 412 Oepo-ri, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa (032)933-8891 (032)933-9335

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 Diplomatic Missions &
Name Capacity Location Tel. Fax
Ganghwa Namsan 557 Namsan-ri, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa (032)934-7777 (032)934-7782
Gyeong-in 560 Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu (032)579-7195 (032)579-7198
GWANGJU
Gwangsan
DAEJEON
130 Songhak-dong, Gwangsan-gu (062)943-4378 (062)943-4379 Other Organizations
Yuseong 240 Gyesan-dong, Yuseong-gu (042)822-9591 (042)823-9965
GYEONGGI-DO Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Korea
Anyang 292 Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Antang (031)471-8111 (031)472-8106
Sangcheon Edeon 633 Sangcheon-ri, Oeseo-myeon, Gapyeong (031)281-2228 (031)281-3900
ƅ Embassies Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: www.mofat.go.kr
Minsokchon 313 Bora-ri, Giheung-eup, Yongin (031)286-2114 (031)286-2228 Country Address Tel. Fax
Everland 496 Jeondae-ri, Pogok-myeon, Yongin (031)320-9747 (031)320-9727
Algeria 2-6 Itaewon 2 (i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-5034/5 (02) 792-7845
Goyang 220 Goyang-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang (031)962-9049 (031)962-9579
Gwangnim 454 Jikdong-ri, Soheul-eup, Pocheon (031)544-0515 (031)544-0519 Argentina 733-73 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-4062 (02) 792-5820
Bears Town 600 Sohak-ri, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon (031)532-2534 (031)533-8427 Australia 11th floor, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-dong, (02) 2003-0100 (02) 735-6601
Cheongpyeong 330 Deokhyeon-ri, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong (031)584-5500 (031)585-5600
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Academy
Shalom 217 Iryeong-ri, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju (031)842-8011 (031)842-7085 Austria Rm.1913, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-dong, (02) 732-9071/2 (02) 732-9486
Yangpyeong 1,180 Seoksan-ri, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong (031)774-7800 (031)774-7815 Jongno-gu, Seoul
GANGWON-DO Bangladesh 1-67 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-4056/7 (02) 790-5313
Naksan 400 Jeonjin-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang (033)672-3416 (033)672-3418 Belarus 653-38 Hannam 2-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-9004 (02) 798-9360
Yongpyeong 760 Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang (033)335-5757 (033)335-0160
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
(02)2270-0160
Gangchon 253 Gangcheon-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon (033)262-1201 (033)262-1204 Belgium 1-94 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-0381 (02) 797-1688
Dunnae 898 Sapgyo-ri, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong (033)343-6488 (033)343-6487 Brazil 4th Fl., Ihn Gallery Building, 141 Palpan-dong, (02) 738-4970 (02) 738-4974
Daemyung Hongchun 1307 Balbong-ri, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon (033)434-9088 (033)434-2188 Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hwa Seung 741 Wolseong-ri, Jinjeong-myeon, Wonju (033)732-3700 (033)732-7665
Brunei 7th Fl., Gwanghwamun Bldg., 211 Sejongno, (02) 399-3707 (02) 399-3709
Seoraksan 844 Seorak-dong, Sokcho (033)636-7115 (033)636-7107
Hyundai Sungwoo 998 Dowon-ri, Bangnim-myeon, Pyeongchang (033)340-3000 (033)340-3173 Jongno-gu, Seoul

CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO Bulgaria 723-42 Hannam 2 (i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-8625 (02) 794-8627
Sobaeksan 1,300 Jeondong-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang (043)421-5555 (043)421-3860 Cambodia 653-8 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)3785-1041 (02)3785-1040
Songnisan 511 Sangpan-ri, Naesongni-myeon, Boeun (043)542-5799 (043)543-3634 Canada 10th floor, Kolon Bldg., 45 Mugyo-dong, (02) 3455-6000 (02) 755-0686
Sajo Maeul 796 Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju (043)846-0750 (043)846-1789
Jung-gu, Seoul
Uemseong Surisan 400 Changok-ri, Sanenggeunk-myeon, Eumseong (043)882-1988 (043)877-7802
Chungju Worak 762 Tanji-ri, Hansu-myeon, Jecheon (043)651-7001 (043)651-7004 Chile 14th Fl. Hankuk Life Insurance Bldg., 226 (02)2122-2600 (02)2122-2601
Sinmunno 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO
Samjung Buyeo 582 Gugyo-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo (041)835-3102 (041)835-3791 China (P.R.C.) 83 Myeong-dong 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (02) 319-5101 (02) 319-5103
Gapsa 537 Jungjang-ri, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju (041)856-4666 (041)856-4663 Colombia 13th floor, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1 (il)-ga, (02) 720-1369 (02) 725-6959
Dogo 858 Sinseong-ri, Seongang-myeon, Asan (041)542-6031 (041)542-3425
Jongno-gu, Seoul
JEOLLABUK-DO
Congo Sejong Daewoo Bldg. Apt. 702, Naesu-dong 169, (02)722-7997 (02)722-7998
Gochang Seonunsan 310 Saman-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang (063)561-3333 (063)561-3448
Jeonju 300 Sin-ri, Sangwon-myeon, Wanju (063)232-0150 (063)232-0155 Jongno-gu, Seoul
Ơ
Moaksan 669 Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje (063)548-4401 (063)548-4403 Cote dŖ
Ivoire 2nd floor, Jong-am Bldg., 794-4 (02) 3785-0561 (02) 3785-0564
JEOLLANAM-DO Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Haenam 300 Gurim-ri, Samsan-myeon, Haenam (061)533-0170 (061)533-1730 Czechia 1-121 Sinmunno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 720-6453 (02) 734-6452
GYEONGSANGBUK-DO Denmark 5th floor, Namsong Bldg., 250-199 (02) 795-4187 (02) 796-0986
Gumi Academy 121 Namyul-ri, Seokcheong-myeon, Chilgok (054)975-9966 (054)975-9967 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Kyongju Joil 821 Chunghyo-dong, Gyeongju (054)746-0086 (054)746-4215
Dominican Rm.1601, Garden Tower Bldg., 98-78 (02) 742-6867 (02) 744-1803
Pulguksa 750 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju (054)746-0826 (054)746-7805
Republic Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Chilgok Choil 100 Yongsu-ri, Gasan-myeon, Chilgok (054)971-0602 (054)353-6572
GYEONGSANGNAM-DO Ecuador 330-275 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (02) 743-1617/8 (02) 745-6963
Namhae 496 Geumsong-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae (055)867-4510 (055)867-4261 Egypt 744-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-0787/9 (02) 795-2588
JEJU-DO El Salvador 21st Fl., Samsung Life Insurance Bldg., (02) 753-3432 (02) 753-3456
Myeongdoam 225 Bonggae-dong, Jeju (064)721-8233 (064)721-8235 150 Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Jeju 668 Nameup-ri, Aewol-eup, Bukjeju (064)799-8811 (064)799-8821

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Country Address Tel. Fax Country Address Tel. Fax
Ethiopia 657-26 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-8927 (02) 790-8929 Norway 258-8 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 795-6850 (02) 798-6072
EU 16th Fl. Sean Bldg. 116 Sinmunno 1-ga, (02)735-1101 (02)739-3514 Oman 309-3 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-2431 (02) 790-2430
Jongno-gu, Seoul Pakistan 258-13 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-8252 (02) 796-0313
Finland Rm.1602, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 732-6737 (02) 723-4969 Panama 4th Fl., Hyundai Merchant Marine Bldg., 66 (02) 734-8610 (02) 734-8613
Jongno-gu, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Jeokseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

France 30 Hap-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (02) 312-3272 (02) 393-6108 Papua New 5th Fl., 36-1 Hannam 1(il)-dong, (02) 798-9854/5 (02) 798-9856
Gabon 4th floor, Yoosung Bldg., 738-20 (02) 793-9575 (02) 793-9574 Guinea Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Paraguay 2nd Fl., SK Bldg., 99 Seorin-dong, (02) 730-8335 (02) 730-8336
Ghana 5-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 3785-1427 (02) 3785-1428 Jongno-gu, Seoul
Germany 308-5 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 748-4114 (02) 748-4161 Peru 6th floor, Namhan Bldg., 76-42 Hannam-dong, (02) 793-5810 (02) 797-3736
Greece 27th floor, Hanwha Bldg., 1 Janggyo-dong, (02) 729-1401 (02) 729-1402 Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Philippines 9th floor, Diplomatic Center, 1376-1 (02) 577-6147 (02) 574-4286
Guatemala 614, Hotel Lotte, 1 Sogong-dong, (02)771-7582 (02)771-7583 Seocho 2 (i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Jung-gu, Seoul Poland 1-72 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 749-9681 (02) 749-9680
Holy See 2 Gungjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 736-5725 (02) 736-5738 Portugal 2nd floor, Wonseo Bldg., 171 Wonseo-dong, (02) 3675-2251 (02) 3675-2250
Honduras 2nd Fl., Jongno Tower Bldg., Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 738-8402 (02) 738-8403 Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hungary 1-103 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-2105 (02) 792-2109 Qatar 1-44 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-1308 (02) 790-1027
India 37-3 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-4257 (02) 796-9534 Romania UN Village, 1-42 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, (02) 797-4924 (02) 794-3114
Indonesia 55 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (02) 783-5675 (02) 780-4280 Seoul
Iran 726-126 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-7751 (02) 792-7052
Russia 1001-13, 14, 15 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, (02) 552-7096 (02) 552-7098
Ireland 15th Fl., Daehan Fire & Marine Insurance Bldg., (02) 774-6455 (02) 774-6458 Seoul
51-1 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Saudi Arabia 1-112 Sinmunno 2 (i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 739-0631 (02) 732-3110
Israel 823-21 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (02) 564-3448 (02) 564-3449
Singapore 19th floor, Samsung Taepyeongno Bldg., 310 (02) 774-2464 (02) 773-2465
Italy 1-398 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 796-0491 (02) 797-5560 Taepyeongno 2 (i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Japan 18-11 Junghak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 2170-5200 (02) 734-4528
Slovakia 389-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-3981 (02) 794-3982
Kazakhstan 13-10 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (02)744-9714 (02)744-9760
South Africa 1-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-4855 (02) 792-4856
Kuwait 309-15 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, (02) 749-3688 (02) 749-3687
Spain 726-52 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-3581/2 (02) 796-8207
Seoul
Sri Lanka Suite 2002, Kyobo Bldg., Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 735-2966 (02) 737-9577
Laos 657-9 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)796-1713 (02)796-1771 Jongno-gu, Seoul
Lebanon 310-49 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-6482 (02) 794-6485
Sudan 653-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 793-8692 (02) 793-8693
Libya 4-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 797-6001 (02) 797-6007
Sweden Rm. 1201, Hanhyo Bldg., 136 Seorin-dong, (02) 738-0846 (02) 733-1317
Malaysia 4-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-0349 (02) 794-5488
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Mexico 33-6 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 798-1694 (02) 790-0939
Switzerland 32-10 Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 739-9511 (02) 737-9392
Mongolia 33-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 794-1350 (02) 794-7605
Thailand 653-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 795-3098 (02) 798-3448
Morocco S-15, U.N. Village, 270-3 Hannam-dong, (02) 793-6249 (02) 792-8178
Yongsan-gu, Seoul 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
Myanmar 723-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-3341 (02) 796-5570
Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Netherlands 14th Floor, Kyobo Bldg., 1 Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 737-9514 (02) 735-1321
Jongno-gu, Seoul Ukraine Rm. 901, Diplomatic Centre 1376-1 (02) 578-6910 (02) 578-5514
Seocho 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
New Zealand Rm. 1803, Kyobo Bldg., 1 Jongno 1(il)-ga, (02) 730-7794 (02) 737-4861
Jongno-gu, Seoul United Arab 5-5 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 790-3235 (02) 790-3238
Emirates
Nigeria 310-19 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02)797-2370 (02)796-1848

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 Country Address Tel. Fax Country Address Tel.
United 4 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul (02) 3210-5500 (02) 725-1738 Indonesia 57, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta Selatan, (62-21) 520-1915
Indonesia
Kingdom
Italy Via Barnaba Oriani 30, 00197 Roma, ltaly (39-06) 808-8769, 8820/1
U.S.A. 82 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 397-4114 (02) 738-8845
Japan 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, (81-3) 3452-7611/9
Uruguay Rm. 1802, Daewoo Center Bldg., 541 (02) 753-7893 (02) 777-4129 Japan
Namdaemunno 5 (o)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul Mexico Lope de Armendariz No. 110 (52-5) 202-9866
Col. Lomas de Virreyes C.P. 11000 Meņxico, D.F.
Uzbekistan Rm. 701, Diplomatic Centre, 1376-1 (02) 574-6554 (02) 578-0576
Seocho 2 (i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Netherlands Verlengde Tolweg 8, 2517 JV, (31-70) 358-6076
The Hague, Netherlands
Venezuela Rm. 1801, Garden Tower Bldg., 98-78 (02) 741-0036 (02) 741-0046
New Zealand 11th Floor, ASB Bank Tower, (64-4) 473-9073/4
Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul,
2 Hunter Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Vietnam 28-58 Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (02) 738-2318 (02) 739-2064 Philippines 10th Floor, The Pacitic Star B/d, Makati Ave., (63-2) 811-6139/44
Yemen 11-444 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (02) 792-9883 (02) 792-9885 Makati 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
ƅ Consular Missions Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94399, (966-1) 488-2211
Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
Country Address Tel. Fax
Singapore 101 Thomson Road, United Square#10-03, (65) 256-1188
China 207-1 Choryang 2 (i)-dong, Dong-gu, Busan (051) 441-8749 (051) 467-9689
Singapore 307591
Japan 1147-11 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan (051) 465-5101/6 (051) 464-1630
Spain C/Gonzalez Amigo 15, 28033 Madrid, Spain (34-91)353-2000
977-1 Nohyeong-dong, Jeju, Jeju-do (064) 742-9501 (064) 743-5885
Sweden Laboratoriegatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm, (46-8) 660-0330
Russia 8th floor, Korea Exchange Bank Bldg., 89-1 (051) 441-9904/5 (051 )464-4404 Sweden
Jungang-dong 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan Switzerland Kalcheggweg 38, 3000 Bern15, Switzerland (41-31) 356-2444
Thailand 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, (66-2) 247-7537/41
Huay-Kwang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Major Korean Missions Abroad United Kingdom 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6A J, (44-20) 7227-5500/2
ƅ Embassies United Kingdom
United States 2450 Massachusetts Avenue, (1-202) 939-5600/4
Country Address Tel.
of America N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008, U.S.A.
Argentina Av. del Libertador 2395 Cap. Fed 1425 (54-11) 4802-8062, 8865
Buenos Aires, Argentina Hong Kong 5-6 Floors, Far East Finance Centre (852) 2529-4141
(Consulate General) 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
Australia 113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, (612) 6270-4100
ACT, 2600, Australia
Austria Gregor-Mendel Strasse 25, A-1180, (43-1) 4781991/5 Other Useful Organizations
Vienna, Austria
Brazil Sen-Avenida das Nacoes (55-61) 321-2500 Organization Address Tel. Fax
Lote 14, Brasilia DF, Brazil International Monetary Room 419, Government Complex- (02) 502-6218/9 (02) 503-9082
Canada 150 Boteler Street, Ottawa, (1-613) 244-5010 Fund Gwacheon, 1 Jungang 1(il)-dong,
Ontario, K1N 5A6, Canada Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do

China No.3, 4th Avenue East San Li Tun, Chaoyang (86-10) 6532-0290 International Finance 11th Fl.,Youngpoong Bldg., 33 (02) 399-0915
(02) 399-0905
District, Beijing 100600, China Corporation Seorin-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Denmark Svanemollevej 104, 2900 Hellerup, (45) 3946-0400
Denmark United Nations Development 94-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, (02) 790-9562/6 (02) 749-1417
Programme Seoul
France 125, rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, (33-1) 4753-0101
France IBRD Resident Country 11th Fl., Youngpoong Bldg., 33 (02) 399-0900 (02) 399-0919
directorŖs Office Seorin-dong,Jongno-gu, Seoul
Germany Schoeneberger Ufer 89-91, 10785 Berlin, (49-30) 26065-0
Germany United Nations Memorial 779 Daeyeon 4 (sa)-dong, Nam-gu, (051) 624-2165, (051) 624-2165
Hungary 1062 Bp, Andrassy ut. 109, Budapest, Hungary (36-1) 351-1179/81 Cemetery in Korea
Busan 625-0625
India 9, Chandragupta Marg. Chanakyapuri (91-11) 688-5412
Extension, New Delhi-110021, India ƅ Taipei Missions in Korea: 211 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul Tel:(02) 399-2767

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 Business Travel Tips Mobile Phone Rental Service

A temporary mobile phone is a handy item for tourists, especially

Tips for Conducting Business business 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 the
airport). In a few minutes you can have your own personal phone
When visiting Korea for the first time, many business people are number and handset, calling and receiving anywhere in Korea. PDA, a
surprised to see how westernized both the cities and the local people hand-held Internet device that doubles as a telephone, is also available,
appear to be. However, this process of westernization has taken place with full-screen websurfing, e-mail, and a database of travel- and
very rapidly and many of the traditional values and attitudes remain tourism-specific information including reservation service for
firmly in place. accommodations and transportation. An invaluable little tool for the
Business cards are essential for doing business in Korea; you should traveler, and quite inexpensive to use. For details, call at the airport
always take with you far more business cards than you would ever ȳ 032-743-4016 or ~ 018. In Seoul, SDK at ȳ 02-766-8816, Wink at
imagine it possible to use. Your business card is your company passport ȳ 02-318-6568 or Mobiya at www.mkoreguide.com.
and should show your place in the company hierarchy. For example, the
owner of a company who uses the title of “director” at home should use
Translation / Interpretation Service
the Korean-style title “company president ໒Ⴆ” In Korea a director is
a mid-level manager.
Cosmo Call Korea ȭ 02-582-0283, FAX 02-582-0283, www.cosmocall.co.kr
Business cards should be given and received with the right hand,
Arirang TV ȭ 02-3474-3114, FAX 02-569-5699, www.arirangtv-tic.com
preferably both, but never with the left hand. The most respectful way
to give or receive in Korea is with both hands. Watching Koreans giving Interpretation &Translation Institute, Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies
and receiving, but giving in particular, you will see that most people ȭ 02-963-5356, FAX 02-963-8780
rarely use just one hand; often the left hand, palm up, touches or reaches Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, Ewha Womans Univ.
towards the middle of the right forearm. The exception would be giving ȭ 02-3277-3662, FAX 02-3277-3705
something to a child. Once contacts are established it is most important The Korea Herald Translations
that these contacts are nurtured. For business people this means making ȭ 02-778-2028, FAX 02-778-1575, www.kht.co.kr
a 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 is
important to demonstrate to the Koreans that you have a long-term International Air Express Distribution Service
commitment to the market, and you are not there to make a quick
profit and run.
Sincerity is very important to the Koreans; this is reflected in the DHL ȭ 02-716-0001, FAX 02-710-8426 Airborn Express ȭ 02-334-8200, FAX 02-334-7175
UPS ȭ 02-3665-3651, FAX 02-3664-0360 Hanjin Express ȭ 02-738-1212, FAX 02-778-1463
amount of time they devote to getting to know their business partners
and building long-term relationships. The Koreans are loyal by nature
and good relationships will last a lifetime.
Useful Websites
Hotel Business Center
Ministry of Finance and Economy www.mofe.go.kr ȭ 02-503-9022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade www.mofat.go.kr ȭ 02-3703-2114
Most deluxe hotels have a 24-hour business center to assist your business Korea Customs Service www.customs.go.kr ȭ 02-660-5534
needs efficiently. Service includes private meeting rooms, computers Korea Institute for International www.kiep.go.kr ȭ 02-3460-1114
with Internet access and printers, offices for rent, and translation or Economic Policy (KIEP)
interpretation. These business centers usually also provide professional Korea Trade-Investment www.kotra.or.kr ȭ 02-3460-7777/8
secretarial service, package delivery, cellular phone rentals, and fax Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry www1.kcci.or.kr ȭ 02-316-3114
machines. (Refer to page 152 for deluxe hotels.)
The American Chamber of Commerce www.amchamkorea.org ȭ 02-564-2040
The European Union Chamber www.eucck.org ȭ 02-2253-5631/4
PC Game Rooms (pisibang) of Commerce in Korea
Korea Investment Service Center www.kisc.org run by the KOTRA
Korean International Trade Association www.kita.or.kr ȭ 02-551-5353
Ubiquitous in every neighborhood are these commercial establishments Korea Convention & Exhibition Center (COEX) www.coex.co.kr ȭ 02-551-1171/5
full of multi-media computers and Internet hookups, for rent at about Busan Exhibition & Convention Center bexco.co.kr ȭ 051-747-2311
1,000 won per hour. There may not be a printer, and they might be Samsung Economy Research Institute www.seriecon.seri.org ȭ 02-3780-8000
quite noisy, but if you need to send an urgent e-mail they fit the Korean Yellowpages for Foreigners www.yellowpages.co.kr ȭ 02-7250-411
occasion well.

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Holidays
oreans officially follow the Gregorian calendar, though some
K holidays are based on the oriental lunar calendar. During the official
holidays, offices and banks are closed but palaces, museums, most
restaurants, department stores, and amusement facilities
are open. Seollal and Chuseok are most important traditional
holidays for Koreans. Millions of people visit their hometowns
to celebrate with their families during
these periods. On Seollal, Koreans
hold a memorial service for their
ancestors and perform sebae, a
formal bow of respect to their
elders as a New Year’s greeting.
Official Holidays
New Yearœ
s Day (January 1ō2)
The first two days of the New Year are
recognized and celebrated.
Seollal (JanuaryōFebruary)
Lunar New Yearœ s Day (Seollal) is one of the
most important traditional events of the year,
still much more significant than January 1st.
Most businesses are closed, and people take
several days off to visit their hometowns to be
with family. Members of the family get up
early, put on their best clothes, and everyone
bows to their elders as a reaffirmation of
family ties. Feasts are held with specially
prepared food such as tteokguk and
manduguk. Men play games of yut or fly kites,
boys spin tops. Feburary 11ō13 in 2002.
Independence Movement Day (March 1)
This day commemorates the Declaration of
Independence proclaimed on March 1, 1919,
while under Japanese colonization. A reading
of the declaration takes place in a special
ceremony at Tapgol Park in Seoul, where the
document was first read to the public.
Arbor Day (April 5)
Trees are planted across the country every
year as part of the nationœ
s vast reforestation
program.
Buddhaœ s Birthday (AprilōMay)
Elaborate, solemn rituals are held at many
Buddhist temples across the country and
lanterns are hung in the temple courtyards. In
the evening these lanterns are lit and carried
in parades. It is celebrated on the 8th day of
the 4th lunar month. May 19 in 2002.
Childrenœ s Day (May 5)
On this day, parents dress up the little ones
and take them to childrenœs parks,
amusement parks, zoos, or to the cinema for
a full day of fun and games.
Memorial Day (June 6)
Memorial Day is set aside to honor the
Korea travel guide
Handy Facts
Tourist Information Services
Information and assistance are readily available at KNTO’s
Tourist Information Center (TIC) or at information counters
at the international airports and at major tourist sites. They
provide city maps, brochures and useful information on tours,
shopping, dining, and accommodations. The hours of operation differ
somewhat around the country, but KNTO’s TIC is open every day from
09:00 to 20:00. On the web, visit www.tour2korea.com.
Seoul ňKNTO Tourist Information Center (02)757-0086
- Incheon International Airport (032)743-2600/2
ňSeoul City Tourist Information Center (02)731-6337
- Itaewon (02)794-2490
soldiers and civilians who have given their - Myeong-dong (02)757-0088
lives for their country. The largest ceremony - Dongdaemun Market (02)2236-9135
is held at the National Cemetery in Seoul. - Namdaemun Market (02)752-1913
Constitution Day (July 17) - Deoksugung (02)756-0045
Commemorates the proclamation of the - Seoul Express Bus Terminal (02)537-9198
Constitution of the Republic of Korea on July ňSeoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Infornet (02)735-5678
17, 1948.
Liberation Day (August 15)
Busan ňGimhae Int’l Airport (051)973-4607
This day commemorates Japanese
ňBusan Railroad Station (051)441-6565
acceptance of the Allies’ terms of surrender ňBusan Int’l Ferry Terminal (051)465-3471
and the resulting liberation of Korea in 1945. ňBusan Information Service Center for Foreigners (051)462-2256
Chuseok (SeptemberōOctober) Jeju ňJeju Int’l Airport (064)742-8866
Chuseok is the yearœ s most important ňJeju Port Passenger Terminal (064)758-7181
traditional holiday. It is celebrated on the 15th ňJungmun Tourist Center (064)738-8550
day of the eighth lunar month. Chuseok is
often referred to as Korean Thanksgiving Gyeongju ňGyeongju Railroad Station (054)772-3843
Day. Itœ s a celebration of the harvest and a ňBulguksa Temple (054)746-4747
thanks giving for the bounty of the earth. ňGyeongju Express Bus Terminal (054)772-9289
Family members come from all parts of the
country to visit their ancestral homes.
September 20ō22 in 2002.
National Foundation Day (October 3)
1330 Korea Travel Phone
This day commemorates the founding of the
Korean nation in 2333 B.C. by the legendary When you need English assistance or travel information, just dial 1330,
god-king Dangun. A simple ceremony is held
at an altar on top of Mt. Manisan,
and a bilingual operator will offer you detailed tourism information. If
Ganghwado. The altar is said to have been you want information about another area, press that area code before
erected by Dangun to offer thanks to his pressing 1330.
father and grandfather in heaven.
Seoul 02, Incheon 032, Daejeon 042, Busan 051, Ulsan 052, Daegu 053,
Christmas (December 25) Gwangju 062, Gyeonggi-do 031, Gangwon-do 033, Chungcheongnam-do 041,
Christmas is observed as a national holiday in Chungcheongbuk-do 043, Gyeongsangnam-do 055, Gyeongsangbuk-do 054,
Korea as in many other countries. Jeollanam-do 061, Jeollabuk-do 063, Jeju-do 064
Special Days
Tourist Complaint Center
Labor Day (May 1)
Although Labor Day is not a national holiday, Overseas visitors to Korea who experience any inconvenience or who
banks and business establishments are simply want to offer some advice should call or write the Tourist
closed, and many people enjoy a day off.
Complaint Center, operated by the Korea National Tourism
ParentsœDay (May 8) Organization: K.P.O. Box 1879, Seoul 110-618, Korea.
Sons and daughters show their love and ȭ (02)735-0101 FAX : (02)777-0102; e-mail: tourcom@www.knto.or.kr
respect for their parents on this day.
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 Travel Agents over.
Foreign currency and traveler’s
For organized tours or guided tours in Korea, you may contact: checks can be converted into
Ү Korea Tourism Association: 11th Fl., Sam An Bldg., 945, Daechi- Korean won at foreign exchange
dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ȭ 02-556-2356, FAX 02-556-3818 banks and other authorized money
Ү Korea Association of General Travel Agents (KATA): Rm. 803, changers. The exchange rate is
Jaeneung Bldg., 192-11, Euljiro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul subject to market fluctuations. One
U.S. dollar was equivalent to about
ȭ 02-752-8692/3, FAX 02-752-8694 1,300 won as of October 13, 2001.
- Korea Traval Bureau ȭ 02-778-0150 - Global Tour ȭ 02-776-3153 Credit cards, including VISA,
- Kim’s Travel ȭ 02-323-3361 - Star Travel ȭ 02-569-8114 American Express, Diner’s Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted at
major hotels, department stores, and larger restaurants.
Goodwill Guide Automated Teller Machines (ATM) for Foreign Travelers
KNTO Goodwill Guide Service provides interpretation Travelers who carry internationally recognized credit cards can get a cash
help as part of free tourguide service. Advance advance in Korean won at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installed
reservations are usually required, but this can be very at major hotels, department stores, subway stations and tourist attractions.
helpful if you have extensive need for help of any kind
Tipping
in Korea. See www.goodwillguide.com/english.
Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. A 10% service charge is added
“Free Interpretation by Phone” Taxis and “Visitors Guide” Taxis to your bill at all tourist hotels.
Regular taxis having a sign on their back door (right side) “Free Tax
Interpretation by Phone” provide interpretation services in English,
Chinese and Japanese for foreign tourists. The driver calls an interpreter Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard
through a phone installed in the car and three-way communication begins. rate 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.
Or, to find a taxi driver who speaks English or Japanese, call for a Until the end of 2002, however, the VAT on hotel room charges (but not
Visitors Guide Taxi by phone (ȳ 02-3431-5100, 02-3431-7109), or
FAX
the VAT on the service charge) is exempted for non-Koreans.
look for the English or Japanese “Visitors Guide” sign on either side of
these deluxe taxis. Electricity

Business Hours In Korea, outlets for 220 volts are dominant. Always check the power
supply before using your equipment.
Government offices are open
between the hours of 09:00 and Emergencies
18:00 from March to October and
between 09:00 and 17:00 from Dial 112 for the police and 119 for the fire department (though only
November to February. On Korean is spoken). A hotel front desk or hotel manager can arrange for a
Saturdays, they open at 09:00 and doctor or an ambulance. If you need a doctor on the street, ask a
close at 17:00. policeman or passersby for assistance. Police boxes can be found on every
Most private businesses open at major street. In addition, International SOS Korea (ȭ 02-790-7561)
anywhere from 08:30 to 10:00 and provides a 24-hour emergency service for foreigners, acting as a link
close in the evening. Banks are a between patients and Korean hospitals for a fee.
major exception. Their business
hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 on weekdays, and from 09:30 to 13:30 on Lost & Found
Saturdays. In the event of misplaced or lost property, contact the Lost and Found
Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul generally maintain strict business Center of Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau: 102 Hongik-dong,
hours including lunch. They are usually open from 09:00 to 17:00 on Seongdong-gu. ȭ 02-2299-1282 02-2298-1282
FAX
Goodwill G
weekdays and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including
Sundays, but smaller shops tend to be open earlier and close later every day Mail
of the week.
Domestic postal rates are ˽170 for a letter of up to
Currency and Credit Cards 25g, ˽1,170 for a registered letter of no more than
The unit of Korean currency is the won. Coin denominations are ˽1, 25g, and ˽1,500 for a package of up to 2kg. A
˽5, ˽10, ˽50, ˽100, ˽500. Bank notes are ˽1,000, ˽5,000 and
postcard costs ˽140.
˽10,000. Bank checks are circulated in denominations of ˽100,000 and ҟMinistry of Information and Communication: www.mic.go.kr

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 Medical Care
Example: When calling Washington D.C.
There are many hospitals where some English is spoken. However, it is
recommendable to use the international clinics at such large general hospitals 001
as Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center, or Samsung Medical Center. 002 1 202 212-1234
008
Int’l Access Country Area Individual
Severance Hospital: 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Code Code Code Number
ȭ 02-361-5114, www.severance.or.kr; International Clinic (ȭ 02-361-
6540), open 10:00ō12:00 and 14:00ō17:00 on weekdays, and 10:00ō
12:00 on Saturdays. Telephone Services
Asan Medical Center (Jungang Hospital): 388-1 Pungnap-dong, Songpa-
gu, Seoul (map p. 50) ȭ 02-2224-3114, www.amc.seoul.kr; International Police 112 Long Distance Directory Area Code+114
Fire and Ambulance 119 Assistance
Clinic (ȭ 02-2224-5001), open 09:00ō17:00 on weekdays.
Medical Emergency 1339 - English 080-211-0114
Samsung Medical Center: 50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul International Telephone Information 00794 International Telegram Services 00795
ȭ 02-3410-2114, www.samsunghospital.com; International Clinic International Telephone 00799 Tourist Complaint Center (02) 735-0101
(ȭ 02-3410-0200), open 09:00ō17:00 on weekdays, and 09:00ō12:00 Local Directory Assistance 114 Tourist Information 1330
on Saturdays.

Time Differences
Newspaper, TV and Radio
There are three English-language dailies, the Korea Times and the Korea City Time
Herald, and the Joongang Ilbo English supplement to the International
Ȅo Paulo
Rio de Janeiro, Sa *13 *16 *19 *22 1 4 7 10
Herald Tribune. They are available at most newsstands and in most hotel
gift shops. New York, Montreal,
*11 *14 *17 *20 *23 2 5 8
Bogota, Toronto
Korea has five TV networks, all broadcasting in Korean (KBS1, KBS2,
MBC, SBS, and EBS). Along with the national broadcasting networks, Chicago, Houston *10 *13 *16 *19 *22 1 4 7
there are also many cable TV channels specializing in a wide field of Vancouver, Seattle,
programming including news, movies, entertainment, sports, etc. Of note San Francisco, Los Angeles *8 *11 *14 *17 *20 *23 2 5
is Arirang TV, an English-language cable station featuring a wide range of
Sydney, Melbourne 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23
Korea-related programming including culture, news, drama with English
subtitles, etc. Seoul, Tokyo 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22
There are also eight Korean radio stations, plus the AFN U.S. military Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong,
stations which broadcast in English on 1530 AM and 102.7 FM, in Seoul. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 24 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
The AFN TV station can be accessed in many area, as well as via Bangkok, Jakarta *23 2 5 8 11 14 17 20
cable.
New Delhi, Calcutta *21 24 3 6 9 12 15 18

Telephone Calls Teheran, Kuwait, Jeddah *20 *23 2 5 8 11 14 17

Hamburg, Rome,
There are three types of public telephone in Korea: coin-operated Paris, Amsterdam *17 *20 *23 2 5 8 11 14
telephones, card phones, and coin and card phones. A local call costs ˽50
for three minutes. Intercity calls cost considerably more. Coin phones London, Madrid *16 *19 *22 1 4 7 10 13
return coins inserted but unused, but do not return change for partially previous day
used ˽100 coins.
Card telephones can be used to make international calls as well as local Recommended Dress
and intercity calls. Telephone cards come in ˽2,000, ˽3,000, ˽5,000,
and ˽10,000 denominations and are on sale in shops close to telephone From mid-March through late-May,
boxes and in banks. There are also credit card phones, which you can use and mid-September through mid-
with major credit cards. The pre-paid WorldphoneĘCard (www.wpcard. November you can wear long sleeved
com) can be used from any telephone to call within Korea or to other shirts and slacks plus possibly a
countries. If it is not used completely by the end of a visit, it can also be cardigan or a jacket. During summer,
used in most other countries in the world. June through August, short sleeved
To make an international call, first dial the international dialing code shirts and knee trousers would be
(001, 002 or 008), then the country code, area code, and finally the acceptable, but in formal occasions,
individual number. International calls can also be made through the long trousers and a tie are
operator by dialing 00799. To make a collect call, also dial 00799. For recommended. Late November through early March you must be
more information on international calls, dial 00794. prepared for the cold. Scarf and gloves are recommended for January and
If you want directory assistance for Korea, dial 080-211-0114. English- February, and remember that the mountains are frequently snowy.
speaking operators are available.
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 Average Temperature and Rainfall
Useful Korean Phrases
City Seoul Busan Jeju
֦ ֦ ֦ ֦ ֦ ֦
Month C F H R C F H R C F H R

Jan. -3.4 25.9 64 22.9 2.2 36 51 31.8 5.2 41.4 70 62.3

Greetings and Common Courtesy
Feb. -1.1 30 64 24.6 3.7 38.7 55 42.9 5.6 42.1 70 69.7
Mar. 4.5 40.1 63 46.7 7.8 46 59 79.2 8.5 47.3 69 68.2
Apr. 11.8 53.2 61 93.7 12.9 55.2 67 148.4 13.3 55.9 73 97.2
How do you do? No, there isn’t. I am sorry.
May 17.4 63.3 65 92 17.3 63.1 70 147.9 17.2 63 75 88.8 ᆎၾ ๘઻࿳၇. ࿋నဣ, ࿽࿳၇. ෻࿍ጨనల.
June 21.5 70.7 72 133.8 20.3 68.5 79 224 20.9 69.6 80 183.7 [Cheo-eum boepgetseoyo.] [Aniyo, eopseoyo.] [Mian-hamnida.]
July 24.6 76.3 81 369.1 24.1 75.4 85 256.9 25.6 78.1 82 230.2
Aug. 25.4 77.7 79 293.9 25.9 78.6 80 203.6 26.6 79.9 80 241.3 Iœ
m glad to meet you. Thank you. Please help me.
Sept. 20.6 69.1 73 168.9 21.9 71.4 75 186.6 22.7 72.9 77 179.4
Oct. 14.3 57.7 67 49.4 17.1 62.8 65 62.2 17.7 63.9 72 74.2
ඉ஥໶ ฌંၙ၇. ઉ໒ጨనల. ౬ူჵ༅၇.
Nov. 6.6 43.3 66 53.1 11 51.8 59 64.9 12.4 54.3 70 79 [Mannaseo bangawoyo.] [Gamsa-hamnida.] [Dowa-juseyo.]
Dec. -0.4 31.3 66 21.7 5 41 54 24.3 7.6 45.7 70 49.6
Good bye. You are welcome. Good morning.
H (Humidity, %), R (Rainfall, mm)
࿍௢Ꭸ ં༅၇. ᆐඉင၇. Good afternoon.
[Annyeonghi gaseyo.] [Cheonmaneyo.] Good evening.
Weights & Measures
࿍௢ጢ༅၇.
Yes, there is. Excuse me.
Korea uses the international metric system. [Annyeong-haseyo.]
လ, ႗࿳၇. ཮ഽጨనల.
1 meter = 39.37 inches = 1.094 yards, 1 kilometer = 0.6214 mile
[Ye, itseoyo.] [Sillye-hamnida.]
1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds, 1 litre = 0.26418 gallon
1metric ton = 2,204.62 pounds
Transportation
Korean Manners Will you show me the way to (Deoksugung Palace)?
(౏༿ଂ) ંఛ ଥၼ ં൴ᆟ ჵ༅၇.
1. Greeting and saying “Thank you” are
[(Deoksugung) ganeun gireul gareucheo juseyo.]
very important to Koreans. Words of
greeting and thanks are always said Where is .................? How long does it take to get to .....?
with a bow of the head. The depth of ......ႍ ࿳ಧ ႗ཧనଭ? ō ଭᄕ ཪ઄ႍ ࿸ඇ஥ પ඄నଭ?
the bow depends on the relative [...............i eodi itseumnikka?] [...... kkaji sigani eolmana geollimnikka?]
seniority of the two speakers.
Please take me to the ...
2. Koreans do not appreciate an overly Does this bus go to ...?
ōၹു ંჵ༅၇.
outgoing style and they generally ႍ ลཡ ō ઊనଭ?
limit direct physical contact to a
[.....euro gajuseyo.]
[I beoseu ...gamnikka?]
courteous handshake. However, as Please stop here.
one gets to know Koreans better, a ဌଡ໶ ༅ၙჵ༅၇.
removed when entering a Korean
greater familiarity becomes possible. [Yeogiseo sewo-juseyo.]
home. Bare feet are considered an
In fact, foreigners are often quite
affront in front of elders, so it is best
surprised to see women walking How far is it to .......?
to wear socks or stockings when
hand in hand. Touching close friends ō ଭᄕ ࿸ඇ஥ ඪనଭ?
visiting families.
while talking to them is perfectly [.........kkaji eolmana meomnikka?]
acceptable in Korea. Public displays of 5. Young Koreans are accustomed to
affection between the sexes such as, “going Dutch” but in general it is Where can I get a taxi?
kissing and hugging are not rare as common to be either host or guest. ࿳ಧ໶ ቚཪ൷ ቒ ༿ ႗ၼଭ၇?
before but generally regarded as [Eodiseo taeksireul talsu isseulkkayo?]
6. It was traditionally regarded as
unseemly.
impolite to talk during a meal,
3. There are many clean public however, nowadays Koreans are Shopping
restrooms throughout Korea. It is also encouraged to talk, to laugh during
acceptable to use the restrooms in the meal. Real appreciation of the Please show me this. Please let me have this.
office buildings, hotels, shops, or food and service is gratefully received. ႍમၼ ๅဌ ჵ༅၇. ႍમၼ ჵཱཪ၇.
restaurants. It is impolite to blow your nose at the [Igeoseul boyeo juseyo.] [Igeoseul jusipsiyo.]
table. (See page 106 for further tips
4. Koreans traditionally sit, eat and sleep
about table manners.) How much is it? Do you take credit cards?
on the floor, so shoes are always
ଖમၻ ࿸ඇ႕నଭ? ཬ၎ᇤಜ ญཧనଭ?
[Geugeoseun eolma-imnikka?] [Sinyong kadeu batseumnikka?]

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181 |
 Eating Out
May I have a menu, please?
දఓ ლ ๅဌჵ༅၇.
[Menyu jom boyeo-juseyo.]
I like to have bulgogi.
๟૎ଡ ჵ༅၇.
[Bulgogi juseyo.]
INDEX
What’s your speciality here? Could you bring me some more
ႍᄜင໶ Ⴀጢఛ ၾཫႍ ේ࿾ႍჱ? of this?
[I jibeseo jalhaneun eumsigi mueot-sijyo?] ႍમ ვଜ ౎ ჵ༅၇. 2nd Tunnel ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 74 C E
[Iget jogeum deo juseyo.] 3rd Tunnel ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 71 Car Rentals ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 150 Electricity ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ177
63 Building ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 44 Casinos ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ112 Emergencies ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ177
Accommodations Central City ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ52 Everland ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 69
A Changdeokgung Palace ŋŋŋŋŋ 38 Expo Science Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ76
Do you have any vacancy? I like to stay one more night. Alps Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 127 Changgyeonggung Palace ŋŋŋ37 Express Buses ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ151
຀ ต ႗ཧనଭ? ጢ൚ ౎ ෛ૎ ུཧనల. Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Cheomseongdae Observatory ŋ84
[Bin bang itseumnikka?] [Haru deo mukgo sipseumnida.] Site ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 51 Cheong Wa Dae ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ29 F
Could you clean my room, please? Could you please give me a morning Anapji Pond ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 84 Cheonghakdong Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋ91 Festivalsŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ138-9
ต ᆖ༛ ლ ጫჵ༅၇. call at 6 in the morning? Andong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 82 Chiaksan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ74, 135 Food ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ106-7
[Bang cheongso jom haejuseyo.] ࿋ᇠ ཪင ହၙჵ༅၇ Antiques ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 117 Chongdong Theater ŋŋŋŋŋ31, 110
[Achim yeoseotsie kkaewojuseyo.] Apgujeong-dong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 47 Chonmasan Ski Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ129 G
Archery ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 108 Chungjuho Lake ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 78 Ganghwado Island ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ68
Miscellaneous
Arts ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 22 City Air Terminals ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 145 Gangjin ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ97
Lost & Found Center ๝཮ෟ ๅ૝༛ [Bunsilmul bogwanso] Asian Games ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 13 City Busesŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ148 Gangneung ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 72
Hospital แၛ [Byeongwon] ATM ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 177 Climate ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ18 Garak Market ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 49
Police Station ેᅸ໶ [Gyeongchalseo] COEX Mall ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ46 Gayasan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 134
Toilet ፞Ⴆ཮ [Hwajangsil] B Contents ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ5-6 Geojedo Island ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ89
Drug store ࿥૸ [Yakguk] Baduk ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 109 Complaint Center ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ175 Geumgang Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87
Inn ဌ૝ [Yeogwan] Baegyangsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ93 Currency ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ176 Geumgangsan(Mt.) ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 14
Market ཪႦ [Sijang] Bangi-dong Baekje Tombs ŋŋŋŋŋ51 Customs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 23 Geumsansa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 93
Restaurant ཫీ [Sikdang] Bars and Beer Halls ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ112 Geunettwigiŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ109
Airport ૙ጪ [Gong-hang] Bears Town Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 128 D Gimjang ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 24
Subways ᄕጢᆑ [Jihacheol] Beomeosa Templeŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87 Dadohae Maritime Nat'l Park ŋŋ135 Golf Courses ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 131
Railroad station ଡᅴဍ [Gichayeok] Blue Valley Ski Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ128 Daegu ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ10, 81 Gongju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 77
Body Languageŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ24 Daehangno Street ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ36 Goodwill Guide ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ176
Bomun Amphitheater ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 111 Daejeon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ10, 76 Goseong Unification Observatory
Numbers Bomun Lake Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 86 Daejeon City Tour ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 76 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 73
Bongeunsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ46 Daemyung Vivaldi Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋ129 Gosu Cave ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 79
0 ဘ [yeong] Bongjeongsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 82 Daeyoo Hunting Ground ŋŋŋŋŋ101 Guest House ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 165
1 ႐ / ጢ஥ [il / hana] Bosingak Bell Pavilion ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 35 Damyang Bamboo Museum ŋŋŋ94 Gwanchoksa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 78
2 ႍ /ಈ [i / dul] Bukhansan National Park ŋŋ53, 135 Danceŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ22 Gwangalli Beachŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87
3 ໚ /་ [sam / set] Bukhansanseong Fortress ŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 Deogyusan Nat'l Parkŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ134 Gwangju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ11, 94
4 ໒ /௘ [sa / net] Bulguksa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ85 Deoksugung ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 31 Gwangju Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ94
5 ဣ / ల༁ [o / daseot] Bunhwangsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ85 Department Stores in Seoul ŋŋŋ 119 Gyeongbokgung ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 29
6 ၱ / ဌ༁ [yuk / yeoseot] Bunjae Artpia ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ103 Dinner Theaters in Seou ŋŋŋŋŋŋ115 Gyeongju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ83-6
7 ᇞ / ႐૗ [chil / ilgop] Busan ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 13, 86-7 Diplomatic Missions ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ167-71 Gyeongju Bomun Lake Resort ŋ124
8 ኽ / ဌౕ [pal / yeodeol] Busan Cultural Center ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 111 Dolharubang ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ100 Gyeongju Nat'l Museum ŋŋŋŋŋŋ 84
9 ૷ / ࿋ፚ [gu / ahop] Buseoksa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 82 Domestic Feryboats ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ151 Gyeongju Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ132
10 ཱ /တ [sip / yeol]
Business Center ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 172 Domestic Flights ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ150 Gyeongpodae ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ73
20 ཱႍ [isip]
Business Hours ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 176 Dongdaemun Market ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ39 Gyeryongsan Nat'l Park
100 ธ [baek]
Business Travel Tipsŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ172-3 Dongnae Hot Springs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 77, 126, 132
1,000 ᆐ [cheon]
Buyeo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 78 Dora Observatory ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ71
10,000 ඉ [man]
Buyeo Nat'l Museum ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ78 Dosan Confucian School ŋŋŋŋŋŋ82 H
100,000 ཱඉ [simman]
Byeonsan Peninsula Nat'l Park ŋ135 Duty-Free Shops ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ120 Haegeumgang ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ89
1,000,000 ธඉ [baengman]

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Haeinsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ81
Haenyeo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ100
Haeundae Beach ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87
Hahoe Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ82
Hallasan (Mt.) ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ99, 133
Hallimŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ102
Hallyeo Maritime Nat'l Park ŋ89, 132
Han River ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ53
Hangeul ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 5 Jindo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ97
Hendrik Hamel Monument ŋŋŋŋ102
History ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ20
Holidays ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ174
Homestay ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 164
Hong Ik University Vicinity ŋŋŋŋŋŋ52
Hongdo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ96
Hot Springs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ130
Hotels ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 152-64
Huwon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ38
Hwaeomsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ95
Hwanseongul Cave ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ75
Hwaseong Fortress ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ69
Hyeonchungsa Shrine ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ78
Hyepjae Beach ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ102
Hyepjaegul Cave ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 102
Hyundai Sungwoo Resort ŋŋŋŋŋ128
I Korean Folk Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ69, 111
Icheon Ceramics Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋ70
Ihwajang ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ38
Incheon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ9, 68
Incheon Int'l Airport ŋŋŋŋŋŋ144,148
Independence Hall of Korea ŋŋŋ78
Independence Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 52
Inheritance Hall of the Hahoe
Byeolsingut Talnori ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ111
Insa-dong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 40
Intercity Buses ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 151
International Flights 144
ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ
Iron Triangle Zone ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 74
Itaewon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ42
J Manners
Jagalchi Fish Market ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 87
Jamsil ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 48
Jamsil Sports Complex ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ49
Janggi ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ109
Jazz Clubs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 114
Jeju Cityŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ98 Mokpoŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ96 Ondol ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 24 Seoraksan Nat'l Park ŋŋ73, 126, 133 Travel Phone 1330 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ175
Jeju Folklore Museumŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ99 Movie Theaters ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 112 Onyang Hot Springs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ78 Seoul ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ9, 26 Tumuli Parkŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ83
Jeju Folklorea and Natural History Mudeungsan (Mt.)ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ94 Oriental Medicine ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ24 Seoul City Tour ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ54
Museum ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 99 Mugunghwa ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ4 Seoul Grand Parkŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 U
Jeondeungsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ68 Muju Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 127 P Seoul Landŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 Uhang-ri Dinosaur Fossile Site ŋŋŋ97
Jeonju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 11, 93 Museums ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 136-7 Painting ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ22 Seoul Nori Madang ŋŋŋŋŋŋ 49, 110 Ulleungdo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ75
Jerye ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ23 Music ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ22 Paju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 Seoul Racecourse ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ69 Ulsan ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 12, 83
Jikjisa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ81 Myeong-dong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ33 Palgongsan (Mt.) ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ81 Seoul Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ129 UN Memorial Cemetery ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87
Myeongdong Cathedral ŋŋŋŋŋŋ33 Panmunjeomŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ71 Seoul Tower ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ41 Unhyeongung ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ35
Jindo Regional Cultural Center 111 Passport ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ142 Seoul Training Center for the Unjusa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ96
Jinhae ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 88, 124 N PC Game Rooms ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ172 Important Intangible Cultural
Jinju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ88 Naejangsan Nat'l Park ŋ93, 126, 133 Phoenix Park Ski World ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ127 Propertiesŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ46 V
Jirisan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋ95, 126,132 Naganeupseong Folk Village 97
ŋŋ Pohang ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ83 Shopping Tips ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ123 Visa ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ142
Jisan Forest Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ129 Nakhwaam Rockŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ78 Popular Buys in Korea ŋŋŋŋŋŋ116-8 Sinchon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ52
Jogyesa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 35 Naksan Beach ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ73 Poseokjeong Watercourseŋŋŋŋŋ85 Sobaeksan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ135 W
Jongmyo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ37 Namdaemun Marketŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ32 Pottery ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ23 Sokcho ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 73 War Memorial ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ53
Jongno Tower ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋΙ35 Names ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ23 Punch Bowl Battleground ŋŋŋŋŋ 74 Songgwangsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ96 Water Skiing ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ125
Jungmun Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ101 Namhae Bridge ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ90 Pungnap Earthen Fortress Wall ŋŋ51 Songnisan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋ79, 133 Weights & Measuresŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ180
Juwangsan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 134 Namhaedo Island ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ90 Sorak Waterpia ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ73 Windsurfing ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 125
Namhansanseong Fortressŋŋŋŋŋ70 Q Sosoewon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ94 Wolchulsan Nat'l Parkŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ135
K Namsan Hanok Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 41 Quarantine ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 143 Special Shopping Areas in Seoul Woraksan Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋ79, 135
Kite-flying ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ109 Namsan Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ40 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 118-9 World Cup ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ8
KNTO Offices ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ186 Namwon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ94 R Ssanggyesa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ124 World Trade Center Seoul ŋŋŋŋŋ46
Korea Condo Ski Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋ129 Nanta Theatre ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ31 Rafting ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ125 Ssireum ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 108
Korea House ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ41, 115 National Arboretum ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 Recommended Dress ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 179 Subways ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 149 Y
Korea Military Academy ŋŋŋŋŋŋ 53 National Assembly ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ44 Religion ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ19 Suwon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ9, 69 Yanggu ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ74
National Center for Korean Rodin Gallery ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ31 Yangji Pine Resortŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ128
Korean Phrases ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ181-2 Traditional Performing Arts ŋ110 Royal Guard Changing Ceremony T Yeogwans ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ165
KR Passŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ152 National Folk Museum ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ29 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 31 Table Manners ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ106 Yeongju ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ82
Kukkiwon ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ47 National Museum of Contemporary Taean Seashore Nat'l Park ŋŋŋŋ135 Yeosu ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 89
Art ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ70 S Taegeukgi ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ4 Yeouidoŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ43
L National Museum of Korea ŋŋŋŋ 19 Saemtong Migratory Bird Sanctuary Taejongdae Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ87 Yeouido Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ44
Land ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ18 National Parks ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ132-5 ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 74 Taekwondo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ108 Yong Pyong Resort ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ74, 127
Language ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ19 National Souvenir Center ŋŋŋŋŋŋ33 Samchengdonggilŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ29 Tamna Mok Sok Won ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ98 Yongduam Rock ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ98
Lost & Found ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 177 National Theaterŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ41, 110 Samseong-dong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ45 Tapsa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 124 Yongdusan Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 87
Lotte World ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 49 Neolttwigi ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 109 Sanbanggulsa ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ102 Tax ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ177 Youth Hostelsŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ165-6
Newspaper ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ178 Sangjogam Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 91 Taxis ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ148 Yutnori ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ109
M Nightclubs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ112 Sangumburi Crater ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 99 Telephone ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ178
Mail ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ177 Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Scuba Diving ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ125 Temperature and Rainfall ŋŋŋŋ 180
Maisan (Mt.) ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 93 Market ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ44 Sense of Seniority ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ23 Time Difference ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ179
Manjanggul Cave ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ100 Seogwipo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ12, 101 Tipping ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ177
ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 180 O Seokchon-dong Early Baekje Stone Tongdosa Temple ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 87
Marina Submarine Tour ŋŋŋŋŋŋ 101 Odaesan National Park ŋŋŋ 74, 134 Tombs ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ49 Tongyeong ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 89 1330 Korea
Markets Outside Seou ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 121 Odongdo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 90 Seokguram Grotto ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ85 Tourist Information Services ŋŋŋ 175 Travel Phone
For English assistance or travel
Marriage ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ23 Odusan Unification ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 71 Seongeup Folk Village ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ100 Trains ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ152 information, just dial 1330, and a
Medical Cares ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ178 Oedo Paradise Island ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 90 Seonggyunggwanŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ38 Transportation ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ144-52 bilingual operator will offer you
detailed tourism information.
Mobile Phone Rental Service ŋ173 Olympic Park ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 50-1 Seongsanpo ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ 100 Travel Agents ŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋŋ176

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