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- Tourist destinations near Yeosu
- May 14, 2012
- Suncheon, an Ecological Treasure House Suncheon Bay is one of the world’s five most important wetlands, along with the coast of the North Sea in Europe and the wetlands at the mouth of the Amazon River. A reed field stretches 5.4 kilometers to the north, and a vast wetland runs 2...
- A spring day in Olympic Park
- May 11, 2012
- Seoul hosted the 24th Summer Olympic Games in 1988. To accommodate this momentous event, the city constructed numerous facilities and monuments throughout the city and its vicinity. Even long after the games, the 88 Olympic Expressway, Olympic Bridge, Olympic Stadium, and other s...
- How to enjoy the global party in Yeosu
- May 08, 2012
- A grand global party, Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, is just two days away. The final dress rehearsal was a success while some 115,000 visitors flocked to the event venue for a glimpse of the international festivity. Everything is settled now, and global villagers are waiting for the off...
- Travel through a time portal in Jeonju
- Apr 30, 2012
- Jeonju, the city of discoveries, was the capital city of the Baekje Dynasty and the birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty’s cultural renaissance. The region is home to Hanji (Korean paper), music, and cuisine. Of these, the highlight of Jeonju is the Hanok Village District in whi...
- Tour de Korea 2012 comes to an end
- Apr 30, 2012
- The 6th Tour de Korea, a road bicycle race, successfully wrapped up on April 29 after starting on April 22. Starting off from Incheon, 200 cyclists from the Elite team and 200 cyclists from the Special team raced for a week, traveling around the nation. The Tour de Korea was i...
- Journey to Yeosu Expo gets faster
- Apr 25, 2012
- The opening of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea is just three weeks away. Rated by CNNGo as one of the world’s top places to visit in 2012, the international event is gearing up to draw an expected 10 million visitors throughout its three-month run, equipped with an enhanced transportation ...
- Following the flow of the rivers
- Apr 25, 2012
- Spring is said to be a time of renewal and growth. With this year’s spring season marking the completion of nationwide efforts to restore Korea’s rivers, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have introduced ten unique travel courses that ...
- Spend less, discover more: where to stay in Korea
- Apr 25, 2012
- Looking for quality accommodations at a reasonable rate in Korea? Whether you simply need a bed for the night or a memorable stay with a culturally rich experience, let us inspire you with a few tips on places to stay for your ultimate getaway to Korea. KTO has something for ever...
- Cross-country cycling road now open
- Apr 23, 2012
- Construction on Korea’s 1,757-kilometer cross-country riverside cycling road is officially complete. April 22, which was also National Cycling Day, saw opening ceremonies take place at ten different locations along the four newly restored rivers. This grand opening coincided with...
- Making the most of riverside leisure
- Apr 20, 2012
- This spring, Korea's newly restored rivers are becoming a must-see destination for all kinds of visitors. From cyclists and campers to nature enthusiasts and families on vacation, people from across the country have found the riverfront an ideal setting for their favorite activit...
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