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Officially the Republic of Korea, is the southern part of the Korean Peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. It is located at a geographically important position in Northeast Asia, neighboring Japan to the east and China to the west. Korea’s land space is 100,329km2 with a population of 50 million, a relatively high population density. Mountains cover 70% of Korea's land mass, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world.

Climate

Korea has a mild climate with four distinctive seasons. The migratory anticyclones make for sunny and dry spring and autumn, whereas the country’s summer is heavily affected by the hot and humid North Pacific anticyclone. During winter, the effect of the continental anticyclone from the north keeps the country dry and cold.

The average yearly temperature in Korea ranges between 7 and 15℃. The average monthly temperature reaches its peak in August between 19.7 and 26.7℃. However, the temperature can exceed 33℃ on certain days. The country is the coldest in January, with an average monthly temperature ranging between -6.9 and 3.6℃, and snow and ice can be found anywhere across the nation. In spring and autumn, the weather is mostly sunny and pleasant with the average daytime temperature between 15 and 18℃, making the seasons perfect for outdoor activities or travels. Any season is the best season for your trip. For more details regarding weather, please visit here.

National Symbol of Korea

National Flag

Taegeukgi
The Taegeukgi was first adopted as the national flag of the Joseon Dynasty in 1883, and has been used as the national flag since the foundation of the Korean Empire was proclaimed in 1897. A taegeuk is a circle of red and blue located at the center against a white background, with four black trigrams (gwae) placed in the four corners.

The white background symbolizes brightness, purity, and peace. In contrast, the taegeuk symbolizes harmony between yin and yang (which, in the Eastern philosophy, represent the two contrasting aspects of energy that creates all beings in the universe), and the four trigrams (geon, gon, gam, and ri) represent the sky, the earth, water, and fire.

National Flower

Mugunghwa
The Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) is the national flower of Korea. The word “Mugunghwa” means “eternal blossom that never fades.”

It is deeply associated with what is regarded as the most typical Korean characteristics: inwardness and tenacity.

National Anthem

Aegukga
Korea’s national anthem is Aegukga (The Patriotic Song). Its lyrics were written by numerous precursors, to which Ahn Eak-tai added a melody in 1935. It was officially adopted with the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea in 1948.

About Korean Food

Korean food resembles the nature of the Korean people, boasting powerful, diverse, and harmonious charms. Thanks to the geographical advantage of being surrounded by the sea on three sides and featuring many granaries and mountainous regions, the country has access to a wide range of materials and ingredients to utilize. Korea’s food culture has come a long way and demonstrates creative convergence that gives birth to new, fresh dishes even at this very moment in time. The changing seasons in Korea offer different seasonal ingredients and every region and every home has its own unique touch to their cooking while different specialties and delicacies fill up meal tables from one season to the next. Enjoy a gourmet experience in this dynamic Korea. Whatever imaginable, there will be greater, more delicious tastes! More Information!

    Tip ! It’s so convenient! Things that just make sense in Korean restaurants.
  • Call bell: Every table has a call button so press it when you need a server. Please beware that the sound may be louder than you think.
  • Silverware drawer: very table has a small drawer attached in which you can find spoons, chopsticks, and napkins neatly organized!
  • Tables with a built-in charcoal grill: This is an amazing invention that has a grill embedded in the table for charcoal, enabling people to enjoy barbecue indoors at the table.
  • Storage chairs: Storage spaces appear when you open the cover of chairs, which aim to prevent food odor from attaching on outerwear and to safely store belongings.

Seoul Attractions

The center of Korea, Seoul offers everything to delight its visitors. From cutting edge technology and trend-setting culture to remarkable history and traditions, from shopping centers to beautiful nature, Seoul's attractions colorfully come together to engage all five senses.

Attractions

From old to new, explore all that the city has to offer. Visit the best shopping districts, the top historical sites, and the places with the best views of the city skyline. Whether you prefer modern architecture or the charm of the royal palaces, there is something for everyone!

Namsan Seoul Tower

Namsan Seoul Tower, which has established itself as a romantic island in the heart of the city, is a 236.7-meter-tall tower located at the summit of Namsan Mountain (262m), a place long regarded as a site of good fortune for lifelong love. Offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of Seoul from an elevation of 480 meters above sea level, it boasts the best vantage point in the city. As a symbol of Seoul and the top tourist destination chosen by international visitors, it has become a romantic sanctuary for couples worldwide who dream of eternal love. Popular attractions for couples include the "Locks of Love" and "Heart Chair," which are widely appreciated.

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Starfield Library

Located in the center of COEX Mall, Starfield Library is an open public space where anyone can freely come to sit down, take a break, and immerse themselves in books along with other bibliophiles. A wide selection of books in various genres such as humanities, economics, hobbies, etc. are readily available. Whole sections of the library are dedicated to foreign books and famous authors. iPads can be used to read e-books. Close to 600 magazines, domestic and foreign, are available for browsing. All these qualities set Starfield Library apart from other ordinary libraries. In addition, a plethora of events take place here such as meeting with authors, book talks, poetry reading, lectures, book concerts, and more.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall)

The Seoul City Wall was originally built in 1396, surrounding Seoul (then known as Hanyang) during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). The wall stretches for 18.6km along the ranges of Bugaksan Mountain, Naksan Mountain, Namsan Mountain, and Inwangsan Mountain. The wall stands at average heights of 7 - 8 m high. Along the Seoul City Wall, there once stood eight gates that were originally built between 1396-1398, but only six remain standing. The North, South, East, and West gates of the wall are known as the “Four Great Gates” (Sukjeongmun, Heunginjimun, Sungnyemun, Dongeuimun), while the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southwest gates are known as the “Four Minor Gates” (Changuimun, Hyehwamun, Gwanghuimun, Soeuimun).

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village reflects 600 years of Seoul’s history. The village is situated between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and its streets are lined with traditional hanok. Unlike other hanok villages (such as Namsangol Hanok Village), Bukchon was not created for tourists and it is a residential village inhabited by Seoulites. The best place within Bukchon to experience the old hanok atmosphere may be Gaehoe-dong. Here, hundreds of hanok sit shoulder to shoulder. Bukchon Hanok Village has been loved by many as a travel destination in Seoul as the charm of the traditional hanok is being rediscovered. There are also art galleries, traditional workshops, and restaurants that have been built out from from hanok, making these spaces both traditional and unique. In the Bukchon Hanok Village, which holds history and culture from time past in every alley, the Bukchon Cultural Center delivers information and cultural context for these traditional and historic spaces.

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Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul. It was selected as a representative palace for its notable beauty in the history of palace architecture in East Asia and for its excellent arrangement with the surrounding naturalenvironment. Changdeokgung Palace was built by King Taejong in 1405.

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Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower is one of Korea's architectural crown jewels. The tower symbolizes the meeting of the modern with the traditional, nature and cutting edge technology, and the accomplishments of man. Lotte World Tower contains everything that is necessary for modern urban living.

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The National Museum of Korea

As a living vestige of Korea's history and culture, The National Museum of Korea is home to today's best collection of history and culture deeply rooted within the Korean people. Regular exhibitions and education programming speak of the numerous anecdotes of the nearly 420,000 collected historical artifacts with thousands of years of history, while also offering realistic digital animations and VR technology to provide a more impactful experience. The museum includes everything from a simple hand axe of the Paleolithic Period and a magnificient golden crown of the Three Kingdoms Period to Goryeo Period celadons, or pottery, and paintings dating back to the Joseon Period, as well as pictures of modern-era Korea and a variety of other zones dedicated to different cultures throughout the globe. Bring your family, friends, or even that special someone over to the museum for a day of fascination amid a compilation of detailed and colorful history.

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Leeum Museum of Art

The Leeum Museum of Art is the perfect place to enjoy traditional and contemporary art created by Korean and international artists. Most of the exhibits on display at the museum are based on the large collection of the founder, the late Lee Byeong-cheol, once president of the Samsung Group. Three world-renowned architects, Maria Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas, were commissioned to design the outstanding museum complex. The name Leeum is the acronym of the family name of its founder, “Lee” and an abbreviated word for museum, “um”. The museum is composed of three individual buildings linked together as a composite complex. Museum 1 showcases traditional Korean arts and crafts such as calligraphy, ceramic arts and metal craft work, while Museum 2 displays dynamic modern and contemporary art by domestic and international artists, this section includes the Samsung Child Education & Cultural Center which offers cultural education for children. In the museum basement, a sunken garden and Gabion wall, which is a cylindrical metal container filled with stones, can be found. Art, architecture and nature exist together in perfect harmony.

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Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeongdong Cathedral is the very first Roman Catholic parish church in Korea. It is also the first Gothic building ever built in Korea and was designated as Historic site No. 285 in Korea. On the basement floor, there is a small sanctuary where the remains of the martyrs are enshrined, and where visitors to the cathedral can pay their respects. Every May, Myeongdong Cathedral holds a cultural festival. The construction of the cathedral started in 1892 and was completed in 1898. Unlike most Gothic buildings, Myeongdong Cathedral was built with bricks instead of stones. It gives the cathedral a characteristic atmosphere. The splendid high ceilings inside the church and the arches in between the magnificent inner pillars show the beautiful Gothic style well. The basement contains the remains of nine saints and martyrs, who devoted their lives to the propagation of Catholicism in Korea. Behind the cathedral, Seongmo Dongsan (St. Mary's garden) is situated. During lunch hour, pipe organs are playing here. The garden offers a peaceful resting space after visiting the cathedral.

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), planned by Seoul City Hall in 2006, opened its doors on March 21, 2014. The purpose of DDP is to utilize design thinking for innovation and development. It also showcases global design trends and design innovation as a birthplace of creative knowledge in the 21st century. As a multi-purpose cultural space, Dongdaemun Design Plaza has been hosting various cultural events since its opening, including exhibitions, fashion shows, new product launches, forums, and conferences. Additionally, the seasonal Seoul Light event transforms DDP's exterior walls into a curved silver canvas, offering diverse scenery.

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Seoul City Tour

Seoul City Tour Bus offers a pleasant and comfortable tour of Seoul for foreign tourists.
Nestled around the Hangang 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 infrastructures as well. The Seoul City Tour bus runs a course that covers major points of interest in Seoul.