South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea or the relatively less famous South Korea is a country that blends beauty and serenity with modernity blended with its culture. Flanked with historical sites, natural wonders, blue water beaches, modern cities, and glorious countryside, South Korea has it all for tourists.
South Korea Rich History
Ancient Kingdoms Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla
South Korea timelessly has a history of thousands of years and among all the eras one can name the Three Kingdoms period that has influenced the country much.
The Joseon Dynasty A Legacy of Culture
The Joseon kingdom (1392–1897) was the golden age in Korea – at least in terms of art, literature, and architecture.
Modern South Korea A Global Powerhouse
Having risen from the ashes of the Korean War, South Korea has grown to become one of the biggest giants in the global economy: an international hub for creative economy.
Festivals and Celebrations
Hanbok Traditional Korean Attire
The hanbok is a very pretty, colorful costume, which is undoubtedly an essential part of Koreans’ attitude to their nationality and patriotism.
Seollal
There are traditional games, food and also, young people are supposed to pay respect to their senior members of the family during the Lunar New Year special to Koreans.
Kimchi
Kimchi is a fermented vegetable food product and it is an essential dish in Korean food and it represents Korean food.
Street Food Scene
Chinese papers such as Gwangjang Market have a variety of yummy items, tteokbokki, which is rice cakes cooked in chili paste and hotteok, sweet pancakes.
Popular Tourist Destinations
Seoul
Seoul which is a city with both history and the present can offer attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, a shopping lively area as Myeongdong.
Busan
Haeundae Beach in Busan and Beomeosa Temple represent Busan in terms of sights of nature and temple.
Jeju Island
Jeju Island often referred to as ‘Hawaii of Korea’ boasts of its volcanoes, waterfalls and sandy beaches