20 Jun 2009, Posted by Matt in Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Seoul, 4 Comments

Summer 2009 Festivals Calendar

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Spurred into action by Mr. Michael H.’s recent comment, here is a quick run-down of 12 summertime festivals going on around Korea. They’ll be hot and busy, but that’s what summer in Korea is all about. If you go, I’d love to hear about it!

Muju Firefly Festival (Muju, North Jeolla Province)
June 13-21
Hurry down to South Jeolla Province to see one of Korea’s natural monuments in action. The firefly is the inspiration behind this festival, which also includes trout fishing and rafting.
(more info: call +82-63-1330 or visit here [Korean only].)

3rd World Taekwondo Culture Expo (Muju, North Jeolla Province)
July 3-10
In the run up to finishing a Taekwondo Park in 2013, the city of Muju holds its expo celebrating Korea’s national sport. Events include an “extreme” Taekwondo performance, a Taekwondo musical and an open tournament. If that’s not enough, participate in making a large vat of Jeonju bibimbap for 1,000 people.
(more info: call +82-63-1330 or visit here.)

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29 Apr 2009, Posted by Matt in Buddhist Temples, Jeolla, Nature, 4 Comments

Climbing Mt. Wolchulsan

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From Baekdusan Mountain on North Korea’s border with China to Mount Hallasan on Jeju island, Korea is home to thousands of magnificent peaks. But while some of the nation’s mountains are grand, good things can also come in small packages. Case in point is the country’s smallest national park, Wolchulsan Mountain National Park (월출산국립공원) in South Jeolla Province.

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