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Yangsuri: Where Two Rivers Meet

Soft focus view of Yangsuri River with hazy cloud in the background and grass in the foreground.

Located in Gyeonggi Province, Seoulites know Yangsuri as a convenient and romantic getaway — the perfect place for a day-trip or weekend escape.

Seollal and The Korean New Year

Yellow, blue and red background with white text 'Korean Festivals' in the center of the frame.

Seollal and the Korean New Year are a joyous time for Koreans and families get together to enjoy wonderful food and to kick off a new year.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

When UNESCO added the remarkable Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to its list in 1997, they cited its unique blend of eastern and western architectural styles.

Incheon as the Gateway to Northeast Asia

With its colorful history, thriving port and ambitious infrastructure projects, many are looking at Incheon as the Gateway to Northeast Asia.

Fall Color at Bukhansan National Park

View of fall colors from under a temple overhang in Bukhansan National Park. To the right of the frame, green, gold, and reddish-brown foliage, to the left, a multicolored wooden overhang.

Bukhansan National Park is one of the best places to see fall color and it’s an easy trip from Seoul.

Heyri Artists Village in Paju Korea

Just six km. from the DMZ and inter-Korean border, Heyri Artists Village is a beautiful place where 500 writers and artists live and work together. Read more now!

South of Seoul stands a house. The residence is home to seven elderly Korean women in their 70s and 80s. During World War II, they were forced by the Japanese military to become “comfort women,” or sex slaves. Read more now.