Bangtan Boys, better known as BTS, shot to international fame last year after attending the American Music Awards. They had already grown a steady base of fans in Europe, but they quickly surpassed all expectations in the American market. The BTS fan base, calling themselves ARMY, are as outstanding as the boys are. Many fans...Read More
All throughout 2017, many Korean cosmetic stores in New York or Harajuku were crowded with shoppers. Reviews of Korean cosmetics and makeup are overflowing across social media, especially on the wide range of YouTube beauty channels. According to the Korea Customs Service, the trade surplus in goods for Korea in the cosmetics and makeup industry...Read More
“Welcome to those who have been invited by the king to visit Joseon.” A tour guide, dressed in the traditional robes of a Joseon court lady, came out of the Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace at 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 30. She welcomed the visitors to the Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Tour, signaling the start of...Read More
In the fall of the Han River in Seoul, a festival of picturesque Pink Muhly will unfold. The city plans to complete the ‘Grass Garden’, which includes 25 kinds of perennial plants including Pink Muhly, at the Han River Park in Jamwon, and will provide a romantic autumn trip. Book your Pink Muhly Photoshoot session The...Read More
National parks are very rarely within a city, and yet Bukhansan Mountain was designated as the 15th national park of Korea in 1983. With an area of 79.9㎢, it stretches over Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Bukhansan National Park is divided into two areas with Uiryeong Pass in the middle: Bukhansan Mountain to the south from the...Read More
Incheon K-POP concert, (INK 2018) the international Korean Wave concert, was held at Incheon Munhak Stadium on the 1st of September. Incheon city hosted by Inchon Tourist Corporation and KBSN co-organized this year’s INK concert with 22 casts, including Red Velvet, B.A.P, Nu’est W, AOA, Hwang Chi-Yeul, MOMO LAND, Fromis9, CLC, N.Flying, NCT127, Weki Meki,...Read More
Seoul City will hold the Seoul Friendship Festival 2018 (Sept. 1 – 2), its representative global event, where people can enjoy a treasure trove of diverse cultures from around the world in one place. The festival (formerly the Seoul Friendship Fair) is famous for its history and its tradition of allowing visitors to enjoy diverse...Read More
As the nation is still in the tail end of a strong summer heat wave, nationwide beer festivals are set to help people beat the heat. Visitors will be able to taste innumerable domestic and imported beers that are not widely available and they can also grab some delicious side dishes, as well. Together with...Read More
In addition to Seoul’s sectional opening of the closed Deoksugung Stone Wall Path area in August 2017, the remaining 70 meters (British Embassy Seoul’s rear entrance – main gate) will open in its entirety in October 2018 after deliberation and cooperation among the city of Seoul, the British Embassy Seoul, and the Cultural Heritage Administration....Read More
While it is still hot and humid, Everland amusement park unveiled its Halloween season schedule for those who plan to have an awesome autumn outing. The country’s largest theme park said Tuesday it will hold Halloween season events for 73 days from Aug. 31 to Nov. 11. It is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Get...Read More
