Writer: Anuja Vijayan (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) When the Sky is pouring us with rain showers, the ground is blooming with beautiful flowers. Flowers and greenery will welcome you almost anywhere in South Korea throughout the year, across seasons. The beauty of nature is something that South Koreans…
Category: K-Tourism
Korea’s Eco Tourism: Sustainable Tourism Attractions
Writer: Mariya Shaikh (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Ecotourism involves a form of travel that demonstrates a deep appreciation for the environment and actively avoids harming or degrading it. The modern world upon realization is quickly changing to be more sustainable and eco-friendly to preserve the earth’s ecosystem and biodiversity. Below…
5 Places You Must Visit in Tongyeong
Writer: Shivani Singh Chhaunkar (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Tongyeong has a lot to offer to travel enthusiasts. It is a coastal city which is located in the South Gyeongsang province of South Korea. It has historical and cultural significance, and it still holds importance due to its rich maritime history. Picture…
5 Places You Must Visit in Mokpo
Writer: Subhangi Namhata (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (New Delhi, India) CITY OF MOKPO Situated along the scenic beauty of the country, the South Korean city of Mokpo offers a blend of culture and history that leaves everyone with memories to hold onto. Tourists are drawn to Mokpo due to its historical significance and…
Gamcheon Culture Village: Santorini of South Korea
Writer: Aanchal Tekriwal (Godda, Jharkhand, India) Editors: Tahoora Charfare (Fahaheel, Kuwait) and Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Santorini of South Korea One of the highlights of Busan is Gamcheon Culture Village, a row of brightly colored houses snuggled on the hillside overlooking the Sea of Japan. Gamcheon is a neighborhood of Saha-gu (gu district),…
K-Event Review: Inauguration of Jodhpur Garden At Nami Island Children’s International Book Festival, South Korea
Writers: Dr. Priyanka Vyas and Neital Sharma (Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) The Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival, often referred to as NAMBOOK, is a biennial event (occurring every two years) held annually in May on Nami Island, South Korea. This year, the celebration was held from May 3rd (Sat)…
5 Places You Must-Visit in Pyeongchang
Writer: Priya Pailkar (Dombivli, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Pyeongchang, located in the Taebaek Mountains of South Korea’s Gangwon-do Province, is known as the birthplace of Korean skiing and is often called the “Alps of Korea.” It’s a go-to destination for winter sports and famously hosted the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games….
Economic Contributions of the Korean Entertainment and Media Industry
Writer: Diya Jain (Delhi, India) Editor: Jayati Bhardwaj (Delhi, India) The South Korean entertainment and media industry has made significant economic contributions over the years. As it has grown, it has had a strong impact on the country’s GDP, trade, and tourism. Today, South Korea has successfully broken down barriers that only a few countries…
K-Event Review: Korean Travel Fair 2025 (Celebration of 50 Years of Korea-Singapore Friendship)
Writers: Neo Sok Wei (Singapore) & Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Friendship in the Air, Korea in Every Step. The Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) recently commemorated Korea-Singapore’s 50 years of friendship and diplomatic relationship by organizing the Korean Travel Fair: Your Gateway to K-Culture at Plaza Singapura,…
5 Hill Stations You Must Visit In South Korea
Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Devyani Segan (Delhi, India) South Korea’s scenic beauty is something that is witnessed once or twice every day by K-drama fans. This scenic beauty is what makes each one of us crave to get an opportunity to visit such places once in a lifetime in person. Korean topography…