Enjoy tasty and spicy Gotkimchi: Dolsan Gotkimchi – Making Program

Dolsan, an island south of Yeosu, has its own specialty food, Gotkimchi – which is Kimchi made of mustard leaves and stems. Thanks to the warm oceanic climate and rich soil, Yeosu grows… Read More →

Lodge for high-ranking officials: Jeonjugaeksa

In the past as it is now, finding a place to stay was one of the most important things for travelers. To accommodate travelers, there were lodges called “Gaeksa.” However, those who stayed… Read More →

An historical gate not to be missed: Pungnammun

From old times, Jeonju had served as a city connecting many towns in Jeolla-do. There were wide roads to the east, west, south, and north. There used to be four gates in four… Read More →

The most beautiful cathedral in Korea: Jeondong Cathedral

Jeonju was an important city where the governor of Jeolla-do presided. Thus, it is not difficult to imagine the struggles that ensued over building a catholic cathedral on the site of the Supreme… Read More →

Where the portrait of King Taejo is enshrined: Gyeonggijeon Shrine

After the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeonju immediately became an important area since it was the hometown of King Taejo. The beginning of a new dynasty was like a whole new world. It raised… Read More →

A cluster of Korean traditional houses: Jeonju Hanok Village

There are not many places in Korea where groups of Hanok are preserved. One of the most well known of these areas is Gahoe-dong in Seoul. Other than Gahoe-dong, the Jeonju Hanok Village may be the only place… Read More →

Seopjikoji in Jejudo

Seopjikoji have one the best sceneries in Jejudo. The cape jutting out into the sea looks like a small dragon with a long neck. “Seopjikoji” is a Jejudo dialect word meaning “a narrow cape.” On the… Read More →

Hwasun Dolmen Site

Hwasun Dolmen Site (Historic Site No. 410) was registered as the 997th World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. There are around 500 dolmens scattered around Hyosan-ri Dogok-myeon and Daesin-ri, Chunyang-myeon in Hwasun-gun.   A… Read More →

Hyangiram (Temple in Yeosu)

Hyangiram is a branch temple of Hwaeomsa (temple), located at the foot of Jirisan (mountain). It is a favored spot to see the sunrise. If you walk up from Impomaeul Village in Dolsan-eup… Read More →

Full-size model of a Turtle Ship

Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin is credited with designing the Turtle Ship. The Turtle ship, also known as Geobukseon or Kobukson, was a type of large warship in Korea. It was used by the Royal Korean… Read More →