Korea

Its journey from a modest low-income country 50 years ago to a high-income country is visible when you visit any of the thriving cities in South Korea. In many cities, centuries-old buildings, palaces, old alleyways, and residential areas co-exist with high-rise buildings and modern shopping malls. Whether visiting South...

Seoul is a city that never sleeps, an intriguing blend of historical and ultra-modern city life buzzing with activity. The thriving streets become busier, and bright city lights become brighter after the sun goes down. Whether you want to start your day before sunrise or stay up late into...

Seoul is usually the starting point for most visitors to South Korea, but many people never venture beyond the city. There are good reasons to travel beyond Seoul to see the provinces and other parts of the country. Fortunately, there are many places you can visit on a day...

It may not be the first place that pops to mind when planning a beach holiday in Asia, but you will be surprised to discover there are many beautiful beaches in South Korea. Bordered by the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan, it's not...

Even though Seoul is one of Asia's most modern cities, with a towering skyline and busy highways, it's also a city that is rich with history. In fact, one of the best things about Seoul is that its 21st-century architecture blends with its historic temples, palaces and mansions to...

The sky above Jeju Island is clear and blue, unlike Seoul where smog, skyscrapers, traffic pollution and sleek geek technology reign supreme. For South Koreans, this is the place to go to escape from the city, not only for its clean air but also because there are plenty of...