A Gift to Remember at The Souvenir Fair 2024

"Welcome to the Souvenir Town!" A special town filled with local souvenir from around the country will pop-up for a limited time. With so many gifts to choose from, just walking around the area will make visitors feel like they have seen every part of the country. Marking the third year, The Souvenir Fair 2024 added the local specialty section, offering visitors high-quality souvenirs using the food and culture known especially for that region. Visitors can enjoy all the charms of Korea by experiencing local culture as well as communicating with sellers. Business to Business (B2B) matching and Business to Consumer (B2C) experience programs will provide detailed insights for those pursuing business in souvenir marketing. Visit The Souvenir Fair 2024 and experience all the different local specialties of Korea while taking home a special gift to remember. The Souvenir Fair 2024 Period: November 22–23, 2024 / Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-18:00 Venue: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Art Hall 1 Address: 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 을지로 281) Participating businesses: 120 businesses, 106 booths (makers, distributors, etc.) Inquiries: The Souvenir Fair Office +82-70-8804-3639 (Korean only) Website: kto.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/souvenir (Korean only)

11/13/2024

A Culinary Treat Unfolds with 2024 Taste of Seoul

Taste of Seoul invites visitors to savor K-food which has captivated the global palate. The food week will be held from November 8 to 14, 2024 at Nodeul Island and various locations across Seoul. The festival begins on November 8 with a kimchi experience program for international visitors at Seoul Gyeongdong Market Youth Mall. Participants can experience everything from purchasing ingredients to making kimchi. People who missed the application deadline can also watch the kimchi-making program as it is held in an open space. “Invitation to the Traveling Market,” a large-scale food market, will be held at Nodeul Island on November 9-10, where visitors can experience local cuisine and shop for fresh agricultural products and locally sourced food. A Korean gourmet workshop will also be held, where visitors can share their stories about Korean food. Additionally, the event features “Seoul Soul Tour,” where the young chefs from the hit Korean show “Culinary Class Wars (2024)” bring a modern twist to classic Korean foods in Seoul such as Sindang-dong tteokbokki, Jangchung-dong jokbal, Jongno bindaetteok; “Seoul Market Tour,” allowing visitors experience grocery shopping to cooking at traditional markets with cooking experts; and “Seoul Gastronomy Tour,” offering visitors a chance to explore renowned restaurants with famous influencers. Curated by 45 gourmet experts, the Seoul Food Guide featuring “100 Taste of Seoul” and “50 Plant-Based Restaurants of Seoul” is now available both in English and Korean on the Taste of Seoul website. During the Taste of Seoul Food Week, visitors can benefit from a range of discount and enjoy special menus offered by 120 venues that include restaurants from 100 Taste of Seoul, major department stores (Lotte, The Hyundai, and Shinsegae), and Gyeongdong Market Youth Mall. 2024 Taste of Seoul Event dates: November 8-14, 2024 Venue: Nodeul Island and throughout Seoul Website: tasteofseoul.visitseoul.net Instagram: @tasteofseoul_official * Please refer the website for more details

11/07/2024

Seoul Hongje Waterfall Now Offers Guide Service

Seodaemun-gu, located in the heart of Seoul and home to various historical sites, now offers guided tours and audio guide rental services for global tourists. These services aim to help tourists better understand and enjoy various attractions centered around the Hongje Waterfall, or officially the Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall , known for its stunning natural surroundings. English-guided tours are offered from Tuesdays to Sundays at 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00, each lasting 30 minutes. Starting from Hongje Waterfall, tourists can follow the trail that takes them past the Waterwheel, Yeonhui Forest Rest Area, Ansan Pond, and Ansan Hwangto Clay Road, uncovering the various stories about the history and culture of Seoul. Visitors can register on-site at Seodaemun Tourist Information Center Hongje Waterfall Branch, with options available for advance and group reservations as well. People who like to travel at their own pace can rent an audio guide, available in English and Chinese, for free at Seodaemun Tourist Information Center Hongje Waterfall Branch from 10:00 to 19:00 every day. All tour participants will receive a souvenir of either a Hongje Waterfall magnet or a Hongjecheon Stream map towel while supplies last. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery with a guided tour and receive a souvenir. More Info Seodaemun Tourist Information Center Hongje Waterfall Branch Address: 24-262 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서대문구 연희로 262-24) Inquiries: +82-70-4155-1809 Instagram: @sdm_tour

11/07/2024

Bukchon Hanok Village Restricts Tourist Entry After 17:00

Starting November 1, 2024, tourists are advised not to visit Bukchon Hanok Village in late hours to prevent disturbance to residents, following the new regulation. Designated as the “Red Zone,” residence area behind the Jeongdok Library between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace experiences the highest influx of visitors. All tourists, except those with accommodation or shoppers in the area, are restricted from entering from 17:00 to 10:00 next day. After a grace period until February 2025, a fine of a hundred thousand won will be imposed on those violating the regulation, starting in March 2025. The regulation is introduced to prevent the inconvenience to residents caused by over-tourism such as trespassing, violation of privacy, littering, etc. (* Over-tourism refers to a phenomenon of tourist overcrowding that leads to a negative impact on the local environment and residents’ lives.) Tourists are requested to cooperate and adhere to the regulation to ensure an enjoyable trip for everyone.

11/05/2024

Accommodations in Suncheon with BBQ Facilities

Suncheon is known for Korea’s first national garden, the Suncheonman National Garden, and the vast Suncheonman Wetland, a remarkable 12km2 of tidal flats. Just 2 hours 30 minutes by KTX from Seoul, i

11/12/2024

Korea’s 4,500-km Korea Dulle Trail Ready for an Adventure?

Have you heard of Korea Dulle Trail, a 4,500-kilometer walking path that connects the country’s scenic outer edges? The trail consists of four main routes: Haeparang Trail along the eastern coast, N

11/11/2024

Explore the charms of Modern Hanok Village in Buyeo

Buyeo, located in Chungcheongnam-do, was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Baekje. This historical legacy endows the region with a rich cultural heritage, exemplified by historic sites such

11/05/2024

A night’s stay soaking in Chuncheon’s good vibes

Chuncheon, a city of great vibes, is known as the “City of Water,” with stunning scenery year-round. For the older generation, the city might be remembered as a perfect romantic getaway, easily acces

10/23/2024