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KOREA
Korea is a small peninsula on the far East side of Asia. It is between China
and Japan. It is connected to mainland Asia in the North. It is separated
from China and Russia by the Yalu River and the Tuman River. Between
Korea and Japan is the East Sea. To the West between Korea and China is
the Yellow Sea. The size of Korea is roughly 1,000 kilometers in length.
Korea is a divided country. At the End of World War II in 1948, Korea was
divided at the 38th parallel. This resulted in North Korea and South Korea.
North Korea became communist, while South Korea did not. (This was
based on the deal at the end of the War, dividing the country in two just
as Germany had been). North Korea is also known as the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea, and South Korea is also known as the Republic
of Korea. South Korea, or the Republic of North Korea is slightly larger in
physical size, while South Korea's population size is about twice as large
as North Korea's population size. The fact that this division occurred has
left both North and South Korea on the bridge of war.
Main Products/Services Highlighted In KOREA

Adventure

Cycling
The Korean government spent over three years developing their bike network, and Korea now has
one of the most amazing bike networks in the world. It takes you anywhere in Seoul, and even
stretches for 640km across South Korea from Seoul to Busan. If you are a big fan of mountain
biking, you can go to Gangwon Province, essentially an enormous mountain range, for some of the
best mountain biking around.

Sea Kayaking and Camping
Being a peninsular country, South Korea is surrounded by oceans. It also has an amazing islet- and
island-spotted coastline which makes South Korea an incredible place for sea kayaking. There are
also two National Marine Parks, one in the West Sea and one in the South Sea, which have lots of
uninhabited islands. Those marine parks are a great place to enjoy remote island hopping by sea
kayak, camping on the islands and carrying your tents and food with you.

Back Country Powder Skiing
Global climate change means that Korea has more snowfall now than in the past. The upside of
that is that there are now two great places to enjoy back country powder skiing in South Korea.
One is Ulleung Island, described by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s best secret islands. Ulleung
Island, or Ulleung-do, is a volcanic island that receives 4m of powder snow during the winter.
The other great location for back country skiing is Mt. Halla on Jeju Island. Mt.Halla is the highest
mountain (1950m, 6400ft) in South Korea, as well as an inactive volcano.

Paragliding

Paragliding is a leisure sport that is not yet that popular in these parts, and can be
quite expensive in North America to pursue. In Korea however, you can test your
courage for 100,000 won and jump off of the side of a mountain with someone who
will control your flight and make sure you land softly rather than with a deafening

thud. You get the security along with the freedom of feeling like a bird, and
seeing Korea in all its glory from the skies above. The launch site was at the top of a
mountain, just outside of Daegu. Which were in the countryside, amidst cow pastures
and rice fields.

Bungee Jumping

The Cheongpyeong River Land offers an exciting 50m bungee jump site.
Take a leap into the beautiful backdrops of Cheongpyeong while admiring its natural scenery and
the clear waters of Cheongpyeong Lake. Cheongpyeong River Land is different from other bungee
jump sites as it uses the 10m-deep waters of Cheongpyeong Lake as a safety precaution rather
than the usual air mats, for increased security.

Culture
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Age : 1 yar older than int. age
Seniority… they really high regard for rank such as senior and junior
Education
Religion
Language – hangul
Korean New Year – Lunar & Solar
Independence Day - August 15, 1945

Independence Day
Similar to our July 4th Independence Day, the Korean Independence Day represents when Koreans
declared themselves independent from Japanese rule. It is on March 1st every year, and began in
1919 when the declared themselves independent from Japanese rule. Japan had taken over Korea in
1910. For the next 9 years, Koreans would live a hard life under Japanese control. Since they
declared independence, every year they proudly stand for their independence from all foreign rule,
just as we do here in America on July 4th.

Chuseok
Chuseok is the same as our "harvest moon." It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month going by
the lunar calendar. It is a day where the full moon appears larger and may look orange. This holiday is
celebrated in many asian countries.

Christmas
Since Christianity took hold in Korea, Christmas has been a growing holiday there as well. It is a little
different than here in the west though. Many young people will use Christmas as a day to go out and
party and then will spend New Years with their family, which is just the opposite of many Western
families.

Children's Day
I just thought I would list this holiday because it is a holiday that should be introduced everywhere! On
Children's Day, May 5th of every year, children are given money for free and taken on outings

8) Hangul Day
Hangul Day, also known as Hangul Proclamation Day and Korean Alphabet Day, is on October
9th in South Korea. It is just a day to celebrate the creation of the language!

9) Valentines Day, White Day, and Black Day

All of these are related!

Valentines Day is on February 14th, as it is here. On Valentines Day, girls will
give chocolates and other gifts to the guys. It is similar to our Valentines Day
but is more one-sided.

So, what should be done? White Day was created. On White Day, one month
later on March 14th, guys will give more expensive chocolates and gifts to the
girls. These chocolates come in white boxes. This way it isn't so one-sided!

But what about the people who feel left out on those days because they have
nobody to give chocolates to? That is what Black Day is for! On Black Day,
another month later on April 14th, people who have nobody all get together
with their friends and eat JaJang Noodles, which are black in color. It is not as
popular as Valentines Day and White Day, but it is still celebrated by some
people!

Conference
KoCTA Conference
The first KoCTA Conference: The Korea Culinary Tourism Association was a
big success. We had a great turnout of people from the food and tourism
industries such as the CEO of Crown Bakery: Yoon Young Dal, the Vice
President of Seoul Tourism Association: Maureen O'Crowley, Jang Taepyeong, Ashley Cheeseman from the Grand Hilton, Benjamin Joineau of Le
St. Ex Restaurant and many other people. The conference started out with
an introduction of the goals that KoCTA hope to achieve and our vision for
how we hope to make food the attraction and how this hands on approach
will work to familiarize the world with Korean food. The president of
KoCTA, Jia Choi PhD, started the conference with a welcoming speech and
she was followed by a speech by Jang Tae-Pyeong: former Minister of
Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries about the future of culinary
tourism and what it means for Korea.

This was followed by speeches from Choi Soon-il, owner of Pub of the Blue
Star and the food tours have helped his business; a representative from
Jeogol Farm, and Maureen O' Crowley. Maureen gave a talked about how
she was first introduced to the president of ICTA (The International
Culinary Tourism Association, Eric Wolf and how a tour she gave convinced
her that culinary tourism was the best way to promote Korea overseas.

There was then a break to try some artisanal foods such as organic
smoked duck, blueberry juice, and green plum punch.

During the second half of the conference Jia Choi PhD of O'ngo Food
Communications spoke about projects that she has worked on involving
culinary tourism and the impact that it has had on Korean tourism.
Eungumju An of Big Farm: an agritourism company gave a speech on how
culinary tourism could revitalize the farming industry in Korea and how it
help people to live healthier lives. Finally, Professor Tae-hee Kim of
Kyunghee University told everyone of what we should do to initiate
culinary tour programs in Korea.

The KoCTA organization is the first of its kind in Korea and it seeks to
bridge the gap between tourism and food. It is a non-profit organization
that believes that food can be the attraction. It seeks to promote Korean
Culture, Food, Farms, Chefs and Products around the world.
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference, South Korea
Triumph – 1st conference held in korea
The Medical Tourism Association, (MTA) in partnership with the Korean Health Industry
Development Institute (KHIDI) formally concluded the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical
Tourism Conference, South Korea . Over 600 attendees gathered at the COEX in Seoul,
Korea from April 13-15th, 2010. 28 Countries and 6 Continents were represented at the
conference, which was the largest presence of international healthcare “buyers” at any
medical tourism conference to date. Many of the “buyers” who attended were thrilled at
the high-quality hospitals and innovative technology available in Seoul.

Global Sustainable Tourism Conference -- 5-8 October 2016 in Suwon,
South Korea
GSTC's main event in 2016 is our first Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, to be
held in Suwon City, South Korea, 5-8 October, 2016. An inclusive conference
featuring prominent speakers, updates on GSTC's activities, themed sessions and
panels.
Conference themes are: marketing sustainable tourism, urban tourism, cultural
heritage destinations, and sustainable MICE. The global conference has been
planned to coincide with the Suwon City Cultural Festival. Optional post-conference
field trips will be offered to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), Everland Theme Park, and
the Samsung Innovation Museum.

Global Hospitality, Tourism Marketing & Management Conference
South Korea South Korea

5th–7th July 2016
Annual Symposium on Management and Social Sciences
South Korea South Korea
5th–7th July 2016
The 4th Seoul International Conference on Applied Science and Engineering
(SICASE 2016)
South Korea South Korea, Seoul
5th–7th July 2016
The Annual Conference on Life Sciences and Engineering
South Korea South Korea, Seoul
5th–7th July 2016

(2016 ICCASCE ) International Conference on Civil, Architectural,
Structural and Constructional Engineering [Ei-Compendex]

Ecotourism
Referred to as the Olympics of Environment, the 10th Ramsar
Convention was held in Changwon in Gyeongsangnam-do
Province from October 28, 2008 to November 4, 2008. The
conference contributed to raising public awareness of wetlands
in Korea. Since the end of the conference, numerous tourists
have visited and continue to visit wetlands to enjoy the
beautiful nature and observe the wide range of flora and fauna.
In particular, Uponeup Wetland in Changnyeong
(Gyeongsangnam-do Province), Junam Wetlands Park in
Changwon (Gyeongsangnam-do Province), and Suncheonman
Bay (Jeollanamdo-Province) are major eco-tour destinations in
Korea. During the Ramsar Convention, they were closely

observed by environmental specialists. Come and visit Korean
wetlands and experience the mystery of nature.
Other place in korea with ecofriendly
Baengyong Cave (백룡동굴)
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Jeungdo (증도) – one of the slow city

Medical
Unlike its neighbor to the north, South Korea is perceived
around the world as a gentle and fun-loving country. Many
tourists from around the world travel to this country to
experience its beautiful tourist spots, delicious cuisine, and
very rich culture. Recently, South Korea medical tourism has
also grown to be one of the most popular in Asia, because of
their excellent-quality healthcare services and state-of-the-art
facilities.
Advanced treatments for various spinal problems, other
orthopedic problems, dental issues, organ transplantation,
cancer treatments, cyberknife surgery in Korea, etc. have made
this East Asian Country a hit among medical tourists from many
western countries.


Cosmetic surgery & Skin Care



Medical screening



Traditional Korean Medical



Minor disease cure



Severe disease cure



Wellness

Ps: for the highlight one pls check it here
http://english.visitmedicalkorea.com/english/pt/index.do
And make ur own note.. Sorry…

Sun and Sand
The East Sea (Donghae), known for its clear waters and expansive, white sandy beaches, is one of
the most popular summer vacation spots in the nation. People come from far and wide to catch the
stunning view of the sun rising over the East Sea, and most beaches in the area even hold an
annual Haedoji (Sunrise) Festival. Though these festivals only take place in the wee hours of New
Year’s Day, the sight of the sun slowly peeking over the ocean’s horizon is a mesmerizing sight any
day of the year.

Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Gyeongpo Beach is the largest beach on the east coast, and is only about
a kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion, which is famous for its
sunrise view. Perhaps the most striking characteristic of Gyeongpo Beach,
however, is its fine powdery sand, which is perfect for barefoot walks
along the beach.

Beach activities include banana boating, jet skiing, and waterskiing. In
addition to the annual Summer Beach Art Festival, held towards the end of
July, there are also a number of cultural events and folk performances
held throughout the year.

Sport
Marathon race in Jeju Island or Chuncheon City.
All year.
HAPKIDO
Hapkido was designed as a method of police and military defense and it is
influenced by the most effective techniques of each martial art. Some of
them are: Japanese Jujutsu locks, Judo takedowns, Kung Fu striking,
Taekwondo kicks and Tang So Doo blocking and striking techniques. Many
instructors also include techniques from Muay Thai or MMA. So all
together, there are more than 3800 different techniques, making it a
multi-resource martial art.
ICE SKATING
Seoul Plaza was established in 2004, and is centrally located by Seoul City
Hall. The plaza is shaped like an egg and the full moon. Seoul Plaza hosts
a wide array of cultural events including concerts and exhibitions for
residents and visitors. The plaza transforms into an outdoor skating rink
every winter, and is a popular winter attraction in the city.
The facility houses one rink for beginners and one for advanced skaters,
and also hosts various events during its operating hours. There are also

convenience facilities like skate rental, and outdoor break room, outdoor
standing area and rest area for ice skaters.
Ice skaters at the rink must wear gloves, and the plaza also offers a
training program to teach interested individuals how to skate in a fun and
accessible way. To learn how to skate, visit the homepage to register for a
training session in advance.
JUDO
Judo Grand Prix – held in Jeju Island, South Korea annually. Judo is a
method of defending oneself or fighting without the use of weapons,
based on jujitsu but differing from it in banning dangerous throws and
blows and stressing the athletic or sport element.
TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo is a traditional sport in South Korea and also is very popular.•
What is Taekwondo? - It is a combination ofvarious combat skillsincluding
self-defense,sports, exercise andsometimes even meditationand
philosophy. -It also has been chosenas an Olympic event sincethe year
2000.World taekwondo championships run by the World Taekwondo
Federation’s HQ in Seoul.
PARK JI SUNG
South Korean soccer star Park Ji-Sung is the first Asian player to win the
coveted Champions League title in Europe. After leading South Korea to a
fourth-place finish at the 2002 World Cup, he became one of Europe's first
Asian stars with the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. His succcess continued
with England's Manchester United, where he became the first Asian
member of a Champions League-winning team. During seven seasons with
the Reds, Park won 13 honours including four Premier League titles as well
as being part of a United team that appeared in three Champions League
finals in four years. Park left United as a four-time Premier League winner
and has since become an ambassador for the club following his retirement
just two years after he left Old Trafford.

Urban and Rural
URBAN
Improving of city competitiveness and urban tourism, public design for
urban development strategy through the mega-events experiences up to
now appeals to many cities governments. Especially the Olympic Games,
the world’s most prestigious sporting event, have been held for over one
hundred years with significant consequences for the host cities. Hosting
the Olympic Games need to construct and reconstruct a large number of
sports facilities and complete set of urban designs. Considerable athletes

and tourists will also promote the development of service trade and
service trade will increase during Olympic Games. Seoul held the first
Design Seoul fair, "Hi Seoul Festival" to rekindle the festive flame from
2003. In 2008, Seoul city revised Design fair into a four-season festival in
a bid to consolidate the identity of the festival and boost the image of
Seoul as a festival city. It selected a theme for each season spring-palace,
summer-the Han River, fall-art, winter-light. It featured a variety of
programs related to the seasonal themes during the Design fair. In her
February post on sustainable urban development, EMBARQ expert Robin
King posed the question: “What does good urban development mean to
you?” Keeping people in mind, she identified three key areas for action to
produce good urban development:

-Providing accessible public transport services
-Emphasizing inclusion and equity in urban transport services.
-Ensuring the health and safety of public transport passengers and others
who share the road.
RURAL
Although South Korea is modernizing extremely fast, it still holds on to
many traditional values and the old way of life. Where there are not highly
populated cities, there are rural area's which are still relatively poor, and
still follow traditional ways of life. In cities, millions of people live in
apartments, but in the rural area's you will find traditional housing. Also,
even though the cities are headed toward very modern times, people still
hold onto some traditional values. One thing that guarantee's this is the
language. The language has traditional values of social status and respect
built directly into it. Words change depending on who you are speaking
with. This will keep traditional values always present.
The city of Sangju is a rural town located in the northwest inland of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
Not only is the city clean and eco-friendly, it also has fertile fields with abundant water supply from
the Nakdonggang River that flows east of the city. Agriculture remains an important sector with its
agricultural specialties being rice, dried persimmon, silkworm cocoons, hanu beef, pears, and
grapes. Because its economy is hugely agricultural, Sangju is also referred to as the 'Agricultural
Capital of Korea'.
Sangju today is an important regional center of industry and commerce as well as having a
significant economic effect on neighboring areas. This is facilitated by its strong transit connections
that make transportation easier. It is also first place in Korea where the use of bicycles became
prevalent. Also, Sangju tries to keep up its strength in the agricultural section with some
specialized products such as dried persimmon and traditional silk. Traditional culture and natural
environment is well-preserved, with the residents pursuing sustainable development in harmony
with nature.

Wine
5 main Wain - Insamju, Makkoli, Mekju, Podoju, Soju

Insamju (Ginseng Medicinal Wine) – Insamju is a traditional medicinal wine made
with ginseng and it's particularly popular among the elder generations in Korea. It is
made by fermenting Korean ginseng as the name implies and whole roots are can be
found inside the actual bottle for presentation as well as to prolong its fermentation
process. Each bottle can get quite expensive due to having medicinal properties but it's
quite tasty and refreshing.
Popular Korean dish that's eaten while drinking insamju is samgyetang. Geumsan
Ginseng Wine has been recognized as the popular brand since 1999 and it's been named
the official liquor for the annual Asia-Europe Meeting dinner toasts.

Makkoli (Korean Rice Wine) – Makkoli is a traditional alcoholic beverage native to
Korea. It is referred to in English asKorean rice wine which is produced through
fermenting a mixture of rice grains and boiled water. This combination gives off its milky,
off-white color, and sweetness, resulting in about 6.5% to 7% alcohol by volume after its
distillation process. It was originally quite popular among farmers in Korea, however, it
has recently started to become more popular in cities, especially with the younger
generations. Makkoli is popular and commonly consumed while eating pajeon, also
known
as
Korean-style
pancakes.
Commercially, makkoli is commonly available in plastic bottles or aseptic packaged
containers. Traditionally, it is served in a large metal or wooden bowl from which
individual cups and bowls are filled using a ladle. In popular restaurants or bars, makkoli
can be also served in metallic kettles. As it is an unfiltered beverage, makkoli is generally
shaken or stirred before consumed, as the cloudy white portion tends to settle to the
bottom, leaving a pale yellow-clear liquid on top.
Fact: In Korea, makkoli is often used during ancestral memorial rites.

Mekju (Korean Beer) – There are numerous alcoholic beverages popular in Korea
aside from its traditional liquorsoju. The top 3 popular beers (mekju) are Hite, Cass and
OB Lager.
Fact: The legal drinking age in Korea is 19 years old.

Podoju (Korean Wine) – Podoju is made from rice wine that is mixed with
grapes or other types of fruits such as plums, black raspberries, cherries,
pine fruits and pomegranates. Korea has a number of traditional fruit
wines, produced through an authentic red wine producing method to bring
out the rich bouquet and natural flavors of all ingredients. Traditionally,
podoju wines produced from Korea are said to prevent hypertension as
well as its tradional benefits of promoting blood circulation.
Additonally, there are a number of traditional Korean wines produced from
flowers. These include wines made from chrysanthemums, maesil
blossoms, peach blossoms, honeysuckle, wild roses, and sweet briar
petals & berries. Almost all of these types are sweet in taste, viscous, and
light in color, with a strength of about 21% alcohol. Other popular types of

podojus are medicinal wines which are produced by combining alcohol
with medicinal seeds, herbs, and roots.
Interesting fact: Flower wine, called baekhwaju, is made from 100
varieties of flowers.
Soju (Korean Rice Liquor) – Soju is the best known liquor from Korea. It is
distilled, vodka-like, rice liquor with high potency and often flavored
similarly. It is smooth and clean in taste, which makes it easy to drink in
combination with various Korean dishes. The main ingredient of soju is
rice, almost always in combination with other ingredients such as wheat,
barley, or sweet potatoes. Soju is clear-colored and typically varies in
alcohol content from 10% to 25% proof. It was first known to have been
distilled around 1300 A.D.
Soju is the Korean equivalent of the Japanese sake. That said, Jinro is
known to be the largest manufacturer of soju which recorded a sale of 70
million cases in 2004. And during that year, more than 3 billion bottles
were consumed alone in South Korea!
Because of its ready availability and its low price relative to other alcoholic
beverages, soju has become one of the most popular alcoholic beverages
in both Korea and Asian restaurants & bars offseas. Flavored sojus such
as lemon, watermelon and apple are known to be popular..
Fact: One bottle of soju (375ml) contains 540 calories.

WINE TRAIN - Yeongdong (Chungcheongbuk-do)
Wine Korea is the only winery in Korea that maintains a vineyard and
produces the wine brand, Chateau Mani. Beginning in November 2006,
Wine Train run by Wine Korea offers a one-day train tour between Seoul
and Yeongdong. Departing from Seoul Station, its passenger cars, themed
Red/White Wine or Ginseng, boast an elegant café atmosphere. Upon
arriving, visitors head to Wine Korea, enjoy foot massages in wine,
participate in making natural cosmetics, and tour the wine production
facilities. The tour goes on to visit Ginseng Exhibition Hall in Geumsan and
Traditional Medicinal Herb Market. High quality wine, wellbeing grape
juice, and Chateau Mani cosmetics are also available online for purchase.

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