Korea travel information

Travel information provided by the Korea Touism Organization's TourAPI.

  • Gwangju ACE Fair (광주 ACE Fair)

    Held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center, the 2026 Gwangju ACE Fair is a comprehensive cultural content festival where broadcasting, animation, characters, games, and webtoons converge. This dynamic event serves as both a professional business hub for industry networking and a vibrant playground for the public. While domestic and international companies showcase the latest trends in the exhibition halls, visitors can enjoy a rich array of participatory programs, including an illustration fair featuring unique artist goods, lively cosplay competitions, and stage events with popular creators. The festival also offers family-friendly entertainment such as a dedicated board game zone and bubble shows, alongside creative markets like the Juicy Festival and Semogwi Market for exclusive character merchandise.

  • Bongmyeongsan Suspension Bridge (봉명산 출렁다리)

    Bongmyeongsan Suspension Bridge, completed in December 2023, stretches across the slopes of Bongmyeongsan Mountain at 690 meters above sea level. It’s about a 400-meter, 15-minute walk from the trailhead to the bridge. At 1.5 meters wide and 160 meters long, it offers sweeping views of Mungyeong-eup surrounded by mountains. The bridge sways with every step, and the sensation is even sharper when the wind blows. The variety show "2 Days & 1 Night" once filmed a game mission here where the cast ate tteokguk (rice cake soup). It takes a few hundred steps to get to the suspension bridge, so it's advised to wear comfortable shoes. There’s a pavilion along the way where visitors can take a break.

  • Napori Hoetjip (나포리횟집)

    In the drama "Castaway Diva (2023)," Napori Hoetjip (raw fish restaurant) appears as Chunsamdo Hoetjip, Seo Mok-ha’s home. In real life, it’s a local favorite in Goseong, especially for its sea eel. The house specialties include sliced raw pike eel with a delicate texture, shabu-shabu where the flesh blossoms like a flower, and savory grilled eel. It also offers a combo set that includes raw sea eel and a choice of shabu-shabu or grilled eel.

  • Chuidasun Resort (취다선 리조트)

    Chuidasun Resort Tea & Meditation is a place full of joy and happiness. The tea ceremony program helps you connect with your inner self through tea and meditation. The dynamic meditation and dance programs will transform your life fundamentally. Become the master of a happy life in this cozy and pleasant resort.

  • Cheongju Arts Center (청주예술의전당)

    The Cheongju Arts Center hosts a wide range of cultural events for both residents and visitors, covering diverse genres and themes such as opera, ballet, musicals, symposia, and more. The center features a large and a small performance hall, large and small exhibition rooms, and a large conference room, along with convenient facilities such as a children’s playroom.

  • Hangdo Breakwater (항도방파제)

    Hangdo Breakwater runs along the pebble beach in Hangdo Village, Mijo-myeon, Namhae. In "Castaway Diva (2023)," it appears as Chunsamdo Breakwater. Anglers come here year-round for night fishing, and it’s also popular among car campers. With open views and a cool sea breeze, it’s a nice place for a stroll, and at sunset the sky glows red, making for a striking scene.

Gwanak Starlight Walk (관악별빛산책)

Gwanak Starlight Walk (관악별빛산책)

2025-12-15

1642-7 Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5743

Gwanak Starlight Walk is a signature winter festival of Gwanak-gu in Seoul. It's a lighting festival where visitors can enjoy beautiful light installation along Byeolbitnaerincheon Stream. The event area spans 300-meters from Sillimgyo Bridge to Bongnimgyo Bridge. The diverse lighting artworks created by ten different Korean artist teams come together to create a space where stories of individuals all become one as a community. Various hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to see and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city throughout the festival period.

Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center (강릉메타버스체험관)

Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center (강릉메타버스체험관)

2026-02-11

131 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Right next to Gyeongpoho Lake, the Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center lets visitors explore the city’s history and culture through virtual reality. Spread across three floors, it features interactive exhibits and VR/AR programs that mix tradition with modern technology—fun for families with kids. It’s also a great way to start or end the Gangneung trip as it gives an overview of the city's landmarks.

Gangneung Night (강릉의 밤)

Gangneung Night (강릉의 밤)

2026-02-13

74 Sanyang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Night is a barbecue restaurant inspired by the idea of glamping. The owner, with 30 years of butchery experience, serves top-quality cuts of beef and pork. Outdoor tables seat anywhere from two to ten people. Guests grill the meat themselves with the provided utensils and equipment, adding to the camping vibe. After the meal, families can take photos at spots set up around the restaurant.

2521 (이오이일)

2521 (이오이일)

2025-07-18

5-19 Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

2521, pronounced yi-o-yi-il in Korean, a private guesthouse located in Jeonju Hanok Village. It was made popular as Na Hee-do's house in the drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (2022)." Upon booking, the owner will set the scene just like from the drama. Guests can enjoy a barbeque party at the yard and the view of the hanok village from the rooftop. The guesthouse can accommodate up to eight guests.

Unbo’s House (운보의 집)

Unbo’s House (운보의 집)

2026-01-29

92-41 Hyeongdong 2-gil, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Unbo’s House, built at the foot of a mountain, is the former residence where the late master of Korean painting, Unbo Kim Kichang, spent his later years. Passing through the elegant hanok gate and into the garden, visitors arrive at the beautifully preserved main house. The Unbo Art Museum displays artworks and personal artifacts of Unbo Kim Kichang and his wife, Park Rehyun. Recently, the site has also gained popularity as a filming location for dramas. It offers visitors a meaningful glimpse into the life and artistic world of Unbo Kim Kichang, who overcame hearing impairment to become a master of Eastern painting.

Yeonhwado Quay (연화도 선착장)

Yeonhwado Quay (연화도 선착장)

2026-02-13

178-21 Yeonhwa-ri, Yokji-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

In "Castaway Diva (2023)," Yeonhwado Quay stands in for Chunsam Port, where Seo Mok-ha (played by Park Eun-bin) tries to catch a ferry to Seoul. Yeonhwado Island, surrounded by the waters of Hallyeo Waterway, gets its name from its shape, said to resemble overlapping lotus petals. The island’s emerald waters and quiet fishing village charm draw visitors, and in summer, colorful hydrangeas cover the landscape. Ferries depart from Tongyeong Ferry Terminal.