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Visitors will discover its rich natural beauty combined with a unique cultural and historical heritage. After a rapid modernization in recent decades, Koreans still maintain their traditional values such as hospitality and the time-honored Confucian respect for the elderly.
Traveling in Korea is enjoyable all year round thanks to its distinct four seasons and the beautiful changes of nature. In spring (March to May), mountains and fields are in bloom with cherry blossoms, forsythias, azaleas, magnolias and lilacs. In summer (June to early September), luxuriant forests, bright green fields and the cobalt blue sea draw people outdoors. In autumn (September to November), cool temperatures and a clear sky make it the most pleasant time of the year in Korea. The mountains all over the country are covered in red and yellow blazing autumn foliage. In winter (December to February), mountain slopes become the place for skiing and snow festivals. Winter in Korea is another delightful season of great amusement.
More than 400 local festivals throughout the year represent colorful facets of the Korean culture. Events that have great appeal to tourists include the Icheon-Gwangju-Yeoju Ceramic Exposition and the sea-splitting Jindo Yeongdeungje Festival. Korea takes pride in many world-renowned cultural assets which UNESCO has designated on its World Cultural Heritage List. They are Changdeokgung royal palace, Hwaseong fortress, Seokguram stone buddha grotto, Bulguksa temple, the Tripitaka Koreana wood block printing plates at Haeinsa temple, Jongmyo shrine in Seoul, the Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa dolmen sites, and the Gyeongju remains of Silla Dynasty.
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For Further information, please visit http://english.tour2korea.com |
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Korean, like many other Asian people, is descendants of Mongolian Tungus stock. However, they differ from their neighbors, the Japanese and Chinese, in that they are a homogeneous ethnic group with their own language, culture, and customs. Korean people are characterized by their generosity, warmth and kindness.
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A diverse array of foods and dishes can be found throughout Korea. Korea was once primarily an agricultural nation, and have cultivated rice as their staple food since ancient times. These days Korean cuisine is characterized by a wide variety of meat and fish dishes along with wild greens and vegetables.
Various fermented and preserved food, such as Kimchi (fermented spicy cabbage), Jeotgal (matured seafood with salt) and Doenjang (fermented soy bean paste) are notable for their specific flavor and high nutritional value.
The prominent feature of a Korean table setting is that all dishes are served at the same time. Traditionally, the number of side dishes varied from 3 for the lower classes to 12 for royal family members.
Table arrangements can vary depending on whether a noodle dish or meat is served. Formal rules have developed for table setting, demonstrating the attention people pay to food and dining. |
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The Korean language is classified as a Ural-Altaic language, a group which also includes Mongolian, Hungarian, and Finnish. The Korean character system, Hangeul, is completely different from Japanese. "Hangeul" was developed by a group of scholars under the patronage of King Sejong in 1443 of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Korean Pronunciation |
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| How are you? |
안녕하세요? |
Annyeong-haseyo? |
| Thank you. |
감사합니다. |
Gamsa-hamnida. |
| Yes. |
예. |
Ye. |
| No. |
아니요. |
Aniyo |
| I am sorry. |
미안합니다. |
Mian-hamnida. |
| I enjoyed the meal. |
잘 먹었습니다. |
Jal meogeot-sseumnida. |
Please give me
some more of this. |
이것 더 주세요. |
Igeot deo juseyo. |
| The check, please. |
계산서 주세요. |
Gyesanseo juseyo. |
Do you take credit
card? |
카드로 계산할 수
있습니까? |
Kadeuro gyesan halsu isseumnikka? |
| How much is it? |
얼마입니까? |
Eolma-imnikka? |
| It is ______ won. |
______ 원 입니다. |
______ won imnida. |
| 5,000 |
오천 |
O-cheon |
| 10,000 |
만 |
Man |
| 15,000 |
만오천 |
Man-o-cheon |
| 20,000 |
이만 |
I-man |
| 30,000 |
삼만 |
Sam-man |
Where is the rest
room? |
화장실 어디입니까? |
Hwajangsil oedi-imnikka? |
| Goodbye. |
안녕히 계세요. |
Annyeonghi gyeseyo. |
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| Seoul has been the capital city of Korea for more than 600 years since Joseon Dynasty and the city bears important meaning as the heart of Korea's politics, economics, society and culture. There are a number of invaluable cultural assets in Seoul, a region encompassing cultural features of the northern and southern areas of the Peninsula. Seoul has gained international recognition by successfully holding the '86 Asian Games, the '88 Olympics Games, and the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. Among its numerous skyscrapers and glass towers, Seoul presents a number of beautiful palaces and ancient gates in various parts of its downtown core. Tradition and modernity, and nature and humans coexist in this city. |
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- The capital city of 600-year-history houses 266
cultural properties including five major palaces.
- 68 galleries, 344 performance facilities, and 200
cultural events Cheonggyecheon, theme parks, Han
River, and hiking & walking trails-tourist courses
where the city meets with the nature.
Dazzling night view from Namsan Tower, 63 Building,
and Star Tower, Cruise tour in Han River, clubbing
streets near Hongik Univ. and Itaewon.
- Colorful city for shopping - seven duty-free shops,
Insa-dong, Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun
Market, Itaewon, Myeong-dong, Cheongdam-dong,
Yongsan Electronics Market, Gyeong-dong Market,
Dongdaemun Folk Market, Noryangjin Fisheries
Market, Yangjae Floral Market. |
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