Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Discover Korea’s lesser-known hanok villages

Explore Korea's lesser-known hanok villages, like Eunpyeong and Namsangol, each offering unique cultural experiences, scenic views and traditional architecture, perfect for a relaxing getaway amid the vibrant autumn colors.

2024-11-08

Curfew slated for Bukchon Hanok Village area to reduce tourist noise, trash

Bukchon Hanok Village is set to have a curfew for visitors starting in March next year, as the historic hanok (traditional houses) cluster struggles with large amounts of tourist traffic.

2024-07-03

Get your Gangneung on and experience the city beyond just its beach

Korea aims to attract more tourists to rural areas through its two-year project called Local 100. The Gangneung Danoje Festival, an annual traditional celebration originating in the coastal city, offers unique experiences for visitors.

2024-02-26

Kimchi kindness

Volunteers make kimchi for socially vulnerable groups at the Namsangol Hanok Village in central Seoul on Tuesday.

2022-11-22

Hanok around the Blue House are endangered

As the Blue House has been thrown open to the public and the commercial area around it is getting attention, traditional hanok buildings nearby are facing demolition.

2022-05-25

Local filming locations draw tons of tourists

Filming locations of local films and television drama series are gaining recognition as tourist attractions. There has been a 20 percent increase in visitors to paid tourist attractions in Namwon, North Jeolla, Namwon City revealed on Wednesday...

2022-01-26

Cotton trader

A representative of a cotton company on Monday cultivates cotton from a field in Gapyeong Hanok Village in South Gyeongsang.

2020-10-05