KOREA

The Korean penunsula is locatedd in North-East-Asia, It is surrounded by the ocean on the 3 sides, making it a unique geographical location Every year have more than 10 million visitors come to visit, with its long history in culture and tradition have attract many travelers. Seoul is the capital city of Korea. Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Gwangju & Ulsan also is their large and economically advanced cities in Korea. Come to explore South Korea with your lovers.

In the late 19th century, Korea became the focus of intense competition among imperialist nations such as China, Russia or Japan. In 1910, Japan annexed Korea and instituted colonial rule, bringing the Choson Dynasty to an end and with it traditional Korea. National liberation occurred in 1945 but was soon followed by territorial division. The Republic of Korea in the South has a democratic government, while the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the North is ruled by a Communist regime. (by Asianinfo)

Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is home to 11 million of the nation’s 46 million people. As well as being one of the oldest cities, Seoul is also the country’s financial, political, commercial and cultural centre. Old and new mix in this dynamic city offer the visitor with plenty of sightseeing options such as the famed Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Tower and Insadong antique alley.

Gyeongju

The historic town of Gyeongju was capital during the mighty Silla Dynasty and as such provided Korea with many cultural developments. The town is a virtual open air museum, housing a seemingly endless array of tombs, temples, shrines, castles and gardens. Further inland, the mountains are surrounded by thousands of Buddhist statues and frescoes.

Busan

Busan is Korea’s second largest city and principal port with ferries departing to Jejudu Island and Japan. The city is located between a series of mountain peaks and ridges, with the town centre nestled between these narrow strips of land. The town possesses an atmosphere of endless tranquility and has much to offer.

Panmunjeom

The village of Panmunjeom is located 56kms north of Seoul and is the site of the ceasefire line following the Korean War in 1953, hence earning it a nickname of ‘truce village’. It is the only place in the DMZ where visitors are permitted as well as being situated at a close distance to North Korea.

South Korea Seasons

South Korea’s climate is typically temperate with four distinct seasons:-

Late March or early April signals the start of Spring when mostly sunny days can be expected throughout March and May.

Summer is warm and wet and by June the average temperature is 22°C, monsoonal rains can begin around the end of June lasting through to mid September. After a typically humid summer continental

winds move in bringing dry and clear weather for autumn and making the month of October the most pleasant time to visit.

December to February signals the onset of winter which is cold and dry with occasional snow.