Also known as the Ganhyeon Rocking Bridge, it is located in the city of Gangwon-do. This pedestrian bridge is both the longest (200 meters) and the largest (100 meters tall).
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King Sejong, “the Great,” became king during the Choson Kingdom in 1418 and reigned until the year 1450. He is most famous for establishing Han’gul, the Korean script.
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The Purple Bridge leads to Purple Island - a place where all the structures including roads and buildings are different shades of purple. There is even a lavender field where tourists can go to take photos.
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This rock found in Donghae is named for its shape that resembles a candlestick. It is a famous Korean landmark as it is featured as the backdrop for a video of Aegukga, the Korean national anthem.
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Lotte World is a huge recreational complex in Seoul spanning 32 acres. It holds the largest indoor theme park in South Korea in addition to “Magic Island” - an outdoor amusement park. There are many other forms of entertainment within Lotte World such as movie theatres and places to shop.
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On the birthday of a family member, it is common to spend time with one’s family rather than going out and spending time with others.
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Spending time together as a family is an important component of Korean culture. In this photo, a family is pictured playing the board game: Dixit.
Board games have become increasingly popular during the pandemic, as families are around each other even more often and have extra time to spend together.
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"Gwanghwamun" was the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built during the 4th year of King Taejo's reign, it was destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. It was later rebuilt by Daewon-gun in the 2nd year of King Gojong’s reign and restored in 2010.
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The "Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway" is a famous place in Korea where visitors can enjoy the architectural style of the palace. It is a spot where foreigners who come to Korea visit and take pictures.
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These tall buildings are found in Seoul’s city center.
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This shopping mall, located at the Seohyun Station in Seoul, boasts a very beautiful exterior.
Read MoreKorea’s coastline is marked by numerous lighthouses.
Read MoreFirst adopted in the mid-1950s, greenhouses have become an important part of South Korea’s agricultural production, particularly for the cultivation of vegetables along with fruits and flowers.
Read MoreFirst started in 1901 by a Catholic priest, Anseong (50 miles south of Seoul) has become the home of Korea’s grape production. Now more than 100 years later the soil and climate of the region facilitate the mass-production of a large variety of grapes.
Read MoreGrowing rice is a water-intensive process and many farms use large reservoirs to provide irrigation for the rice paddies, in some cases, the run-off and farming by-products can introduce environmental challenges and impact water quality.
Read MoreRice paddies account for more than half of the cultivated land in South Korea and rice is been the country’s most prominent crop.
Read MoreThe adoption of advanced growing techniques has allowed Korea to develop a substantial agricultural market producing lettuce and other produce.
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