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Today's NewsStay up-to-date with the latest from South Korea

"Hanwha Group Chairman Kim returns to management after 7 years"

"BLACKPINK members tapped as promoters for UN climate action campaign"

"New top Japanese envoy meets S. Korean vice FM amid protracted tensions"

"Researchers find new roundworm species near Dokdo"

"12-year-old boy accused of terrorist threat at Incheon airport"

"South Korea officially starts COVID-19 vaccination"

"S. Korea to extend current social distancing measures for 2 weeks: PM"

Travel GuidesQuick overview of specific cities/regions

"Gyeongbok-Kung (South-Korea) Vacation Travel Video Guide" -Expoza Travel

"Gyeong Ju Vacation Travel Video Guide" -Expoza Travel

"You Need To Visit Busan in South Korea | Everything to See & Do" -Flying the Nest

"For Expats: 12 Essential Apps in South Korea"

"Top 10 Best Korean Apps to Download for Foreigners Living in Korea"

"Must Things to do in Jeollabuk-do, Korea" - WOWKOREA

"Virtual Travel Event_JEJU (Julia ver.)" - Visit Korea

"Jeju-do Island - City Video Guide" -Expedia

"#AnnyeongKoreaLive Ep 16 - Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province) Travel Guide" - KTO Manila

"25 Tips and Things to do on Jeju Island from a local" -Full Belly Travels

"Fascinated by the world Gyeongsangnam-do" -[Gyeongsangnam-do Official YouTube Channel]

"BEST Andong tour guide - Gyeongbuk, Korea" -OISO TV

"I EXPLORED RURAL KOREA | JEOLLANAM-DO VLOG" -Adrienne Hill

"A Weekend in Jeonju" -leeyuck

"Chungcheongnam-do is the very place you are dreaming of" -Chungnam

"Chungcheongbuk-do Trip with Activities and Relaxation Part.2" -Arirang TV

"Chungcheongbuk-do Trip with Activities and Relaxation part.1" -Arirang TV

"14 Places To Visit When In Gangwon Province!" -JQLeeJQ

"Welcome to Gwangju" -leeyuck

"10 Things You Must Do in Korea: Daejeon" -BapMokja and Haeppy

"This is Ulsan" -Jason Teale

"Seoul Vacation Travel Guide" -Expedia

"Ultimate BUSAN Day Trip Travel Guide - How to Travel Busan South Korea" - Nick and Helmi

"Daegu, Korea Tour Guide:: Must Things To Do in daegu" -TRAVEL WINNERS

"INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA West Coast: The ultimate travel guide" -Arty and Banana

★HallyuInformation on K-pop, K-drama, and other Korean entertainment

"Master Korean Drama from Affordable 6 Streaming services!"

"The Best Korean Dramas to Watch on Netflix"

KpopChannel.TV

South Korean entertainment news and feature website

Mnet Kpop (Mwave)

South Korean entertainment website devoted mostly to K-pop artist rankings. Also runs the Mnet Asian Music Awards, a major international music festival.

Soompi

South Korean entertainment news and feature website. Also has a Spanish language version.

Weverse

Online fan community of artists from K-pop record label Big Hit Entertainment, including BTS, TXT, NU'EST, Seventeen, GFRIEND, CL, and more

V Live

Streaming service allowing South Korean celebrities to broadcast live videos to their fans. Owned by Naver Corporation.

OnDemandKorea

Online streaming service for South Korean dramas, variety shows, other TV programs, and films

Kpop map

News and other information about K-pop

Korean Dramaland

Maps and information on K-drama filming locations

All kpop

K-pop news website

KPOP TOWN

South Korean online store selling K-pop merchandise, jewelry, cosmetics, food, and other products

Kpop Profiles

South Korean pop culture website, mostly featuring profiles of popular singers, actors, and actresses

♥K-BeautyCollections of the best-selling Korean cosmetic products

Style Korean

South Korean online store selling skincare, makeup, and other beauty products

Dara Beauty Market

South Korean online store selling skincare, makeup, and other beauty products

Althea Global

South Korean online store selling skincare, makeup, and other beauty products

Cosmetic Love

South Korean online store selling skincare, makeup, and other beauty products

BeautyNetKorea

South Korean online store selling skincare, makeup, and other beauty products

CuisineIntroduction to Korean dishes and food culture

"HUGE Oyster Feast on Korea's West Coast! 8Kg of Steamed and Grilled Oysters!" -Eating What is Given

"Top 5 Must-Eat Hangover Soup of South Korea!" - Korea Now

"Korean New Year's foods you must try!" - Korea Now

"Why Korea is Obsessed with Spam" -Korea Scouter TV

"Don’t call it fusion: The story of Korean-Chinese cuisine" -Al Jazeera

"Dalgona Is A Beloved Candy Found In The Streets Of South Korea" -Food Insider

"Korean winter fruits to enjoy during frosty temperatures" -The Korea Herald

"Foreigners Share Their Favorite Korean Foods" -VISITKOREA

"Fried Braised Pig's Trotters, Spicy Braised Pork Trotters (Jokbal)" -FoodyTrip

"The secret behind Korean Barbecue you never knew" -KOREA NOW

"Spicy Korean Grilled Chicken" -seagull food

"9 New Ways To Enjoy Korean Ramyun" -Aaron and Claire

"Jeju Black Pork BBQ" -FoodieBoy

"Premium Korean JANGSU BEEF!" -Mark Wiens

Gochujang: The trendy Korean food that burns

"How did ice cold noodles become Korea’s No. 1 dish?" -KOREA NOW

"15 Incredible Must Eats in Seoul — Seoul Food Guide, South Korea" - The Travel Intern

"The Best Korean BBQ Dipping Sauces | 6 EASY Korean BBQ sauce recipes" - Nan The House Chef

"Why Braised Short Ribs Are the Ultimate Korean Meat Dish" -Eater

"9 Course TRADITIONAL Korean ROYAL Cuisine (What Korean Emperors Ate)" -Strictly Dumpling

"What Does the Most Expensive Korean BBQ Omakase Taste Like?" -Eater

"Getting Drunk On Soju In South Korea" -Vice

"A guide through South Korean‘s favorite tipple: Makgeolli" -The Korea Herald

"TRADITIONAL Korean Noodle Tour in South Korea" -Strictly Dumpling

"Intro to Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)"

10 Most Popular Korean Desserts

"How a South Korean comfort food went global"

"Would you eat a live octopus?" -Best Ever Food Review Show

"Traditional Korean snacks : Tareaceaces 타래과" - Cooking Workshop

Where to StayThe most unique hotels and resorts in Korea

Ryse Hotel

4-star art-themed hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul

Pinx

Luxury hotel complex and golf resort in Seogwipo, Jeju-do. Consists of Pinx Golf Club, Podo Hotel, The Annex Hotel, and Biotopia.

Healience Seonmaeul

Wellness and healing resort in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do

Sun Cruise Resort

4-star hotel and condominium in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, designed like a cruise ship. Located near the seaside town of Jeongdongjin, one of the most popular sunrise viewing spots in South Korea.

Seamarq

5-star seaside hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon-do designed by world-renowned architect Richard Meier

Rakkojae Hanok Hotels

Chain of hanok (Korean traditional houses) hotels in Seoul and Andong, North Gyeongsang. Also offers a "Korean Cultural Heritage Tour" from Seoul to Andong.

Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon

4.5 star hotel in Incheon, designed like a hanok (Korean traditional house)

Kozaza

Home sharing service for travelers to South Korea. Guesthouse, apartment and Hanok (Korean traditional house) stay are available.

StayFolio

South Korean luxury accommodation curation service, similar to Airbnb, specializing in unique houses or mansions

What to DoFun activities and where to find them

Wave Park

The world's largest artificial surf park, located in Siheung, Gyeonggi-do

Dynamic Maze

Maze-themed indoor theme park in branches (Seoul, Gangwon and Jeju)

Smashing Bowl

Bowling pub with several branches in Seoul and Busan

Seoul Grand Park

Nature-themed complex in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, consisting of a botanical garden, a zoo, a campsite, and more

Seoul Land

Theme park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do

Seoul Escape Room

Escape room game center with two branches (Gangnam and Hongdae) in Seoul

XGAME Resort

Amusement park in Inje, Gangwon-do where guests can enjoy extreme sports like bungee jumping, river rafting, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and more

Lotte World Adventure

Theme park in Songpa-gu, Seoul

Lotte Waterpark

Water-themed amusement park in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang-do

Everland Resort

Theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do

OneMount

Multipurpose theme park in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, featuring a waterpark, a snow park, a shopping mall, and other facilities

Sports Monster

Sports and recreation center in Starfield located to Hanam, Gyeonggi-do

Woongjin Play Doci

Recreational complex in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, featuring a waterpark, an aquarium, and a golf driving range

CampTong Forest

Water theme park in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do

The Climb

Gym and sports complex in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do specialized in indoor climbing

Jeju Olle

Hiking trail across Jeju Island, with routes, itineraries, and facilities (including overnight accommodations) developed by the nonprofit Jeju Olle Foundation.

Skyline Luge (Tongyeong)

Adventure theme park in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang

Convention CentersThe perfect venues for your next conference or trade expo

Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO)

Convention center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang

Gyeongju Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang

Incheon Convention Bureau

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Incheon

Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Jeju

Seoul Convention Bureau

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Seoul

Daegu Convention Visitors Bureau (DCVB)

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Daegu

Gyeongnam Convention & Visitors Bureau (GNCVB)

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang)

Gangwon Convention Bureau (GWCVB)

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Gangwon-do

ICC Jeju

Convention center in Jeju with an island resort theme

Kimdaejung Convention Center

Convention center in Gwangju

Changwon Exhibition Convention Center

Convention center in Changwon, South Gyeongsang

Goyang Convention & Visitors Bureau

Promotes the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Convention Center

Convention center in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

Coex Center

Business and convention center in Seoul

Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX)

Convention center in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO)

Business and convention center in Busan