South
Korea's
most
famous
historical
tourist
attractions
include
the
ancient
capitals
of
Seoul,
Gyeongju
and
Buyeo.
Most
international
tourists
come
to
Seoul,
to
experience
both
the
classical
and
modern
aspects
of
Korean
culture.
A
number
of
natural
landmarks
are
important
tourist
attractions.
The
biggest
of
these
are
the
peaks
of
the
Baekdudaegan,
particularly
Seorak-san
and
Jiri-san.
In
addition,
the
caves
of
Danyang
and
Samcheok,
and
beaches
such
as
Haeundae
and
Mallipo
are
popular
attractions.
Apart
from
Jeju,
South
Korea's
many
smaller
islands
also
play
an
important
role
as
tourist
attractions.
Excursion
ferries
are
quite
common
along
the
south
and
west
coasts,
and
also
to
Ulleung-do
off
the
east
coast.
Limited
tourism
to
the
Liancourt
Rocks
(Dokdo)
has
grown
in
recent
years.
Most
local
districts
hold
several
annual
festivals
to
bring
in
tourists
from
elsewhere
in
the
country.
Some
famous
examples
include
the
Boryeong
Mud
Festival
and
the
Cheongdo
Bullfighting
Festival.
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Sites
Traditional
Korean
Food
A
diverse
array
of
foods
and
dishes
can
be
found
throughout
Korea.
Korea
was
once
primarily
an
agricultural
nation,
and
Koreans
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
(seafood
fermented
in
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
families.
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.
Compared
to
neighboring
China
and
Japan,
a
spoon
is
used
more
often
in
Korea,
especially
when
soups
are
served.
Bap
(steamed
rice)
and
Juk
(porridge)
Boiled
rice
is
the
staple
of
Korean
cuisine.
Most
people
use
sticky
rice,
which
sometimes
has
beans,
chestnuts,
sorghum,
red
beans,
barley
or
other
cereals
added
for
flavor
and
nutrition.
Juk
is
thought
of
as
highly
nutritious
and
light.
Many
varieties
of
juk
exist,
for
example,
juk
made
of
rice,
red
beans,
pumpkin,
abalone,
ginseng,
pine
nuts,
vegetables,
chicken,
mushrooms
and
bean
sprouts.
Guk
(soup)
Soup
is
an
essential
dish
when
rice
is
served.
Ingredients
of
different
soups
include
vegetables,
meat,
fish,
shellfish,
seaweed,
and
beef
bones.
Jjigae
(stew)
Jjigae
is
similar
to
guk
but
is
thicker
and
hardier.
The
most
famous
jjigae
is
made
from
fermented
soy
bean
paste.
Jjigae
is
usually
spicy
and
served
piping
hot
in a
heated
stone
bowl.
Jjim
and
Jorim
(simmered
meat
or
fish)
Jjim
and
jorim
are
similar
dishes
which
are
prepared
with
vegetables
and
soaked
in
soy
bean
sauce,
then
slowly
boiled
together
over
a
low
flame.
Namul
(vegetables
or
wild
greens)
Namul
is
made
from
slightly
boiled
or
fried
vegetables
and
wild
greens
mixed
with
salt,
soy
sauce,
sesame
salt,
sesame
oil,
garlic,
onions,
and
other
spices.
Jeotgal
(seafood
fermented
in
salt)
Jeotgal
is a
very
salty
food
made
of
naturally
fermented
fish,
shellfish,
shrimp,
oysters,
fish
roe,
intestines
and
other
ingredients.
Gui
(broiled/barbecued
dishes)
When
cooking
gui,
marinated
meats
are
barbecued
over
a
charcoal
fire.
The
most
popular
meats
of
this
type
are
bulgogi
and
galbi.
There
are
also
many
fish
dishes
which
are
cooked
this
way.
Jeon
(pan-fried
dishes)
Jeon
is a
kind
of
pancake
made
from
mushrooms,
pumpkin,
slices
of
dried
fish,
oysters,
unripe
red
peppers,
meat
or
other
ingredients
which
are
mixed
with
salt
and
black
pepper,
dipped
in
flour
and
egg
and
fried
in
oil.
Mandu
(dumpling)
Mandu
is
dumplings
stuffed
with
beef,
mushrooms,
stir-fried
zucchini,
and
mungbean
sprouts.
Pork,
chicken,
or
fish
is
sometimes
used
instead
of
beef.
Duty
Free
Korea
Incheon
Airport
Duty
Free
Korea
covers
a
large
area
and
has
a
theme
for
each
store.
It
is
subdivided
by
product
and
the
interior
has
been
designed
for
efficient
shopping.
Duty
Free
Korea
carries
liquor,
cigarette,
famous
electronic
products,
cashmere,
tatan
skirts
and
golf
wear,
Australian
fine
Kendone
and
wool,
wine,
leather
goods,
Korean
finest
industrial
products
and
souvenirs,
traditional
food
Kimchi,
seaweed,
traditional
snacks.
And
also
has
the
fastest
shopping
corner
for
travelers
who
do
not
have
enough
time
carrying
simple
products
such
as
liquor,
cigarettes,
insam
(ginseng)
and
presents.
Duty
Free
Korea
also
has
outlet
stores
for
even
more
discounts.
Galleria
Departmental
Store
Famous
as a
luxury
mall,
Galleria
Department
Store
has
an
affluent
image.
Galleria
Department
Store
is
located
in
Apgujeong-dong,
which
is
one
of
Seoul’s
upper
class
districts,
and
manages
to
sell
the
high
class
products.
Galleria
Fashion
Mall
leads
Korea’s
fashion.
Near
Galleria
Department
Store
is
Rodeo
street
where
you
can
see
new
trends
for
youths
on
the
streets.
Rodeo
street
has
many
upper
class
pleasures
such
as
cafes
and
restaurants.
- Household Supplies, Restaurants, Snacks
- Men’s Clothing, Sports Casual , Children’s Clothing, Children’s
Playground
- Young Casual , Unisex Casual , Jean, Underwear
- Designer’s Shop, Career Casual, Adult Casual
- Shoes, Bags, Accessories, Cosmetics
- Groceries
