| Introduction to Korea
Korea is a country of two distinct aspects, the
traditional and historic as well as the sleek and the new. The country is determined
to leave its troubles behind and has entered the new millennium with a renewed optimism
and passion. Despite the ever widening gap between these two, the former has not
completely displaced the latter. These days most towns consist of a new, fashionable
area, where discos, karaoke bars, coffee shops and stores sell a variety of goods
- everything from designer-label clothing to freshly baked French bread. But in
these same towns you will also find the Korea of old; street markets formed in an
intriguing maze where vendors sell everything from food, fruits, vegetables and
seafood just as they have done for hundreds of years before. Korea has much to offer
the avid traveller and many believe it to be the unspoiled gem of Asia. It possesses
largely untouched natural landscapes, a vibrant history of 5000 years with traditional
culture and people who are friendly, welcoming and curious.
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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 mixed in this dynamic city offering 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 including the seasonal festivals.
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 the 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
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