[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Learn all about Korea's many hot springs, the (super) train to Busan will now take just half an hour, take note of these travel hacks to save money in Korea, and a new smart card for tourists makes it even easier for visitors to get around.

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"EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KOREAN HOT SPRINGS"

This article by Matthew Crawford on 10 Magazine gives you all the information you need to explore Korea's many hot springs. "While they may be intimidating at first due to the heat, because natural hot springs originate from sources below the surface of the earth, they often have water that contains minerals that have some good effect on your body", writes Matthew. Here you'll find a number of suggested hot springs to visit in Korea, as well as some general information about hot springs so you know what you're getting into. Have you gone to a hot spring in Korea before? Let us know about your experience in the comment section below...

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"A Hyperloop-esque plan is taking shape in South Korea"

South Korea is a technological powerhouse that's helping to shape the future of transportation. An exciting development that recently made news is the Korea Railroad Research Institute's (KRRI) plan for a supersonic train that will be able to take you from Seoul to the coastal city of Busan in just half an hour! "We hope to create an ultra-fast train, which will travel inside a state-of-the-art low-pressure tube at lightning speeds", said a KRRI representative. This comes after Jeon Sang-ho's hit film, "Train to Busan" (2016), which may now need a remake...

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"Travel Hacks For Budget Travelers: How To Maximize Your 5-Day Winter Vacation In South Korea"

Here's a great blog/vlog about one traveller's 5-day winter adventure in Korea. Getting the most out of one's travels can be a serious challenge for budget-conscious tourists, but it need not be that way in Korea: "We present you this travel hack so you can maximise your 5-day winter vacation in South Korea", writes Laurence Hao. Do you have any tips for travelling in Korea on a budget?

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"New smartcard offers foreign visitors many benefits"

South Korea is always looking for ways to make the country more attractive to foreign visitors, and their latest initiative comes in the form of a convenient "smartcard" that will grant visitors easy access to public transport and more. The Korea Tour Card was released last Monday to coincide with the Korea Grand Sale, a shopping and tourism festival that runs until February 28. Well played, Korea, well played...

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES