[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

10 Magazine puts 10 of Korea's top aquariums in the spotlight, the Smithsonian thinks these 7 museums in Korea are must-sees, there is a wealth of attractions awaiting tourist heading over for the upcoming Winter Games, and one New Zealander may be the first human ever to explore all the mountain ranges in both North and South Korea.

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"7 EXOTIC AQUARIUMS IN SOUTH KOREA TO EXPLORE"

The Land of the Morning Calm has an overwhelming array of fantastic attractions. In this post on 10 Magazine, Io Richter, a Korean-German living in Seoul, lists seven of the country's top aquariums, including the newly opened Lotte World Aquarium, as well as arguably Korea's most famous aquatic attraction: the Coex Aquarium. "Many of the aquariums are located outside of Seoul, making them a great addition to a weekend getaway or a bigger Korea tour", Io adds.

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"Seven Must-See Museums in South Korea"

Looking to get K-cultured while you're in the country for the Winter Games? The Smithsonian has you covered with this great list of Korea's top museums. "These seven museums will help you familiarize yourself with South Korea's history, science, art, culture and quirkiness", writes Jennifer Billock. There's a wide variety of museums in Korea, including the traditional, the science-inspired, the technological infused, as well as the downright quirky. One museum, the "Trick Eye Museum" in Seoul, contains an interesting mixture of 2D and 3D creations and allows visitors to interact with various pieces of art; there's also a section in the museum dedicated to ice sculptures, and just make you're able to navigate through the mirror maze on your way out...

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"Places to visit in Gangneung, another winter Olympic city"

Around 190,000 visitors are expected to descend on PyeongChang, Jeongseon and Gangneung next month for the 2018 Winter Games. Those who make the trip over will not be short of exciting and unique experiences, and the Korean government is hoping that Ganggeunng will not only reap the rewards of hosting such a prestigious and world-class event, but that it becomes a global tourist destination ever after. In this article on the Korea Times, writer Kim Jae-heun puts the host region in the spotlight and notes some of the many great attractions that aren't to be missed. Enjoy coffee from Korea's very first barista, for example, or visit traditional attractions like Ojukheon House, where two famous Joseon-era Confucian scholars resided. There's also Unification Park, Haslla Art World, and Jeongdongjin's coastline is perfect for catching the sunrise.

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"New Zealander discovers hidden delights in Baekdu Daegan mountain trails"

An incredible 70% of South Korea's territory is mountainous. Hiking, not surprisingly, is a major national pastime, but Korea's treks are not all that well known outside of Korea, even among world mountaineers. Roger Shepherd from New Zealand, however, has the unique privilege of perhaps being the first foreigner ("and maybe the first person on Earth") who has "explored all the mountains of the mountain range in both Koreas". In this profile on the Korea Times, Kang Hyun-kyung interviews Sheperd, 52, about his passion for exploring Korea's mountain ranges, what he's discovered, and how his experiences have shaped his view about both Koreas and their people.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES