[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Saunter around Seoul with the K-Pop Herald, The Korea Herald highlights some of the best festivals and sights around Korea, music lovers take note of these eight great summer music festivals, and why wouldn't you spend a night in a giant ramen cup?

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"[Seoul Saunter] Webtoon characters liven up streets"

This is a great new series from the Korea Herald that "explores the many nooks and crannies of Seoul". In this recent post, they venture out into the winding neighbourhood of Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu, and reveal some of the beautiful murals that have helped to revitalise this once neglected part of town. "This street in southeastern Seoul, dubbed the Kang Full Cartoon Alley, is lined with such murals bearing scenes and characters from the beloved webtoonist's 11 works", writes Rumy Doo.

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"[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea"

Never miss a beat in Korea with The Korea Herald's "Travel Bits" segment that highlights some of the many exciting festivals and events taking place in the coming months. It's getting a little late in the game to take full advantage of the country's various cherry blossom festivals, but there's still plenty to see, do and experience as the season shifts. There's the Lotte World Tower Fireworks Fest, for example, with will also include some music talent, and for those who enjoy the outdoors, the Cheongsando Walking Festival at the end of April is also a great option.

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"8 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS IN KOREA TO EXPERIENCE IN 2017"

10 Magazine has your summer fun covered with these eight great music festival taking place throughout the year. There's the Seoul World DJ Festival, the Seoul Jazz Festival, Ultra Music Festival Korea kicks off in June, Valley Rock Music & Arts Festival is late July, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, World Club Dome Korea, and more! Get your music how Old Boy likes his octopus: live!

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"Sleep In A Giant Cup Of Ramen, An iPhone Or A Bottle Of Beer – Because Why Not?"

The question is not whether you would spend a night in a ramen cup, an iPhone, or a bottle of beer, but rather, why wouldn't you? "If you've ever dreamed of falling asleep inside your favorite beverage (no judgment if that's actually true)", the article begins, "you should look to South Korea, home to weird and wonderful sleeping arrangements like an oversized Starbucks mug or a can of Heineken". Travel Pirates has this report on some of weirdest accommodation options you'll encounter in Korea...

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