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[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

YouTubers prove critical for promoting the Korean Wave, Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism offers foreigners special temple programmes, The Korea Herald visits Pil-dong's Street Museum in Seoul, and South Korea's biggest tourist attraction revealed.

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"YouTubers prove the key to Korean tourism"

The South Korean government allocates significant resources to promoting tourism and continues to reap the rewards, but they're not the only players in town when it comes to showing Korea off. "But while Hallyu [the 'Korean Wave'] generates interest and curiosity in Korea, there are cultural bridges that prevent some potential overseas visitors from making the trip". Foreigner YouTubers are filling the gap by blogging, vlogging, and otherwise sharing snippets of the experiences living in the Land of the Morning Calm. And according to Paige Shin, they "have found significant success in the craft".

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"Gangneung temple stays for foreigners offered for 10,000 won"

Foreign travellers take note: from August 18 ~ 28 visitors can enjoy a special two-day programme at five selected Buddhist temples for just 10,000 won ($8.90). This affordable opportunity was recently announced by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, but act quickly because spots are limited...

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"[Seoul Saunter] Peekaboo with art in Pil-dong"

The Korea Herald continues their "Seoul Saunter" series with a trip to the art-charmed alleyways of Pil-dong. The area's Street Museum is its biggest attraction; "if you are looking for some pieces of contemporary Korean art to enjoy, you are in just the right spot", writes Yoon Min-sik. Interestingly, the area was once the country's cinema hub and is in the process of being developed.

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"Everland attracts most tourists in S. Korea in 2016"

For the second year in a row, Everland, South Korea largest theme park, was revealed as the country's most popular tourist attraction. According to recent figures released by Korea Culture & Tourism, the Samsung-owned park had 6.9 million visitors last year, with October being its busiest month. "The second-most visited attraction in Korea last year was Gyeongbok Palace with 6,020,118 visitors passing through its doors, according to institute figures".

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