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[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Find out what festivals and events are happening now and in the near future with the Korea Herald, Korea's top shopping districts feel the pinch of China's travel ban, night tours at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul are back on, and make the most out of your trip to the Korea's capital with this list of its top 25 attractions.

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"[Travel Bits] Festivals in Korea this week"

Avoid missing out on the many exciting festivals taking place all around Korea with this great events guide from the Korea Herald. There's the Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival, Muchangpo Mystic Sea Road Fest, Seoul Land Character Flower Fest, and if octopuses are your thing, there's still time to catch the Seocheon Camellia Octopus Festival in South Chungcheong Province. So much to see and do, yet so little time...

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"Quiet Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun Streets on First Day of China's Travel Ban on S. Korea"

Seoul top shopping hubs, Myeong-dong and Dongdaemun, are feeling the pressure from China's recent travel ban to the country. These and other shopping districts rely heavily on foreign foot traffic, but the restrictions enforced by the Chinese government is now showing as the political tension continues. According to his article on Business Korea, "China is leveling up the pressure on Lotte Group as part of its retaliation over the agreement of swapping land for the THAAD installation".

...READ ON BUSINESS KOREA

"Gyeongbok Palace to resume night tours"

Gyeongbok Palace was the main royal palace during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), so it's not surprisingly that both foreigners and locals love visiting such an important historical sight. Last year in September, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) tried a new tour of the grounds at night time-"Gyeongbok Palace Starlight Tour"-which "gained huge popularity for offering stunning rare night views". The tour is now back on, so if you were planning a trip, now you have the option of seeing this stellar site under the evening sky.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

"25 Best Things To Do in Seoul, South Korea"

Here's a quick fire list of 25 attractions in Seoul to tempt you into making Korea your next travel destination. With these top suggestions, you really will be spoilt for choice in the Land of the Morning Calm; here's but a few attractions on their list: N Seoul Tower, Lotte World, Gwangjang Market, Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, and the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple. There's also a link to a YouTube video that showcases many of these enticing options.

...READ/WATCH ON SEOUL WEATHER AND AIRPORT SUBWAY MAP

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