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[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Saunter around Seoul and discover hidden gems with the KPOP Herald, diarise these upcoming festivals and events happening around the country, 10 Magazine reveals some of Seoul's best night markets, and find out why Korea should be high on your travel bucket list.

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"[Seoul Saunter] Remnants of good ol' days"

The Korea Herald's "Seoul Saunter" series is a wonderful initiative that "explores the many nooks and crannies of Seoul, proclaimed the capital of Joseon in 1392, that reveal a multifaceted city". In this latest post, Yoon Min-sik visits Euljiro in central Seoul where, until the mid-1990s, it was considered Korea's "do-it-all alley" because of the wide variety of shops that specialized in metalwork, sewing and the sale of tools. "Over time, the small-scale shops eventually lost the vast majority of their customers, as mass-produced products flooded the market. It appeared as though it would only be a matter of time before the old alleys faded into obscurity and insignificance", writes Min-sik.

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"[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea"

Not sure what to get up to in the Land of the Morning Calm? The Korea Herald has your itinerary covered with this list of upcoming events that will pique the interest of any serious traveller looking to get the most out of their time in Korea. To name a couple, the Gochang Green Barley Fest is now on until mid-May where visitors can celebrate alongside the locals the regions "plentiful barley", and the Taean Tulip Festival gives you a fantastic excuse to see some of Korea's beautiful countryside while enjoying music, dance, as well as other traditional experiences.

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"6 NIGHT MARKETS IN SEOUL YOU SHOULD STAY UP FOR"

10 Magazine's Julie Schuldt reveals a few of Seoul's underappreciated night markets, "hidden gems" where you can spend your evenings roaming stalls while being entertained by various performances and sample some delicious, farm-fresh produce. There's the Yeouido Night Market, for example, which runs from 6PM - 11PM, where you can "take your tastebuds and musical ears on a global excursion along the riverside!" Coffee not included.

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"TOP THINGS TO SEE IN SOUTH KOREA"

Where to next? South Korea of course! Visit the naturally beautiful Jeju Island, climb the stone steps of Seoul Tower to take in the cityscape, experience the sights and smells of traditional Korea, or take your time sipping tea and watch the world go by. There is lots to do and plenty to see, and that's why listicles can help. No matter what you're looking for, here you'll discover a variety of tantalising options of what you could be getting up to in South Korea. Hello Kitty coffee anyone?

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