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Gyeongsangbuk-do is the perfect destination for history buffs and nature lovers, Marriott's opens its first hotel in Korea, Yuen Mi's visits the largest concentration of hanoks in the country for her travel blog, and get a great overview of some of Korea's top attractions with this ultimate travel guide to South Korea.

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"Travel through time in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea"

Are you a history buff? Then you might want to make sure you pay a visit to the beautiful and peaceful province of Gyeongsangbuk-do where you can learn all about Korea's rich Buddhist culture and traditions. The province is also home to the cities of Pohang and Gyeonghki, in which you'll find the Homigot Sunrise Square, Shilla Millennium Park, and Bulguksa Temple, to name just a few attractions. Rappler's Paige Occeñola has more...

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"Marriott's Le Meridien aims to transform Seoul's nightlife"

Marriott International is hoping the opening of Korea's first Le Meridien hotel in Sinchon will be "a big transformation" for this popular nighttime district. The company already has 100 hotels around the world, but the new hotel will be their first in Korea. "Le Meridien, striving to offer a 'home away from home', values integration with the local culture, which it believes is necessary to vitalize the area", writes Ko Dong-hwan.

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"Seoul Travel Guide: Bukchon Hanok Village"

Here's a great travel blog by Yuen Mi, a native Cambodian raised in Canada who has "dedicated her life to travel, food, art and photography". In this post, Yuen has pieced together a useful travel guide (complete with some great photos) for the stunning Bukchon Hanok Village north of central Seoul. The village contains the largest concentration of hanoks in the country, and its natural surroundings are simply sublime. "It is a beautiful place to wander", writes Yuen. "To appreciate the craftsmanship and understated beauty of the hanoks with its patterned wall and tiled roofs -in complete contrast with the modern structures of the city of Seoul in the distance".

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"SEOUL KOREA THINGS TO DO, WHERE TO STAY & WHAT TO EAT!"

Je Barua, a guest writer for "Make Time to See the World", gives us a no-nonsense guide to adventuring in Korea. No matter if it's hiking you're after, a cultured museum to tour, or a wild night out on the town, this guide will help point you in the right direction so you can get the most out of your trip to The Land of the Morning Calm. And, of course, don't forget about all the shopping and traditional temples! New and lasting memories in Korea awaits...

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