History and Culture
South Korea is steeped with historical and cultural wonders worth exploring. And while these cultural and historical sites remain the core of the country’s traditions and tourism, the country has seen a substantial development in its technological industries simultaneous to constant cultural emergence. The Korean (Hallyu) wave, including exports like music, drama and entertainment, has taken the world by storm and has been a significant force to promote South Korean culture and tourism. Although the Korean influence on pop culture is continuously seeping into the global spectrum in a positive light, let’s take time to also appreciate South Korea’s local traditions and deeply-rooted past through these extraordinary experiences:
- Step back in time in Bukchon Hanok Village – home to over 900 hanoks (traditional Korean houses) dating back to the Joseon Dynasty.
- Witness the sky magically light up during the annual Lotus Lantern Festival on the Buddha’s birthday at Sangwangsa Temple!
- Catch the one-of-a-kind Jeju women diver show, where elderly female locals dive deep into the ocean water without any diving equipment to collect seafood.
