Korea 140 — Places Foreigners Love

Lesson 1-1 Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace경복궁

🎈 한복체험·수문장교대식

Joseon's main palace — wear hanbok, watch the royal guard ceremony.

Background motif

grand traditional Korean palace gate, tiled roofs, stone courtyard, hanbok colors, guards

Lesson 2-1 Seoul

Han River한강

🎈 피크닉·치맥·자전거·불꽃·유람선

Seoul's river — picnic mats, fried chicken & beer, biking, instant ramen, fireworks.

Background motif

wide calm river, city skyline far back, picnic mats, bicycles, a ramen cup, paddle boats, sunset

Lesson 3-1 Seoul

Myeongdong명동

🎈 길거리음식·화장품쇼핑

Shopping & street-food hub — cosmetics, tteokbokki, hotteok.

Background motif

busy bright shopping street, food carts, cosmetic shop signs, skewers and hotteok, crowds

Lesson 4-1 Seoul

Namsan Seoul Tower남산서울타워

🎈 케이블카·사랑의자물쇠·야경

Hilltop tower — cable car, love padlocks, city night view.

Background motif

tall lookout tower on a green hill, cable car, fence of colorful love padlocks, city lights

Lesson 5-1 Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village북촌한옥마을

🎈 한옥산책·한복

Preserved hanok alleys — stroll old Seoul in hanbok.

Background motif

narrow sloping alley of traditional tiled-roof hanok houses, stone steps, potted plants

Lesson 6-1 Seoul

Hongdae홍대

🎈 버스킹·클럽·카페

Youth district — street busking, indie cafes and clubs.

Background motif

lively street with buskers and a small crowd, mural walls, neon cafe signs, guitars

Lesson 7-1 Seoul

Insadong인사동

🎈 전통찻집·공예·갤러리

Arts street — traditional tea houses, crafts, galleries.

Background motif

traditional craft street, hanji lanterns, tea house, pottery and brush shops, ginkgo trees

Lesson 8-1 Seoul

Gwangjang Market광장시장

🎈 빈대떡·마약김밥·먹자골목

Century-old market — mung-bean pancakes, mini gimbap, street feasts.

Background motif

covered traditional market alley, food stalls, sizzling pancakes, bowls, red stools, steam

Lesson 9-1 Busan

Haeundae Beach해운대해수욕장

🎈 해수욕·해변축제

Korea's iconic beach — skyline, sand, summer festivals.

Background motif

long sandy city beach, high-rise hotels behind, parasols, gentle waves, beachgoers

Lesson 10-1 Busan

Gwangalli & Diamond Bridge광안리 광안대교

🎈 야경·드론쇼

Beach famed for bridge night views and drone shows.

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beach at night facing a long lit suspension bridge, drone-light show in sky, cafes glowing

Lesson 11-1 Busan

Gamcheon Culture Village감천문화마을

🎈 색색마을·골목투어

Pastel houses stacked up a hillside — art village.

Background motif

hillside of colorful pastel cube houses stacked like steps, narrow stairs, murals, sea view

Lesson 12-1 Seoul

Gangnam강남

🎈 쇼핑·카페·강남스타일

Glitzy district of towers, shopping and cafes.

Background motif

wide modern boulevard with glass towers, fashion boutiques, busy crosswalk, city energy

Lesson 13-1 Jeju

Seongsan Ilchulbong성산일출봉

🎈 일출·분화구등반

Giant tuff cone rising from the sea — sunrise spot.

Background motif

huge green volcanic crater rising from the sea, hiking path, sunrise glow, fields below

Lesson 14-1 Jeju

Hyeopjae Beach협재해수욕장

🎈 에메랄드물·비양도

Emerald water with Biyangdo isle on the horizon.

Background motif

white-sand beach with emerald shallow water, a small island offshore, palm trees, clear sky

Lesson 15-1 Jeju

Hallasan한라산

🎈 등산·백록담

Korea's highest peak — crater-lake hike on Jeju.

Background motif

tall shield volcano above clouds, hiking trail through low brush, crater lake, autumn colors

Lesson 16-1 Gangwon

Nami Island남이섬

🎈 메타세쿼이아길·자전거

Romantic island of metasequoia lanes and drama fame.

Background motif

long straight tree-lined lane of tall metasequoia, couple walking, bicycles, autumn or snow

Lesson 17-1 Gyeongju

Bulguksa Temple불국사

🎈 고찰산책·다보탑

Pinnacle of Silla Buddhist art — UNESCO site.

Background motif

grand old wooden temple, stone stairways and pagodas, autumn maples, lotus pond, tiled roofs

Lesson 18-1 Jeonju

Jeonju Hanok Village전주한옥마을

🎈 한복·비빔밥·길거리음식

Hundreds of hanok plus bibimbap and street food.

Background motif

wide hanok village of tiled roofs, hanbok visitors, food stalls, bibimbap bowl, lanterns

Lesson 19-1 Gangwon

Seoraksan설악산

🎈 단풍·케이블카·울산바위

Famed peaks, autumn colors, and a cable car.

Background motif

jagged granite peaks blazing with red-orange autumn foliage, cable car, temple, stream, blue sky

Lesson 20-1 Seoul

Itaewon이태원

🎈 다국적음식·루프탑

Multicultural quarter — world food, rooftop bars.

Background motif

hilly international street, world-cuisine signs, rooftop terrace, string lights, mixed crowd

Lesson 21-1 Seoul

Seongsu-dong성수동

🎈 팝업스토어·카페투어

Hip converted-factory cafes and pop-up stores.

Background motif

red-brick converted-warehouse cafe street, big windows, plants, pop-up store, industrial chic

Lesson 22-1 Seoul

Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky롯데월드타워 서울스카이

🎈 전망대·야경

Korea's tallest tower observatory — Seoul at your feet.

Background motif

very tall glass skyscraper, observation deck view of city grid and river, glass floor, clouds

Lesson 23-1 Gyeonggi

Everland에버랜드

🎈 판다·튤립·롤러코스터

Theme park — pandas, tulip festival, wooden coaster.

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big theme park with tulip fields, a panda, a tall wooden roller coaster, flower parade

Lesson 24-1 Seoul

Dongdaemun DDP동대문디자인플라자

🎈 야간조명·패션·LED장미

Futuristic curved landmark — LED rose garden at night, fashion shopping.

Background motif

sleek silver curved futuristic building at dusk, glowing LED roses, soft purple lights

Lesson 1-2 Seoul

Gwanghwamun Square광화문광장

🎈 세종대왕·이순신동상

Civic square with statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi.

Background motif

open city plaza, large bronze seated King statue, palace gate behind, fountains, flags

Lesson 1-3 Seoul

Cheonggyecheon Stream청계천

🎈 도심물길산책

Restored downtown stream — a walkway by the water.

Background motif

narrow restored stream below street level, stepping stones, willow, city buildings above

Lesson 1-4 Busan

Jagalchi Market자갈치시장

🎈 활어회·해산물

Korea's biggest fish market — live sashimi, grilled eel.

Background motif

bustling seaside fish market, tanks and ice, grilling eel, harbor boats, ajummas selling

Lesson 1-5 Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa해동용궁사

🎈 바다절·일출

Beautiful seaside temple built on coastal rocks.

Background motif

ornate Buddhist temple on sea cliffs, stone bridge, lanterns, waves crashing, sunrise

Lesson 1-6 Gyeongju

Cheomseongdae첨성대

🎈 고대천문대·야경

Asia's oldest observatory — lovely at night.

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ancient curved stone-bottle observatory tower on a lawn, flower field, night lighting, stars

Lesson 1-7 Gyeongju

Donggung & Wolji Pond동궁과 월지

🎈 야경반영·연못

Silla palace pond — pavilions mirrored at night.

Background motif

lit wooden palace pavilions reflected in a calm pond at night, soft golden glow, reeds

Lesson 2-2 Gyeonggi

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress수원화성

🎈 성곽순환·야경

UNESCO fortress wall showcasing Joseon engineering.

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long stone fortress wall with arched gates and watchtowers over a city, archery, night lights

Lesson 2-3 Gyeonggi

Korean Folk Village한국민속촌

🎈 전통공연·민속체험

Recreated Joseon village with shows and crafts.

Background motif

recreated folk village of hanok and thatch houses, clay jars, traditional performers, ox cart

Lesson 2-4 Incheon

Incheon Chinatown인천 차이나타운

🎈 짜장면·동화마을

Birthplace of jjajangmyeon, beside a fairy-tale village.

Background motif

red-and-gold Chinatown gate and street, lanterns, jjajangmyeon, nearby pastel fairy-tale walls

Lesson 2-5 Seoul

Garosu-gil가로수길

🎈 은행나무길·쇼핑

Ginkgo-lined trendy cafe and fashion street.

Background motif

tree-lined street with ginkgo trees, stylish boutiques and cafes, yellow autumn leaves

Lesson 2-6 Seoul

Ikseon-dong익선동

🎈 골목한옥카페

Tiny hanok alleys turned into cozy cafes.

Background motif

very narrow hanok alley with cozy cafe entrances, hanging plants, warm lanterns, tiled roofs

Lesson 2-7 Seoul

Lotte World롯데월드 어드벤처

🎈 놀이기구·아이스링크

Indoor/outdoor theme park — rides, ice rink, parades.

Background motif

fairy-tale theme park castle, roller coaster, hot-air-balloon ride, colorful parade

Lesson 3-2 Jeju

Udo Island우도

🎈 전기바이크·땅콩아이스크림

Tiny island toured by e-bike — peanut ice cream.

Background motif

small green island coastline, rental scooters, lighthouse, white-and-emerald beach, stone walls

Lesson 3-3 Jeju

Seopjikoji섭지코지

🎈 들판산책·등대

Coastal cape with canola fields and a lighthouse.

Background motif

grassy coastal cape, yellow canola flowers, white lighthouse, sea cliffs, Seongsan in distance

Lesson 3-4 Jeolla

Yeosu Night Sea여수 밤바다

🎈 밤바다·돌산대교야경

The romantic night sea made famous by a song.

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harbor at night, lit bridge over dark water, waterfront cafes and lights reflected, boats

Lesson 3-5 Gyeongju

Daereungwon Tombs대릉원 천마총

🎈 고분산책·능

Royal Silla burial mounds like grassy hills.

Background motif

rows of large grassy royal tomb mounds, walking path, a single tree, soft morning light

Lesson 3-6 Gyeongju

Hwangnidan-gil황리단길

🎈 한옥카페거리

Hanok cafe street beside Gyeongju's tombs.

Background motif

low hanok cafe street near grassy tomb mounds, hanbok renters, dessert cafes, lanterns

Lesson 3-7 Andong

Andong Hahoe Village안동하회마을

🎈 전통마을·탈춤

River-wrapped Joseon village famed for mask dance.

Background motif

river-bend traditional village of thatched and tiled houses, mask dancers, old pine, river

Lesson 4-2 Seoul

Euljiro (Hipjiro)을지로 힙지로

🎈 노가리골목·레트로

Gritty alleys reborn as hip bars and cafes.

Background motif

retro back-alley at night, hidden bar signs, old printing shops, warm neon, dried-snack pub

Lesson 4-3 Seoul

Yeonnam-dong연남동

🎈 브런치·카페투어

Brunch cafes and charming alleys by the forest path.

Background motif

leafy neighborhood of brunch cafes, outdoor tables, plants, low brick houses, sunny

Lesson 4-4 Gyeongnam

Tongyeong Cable Car통영 케이블카 미륵산

🎈 케이블카·한려수도

Cable car over Tongyeong's island-dotted sea.

Background motif

cable car rising to a peak overlooking a sea scattered with many small green islands

Lesson 4-5 Jeolla

Juknokwon Bamboo Forest담양 죽녹원

🎈 대나무숲길

Cool trails under towering green bamboo.

Background motif

tall dense green bamboo forest, sunlit path, wooden walkway, soft green shade, lantern

Lesson 4-6 Jeolla

Boseong Green Tea Fields보성 녹차밭

🎈 녹차밭계단·산책

Terraced green-tea fields cascading down hills.

Background motif

steep hillside of curved green tea-plant terraces, tall cedar trees lining a path, misty green

Lesson 4-7 Gyeongnam

Tongdosa Temple양산 통도사

🎈 삼보사찰·매화

Great UNESCO temple housing Buddha's relics — famed plum blossoms.

Background motif

grand sprawling temple complex among pines, pink plum blossoms, stone bridge, lanterns, hall

Lesson 5-2 Seoul

Banpo Rainbow Fountain반포한강공원 무지개분수

🎈 분수쇼·피크닉

Bridge rainbow fountain show and riverside picnics.

Background motif

long bridge with arcs of rainbow-colored water fountains spraying into a river at dusk

Lesson 5-3 Seoul

Yeouido Hangang Park여의도한강공원

🎈 벚꽃·불꽃축제

Cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks festival in fall.

Background motif

riverside park lined with cherry-blossom trees, picnic crowds, city towers, soft pink petals

Lesson 5-4 Seoul

Ttukseom Hangang Park뚝섬한강공원

🎈 수상레저·자전거

Water sports — jet ski, windsurf — by the river.

Background motif

river park with windsurfers and small boats, bike path, green lawn, picnic tents

Lesson 5-5 Seoul

Mangwon Hangang Park망원한강공원

🎈 피크닉·라면

Convenience-store ramen and picnic-mat hangouts.

Background motif

grassy riverbank with picnic mats, a steaming ramen cup, friends sitting, bridge in distance

Lesson 5-6 Seoul

Olympic Park올림픽공원

🎈 들꽃마루·나홀로나무

Vast lawns and the famous 'Lone Tree' photo spot.

Background motif

huge green rolling lawn with a single iconic tree on a hill, blue sky, wildflowers

Lesson 5-7 Seoul

Seoul Forest서울숲

🎈 사슴·피크닉

City forest with deer — family picnics and walks.

Background motif

leafy urban forest park, deer in a glade, wooden path, picnic families, tall trees

Lesson 6-2 Seoul

Namsangol Hanok Village남산골한옥마을

🎈 전통체험·한복

Traditional hanok and gardens in the city center.

Background motif

cluster of hanok houses around a pond and garden, pavilion, traditional games, autumn trees

Lesson 6-3 Seoul

Bukhansan북한산

🎈 등산·도심전망

Granite mountain ringing Seoul — hiking with city views.

Background motif

rugged granite peaks above a green forest, hikers on a ridge, city skyline far below

Lesson 6-4 Seoul

Naksan Park City Wall낙산공원 성곽길

🎈 성곽야경산책

Walk along the old city wall with night views.

Background motif

old stone fortress wall along a hill, lamp-lit path, city lights below, evening sky

Lesson 6-5 Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park연트럴파크 경의선숲길

🎈 숲길산책·카페

Old railway turned into a leafy walking park.

Background motif

long narrow green park on a former rail line, benches, cafes alongside, trees, couples walking

Lesson 6-6 Seoul

Starfield Library COEX코엑스 별마당도서관

🎈 대형책장·포토존

Giant 13m bookshelves — a striking indoor library.

Background motif

huge two-story open library hall with towering bookshelves, soft lighting, people reading

Lesson 6-7 Seoul

Samcheong-dong삼청동

🎈 갤러리·카페골목

Quiet palace-side alleys of galleries and cafes.

Background motif

calm uphill alley beside palace walls, small galleries, cozy cafes, stone wall, trees

Lesson 7-2 Seoul

Daehangno대학로

🎈 소극장·연극

Theater district packed with small playhouses.

Background motif

street of small theaters with show posters, marquee lights, young crowd, plaza

Lesson 7-3 Seoul

Noryangjin Fish Market노량진수산시장

🎈 활어회·해산물

Pick live seafood and eat it fresh — big fish market.

Background motif

huge indoor fish market, tanks of live seafood, ice stalls, vendors, bright lights

Lesson 7-4 Seoul

Tongin Market통인시장

🎈 엽전도시락

Buy side dishes with old coins — lunchbox experience.

Background motif

cozy covered market alley, side-dish stalls, a lunchbox tray, brass coins, friendly vendors

Lesson 7-5 Seoul

Hannam-dong한남동

🎈 편집숍·갤러리

Upscale concept stores, galleries, design cafes.

Background motif

stylish hillside street, minimalist boutiques and gallery, clean facades, design cafe

Lesson 7-6 Seoul

Seokchon Lake석촌호수

🎈 벚꽃·러버덕

Cherry-blossom lake beside Lotte World.

Background motif

round city lake ringed with cherry blossoms, tower reflection, walking path, pink petals

Lesson 7-7 Gyeonggi

Imjingak DMZ임진각 DMZ

🎈 분단·평화공원

Divided-border site — a peace park at the DMZ.

Background motif

peace park near the border, ribbons on a fence, old steam train, observation deck, wind pinwheels

Lesson 8-2 Seoul

Dongdaemun Night MarketDDP 동대문 야시장

🎈 심야쇼핑·먹거리

All-night fashion wholesale and street-food market.

Background motif

bright night market, fashion stalls, food carts, busy late crowd, neon, paper cups of food

Lesson 8-3 Busan

Taejongdae태종대

🎈 해안절벽·다누비열차

Cliffs and a lighthouse — dramatic coastal park.

Background motif

steep sea cliffs, white lighthouse, pine trees, blue ocean, a small train, viewpoint

Lesson 8-4 Busan

Songdo Marine Cable Car송도해상케이블카

🎈 해상케이블카·스카이워크

Cable car gliding over the sea, plus a skywalk.

Background motif

cable-car cabins crossing over blue sea between two headlands, beach and skywalk below

Lesson 8-5 Busan

Huinnyeoul Culture Village흰여울문화마을

🎈 해안절벽마을·골목

White cliffside houses along Yeongdo's coast.

Background motif

white houses on a cliff edge above the sea, narrow path, blue water, boats, laundry lines

Lesson 8-6 Busan

Gukje Market & BIFF Square국제시장 BIFF광장

🎈 길거리음식·씨앗호떡

Film-festival street and street food (seed hotteok).

Background motif

lively market street, handprint plaques, hotteok griddle, food stalls, movie posters

Lesson 8-7 Busan

Dadaepo Beach다대포해수욕장

🎈 노을·꿈의분수

Sunsets and a musical fountain on a wide beach.

Background motif

wide flat beach at sunset, shallow tide pools reflecting orange sky, fountain jets, silhouettes

Lesson 9-2 Busan

Songjeong Beach송정해수욕장

🎈 서핑·해변카페

Surf beach loved by beginner surfers.

Background motif

mellow beach with surfers and longboards, surf shops, gentle waves, palm-lined road

Lesson 9-3 Busan

Busan Tower Yongdusan용두산공원 부산타워

🎈 전망탑·야경

Hilltop tower and park over the old downtown.

Background motif

park on a hill with a tall tower, pigeons, old downtown and harbor view, pine trees

Lesson 9-4 Busan

Oryukdo Skywalk오륙도 스카이워크

🎈 유리바닥·해안

Glass-floor cliff walk over the sea and five isles.

Background motif

U-shaped glass skywalk off a cliff, blue sea below, rocky islets on the horizon

Lesson 9-5 Busan

Blueline Park Beach Train블루라인파크 해변열차

🎈 해변열차·스카이캡슐

Mini beach train and sky capsules along the coast.

Background motif

colorful sky-capsule pods and a small train on a coastal rail beside turquoise sea, cafes

Lesson 9-6 Jeju

Manjanggul Cave만장굴

🎈 용암동굴탐험

World-class lava tube to explore.

Background motif

dark basalt lava tube cave, lit walkway, towering lava column, dripping rock textures

Lesson 9-7 Jeju

Cheonjiyeon Falls천지연폭포

🎈 폭포산책

Cool waterfall amid subtropical forest.

Background motif

wide waterfall into a green pool, lush subtropical plants, wooden viewing deck, mist

Lesson 10-2 Jeju

Jusangjeolli Cliffs주상절리대

🎈 육각절벽·파도

Hexagonal basalt sea cliffs battered by waves.

Background motif

dark hexagonal basalt columns by the sea, white waves crashing, viewpoint railing, blue water

Lesson 10-3 Jeju

Aewol Cafe Street애월 카페거리

🎈 오션뷰카페

Ocean-view cafe street on Jeju's coast.

Background motif

seaside cafes with big windows and terraces facing turquoise sea, palms, parked scooters

Lesson 10-4 Jeju

Osulloc Tea Museum오설록 티뮤지엄

🎈 녹차밭·녹차디저트

Vast green-tea fields with a tea museum and cafe.

Background motif

rolling green tea-plant rows in neat curves, modern cafe, green-tea desserts, blue sky

Lesson 10-5 Jeju

Bijarim Forest비자림

🎈 비자나무숲산책

Healing trail through centuries-old nutmeg trees.

Background motif

dense ancient forest, red volcanic-soil path, mossy thick trees, dappled green light

Lesson 10-6 Jeju

Saebyeol Oreum새별오름

🎈 억새·일몰

Silver-grass volcanic hill with gorgeous sunsets.

Background motif

smooth grassy volcanic cone covered in silver pampas grass, sunset sky, trail to top

Lesson 10-7 Jeju

Hamdeok Beach함덕해수욕장

🎈 에메랄드물·서우봉

Emerald beach next to the Seowoobong hill walk.

Background motif

shallow emerald beach beside a small green hill, white sand, palm cafes, paddleboards

Lesson 11-2 Gyeongju

Seokguram Grotto석굴암

🎈 석굴본존불

Great stone Buddha in a mountain grotto — UNESCO.

Background motif

domed stone grotto with a serene seated Buddha statue, soft light, mountain morning, pines

Lesson 11-3 Andong

Woryeonggyo Bridge월영교

🎈 목교야경

Long wooden footbridge glowing under the moon.

Background motif

long arched wooden footbridge over a calm river at night, lantern lights, pavilion, reflection

Lesson 11-4 Gyeongbuk

Buseoksa Temple부석사

🎈 고찰·일몰전망

Ancient temple with sweeping sunset ridgeline views.

Background motif

old mountainside temple, wooden hall, rows of ridgelines fading into sunset haze, stone steps

Lesson 11-5 Gyeongju

Yangdong Village양동마을

🎈 전통한옥마을

UNESCO village of tiled and thatched noble houses.

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hillside traditional village, tiled and straw-roof houses among fields, stone walls, trees

Lesson 11-6 Gyeongbuk

Mungyeong Saejae문경새재

🎈 옛길트레킹·관문

Hike the old Joseon mountain pass and gates.

Background motif

old stone-and-wood fortress gate on a mountain trail, autumn foliage, dirt path, stream

Lesson 11-7 Jeonju

Gyeonggijeon Shrine경기전

🎈 어진·대나무숲

Shrine of the founding king with a bamboo grove.

Background motif

old shrine courtyard with tiled gate, bamboo grove path, stone lanterns, hanbok visitors

Lesson 12-2 Jeonju

Jaman Mural Village자만벽화마을

🎈 벽화골목

Hillside alleys covered in colorful murals.

Background motif

steep alley with cheerful wall murals, small steps, cafes, potted flowers, hanok rooftops below

Lesson 12-3 Chungcheong

Gongsanseong Fortress공산성

🎈 성곽산책·백제

Baekje hilltop fortress overlooking the river.

Background motif

earthen-and-stone fortress wall along a green hill, river bend below, pavilion, flags, pines

Lesson 12-4 Chungcheong

Gungnamji Pond궁남지

🎈 연꽃·야경

Baekje lotus pond with a pavilion, lovely at night.

Background motif

large lotus-filled pond with a wooden pavilion on an island, arched bridge, pink lotus, dusk

Lesson 12-5 Chungcheong

Daejeon Sungsimdang대전 성심당

🎈 튀김소보로·빵투어

Daejeon's legendary bakery people travel for.

Background motif

warm bustling bakery, trays of golden pastries, long happy queue, bread baskets, cozy lights

Lesson 12-6 Chungcheong

Dodamsambong도담삼봉

🎈 강위세봉우리·유람선

Three rocky peaks rising from a river with a pavilion.

Background motif

three pointed rock peaks in a wide river, small pavilion on the central peak, mountains, boat

Lesson 12-7 Chungcheong

Mancheonha Skywalk만천하스카이워크

🎈 유리전망·집와이어

Glass skywalk perched high above the river.

Background motif

spiral glass skywalk tower over a green river valley, vertigo view, forested hills, zip-line

Lesson 13-2 Gangwon

Gyeongpodae & Gyeongpo Beach경포대 경포해변

🎈 해변·호수산책

Wide beach paired with a calm lagoon in Gangneung.

Background motif

long sandy east-sea beach beside a calm lagoon, pine forest, pavilion, sunrise over water

Lesson 13-3 Gangwon

Anmok Coffee Street안목해변 커피거리

🎈 오션뷰카페·커피

Seaside coffee street in Gangneung.

Background motif

row of cafes facing the sea, big windows, coffee cups, beach and breakwater, gulls

Lesson 13-4 Gangwon

Jeongdongjin정동진

🎈 기차일출·바다

Sunrise at the station right by the sea.

Background motif

small train station meters from the sea, tracks along the shore, sunrise over water, train

Lesson 13-5 Gangwon

Sokcho Jungang Market속초중앙시장

🎈 닭강정·만석닭강정

Famous for sweet fried chicken and squid sundae.

Background motif

lively market arcade, glossy sweet-chicken stalls, seafood, paper cups, steam, vendors

Lesson 13-6 Gangwon

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm대관령 양떼목장

🎈 양떼·초원산책

Feed sheep on rolling highland meadows.

Background motif

rolling green highland meadow with white sheep, wooden fences, wind turbines on ridge, blue sky

Lesson 13-7 Gangwon

Woljeongsa Fir Forest월정사 전나무숲길

🎈 전나무숲길

Meditative trail of ancient fir trees at Odaesan.

Background motif

tall straight fir-tree forest path, soft earth trail, temple gate, mist, green light

Lesson 14-2 Gangwon

Jeongseon Rail Bike정선 레일바이크

🎈 레일바이크

Pedal a rail bike through mountain valley scenery.

Background motif

rail bikes on old train tracks through a green valley, river beside, tunnels, autumn hills

Lesson 14-3 Gangwon

Chuncheon Dakgalbi Alley춘천 닭갈비골목

🎈 닭갈비·소양강

Spicy chicken galbi alley in a lakeside city.

Background motif

sizzling chicken-galbi griddle alley, cabbage and rice cake, steam, lake and bridge nearby

Lesson 14-4 Gangwon

Yangyang Surfyy Beach양양 서피비치

🎈 서핑·비치파티

East-coast surf mecca with beach-party vibes.

Background motif

wide surf beach with surfboards, beach bar with parasols and bean bags, sunset, surfers

Lesson 14-5 Gangwon

Inje Birch Forest인제 자작나무숲

🎈 자작나무숲트레킹

Trek through a forest of white birch trees.

Background motif

dense forest of slender white birch trunks, snow or green floor, soft light, winding trail

Lesson 14-6 Jeolla

Yeosu Cable Car여수 해상케이블카

🎈 해상케이블카·야경

Crystal cabins crossing over the sea.

Background motif

cable car with clear-floor cabins over a blue strait between two hills, harbor and bridge below

Lesson 14-7 Jeolla

Suncheonman Wetland순천만습지

🎈 갈대밭·S자노을

Vast reed beds and the S-curve channel at sunset.

Background motif

endless golden reed wetland with an S-shaped water channel, sunset, boardwalk, flying cranes

Lesson 15-2 Jeolla

Metasequoia Road메타세쿼이아길

🎈 메타세쿼이아가로수

Damyang's straight avenue of metasequoia trees.

Background motif

long straight road lined with tall symmetrical metasequoia trees, cyclists, autumn russet

Lesson 15-3 Gyeongnam

Dongpirang Mural Village동피랑벽화마을

🎈 벽화·항구전망

Hillside mural village over Tongyeong harbor.

Background motif

steep alley of murals on a hill above a fishing harbor, colorful walls, boats and sea below

Lesson 15-4 Gyeongnam

Oedo Botania외도 보타니아

🎈 해상정원·동백

Mediterranean-style garden island off Geoje.

Background motif

lush garden island with topiary, white statues, cypress, flower beds, blue sea all around

Lesson 15-5 Gyeongnam

Windy Hill Geoje바람의언덕

🎈 풍차·해안언덕

Grassy coastal hill with a windmill by the sea.

Background motif

grassy seaside hill with a white windmill, wooden path, blue sea and islets, wind, couples

Lesson 15-6 Gyeongnam

Namhae Darangyi Village남해 다랑이마을

🎈 계단식논·해안마을

Coastal village of terraced rice paddies to the sea.

Background motif

terraced rice paddies stepping down a steep coast to the sea, stone walls, village houses

Lesson 15-7 Gwangju

Gwangju Yangnim-dong광주 양림동

🎈 근대건축·카페골목

Historic modern architecture and arty alleys.

Background motif

quiet old-modern neighborhood, brick missionary houses, mural alleys, cafes, big trees

Lesson 16-2 Incheon

Wolmido월미도

🎈 디스코팡팡·유람선

Seaside fun rides and grilled clams in Incheon.

Background motif

seaside boardwalk with amusement rides, a spinning disco ride, grilled-clam stalls, ferry, gulls

Lesson 16-3 Incheon

Songdo Central Park송도 센트럴파크

🎈 수상택시·고층뷰

Seawater-canal park ringed by skyscrapers.

Background motif

modern park with a seawater canal, water taxi, sleek glass towers around, lawns, kayaks

Lesson 16-4 Incheon

Ganghwa Jeondeungsa강화도 전등사

🎈 고찰·고인돌

Ancient temple in a fortress on a history-rich island.

Background motif

old wooden temple within forested hills, fortress wall, dolmen stone, lotus lanterns

Lesson 16-5 Gyeonggi

Heyri Art Village헤이리예술마을

🎈 갤러리·카페건축

Artists' village of striking architecture and galleries.

Background motif

village of artistic modern buildings, sculpture gardens, design cafes, galleries, trees

Lesson 16-6 Gyeonggi

Petite France쁘띠프랑스

🎈 유럽풍마을·어린왕자

Colorful French-themed Little Prince village.

Background motif

cluster of colorful European-style houses on a hill, Little Prince statue, lake view, flowers

Lesson 16-7 Gyeonggi

Garden of Morning Calm아침고요수목원

🎈 정원산책·오색별빛

Year-round gardens famed for a winter light festival.

Background motif

landscaped flower gardens on hills, winding paths, in winter draped with colorful fairy lights

Lesson 17-2 Gyeonggi

Herb Island허브아일랜드

🎈 허브·빛축제

Herb gardens and a sparkling light festival.

Background motif

herb-garden village with greenhouses, lavender, evening lantern lights, fountains, photo arches

Lesson 17-3 Gyeonggi

Yangpyeong Dumulmeori양평 두물머리

🎈 물안개·느티나무

Where two rivers meet — misty sunrise and old tree.

Background motif

calm wide river confluence at dawn, morning mist, a huge old zelkova tree, small wooden boat

Lesson 17-4 Nationwide

Jjimjilbang찜질방

🎈 한국식사우나·식혜

Korean sauna culture — towel hats and sweet rice drink.

Background motif

warm spa lounge, people in matching pajamas with towel 'sheep' hats, heated floor, sikhye drink

Lesson 17-5 Seoul

Hangang Ramen & CU한강 라면 편의점

🎈 즉석라면·돗자리

Riverside convenience-store ramen and mat snacking.

Background motif

riverside convenience store at night, ramen-cooking machine, picnic mat, beer, city lights

Lesson 17-6 Nationwide

Noraebang노래방

🎈 코인노래방·탬버린

Korean song rooms — belt it out with friends.

Background motif

small song room glowing with neon and a disco ball, big screen lyrics, microphones, tambourine

Lesson 17-7 Nationwide

PC BangPC방

🎈 게임·라면

Gaming cafes with top PCs and ramen.

Background motif

rows of gaming PCs with glowing keyboards, gamers in chairs, a bowl of ramen, dim neon lighting

Lesson 18-2 Nationwide

Chimaek (Chicken & Beer)치맥

🎈 치킨·맥주·야식

Crispy fried chicken with cold beer — Korea's night feast.

Background motif

table with golden fried chicken, frothy beer mugs, pickled radish, friends toasting, warm pub

Lesson 18-3 Nationwide

Pojangmacha포장마차

🎈 길거리포차·소주

Orange-tent street stalls — snacks and soju.

Background motif

orange-tent street food stall at night, steaming fish cakes and tteokbokki, soju, stools, lantern

Lesson 18-4 Nationwide

Traditional Market전통시장

🎈 재래시장·길거리음식

Bustling old markets full of haggling and street food.

Background motif

covered traditional market alley, produce and food stalls, hanging signs, busy shoppers, steam

Lesson 18-5 Nationwide

Templestay템플스테이

🎈 산사체험·발우공양

Stay at a mountain temple — meditation and monk meals.

Background motif

mountain temple courtyard at dawn, monk and visitors in grey robes, lotus lanterns, misty pines

Lesson 18-6 Gyeongnam

Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival진해 군항제

🎈 벚꽃터널·기차역

Spring festival of cherry-blossom tunnels and a rail station.

Background motif

tunnel of cherry-blossom trees over old train tracks, falling pink petals, crowds, stream bridge

Lesson 18-7 Gangwon

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival화천 산천어축제

🎈 얼음낚시·눈썰매

Winter ice-fishing festival on a frozen river.

Background motif

frozen river dotted with ice-fishing holes, people bundled up, ice sculptures, snow, sledding

Lesson 19-2 Busan

The Bay 101 Busan부산 더베이101

🎈 요트·마천루야경

Yachts and skyline reflections — Busan's night hotspot.

Background motif

marina at night, yachts, glowing high-rise towers reflected on calm water, waterfront cafe

Lesson 19-3 Jeju

Camellia Hill카멜리아힐

🎈 동백꽃·수목정원

Jeju garden where red camellias bloom in winter.

Background motif

garden hill of blooming red camellia trees, fallen red petals on a path, ponds, pampas grass

Lesson 19-4 Jeolla

Gunsan Modern History Street군산 근대역사거리

🎈 시간여행·근대건축

Time-travel街 of preserved early-modern buildings.

Background motif

old early-1900s street, brick bank and warehouses, vintage signs, rail crossing, retro mood

Lesson 19-5 Gyeongbuk

Homigot Cape포항 호미곶

🎈 상생의손·일출

Sunrise cape with the giant 'Hand of Harmony' sculpture.

Background motif

rocky cape at sunrise, a large bronze hand sculpture rising from the sea, orange sky, lighthouse

Lesson 19-6 Gyeongnam

Ganjeolgot Cape울산 간절곶

🎈 일출·하얀등대

Where Korea's mainland sunrise comes first — white lighthouse.

Background motif

grassy coastal cape with a tall white lighthouse, sunrise over the sea, mailbox sculpture, path

Lesson 19-7 Gyeongbuk

Daegu Kim Kwang-seok Street대구 김광석거리

🎈 음악벽화골목·버스킹

Mural alley honoring a beloved singer — busking spot.

Background motif

narrow alley of music-themed murals, a guitar statue, busking corner, warm string lights

Lesson 20-2 Gyeongnam

Geoje Maemiseong거제 매미성

🎈 해안돌성·포토존

Fairy-tale stone seawall built by one man.

Background motif

rustic curved stone castle wall on a rocky coast, blue sea, small turret, climbing path

Lesson 20-3 Gangwon

Yeongwol Korea-Shape Land영월 한반도지형

🎈 한반도뷰·뗏목

River bend shaped exactly like the Korean peninsula.

Background motif

forested river peninsula shaped like the Korea map, viewpoint deck, raft, green water, hills

Lesson 20-4 Chungcheong

Taean Kkotji Beach태안 꽃지해변

🎈 노을·할미할아비바위

West-sea sunset framed by two famous rocks.

Background motif

wide tidal beach at sunset, two rock islets silhouetted, orange-pink sky reflected on wet sand

Lesson 20-5 Gyeongnam

Yeongnamnu Pavilion영남루

🎈 강변누각·야경

Grand riverside pavilion over the Miryang River — lovely at night.

Background motif

elegant wooden riverside pavilion with sweeping tiled roof above a calm river, night lights, reflection

Lesson 20-6 Gyeongnam

Pyochungsa Temple Miryang밀양 표충사

🎈 산사·단풍

Mountain temple at Jaeyaksan, glorious in autumn.

Background motif

old temple courtyard at the foot of a mountain, red-orange autumn maples, stone pagoda, stream

Lesson 20-7 Gyeongnam

Eoreumgol Ice Valley밀양 얼음골

🎈 한여름얼음·계곡

Mysterious valley where ice forms even in midsummer.

Background motif

rocky shaded mountain valley with ice patches among boulders, cold stream, green cliffs, mist

Lesson 21-2 Gyeongnam

Hobakso Pool밀양 호박소

🎈 에메랄드소·계곡

Jade-green pool in a granite gorge.

Background motif

deep emerald pool in a smooth granite gorge, small waterfall, green forest, clear water

Lesson 21-3 Gyeongnam

Wiyangji Pond밀양 위양지

🎈 이팝나무·반영

Serene reservoir garden mirrored by snowbell blossoms.

Background motif

calm pond with a tiny island pavilion, white snowbell trees in bloom reflected on still water

Lesson 21-4 Gyeongnam

Maneosa Temple밀양 만어사

🎈 종석너덜·전망

Hilltop temple above a field of bell-ringing stones.

Background motif

mountain temple above a vast slope of grey boulders, valley view, pagoda, morning light

Lesson 21-5 Gyeongnam

Wolyeonjeong Pavilion밀양 월연정

🎈 강변정자·터널

Cliffside pavilion by the river with an old rail tunnel.

Background motif

wooden pavilion on a wooded riverside cliff, old stone rail tunnel, pine trees, calm river

Lesson 21-6 Gyeongnam

Jongnamsan Azaleas밀양 종남산 진달래

🎈 진달래능선·전망

Ridges blanketed in pink azaleas each spring.

Background motif

mountain ridge covered in pink azalea blossoms, winding trail, valley and river view below

Lesson 21-7 Gyeongnam

Sajapyeong Highland밀양 재약산 사자평

🎈 억새평원·영남알프스

Vast autumn silver-grass plateau in the Yeongnam Alps.

Background motif

wide highland plateau of silvery pampas grass, rolling ridges, hikers, blue autumn sky

Lesson 22-2 Gyeongnam

Miryang Dam Lake밀양댐

🎈 호수드라이브·전망

Tranquil mountain-ringed lake and scenic drive.

Background motif

calm reservoir lake among green mountains, winding lakeside road, viewpoint, reflection

Lesson 22-3 Gyeongnam

Naewonsa Valley양산 내원사 계곡

🎈 맑은계곡·단풍

Clear-water valley with autumn foliage below Cheonseongsan.

Background motif

clear rocky mountain stream with pools, red-yellow autumn trees, wooden bridge, temple gate

Lesson 22-4 Gyeongnam

Cheonseongsan양산 천성산

🎈 화엄벌억새·습지

Peak with silver-grass meadows and alpine wetlands.

Background motif

broad mountaintop meadow of silver grass and small wetland ponds, distant ridges, blue sky

Lesson 22-5 Gyeongnam

Yeongchuksan양산 영축산

🎈 영남알프스능선

Majestic rocky ridge of the Yeongnam Alps.

Background motif

long grassy-and-rock mountain ridge under big sky, hikers on the crest, sea of distant peaks

Lesson 22-6 Gyeongnam

Hongnyong Falls양산 홍룡폭포

🎈 폭포무지개·기도처

Three-tier falls with rainbow mist beside a temple.

Background motif

tall three-tier waterfall with rainbow in the spray, small shrine behind the water, green cliffs

Lesson 22-7 Gyeongnam

Baenaegol Valley양산 배내골

🎈 청정계곡·물놀이

Pristine valley retreat deep in the Yeongnam Alps.

Background motif

clear cool valley stream among forested mountains, smooth rocks, swimming pools, camp tents

Lesson 23-2 Gyeongnam

Hwangsan Park양산 황산공원

🎈 강변꽃밭·자전거

Riverside park of flower fields and bike paths by the Nakdong.

Background motif

vast riverside park with colorful flower fields, bike path, river and bridge, picnic lawn

Lesson 23-3 Gyeongnam

Sinbulsan Silver Grass양산 신불산 억새

🎈 억새평원·일몰

Golden silver-grass plains atop Sinbulsan.

Background motif

endless golden silver-grass field on a high ridge at sunset, trail, glowing seed heads, peaks

Lesson 23-4 Busan

Igidae Coastal Trail부산 이기대 해안산책로

🎈 해안절벽산책·스카이라인

Cliff-edge coastal walk facing the Diamond Bridge.

Background motif

rugged coastal cliff trail with wooden walkways, blue sea, distant bridge and skyline, pine

Lesson 23-5 Busan

Dongbaekseom Nurimaru부산 동백섬 누리마루

🎈 동백숲산책·APEC

Camellia-forest walk and the Nurimaru landmark by Haeundae.

Background motif

wooded seaside island path with camellia trees, a domed pavilion on rocks, sea and skyline

Lesson 23-6 Busan

Busan Citizens Park부산시민공원

🎈 도심공원·분수

Big downtown park of lawns, fountains and paths.

Background motif

spacious city park with green lawns, a long fountain canal, tree-lined paths, families

Lesson 23-7 Busan

Bosu-dong Book Alley부산 보수동 책방골목

🎈 헌책방골목

Charming narrow alley packed with secondhand bookshops.

Background motif

narrow alley with secondhand bookshops, books stacked floor to ceiling, hand-painted signs

Lesson 24-2 Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Night View부산 황령산 야경

🎈 도심야경전망

Lookout over the city and sea — Busan's best night view.

Background motif

hilltop view of a glittering night city wrapping around a dark bay, lit bridge, observation deck

Lesson 24-3 Busan

Songdo Beach Busan부산 송도해수욕장

🎈 구름산책로·해변

Korea's first beach, with a cloud walkway and cable car.

Background motif

curved sandy bay beach, a curving over-water cloud walkway, cable car overhead, blue sea

Lesson 24-4 Busan

Kkangkkangi Art Village부산 깡깡이예술마을

🎈 조선소마을·벽화

Old shipyard alleys reborn as art in Yeongdo.

Background motif

harbor-side old shipyard alley with murals and art, rusty boats, cranes, narrow streets, sea

Lesson 24-5 Busan

Jeoryeong Coastal Walk부산 절영해안산책로

🎈 해안데크·기암

Deck trail along Yeongdo's craggy coast.

Background motif

wooden deck path hugging rocky sea cliffs, crashing waves, fishing platforms, pine, open sea

Lesson 24-6 Busan

Busan North Port부산 북항

🎈 항구야경·관람차

Redeveloped harbor with night views and waterfront sights.

Background motif

modern harbor waterfront at night, cruise ship, lit cranes and towers reflected on water

Lesson 24-7 Busan

Jukseong Church Gijang기장 죽성성당

🎈 바다성당·포토존

Picture-perfect little seaside church on a grassy bluff.

Background motif

small white-and-red European-style chapel on a grassy seaside bluff, blue sea, rocks, flowers