Travel Editor Do-jun Kim – Page 2 – JJAN Korea

Gapyeong Summer Water Sports & Pension Getaway: Water Blobs, Wakeboarding & ITX-Cheongchun Train Tips

July 21, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

When summer temperatures in the Seoul metropolitan area exceed 33 degrees Celsius and oppressive humidity blankets the concrete avenues, locals and savvy expatriates escape northeast toward the forested mountain valleys and sparkling freshwater reservoirs of Gapyeong (가평군) in Gyeonggi-do province. Situated along the expansive Bukhangang River basin and Cheongpyeong Lake, Gapyeong is universally celebrated as … Read more

Busan Summer Beach Face-Off: Haeundae Swimming Zones vs. Gwangalli Drone Light Shows & Nightlife

July 11, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

As South Korea’s vibrant second city and maritime capital, Busan (부산) reigns as the ultimate summer destination for international tourists, beach lovers, and domestic vacationers. Armed with miles of sandy coastline, world-class seafood, and dramatic urban skylines rising directly out of the blue ocean waters, the city offers an unparalleled coastal experience. However, travelers planning … Read more

Boryeong Mud Festival Complete Guide: Daecheon Beach Express Shuttles, Foreigner Tickets & Mud Run Tips

July 2, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Every July, the tranquil coastal town of Boryeong in Chungcheongnam-do province transforms into South Korea’s most riotous, uninhibited summer celebration: the world-renowned Boryeong Mud Festival (보령머드축제). Originating in 1998 as a promotional campaign to highlight the mineral-rich cosmetic benefits of local sea mud flats, the festival has grown into a global tourism phenomenon attracting hundreds … Read more

Seoraksan National Park Summer Day Trip: Cable Car to Gwongeumseong Fortress, Biryong Falls & Sokcho Transit

June 21, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Rising majestically above South Korea’s northeastern Gangwon-do province, Seoraksan National Park (설악산국립공원) is celebrated as the crown jewel of Korea’s national park system and a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. While autumn draws massive crowds eager to witness the fiery red foliage of its ancient maples, visiting Seoraksan during the early summer season offers an enchanting, … Read more

Danyang Adventure Day Trip: Paragliding Over the Namhan River, Gosu Cave & Garlic Market Food Tour

June 14, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Nestled in the dramatic limestone valleys of Chungcheongbuk-do province where the emerald waters of the Namhan River loop through sharp karst peaks, Danyang (단양) reigns as South Korea’s undisputed paragliding and eco-adventure capital. While domestic travelers have long cherished Danyang for the historic ‘Eight Views of Danyang’ (Danyang Palgyeong – 단양팔경), international visitors are increasingly … Read more

Gangneung KTX Weekend Getaway Guide: Anmok Beach Coffee Street, Chodang Tofu Gelato & Coastal Train Tips

June 7, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Located along South Korea’s rugged Gangwon-do coastline, Gangneung (강릉) has emerged as one of the country’s premier coastal getaways. Before the construction of the Gyeonggang High-Speed Railway for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, traveling from Seoul to the East Sea required grueling 3.5 to 5-hour highway bus journeys through winding mountain passes. Today, the ultra-modern … Read more

Seoul Night Walking Tour: Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show Times, Han River Night Views & Best Photo Spots

May 27, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

As dusk settles across Seoul, bathing the capital in soft lavender twilight, crowds of university students, international travelers, and romantic couples converge along the grassy riverside terraces of Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원). Stretching 1,140 meters across the majestic Han River, the lower tier of the double-decker Banpo Bridge erupts into a dazzling, synchronized kinetic spectacle … Read more

N Seoul Tower (Namsan) Complete Guide: Namsan Cable Car vs. Namsan Sunhwan Bus 01 vs. Walking Trails

May 11, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Perched majestically atop the verdant granite crest of Mount Namsan in the very geographic center of the capital, N Seoul Tower (N서울타워) is South Korea’s most iconic skyline silhouette. Soaring 236 meters (774 feet) from its base to a total altitude of 479 meters above sea level, this historic broadcasting mast turned global tourist beacon … Read more

Day Trip from Seoul by Subway: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Flying Suwon Hot Air Balloon Itinerary

April 26, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Located just 30 kilometers south of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, the historic walled city of Suwon (수원) offers one of South Korea’s most rewarding, historically rich, and visually spectacular day trips. At its cultural heart stands Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (수원 화성)—a monumental military architectural masterpiece completed in 1796 by Joseon King Jeongjo to honor his … Read more

Seoul Hiking for Beginners: Mount Inwangsan (인왕산) Ridge Trail & Ancient Fortress Wall Walk

April 17, 2026 by Travel Editor Do-jun Kim

Rising like a dramatic white granite crest directly behind the royal palace of Gyeongbokgung, Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산, 338 meters / 1,109 feet) offers one of the most exhilarating, scenic, and accessible urban alpine adventures in East Asia. Traced along its rocky ridge by the 600-year-old stone ramparts of the Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong / 한양도성), … Read more