korea travel information 썸네일형 리스트형 The beauty and structure of Korean Buddhist Temples The beauty and structure of Korean Buddhist Temples Most Korean temples are located in mountain valleys. Each temple has several buildings; these include the gate or gates, halls and shrines, stupas, bell pavilions, academies, living quarters, etc. Most large temples have several gates before reaching the Main Hall. These gates delineate the land of Buddha and the secular world. The One-Pillar g.. 더보기 the story of hanji (the paper of Korea) Hanji literally means “the paper of Korea”. The main material is the fibrous skin of the mulberry. Hanji is not simply paper. It is used in a variety of ways, and has a different name according to its use. If it is glued on a door it is called a window paper It is copy paper if it is used for a family registry book, Buddhist sutra or old books, while it becomes drawing paper. if four gracious pl.. 더보기 Korea Volunteer Tour Guides Korea Volunteer Tour Guides What is a Goodwill Guide? Goodwill Guides are volunteer guides who help visitors to Korea to communicate in various situations. They attend festivals and events together with visitors, provide free guide services, assist with communication in various ways, and participate in cultural exchanges. As of December 31, 2009, 682 Goodwill Guides are registered with the Korea.. 더보기 Korea's Tourist Information Hotline Knowledgeable and helpful staff provide assistance in Korean, English, Japanese, or Chinese to ensure each caller has a worry-free travel experience. The KTO 1330 tt call center provides information and services for most regions of Korea as well as interpretation services. Planning to visit Korea? Or, just need some help from time to time? If so, call the friendly operators at the 1330 tt call c.. 더보기 Information currency exchange in Korea Information currency exchange in Korea Shinhan Bank Overview Euromoney magazine designated Shinhan Bank as The Best Bank in Korea of 2000. It was also recognized as having the best customer service for 3 consecutive years. Shinhan Bank is one of the most trusted banks in Korea, and a specialized foreign exchange bank. Services Foreign currency exchange and remittance Cash withdrawal from global .. 더보기 Korea Travelers' Essentials, Korea Helpful Telephone Numbers Korea Helpful Telephone Numbers Crime Reporting & Police 112 Crime Reporting Phone Number 112 provides foreigners with a translation service. When a tourist dials 112, a multilingual operator (English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, and Germany) is made available to consult with the tourist about his or her emergency situation and connect him or her directly to police authorities. .. 더보기 Korea, Travelers' Essentials, Korea's Postal Services Korea, Travelers' Essentials, Korea's Postal Services Any visitor to a foreign country may naturally want to send postcards or letters to friends and family back home. Ten years ago, it was easy for travelers to find the red mailboxes on the street and in buildings. Finding a mailbox today is a bit difficult because of the Internet revolution. Korea has the highest Internet penetration of any co.. 더보기 Korea Travelers' Essentials, Korea Phone calls/Mobile Phones/Internet Korea Travelers' Essentials, Korea Phone calls/Mobile Phones/Internet Public phones Many Koreans carry cellular phones nowadays, eliminating the need for public telephone booths. Though many public telephone booths have now been removed, they still exist on streets where there are many pedestrians, near bus stops, inside subway stations, and in most public transportation facilities. Public telep.. 더보기 Korea Travelers' Essentials, Korea's Electricity and Voltage Korea Travelers' Essentials, Korea's Electricity and Voltage The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries. If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you want to buy one in Korea, you can do so at a duty-free sho.. 더보기 Korea location and weather, Korea's Weather Korea location and weather, Korea's Weather Overview Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer season in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The island of Jeju off the southern coast is the warmest and wettest place in the country. The ideal time to visit Korea is during the autumn months (September-November). During this time, the country experiences warm, .. 더보기 이전 1 2 다음