In the pleasant port city of Pusan and in the southern sub-tropical island of Cheju there are beach resorts and contemplative mountain retreats. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the Korean people's awareness of tourism and creating a sound and healthy tourism culture, and on training and developing national qualification examinations for tour guides and hotel managers. The official Korea website keeps you up to date with what's happening in the world of travel in Korea. The KNTO has published a new Budget Inns Guide, with details of over 200 properties and over 300 restaurants in 15 cities. The cities of Kyongju, Kangnung, Sokcho, Kongju and Puyo are included, plus the locations to be featured in the 2002 World Cup - Seoul, Pusan, Taegu, Inchon, Kwangju, Taejon, Ulsan, Suwon, Chonju and Sogwipo.
All listings are for well-located properties in town centres or near tourist attractions.
May 2001 Seocheon Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival Seocheon Events and fashion exhibitions featuring the special fabric of the region. Daegu Oriental Medicine Festival Daegu Traditional events and exhibitions featuring teas, medicines and recipes.