Korea 168 — Places Foreigners Love (by Popularity)

168 spots as our pastel video-background library, ranked by popularity. Top 24 → each week’s Monday background.

168 places
1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 Lesson 10-1 Busan

Gwangalli & Diamond Bridge광안리 광안대교

🎈 야경·드론쇼

Beach famed for bridge night views and drone shows.

Background motif beach at night facing a long lit suspension bridge, drone-light show in sky, cafes glowing
11 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
12 Lesson 12-1 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
13 Lesson 13-1 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
14 Lesson 14-1 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
15 Lesson 15-1 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
16 Lesson 16-1 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
17 Lesson 17-1 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
18 Lesson 18-1 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
19 Lesson 19-1 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 Lesson 23-1 Gyeonggi

Everland에버랜드

🎈 판다·튤립·롤러코스터

Theme park — pandas, tulip festival, wooden coaster.

Background motif big theme park with tulip fields, a panda, a tall wooden roller coaster, flower parade
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 Lesson 1-6 Gyeongju

Cheomseongdae첨성대

🎈 고대천문대·야경

Asia's oldest observatory — lovely at night.

Background motif ancient curved stone-bottle observatory tower on a lawn, flower field, night lighting, stars
30 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
31 Lesson 2-2 Gyeonggi

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress수원화성

🎈 성곽순환·야경

UNESCO fortress wall showcasing Joseon engineering.

Background motif long stone fortress wall with arched gates and watchtowers over a city, archery, night lights
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 Lesson 3-4 Jeolla

Yeosu Night Sea여수 밤바다

🎈 밤바다·돌산대교야경

The romantic night sea made famous by a song.

Background motif harbor at night, lit bridge over dark water, waterfront cafes and lights reflected, boats
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 Lesson 11-5 Gyeongju

Yangdong Village양동마을

🎈 전통한옥마을

UNESCO village of tiled and thatched noble houses.

Background motif hillside traditional village, tiled and straw-roof houses among fields, stone walls, trees
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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
101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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
109 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
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 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
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 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
120 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
121 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
122 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
123 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
124 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
125 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
126 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
127 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
128 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
129 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
130 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
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 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
136 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
137 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
138 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
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 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
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 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
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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