Korea Asia Vacations

Often referred to as the "Land of the Morning Calm", Korea has a population of 48.50 million and a total land area of 99,678 square kilometers. Mountains cover 70% of Korea's land mass, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world. The lifting and folding of Korea's granite and limestone base creates breathtaking landscapes of scenic hills and valleys.

Years of rapid economic development has propelled the country to becoming the world's 12th largest trading partner. Korea's industrial base shifted from agriculture to manufacturing and is now shifting to services. It is now a global force in a number of significant industries, including automobiles, petrochemicals, electronics, shipbuilding, textiles, and steel.

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Located in the mid-western part of Korea, the region of Gyeonggi-do embraces Seoul and Incheon. It offers a variety of beautiful tourist destinations and cultural facilities along the Hangang River. Gyeonggi-do is also proud to embody traditional Korean culture with such places as the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, the Korean Folk Village and Icheon, which is famous for ceramics. Moreover, visitors can also visit Everland, a huge and exciting amusement park.

Seoul is the capital of Korea with over 600 years of history. It is the heart of Korea's culture and education as well as politics and economics. Seoul is unique in that historical sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and modern cultural facilities coexist in harmony. Seoul is a world-class city with numerous amenities and shopping districts such as Myeong-dong and Apgujeong.