The Beauty of South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a sovereign country located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name "Korea" is derived from Goryeo, a dynasty which ruled in the Middle Ages.The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, and on its own path away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean people live. Changing economics and lifestyles have led to a concentration of population in major cities (and depopulation of the rural countryside), with multi-generational households separating into nuclear family living arrangements.

Seoul

Seoul, officially the Seoul Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of more than 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world.Seoul is in the northwest of South Korea. Seoul proper comprises 605.25 km2,with a radius of approximately 15 km, roughly bisected into northern and southern halves by the Han River

Seoul has a humid continental/subtropical transitional climate , with characteristics of both. November�April is more like a continental climate while the warmer months are more like a subtropical climate with elements of a tropical wet/dry climate.Seoul also hosted the 1986 Asian Games commonly known as Asiad, 1988 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. It also served as one of the host cities of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Kunsan or Gunsan

Kunsan or Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located on the south bank of the Geum River just upstream from its exit into the Yellow Sea. Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan.

Gunsan Islands are a group of islands consisting of 16 inhabited islands and 47 uninhabited islands. Gogunsangundo Islands constitutes Shinsido Island, Munyeodo Island, Bangchukdo Island, and Maldo Island, and Seonyudo Island is the center of the islands. Among the isles, Seon-yu Isle has been long recognized as one of the Seon-yu Eight Famous Spots which are renowned for their natural beauty.Gunsan's three most famous tourist attractions are Gogunsangundo, Eunpa park and Geum river.

Mokpo

Mokpo is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula.Mokpo (or more specifically, it�s neighbouring County of Yeongam) has recently been receiving a lot of press attention, due to the construction of Korea�s first Formula One Grand Prix racetrack there, completed and first used in October 2010.Mokpo is a medium-sized city (pop. 260,000 approx.) in South Jeolla Province (Jeollanam-do), on the southwestern coast of Korea. Many visitors come to the area to catch ferries to the surrounding islands, especially in the summer.Mokpo is a medium-sized city (pop. 260,000 approx.) in South Jeolla Province (Jeollanam-do), on the southwestern coast of Korea. Many visitors come to the area to catch ferries to the surrounding islands, especially in the summer.

Incheon

The Incheon Metropolitan City literally 'wise river', formerly romanized as Inchon, is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883.

Arts, entertainment, fashion, history and nature: Incheon has it all (and more)! The city is undergoing an extravagant real estate development, with a projected finish date of 2015. It also expects a large number of visitors for its 2014 Asian Games. Visitors can peruse designer shops in the Bupyeong district, enjoy events.

Masan

Masan was formerly a municipal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The city was situated on Masan Bay, approximately 35 km west of Busan. It was known for its textile industry, and it was the site of Hite Brewery's production facilities.

Like most Korean cities, the city center of Masan is divided into administrative dong. Outlying regions are divided into 1 eup and 4 myeon.Masan's baseball stadium occasionally hosts the Lotte Giants, a Korea Baseball Organization team shared with Busan. A professional women's baseball team, one of several in South Korea, plays in Sinpo-dong. An amusement park and zoo are on the tiny island of Dot-do in Masan Bay. The park is only open in the summer. Masan is also very close to Geojedo, a large island that can be reached by bus, car, or ferry