If you have one more day in Korea and want to spend that day on exploring real beauty of soutern part of the nation, I recommend you Gurye. Even if you miss the festival time, with the picturesque Seomjingang River, you will be able to enjoy Gurye, all covered with sansuyu blossoms. Of course, w/ all the various hands-on-programs, performances, the festival will make your visit more memorable and enjoyable.

Dates: March 15 - March 18, 2007
Location: Hot Springs District of Mt. Jirisan, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Transportation: Yongsan Station in Seoul (13 trains run every day (06:50~22:50)
Saemaeul train: 4 hours 30 minutes / Mugunghwa train: 5 hours 10 minutes)
-> On arrival, get off at Gurye Station-> Take a taxi from the taxi stop located in front of Gurye Station -> Get off at the Mt. Jiri hot springs area, located at the entrance of Sandong, and walk to the Sansuyu village
->Take Seoul Subway line 3 to Nambu Bus Terminal (http://www.nambuterminal.co.kr/)
    -> Take a bus headed to Gurye (09:10, 10:50, 13:30, 15:10, 16:30, 18:30 / Six times a day/
        Travel time: 4hours /Cost:21,800 won)
If you are departuring from Tu Casa, the guest house, the fastest and easier way would be #2. . First, go to the metro station Maebong and ride to Nambu Bus Terminal. It is only 2 stops away! Homepage: http://www.gurye.net/culture/tour_festival/fe_sansu.htm
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Nearby attraction: Also near Gurye, there is Hwagae(jangteo) market, the traditional outdoor market with long history. Another must visit is Hadong, nestled between Mt. Jirisan and the southern coast, is most breathtaking with its vast tea field. if you drive, don't miss one of the most loved drive way in the nation. The several kilometers b/t Gurye and Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong  are paved with cherry blossom at this time of year.

Every spring, this small peaceful village is flooded with over 500,000 visitors to come all the way down there to enjoy a spectacular view of this white maehwa blossoms. In the spring, a forest of apricot trees spanning 100,000 sq. meters on the hillside of Baegun Mountain offers a picturesque scene. If you ever become tired of strolling along Seomjingang River and breathing in the scent of the flowers,

How about various folk performances and concerts such as samulnori (four percussion instruments) performance, a drum performance, and a dance performance based on taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art. Also, don't forget a wedding ceremony and a spring dress fashion show.

Dates: 2007-03-17 - 2007-03-25
Location: Around Maehwa village, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do
Translportation:
-> Go to Seoul Train Station -> From there, take a train headed to Hadong
    (once a day / 21:45 Seoul ¡æ 03:17 Hadong)
    -> At Hadong Train Station, turn left and walk straight about 30 minutes
    (less than 10 minutes by taxi) to arrive at Hadong Bus Terminal
    -> Take a bus to Cheongmaesil Farm (about 10 minutes)
-> Take Seoul Subway line 3 to Nambu Bus Terminal (http://www.nambuterminal.co.kr/)
    -> Take a bus headed to Hadong(09:10, 10:50, 13:30, 15:10, 16:30, 18:30 / Six times a day/
        Travel time: 5 hours /Cost:25,000 won)
    -> At Hadong Bus Terminal, take a bus to Cheongmaesil Farm (about 10 minutes) or take a taxi (costs about 3,000 won)
From Tu casa, the guest house, the more convenient way would be #2.  First, go to the metro station Maebong and ride to Nambu Bus Terminal. It is only 2 stops away!
Homepage: www.gwangyang.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

 The Yeouido Yunjungno Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in April, when the cherry blossoms go from first peek out to full color riot within a week. When the 1400-plus cherry trees are in spectacular full bloom, Yunjungno Avenue, located behind the National Assembly, becomes a cherry-blossom tunnel. Every evening, The cherry blossom avenue is brightly illuminated, making the place even more romantic after sunset.
Although the Lonely planet says that the best way to celebrate this festival would be eating and drinking under the blossoms, don't miss a surprising array of performances. Wouldn't it be lovely to listen to the Andean folk music under the white cherry blossom, shade?

 Dates: April 6 - April 15, 2007 (Tentative)
Location: Behind the National Assembly building & the surrounding areas of Yunjungno,Yeoui-do, Seoul
Transportation
there is traffic congestion around nearby areas, so the subway is the most convenient transportation to the festival.

->     Get off at the Yeouinaru Station of subway line 5¡->Take exit 1 and walk towards the LG Twin Towers
->    Get off at Yeouido Station of subway line 5 ¡->Take exit 2 and walk towards the front gate of the National Assembly building

Homepage: http://tour.ydp.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Although he Jinhae Gunhang Festival has become one of the most famous cherry blossom events, the origin of the Jinhae Gunhang Festival goes back to 1953, when a statue of the most loved Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin was erected at Bukwon Rotary. That's why you will encounter a parade of marchers dressed in traditional military uniforms carrying huge banners and pulling large carts in the festival along with various cultural events and performances. ^_^

When you visit the Jinhae Gunhang Festival, don't forget to take a stroll along other famous streets as well including Anmin Road, the Street of Culture, Coastal Road, and Yeojwacheon Bridge, where it was the film location for the famous 2002 TV drama "Romance", starring well-known actors Kim Jae-won and Kim Ha-neul.

Especially, Yeojwacheon Bridge, now known as Romance Bridge after the drama, is considered one of the best spot to take a picture the cherry blossoms even in Jinhae. To reach "Romance Bridge" take a right turn at the Jinhae Citizens' Hall and go straight ahead 1.5 meters. For a better view of the cherry blossoms, it's a good idea to hike up Mt. Jangbok. To get there, take a 30 minute intra-city bus ride (bus no. 105) from downtown Jinhae to the Eoeun-dong bus stop. Just follow the others. There is no way you ever get lost with more than one million tourists drawn there every year during the festival period.

Dates: March 23 -April 8, 2007
Location: Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do
Transportation:sorry, there is no direct bus or train from Seoul to Jinhae. you have to go to Masan, first.
->     Seoul Station (Five trains operate every day (08:35, 09:50, 10:35, 15:40, 18:17) / Saemaeul train: 4 hrs, 45 mins, Mugunghwa train: 5 hrs, 10 mins) -> Get off at Masan Station ->Take a bus going to Jinhae-si from the bus stop located in front of Masan Station
->      Take Seoul Subway line 3 to Express bus terminal. Only 4stops away from Maebong st, the nearest st from Tu Casa, the guest house.  -> Take a bus headed to Masan( Cost: 18,200  /27,100/29,800 won /Travel time: 5 hrs/ interval: 20 mins) ->Get off at Masan bus terminal ->take a bus to to Jinhae-si from the opposite side. Don't take a taxi.
Homepage: http://jinhae.go.kr/eng/main/main.asp