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[Orange Marmalade] The Lighthouse Where They Shared the First Kiss

second photo from Munjoolle@Naver Bangdupo Lighthouse Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju (제주특별자치도 서귀포시 성산읍 고성리) One of the most beautiful Korean drama filming locations had always been Jeju Island. An island off the southern coast of Mainland South Korea, it has been recently recognized as one of the New Natural Wonders of the World. Without question, it actually is. The rolling hills covered with green and yellow during spring, and the awe-inspiring vastness of the sea that surrounds the island will surely captivate anyone.  One of the main attractions in Jeju Island is the Bangdupo Lighthouse. Standing tall and proud in an elevated area just beside the cliff, it provides an outstanding view of the ocean and the rest of the island. For many, it is a special lighthouse which lovers often visit because according to locals, it is a place which grants your wishes. This idea was then used in the Korean drama Orange Marmalade . It actually played a hu...

Travel to Korea with Korea Tourism's Latest TVC with Lee Min Ho

It is not a secret that the number of people who travel to Korea lessened due to the MERS-CoV virus incidents. It had even affected the economy, in general, of the country, which became quite a huge blow to the nation. But as much as we all fear the virus that claimed thousands of live from all over the world, I think it doesn't erase the fact that South Korea is a beautiful country. For this reason, I acclaim the Korean Tourism Organization for still coming up with attractive and convincing advertisements promoting the different tourist destinations in South Korea. It was also a wise move to use one of the most influential Hallyu stars today, Lee Min Ho. I believe there's a KTO contest going on right now. If I'm not mistaken, they're asking people to name at least two places Min Ho visited. Well, this might serve as a cheat sheet, but anyway, enjoy! Gamcheon Cultural Village 200 Gamnae 1-ro, Saha-gu, Busan (부산 사하구 감내1로 200) The Gamcheon Cultural V...