[K-ETA] Experience Korean history and tradition.
travel in koreaExperience Korean history and tradition.
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an electronic travel authorization system introduced by the Korean government to facilitate the immigration inspection of tourists and business visitors. Through this system, you can enter basic information related to immigration in advance on the Internet and get approval before being screened at the immigration checkpoint in Korea.In addition, the Korean government intends to more actively attract foreign tourists through the K-ETA system. Foreigners can visit Korea more easily and conveniently through K-ETA, which will greatly contribute to the development of the Korean tourism industry.
Korea is a country with various charms such as history, culture, nature, and food. If you are a foreigner visiting Korea for the first time, I would like to introduce you to some good places to visit.Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do - Tongyeong is a city located in the southern part of Korea, where the sea, islands and historical sites come together to provide a variety of experiences. In Tongyeong, you can enjoy island tours, marine cable cars, and historical sites.Busan - Busan, a city where you can feel the charm of the sea, mountains, and city at the same time, is recommended to visit because it has various attractions such as Haeundae Beach, Gukje Market, and Taejongdae.Wando, Jeollanam-do - Wando is famous for its beautiful islands. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy nature as there are attractions such as Wando Haenam March 1st Experience Center, Wando Hill of Wind, and Youth Marine Ecology Education Center.
There are many foods in Korea that are famous for their spicy and savory taste. The following introduces representative Korean foods and restaurants that foreigners might like.Representative soy sauce crab restaurant - One of the famous soy sauce crab restaurants in Korea is "Chungjeonggak" located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Here, you can enjoy side dishes and grilled fish with deep and rich soy sauce crab sauce. Also, there are various soy sauce crab restaurants in downtown Seoul, so it's a good idea to visit them.Samgyeopsal - One of Korea's most famous meat dishes, samgyeopsal is a dish made using pork sirloin or meat from the backbone. Samgyeopsal is characterized by a soft and oily taste, and it is common to eat it with vinegar or ssamjang (ssamjang).Jeonju Bibimbap - Jeonju Bibimbap originates from Jeonju, Jeolla-do, and is served with various vegetables, red pepper paste, and beef on top of rice. The spicy and salty taste is excellent with plenty of seasoning in red pepper paste.
Lastly, Korea is also famous for its natural tourism. You can enjoy a variety of activities in areas with beautiful natural scenery, such as Jeju Island's beaches, sea, and Seoraksan Mountain. Examples include surfing, snorkeling, mountaineering, and skiing.Hanok Village - An area where traditional Korean houses are located, where you can experience traditional Korean culture and architecture.
K-ETA works similarly to a visa, but passport holders from some countries can enter Korea without a visa. However, with the implementation of the K-ETA system, all foreigners can now enter the country only after applying for and receiving K-ETA approval.
