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FURTHER INFORMATION WINTER IS NOT COLD Living in the severe weather of winter, Korean people have thousands of ways to enjoy the coldness. Immersing yourself in hot springs is one of greatest ways to rest and warm up your bodies. There are various hot springs well-developed in Korea from the ancient hot springs with hundred years of history in Asan and Sokcho to modern ones equipped with spa and healthcare services in Seoul. Spend your winter in warmth and have fun while indulging in mineral pure water whose temperature can up to 50 degrees Celsius. Your journey will be incomplete if you don’t stroll down streets and explore the beauty of Korea. You will never feel the cold as there are many hot aromatic dishes waiting for you. If you walk along busy streets in Korea, it’s easy to find a smoky bowl of Tteokbukki and Kkochi Eomuk (skewered fish cake) sold by vendors. Nothing else could be better than enjoying the spicy taste of soft and sticky Tteokbukki and warming up with Kkochi Eomuk dipped into soy s auce and a bowl of radish and kelp broth. Your freezing hands will immediately warmed up with a bag of baked sweet potatoes and roasted chestnuts while delicious cakes filled with red bean paste such as Bungeoppang and Hoppang are always ready to satisfy your stomach. Treat yourself with these mouthwatering snacks and you will never feel cold in Korea this winter. KOREAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION IN VIETNAM ü Room 1302, 13rd floor, Charmvit Building, 117 TRan Duy HunG Str, Hanoi ü Tel: 04 3556 4040 ü Email: [email protected] ü Website: www.visitkorea. org.vn TRANSPORTATION ü There are flight routes to South Korea by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines departuring from Hanoi or HCMC. In Korea, public transportations are popular, you can easily travel the cities by subways or buses. wINTER IN KOREA lasts from November to March the following year. The coldest time is in the middle and the last of January. CURRENCY ü 1 USD ~ 1125 Won. You can exchange for Won at the airport, exchange offices in the city or use VISA/ Master cards. MUST - TRY DISHES ü Bungeo-ppang (fishshaped bread filled with red bean paste), Hotteok (Korean-style sugar pancake), Hoppang (steamed, filled bun) and other scrumptious dishes. TRAVELLIVE 111