South Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

From snow capped mountains to tranquil ponds surrounded by quaint pagodas, the country of South Korea offers natives and visitors alike a wealth of beauty, ancient culture, traditions and foods. From a past host of the 1988 Summer Olympics and a potential host of the 2010 Winter Olympics to offering some of the best entertainment, dining and accommodations in Asia, Korea is a country that has struggled from a past of conflict to one that meets and leads 21st century competition in finance, IT, space, medical and health technologies.

South Korea

• Currency: Won
• Language: Korean
• Climate: Summers are rainy and wet, with average temperatures of 75° F, while winters can be quite cold, with averages of 19°F to 33°F.
• Capital: Seoul

South Korea is fast becoming a well-traveled tourist location, thanks to her ability to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment to visitors from around the globe. From her outlying islands to her downtown big-city ambience, South Korea offers young or old alike something to do. As one of the oldest in the world, the land of Korea was united until 1910, and has been separated into North and South Korea ever since.

South Korea is a major leader in economics and is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Magnificent architecture from ancient dynasties provide tourists with numerous destinations to visit, and outdoor amusements include but are not limited to fishing, sailing, and hiking, and of course, sightseeing. Marital arts enthusiasts as well as ice skaters will find Dojos and rinks scattered throughout every region. South Korea's major cities are hubs of indoor activity including theatrical performances, pop concerts and dance clubs throughout.

Korean dining is some of the best in the world, thanks to thousands of years of practice developing the best in taste and design. From four-star restaurants offering gourmet selections to BBQ chicken-on-a-stick found in street stalls, visitors to Korea are guaranteed gastronomical delights wherever they roam.

Why Health Tourism in South Korea?
Home of the first cloned dog, South Korea is on the cutting edge of technological advances in medicine and health care. Excellent and skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and some of the most advanced healthcare facilities in the world continue to draw medical travelers to South Korea for medical treatments and procedures in organ transplantation, cancer therapy treatments, dental care, plastic and cosmetic surgery and many others. Medical care costs in South Korea are generally ten times less than costs found in the U.S.

South Korea is the leading healthcare country in all of Asia and provides world-class medical and health care in non-profit organizations and facilities that place patient care above profit. Government agencies accredit all facilities and hospitals, ensuring quality of care throughout the country.

10 Fun Things to Do in South Korea

• Shop 'til you drop in downtown Seoul
• Go clubbing at some of Seoul's exciting and classy nightclubs
• Visit the beaches at Busan
• Stroll through ancient temples in Daegu City
• Hike Seoraksan National Park
• Visit the Korean War Museum
• Enjoy the fish market in downtown Seoul
• Visit Buddhist temples in the mountains
• Visit Jeju Island
• Visit the Jakwansa religious site in Daejeon

No matter what brings a visitor to South Korea, they are guaranteed to be amazed at the sights, sounds, and smells of this wonderfully ancient country. Friendly people, excellent service and the best that modern technology and amenities have to offer await travelers all year long. After all, South Korea isn't called Land of the Morning Calm for nothing.