Question 1

DAY 1 | Daegu

Accepted Answer

Gatbawi Rock, Palgongsan, Palgongsan Cable Car Ride

If there is one place that best introduces Daegu and even Korea itself this journey begins with Palgongsan Mountain.
Palgongsan is not just a mountain.
 For locals, it is a place of rest, belief, and quiet balance in everyday life.
 Though close to the city, the atmosphere changes the moment you enter the mountain.
 The air feels different, the sounds soften, and thoughts naturally slow down.
The most comfortable way to experience this transition is the Palgongsan Cable Car.
 As the cabin glides upward, forests and valleys unfold below, and the busy city gradually fades into the distance.
 It is less about sightseeing and more about shifting gears from daily routine to travel, from speed to stillness.
After stepping off the cable car and moving a little further, you arrive at the spiritual heart of this experience: Gatbawi Rock.
Gatbawi is far more than a stone Buddha.
 In Korean culture, it represents sincerity and deep devotion.
 It is believed that one heartfelt wish, prayed for with true intention, may be granted here.
 Students, families, and those standing at turning points in life have quietly left their hopes in this place for generations.
What makes Gatbawi special is its atmosphere.
 It is never heavy or intimidating.
 Some people pray, others simply sit and look out at the landscape.
 There is no right way, no expectation only space.
For international travelers, Gatbawi is not about religion.
 It is a rare opportunity to understand how Koreans reflect, hope, and face important moments in life.
Palgongsan, the cable car, and Gatbawi may seem separate nature, transportation, and cultural heritage.
 But experienced together, they form one complete story.
This is where the journey shifts from simply seeing Korea to truly feeling it.

Keimyung University Taekwondo Demonstration Team Program

Keimyung University is one of the most respected private universities in Korea, well known for its strong academic foundation and beautiful campus environment.
 Among its many departments, the Department of Taekwondo holds a particularly high reputation.
Within Korea, where Taekwondo is both a cultural heritage and a competitive sport, only a limited number of universities are recognized for elite-level Taekwondo education.
 Keimyung University is widely regarded as being among the top tier of Taekwondo departments in the country, producing outstanding athletes, instructors, and future leaders of the Taekwondo world.
During this visit, participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful Taekwondo exchange with the Keimyung University Taekwondo Demonstration Team.
 Rather than simply watching a performance, this experience allows direct interaction, shared training time, and a deeper understanding of how high-level Taekwondo is practiced and taught in Korea today.
It is not just a visit to a university, but a rare chance to step inside an environment where elite Taekwondo talent is being shaped every day.
Perhaps, among the students training side by side with you at this very moment,
 one may soon grow into a well-known figure whose name is recognized on the global stage of Taekwondo.

Daegu Market

Seomun Market and Chilseong Night Market are places where you can feel the everyday life and warmth of Daegu up close.
 They are not flashy tourist attractions, but spaces that quietly reflect the real rhythm of the city and the lives of its people.
Seomun Market is one of Korea’s three major traditional markets and has long served as the commercial heart of Daegu.
 As you walk through the market, you encounter familiar Korean foods such as tteokbokki, flat dumplings, and gukbap, along with local specialties unique to Daegu.
 It is a place where Korea’s everyday food culture reveals itself in the most genuine way.
As evening falls, the market begins to change.
 Moving from Seomun Market to Chilseong Night Market, visitors experience a space where traditional markets meet modern sensibilities.
 With its youthful energy and lively atmosphere, the night market offers food trucks, simple street food, and a relaxed setting where travelers can comfortably end their day.
Time spent here does not require much explanation.
 Without a fixed route, visitors are free to walk, eat, and explore at their own pace, experiencing a Korean night in their own way.
 For a moment, it feels less like being a tourist and more like becoming part of Daegu’s everyday life.
Seomun Market and Chilseong Night Market remind visitors that Korean culture is not something distant or staged.
 It lives naturally in shared meals, casual conversations, and the simple connections between people.

Dongseong-ro

As you walk through Dongseong-ro, you may notice subtle stone lines and markings embedded in the pavement.
 These are not decorative elements, but traces of the old fortress walls that once surrounded Daegu during the Joseon Dynasty.
 They quietly remind visitors that today’s most vibrant and youthful district was once a place built to protect the city.
The idea of preserving these traces was inspired by the way parts of the Berlin Wall were kept within the modern cityscape.
 Rather than erasing history, Dongseong-ro allows the past to remain visible within everyday life.
 As a result, simply walking down the street becomes an experience of stepping across both Daegu’s past and present.
Looking up from the ground, the atmosphere changes completely.
 Dongseong-ro is now the place where Daegu’s young energy gathers most strongly.
 Fashion, music, cafés, bars, and street performances come together, making it the heart of the city’s trends and nightlife.
 As evening approaches, especially after sunset, the streets naturally fill with young locals, and the area comes alive.
This visit is scheduled around 8:00 p.m., a perfect time to relax and enjoy a light drink or sit at a café while watching the flow of people.
 There is no fixed program here.
 Instead, travelers are given free time to walk, explore, and enjoy Daegu’s night at their own pace.
If desired, the guide can also recommend popular spots based on the date and atmosphere of the day.
 Trends may change, but the youthful spirit and sense of freedom in Dongseong-ro remain constant.
Time spent in Dongseong-ro is not about a single activity or attraction.
 It is a moment to experience another side of Daegu,
 where layers of history and modern life quietly coexist beneath the city lights.

Question 2

DAY 2 | Daegu → Jeonju → Muju

Accepted Answer

Jeonju hanok village

Upon arriving in Jeonju, the journey begins with one of Korea’s most iconic dishes: bibimbap.
 Jeonju bibimbap is more than just a meal; it represents the region’s food culture and philosophy.
 Rice, assorted vegetables, and gochujang come together in a single bowl, emphasizing balance and harmony rather than strong individual flavors.
Starting the visit with bibimbap is a way to experience Jeonju in its most traditional form.
 It is simple yet refined, not flashy but deeply satisfying—much like the city itself.
After lunch, the itinerary naturally continues to Jeonju Hanok Village.
Jeonju Hanok Village is a place where Korean tradition remains alive in everyday life.
 It is not a museum-like display of the past, but a living space where people still walk, rest, and spend time among traditional houses.
Hundreds of hanok houses line the village, creating a different atmosphere in every alley.
 Narrow paths beneath tiled roofs, hanok cafés with small courtyards, traditional craft shops, and quiet exhibition spaces blend naturally together.
 Simply walking through the village, without a fixed purpose, becomes a meaningful experience in itself.
This part of the schedule focuses on free time rather than a strict route.
 Visitors are free to stop wherever they wish, take photos, try traditional snacks, or relax in a café.
 People strolling in hanbok and the gentle sounds of daily life complete the unique atmosphere of the village.
The charm of Jeonju Hanok Village lies in the absence of pressure.
 It is not a place to rush through, but one that invites travelers to slow down and explore at their own pace.
Free time here is about feeling tradition rather than being told about it.
 Through the atmosphere, the scenery, and the rhythm of the village,
 visitors naturally understand why Jeonju is often described as the heart of Korean traditional culture.

The historical axis of Jeonju

After walking through Jeonju Hanok Village, the journey naturally continues to places where the city’s history is most deeply concentrated.
 This part of the itinerary is less about moving between sites and more about walking through layers of time.
The first stop is Gyeonggijeon Shrine, a place that symbolizes the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty.
 Inside the shrine, a royal portrait of King Taejo Yi Seong-gye, the founder of Joseon, is enshrined.
 Jeonju is often regarded as the spiritual root of the Joseon royal family, and Gyeonggijeon stands at the heart of that identity.
As you walk along the grounds and walls of the shrine, the atmosphere feels calm and restrained rather than grand.
 Instead of displaying power, the space reflects dignity, legitimacy, and the philosophy of traditional Korean royal architecture.
From Gyeonggijeon, the route continues to Omokdae and Imokdae Pavilion.
 This elevated area is known as the place where Yi Seong-gye is said to have held a banquet after a significant victory, before founding the Joseon Dynasty.
 From here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Jeonju city.
Looking down from this spot, the city reveals a different character from the narrow alleys below.
 It is a place where decisive moments of the past quietly overlap with the everyday life of the present.
The final stop, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, introduces a completely different cultural layer.
 It is one of the oldest Western-style cathedrals in Korea, known for its red brick exterior and Romanesque architectural style.
After passing through traditional hanok areas and Confucian spaces, encountering a Western religious building highlights Jeonju’s cultural diversity.
 Standing in front of the cathedral, visitors witness how Korean tradition and Western architecture naturally coexist within a single landscape.
Visiting these three sites in sequence allows travelers to understand Jeonju not merely as a traditional tourist destination,
 but as a living city shaped by history, philosophy, and religion over time.

Question 3

DAY 3 | Muju

Accepted Answer

We will conduct a tour in Muju, located in the middle of Korea.

- Muju Wine Tunnel
At the entrance of Muju Wine Tunnel stands a pair of large wooden figures known as the Grape Guardian Couple.
These statues are more than simple decorations; they represent a humorous and imaginative folk story that reflects a uniquely Korean sense of storytelling.

The couple is said to be deeply in love, yet their everyday life is filled with both worries and joy.
They are constantly concerned about their mischievous daughter, who causes trouble around Poseokjeong, while at the same time feeling happiness thanks to their adorable late born son, who cheerfully runs around outside, pants down, completely carefree.

This playful and slightly absurd story reminds visitors that Korean folk culture is not always serious or solemn.
It is warm, human, and often filled with humor, making people smile before they even step inside the tunnel.

Muju Wine Tunnel itself was originally a railway tunnel, later transformed into a unique cultural space dedicated to Korean style wine and local specialties.
From the outside, it appears simple and unassuming, but once inside, the atmosphere changes completely.

The tunnel maintains a naturally cool temperature throughout the year, creating ideal conditions for wine storage.
Visitors can explore wines made from locally grown fruits and enjoy tastings of regional products, offering a pleasant surprise to many who do not expect to find wine culture in Korea.

This place gently challenges the assumption that Korea is not a wine country.
Instead, it presents wine in a distinctly Korean way rooted in local agriculture, creativity, and storytelling.

The combination of traditional surroundings, modern wine culture, and lighthearted folklore creates an experience that is both relaxed and memorable.
No expertise is required, and no seriousness is expected.

At Muju Wine Tunnel, visitors do not just taste wine they experience stories, laughter, and a uniquely Korean sense of imagination, making it one of the most unexpected and enjoyable stops on the journey.

Taekwondowon Program 1

- If You Practice Taekwondo, This Is a Place You Must Visit at Least Once
Taekwondowon is not simply a tourist destination.
It is the global center shared by Taekwondo practitioners worldwide,
a place that proves Taekwondo is more than a sport it is a culture, a philosophy, and a way of life.

Located in the mountains of Muju, the moment you step into Taekwondowon, the pace of everyday life naturally slows down.
Here, the focus is not on proving strength or skill,
but on reflecting on why you started Taekwondo and why you continue to practice it.

The complex is carefully designed with spaces for training, education, exhibitions, and hands on experiences.
Poomsae, sparring, demonstrations, and mental discipline are all connected within a single, coherent flow.
Nothing here feels staged or decorative each space quietly explains the values on which Taekwondo is built.

Many international practitioners share the same reflection after visiting:
“I didn’t just learn more techniques I reconnected with the meaning of Taekwondo itself.”
That is because Taekwondowon speaks first to the mind, and only then to the body.

This is why the itinerary dedicates a full day to Taekwondowon.
It is not a place to rush through.
It requires time to walk, observe, feel, and think.

Taekwondowon connects who you were when you first bowed on the mat
with who you are today.
For Taekwondo practitioners, this is not an optional stop it is a place you must visit at least once in your lifetime.

Taekwondowon Program 2

- Taekwondowon Free Exploration or Taekwondo Seminar
During this part of the schedule, participants can freely explore Taekwondowon at their own pace.
Walking through training halls, exhibition spaces, and outdoor facilities allows time to absorb the atmosphere and reflect on the deeper meaning of Taekwondo.

Taekwondowon is not a place to simply observe.
The more time you spend walking and staying within the space,
the more it encourages quiet reflection and personal connection to your Taekwondo journey.

Alternatively, a Taekwondo seminar may be offered for those who wish to focus on training.
This seminar is designed not as basic repetition, but as an opportunity to engage with
recent developments in techniques and modern training approaches.

Through the seminar, participants can review their current skills, learn new perspectives, and refine details,
allowing them to take a meaningful step forward in their practice, regardless of their level.

This time can serve as rest or renewed focus.
Either way, it becomes one of the most personal and concentrated moments of the entire journey.

Question 4

DAY 4 | Muju

Accepted Answer

Taekwondowon Program 3
Packing & Hotel Check-out
Lunch, Tour ends
Thank you

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