South Gyeongsang Province

I Visited Korea’s Only Silk Museum in Jinju and Met the Designer Behind the PyeongChang Snow Fairies

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Wire and silk sculptural dress by KeySook Geum at the Weaving Emptiness exhibition, Jinju Silk Museum

I almost skipped the Jinju Silk Museum entirely. I was in Jinju for the fortress, maybe a walk along the Nam River, and then back to Busan. But a friend mentioned that KeySook Geum — the artist behind the “Snow Fairy” costumes from the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics opening ceremony — had a special exhibition running … Read more

Bugok Hot Spring and Upo Wetlands: A Weekend Trip from Busan or Daegu

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Upo Wetlands Life Trail near Bugok hot spring — weekend trip from Busan or Daegu

If you’re looking for a low-key overnight trip from Busan or Daegu, Bugok hot spring in Changwon — a rural area of South Gyeongsang Province — is worth considering. It’s about an hour’s drive from either city, and the combination of a private hot spring bath in your room and a morning walk through Upo … Read more