The DMZ Separates North Korea And South Korea Do you remember the heartbreaking scene where Captain Ri is about to cross the border towards North Korea, and Se-ri ran fast to say her goodbyes? Well, this scene happened in the demilitarized zone.
The DMZ stretches for about 150 miles (240 kilometers) and generally follows latitude 38° N (the 38th parallel) from the mouth of the Han River on the west coast to a little south of the North Korean town of Kosŏng on the east coast, is the 1953 military ceasefire line.
South Korea Is Divided Into Nine Provinces When you’re watching K-dramas, you have probably heard of some of these provinces. The nine provinces of South Korea are:
Cheju
North Chŏlla
South Chŏlla
North Ch’ungch’ŏng
South Ch’ungch’ŏng
Kangwŏn
Kyŏnggi
North Kyŏngsang
South Kyŏngsang
In South Korea, WiFi Is Available Practically Everywhere
Staying connected is not a problem in South Korea because there’s fast WiFi available anywhere you go, like in coffee shops, shopping malls, libraries, museums, and other places. What’s more amazing is that even on remote islands, you can connect with WiFi.
There Are Multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites In South Korea
South Korea also has breathtaking gifts from mother nature. In fact, it has multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Tripitaka Koreana, Several Dolmen Sites, and Jeju’s volcanic island and lava-tube cave system.
The Beauty Of The Nature And City Can Co-Exist Another incredibly amazing thing about South Korea is that you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the city at the same time. You don’t have to travel hours and miles away just to enjoy the scenic beauty of nature when you’re in the city. There are palaces that used to be the home of the royal family in big cities like Seoul. You can also go on a day hike or enjoy the beach.
