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More than just a miracle economy

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Few European tourists visit South Korea, partly because of the long travel time involved and partly because the country is mistakenly perceived as being too strongly influenced by China and Japan. Business travelers accounted for the majority of the 423,000 Europeans who visited South Korea in 1996. South Korea offers beautiful countryside and a distinctive cuisine, with the rapidly changing society generating an exciting atmosphere. The country's economy has faltered after rapid growth and now needs to be restructured.

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A capital laid waste by war preserves its Seoul

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The South Korean capital city of Seoul has many interesting sites for visitors, including five magnificent palaces and beautiful gardens as well as the Chogyesa Buddhist Temple. There are busy street markets and art galleries, together with traditional coffee houses and antique shops. Traveling through the city can be complicated, although English-language signs are provided. The city appears cramped and busy, with the traffic highly congested and skyline dominated by skyscrapers.

Seoul, South Korea

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Volcanic island yields spectacular attractions

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Tourism is the primary industry on Cheju island in the South China Sea near South Korea, with tourists comprising mostly the Japanese and Koreans rather than Europeans. The island is dominated by an ancient Mount Hallasan volcano, with the 400 smaller volcanoes and numerous waterfalls providing stunning scenery. Mount Hallasan is the higest peak in South Korea at nearly 2,000 metres. The island's history is well depicted at the Folklore and Natural History Museum in Cheju City.

Volcanoes, Cheju

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