I turn on the news every morning while getting ready for work.

Right before the weather forecast at the end of the news a short video of about 20 seconds comes on.

I think many people may not know about this corner of the news, so I'm introducing it to you.

Sujongsa Temple

Address: 186, Bukhangang-ro 433beon-gil, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

It is a subsidiary temple of Bongseonsa Temple located near the summit of Ungilsan Mountain. A prime location that Seo Geo-jeong praised as having the best view among Eastern Buddhist temples.

You can see the scenery of Yangsu-ri, where the North Han River and the South Han River meet, and you can also see the nearby mountains.

It is said to have been built for the first time during the Silla Dynasty, but its detailed history is unknown, and there is an anecdote related to King Sejo of Joseon.

While returning from Gangwon-do for the treatment of his illness, King Sejo spent a night in Yangsu-ri,

he found a place where a faint bell sound was heard, and when he went there, he saw 18 arhat statues in a cave,

and water droplets falling from the rock crevices were making the bell sound.

Upon this, King Sejo enshrined the 18 arhats and built a temple, calling it [Sujongsa Temple], according to legend.

However, the fact that the stupa of Jeong Ui-ongju, King Sejo's aunt, remains in the templeindicates that it was already a fairly large temple before that.

Jeong Yak-yong enjoyed his time spent at Sujongsa Temple throughout his life, so much that he compared it to the [Three Joys of a Gentleman],

and Choe Ui-seonsa, known as the Tea Sage, visited Jeong Yak-yong and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Han River,

and this is the place where they shared tea, making it a place deeply connected to tea culture.

Therefore, Sujongsa Temple has built a tea room called [Samjeonheon], carrying on the tradition of tea culture,

and it is highly regarded as a temple that symbolizes tea culture.

Important cultural properties include [The Relics in the Stupa of Sujongsa Temple], designated as a national treasure, and [The Five-Story Stone Pagoda of Sujongsa Temple], designated as a tangible cultural property of Gyeonggi-do.

Inside the temple grounds, there is a magnificent ginkgo tree with a history of 500 years, said to have been granted by King Sejo.

The scenery is breathtaking in all four seasons, but the autumn foliage is particularly known for its spectacular beauty.

It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Sujongsa Temple parking lot to the temple, a distance of 400 meters. (Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Dae Wang Am Rock

Address: 110, Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

It is the place where the sun rises earliest in Korea, along with Ganjeolgot in Ulju-gun.

Dae Wang Am Park, located at the tip of the most pointed part of the southeasternmost part of Korea towards the East Sea,is also famous as the Ulgi Sea Route Mark, guiding ships in the East Sea.

The path from the park entrance to the lighthouse is a 600-meter long pine forest,offering a refreshing and cozy atmosphere under the shade of tall pine trees that have grown for over 100 years.

In Dae Wang Am Park, there is a mysterious legend that after the queen of King Munmu of Silla, who achieved the unification of the three kingdoms in the Silla Dynasty, passed away,she became a guardian dragon, following King Munmu, and submerged into the Daeam Rock under the East Sea of Ulsan.

Garden of Water

Address: 398, Bukhangang-ro, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

It is a vast riverside ecological park spanning 484,188㎡, created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2012 as part of the Han River Revitalization Project.

It is a local park visited by people who want to enjoy jogging or cycling along the walking trails and bicycle paths,but for outsiders, it is also a tourist destination where people intentionally make time for a date.

If you cross the "Baetnaedeulgyo" bridge, a symbolic bridge of the Garden of Water, you'll find a large-scale flower garden along the riverside walking path,where you can enjoy poppies in May and yellow cosmos in September.

Many people visit to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the picturesque North Han River and the flower garden harmoniously blending together.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

The walking path has almost no shade, so an umbrella is a must!

Seoul Moon

Address: 68, Yeouido Park-ro, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

A tethered hot air balloon connected to the ground and cables, built with an investment of approximately 3.2 billion won to increase the number of tourists visiting Seoul.It rises up to 130 meters in the air and allows you to enjoy the scenery of Seoul from the sky for about 15 minutes.

Maximum capacity of 30 people per ride

Closed on Mondays (for regular inspection)

Operates from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily

After a trial operation from July 6th to August 22nd, it officially opened on August 23rd , for a fee .

It is available at the Seoul Moon boarding station at the Yeouido Lawn Park in Seoul.

Ticket Price (Only on-site ticketing available)

Adults (19 years old to 64 years old) 25,000 won

Children (36 months to 18 years old)/Seniors (65 years old and older) 20,000 won

Disabled Persons/National Merit Holders (30% discount) 17,500 won

Groups of 20 people or more (10% discount) 22,500 won

Climate Action Card (10% discount) 22,500 won

Gochang Barley Field

Address: 469-1, Yejun-ri, Gong eum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Taehwa River National Garden, Sip-ri Bamboo Forest

Address: 154, Taehwa River National Garden-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan

Taehwa River flows through the heart of Ulsan, serving as the lifeblood of the city.

The watershed covers approximately 36㎢ from east to west and 28㎢ from north to south, mostly mountainous,but fertile plains spread out on both sides of the river and downstream, and today it serves as an important water source for Ulsan citizens.

Sip-ri Bamboo Forest is a bamboo forest stretching for 10 ri (approximately 4 km) along Taehwa River,a natural garden utilizing about 500,000 bamboo plants that have been growing naturally for a long time.

At night, colorful lights meet the bamboo, creating an atmosphere like the Milky Way in the night sky, and the Milky Way Pathhas become a dreamy and unique must-see course.

I recommend walking through the bamboo forest, which is full of unique charms during the day and night, to experience a moment of healing in the city.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)