Let's treasure it

From: New Straits Times | Date: December 10, 2005 | Copyright information


New Straits Times

12-10-2005

Let's treasure it
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Memo: Korea in focus

SOUTH Korea is a treasure trove of centuries of culture and natural

attractions that have mesmerised a countless number of tourists over the
years.

Throughout her long history stretching back thousand of years, the

nation has cultivated unique cultural characteristics reflecting the

optimistic, unpretentious and y...

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