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Daejeon O-World is the largest zoo

in the central part of Korea, Daejeon

O-World consists of “Zoo Land,”

“Flower Land” and “Joy Land.” Zoo

Land is currently home to a total of

600 animals of 130 different species

including American black bears,

Bengal tigers, lions, elephants,

giraffes, zebras, and ostriches.

Flower Land boasts a number of

smaller sections such as Rose

Garden, Four Season Garden, Herb

Garden, and Maze Garden and is

home to a total of 150,000 tress of

100 different species and 200,000

flowers of 85 different species. An

outdoor stage and concert hall are

also located in the area. There are

plenty of things to see and enjoy in

every corner of Daejeon O-World.

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Gyeongbokgung was the main

royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.

Built in 1395, it is located in

northern Seoul, South Korea. The

largest of the Five Grand Palaces

built by the Joseon dynasty,

Gyeongbokgung served as the

home of Kings of the Joseon

dynasty, the Kings' households, as

well as the government of Joseon.

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Insadong Street is one of the most

memorable attractions in Seoul

and represents the focal point of

Korean traditional culture and

crafts. Stores in Insa-dong

specialize in a wide variety of

goods that can only be purchased

or appreciated in Korea: hanbok

(traditional clothing), hanji

(traditional paper), traditional teas,

pottery, and folk crafts.

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Myeong-dong is one of the

primary shopping districts in

Seoul. Many brand name shops

and department stores line the

streets and alleys. Common

products for sale include clothes,

shoes, and accessories. Unlike

Namdaemun or Dongdaemun,

many designer brands are sold in

Myeong-dong. In addition, several

major department stores have

branches here. The department

stores carry many premium labels

and other fashionable goods at

reasonable prices.

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Techno Mart is Korea’s largest

electronics shopping center,

housing 2,000 stores packed with

high-tech products. It offers a

variety of electronic goods

including digital cameras,

computers, MP3 players, sound

systems, CDs, DVDs,

communication equipment, IT

equipment and more. In order to

provide a differentiated service in

the style of a department store

with product-specific marketing,

the center displays each item with

labeled prices and provides high-

class service for customers.

Undoubtedly, it has grown to

become a must for fans of

electronics and technology from

all over the world.

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Korean Folk Village introduces

traditional culture from the late

Joseon period to both local and

international visitors through

cultural classes experience,

shaman faith, seasonal customs

and others. Also, the village

shows various places with unique

features such as a farming village,

private house, official districts,

Confucian academy, Seodang

(village school), and a village

street in realistic descriptions, as

well as, a nobleman’s house and

traditional workshop.

Performances including Nongak

(farmer’s music), martial art on

horseback, traditional wedding

ceremony, and other special

events are available by season.

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Namsan Tower is 236.7 meter

tower sits atop Namsan Mountain

(243m). The observatory offers

panoramic views of Seoul and the

surrounding areas. Namsan

Tower is the very place to enjoy

the entire city of Seoul.

Situated on top of the N Plaza, the

Roof Terrace is a spacious

wooden viewing deck whose

exotic atmosphere makes it very

popular with lovers. A recent

attraction for courting couples is

"Locks of Love," thousands of

padlocks attached to the fence by

romantic Seoulites symbolizing

their undying affection.

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Dongdaemun Market started as a

traditional market in 1905 and

experienced its first major

transformation in 1970s as it

began to develop as a center of

the textile industry (both

wholesale and retail), further

contributing to the fast economic

growth of Korea at that time.

With the later construction of

mega shopping buildings in the

area, the market became reborn

as the most famous fashion street

in Korea.

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The National Science Museum is

a scientific culture facility which

studies and exhibits various

scientific materials. At its center

is the Astronomical Hall, which

is the largest dome in Korea.

From here you can vividly see the

phenomenon of the celestial

sphere and the human

development of space. It also has

the only world-class space theater

in Korea. The 242 seats are

available on a first-come first-

serve basis. It can re-create the

appearance of a night sky, the

highlight being the view of the

starlight at the planetarium. The

Astrovision is also a special

visual device, giving a

magnificent and realistic view of

space development.

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The Currency Museum of Korea

is the first museum in Korea to be

dedicated solely to modern and

ancient currencies. The museum

(est. 1988) is operated by the Mint

Corporation of Korea as part of its

non-profit public services and is

open to visitors free of charge

with a view of increasing public

knowledge of the nation’s

currency. The museum features a

total of 120,000 pieces including:

coins currently in use both in

Korea and overseas; coins from

modern times (from the Late

Joseon Dynasty until today); 80

types of commemorative coins; 88

types of ‘special money’; postage

stamps, and other materials.

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Lotte World is the perfect spot

for entertainment and

sightseeing. It is a theme park

filled with thrilling rides, an ice

rink and different kinds of

parades, as well as a folk

museum, a lake, and much more.

Lotte World is divided into an

indoor Adventure theme, and

Magic Island theme outdoors,

next to Seokchonhosu Lake.

Lotte World Adventure has

districts representing different

countries with various kinds of

facilities and souvenir shops.

You can enjoy watching parades,

numerous films, laser shows, and

tasting a variety of international

cuisines even during the

holidays. Magic Island, where

the dazzling Magic Castle is

located, is also the venue of

exhilarating, high-altitude rides.

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CGV is the largest multiplex cinema

chain in South Korea, and also has

branches in China, Vietnam and the

United States. CGV takes its name from

the first letter of the three words;

Cultural, Great and Vital.

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A degree in culinary arts offers more

than just an education in cooking

fundamentals. It offers a wealth of

opportunities in an exciting, fast-

paced and growing industry. SICA

offer a wide range of cooking classes

from baking to wine tasting. All

classes are taught in a 5-star facility at

Woosong SICA building.

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During the festival period, tourists

flock to the area to experience the

beneficial properties of the

Boryeong mud, and also to have lots

of fun. Fully immersed in the both

the mud and the festival’s great

atmosphere, visitors enjoy mud

wrestling, mud sliding and even

swimming in the mud mega tub.

Visitors feeling particularly

energetic can try the marine mud-

training course, whilst those

looking for something more chilled

can relax in the mud massage zone.

In the evening, music and fireworks

continue the party on the beach.

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Busan Aquarium contains over

35,000 species of fish, algae,

reptiles, and amphibians. This

state-of-the-art facility is one of

Korea’s top aquariums. The

aquarium covers an area of 36,000

m2 and is spread over 3

underground levels and features

an outdoor park. The third

underground level boasts has a

tunnel. The tunnel experience

resembles a walk along the ocean

floor with various sea creatures

swimming above. This is a very

popular area of the aquarium and

is sure to amaze visitors. The

simulator also stimulates the

imagination and provides a

unique feeling of life on the ocean

floor.

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Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30-50m

wide, and spans an area of

58,400㎡. The white sand is rough

and sticks easily to your skin. The

sand of this beach is composed of

sand that comes from Chuncheon

Stream and shells that have been

naturally eroded by the wind over

time. Haeundae Beach is also

famous for the various cultural

events and festivals held

throughout the year. At Haeundae

Beach there is a Folk Square

where you can enjoy traditional

games such as neolttwigi (seesaw

jumping), Korean wrestling, tuho

(arrow throwing), tug-of-war and

yutnori.

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Samgyeopsal is a popular Korean

dish that is commonly served as

an evening meal. It consists of

thick, fatty slices of pork belly

meat. The meat, usually neither

marinated nor seasoned, is

cooked on a grill at the diners’

table. Usually diners grill the

meat themselves and eat directly

from a grill. It is typically served

with ssamjang, vegetables, and

lettuce leaves to wrap it in.

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It’s a fried chicken dish prepared

in a Korean style. It is consumed

as a meal, fast food at bars, or as

an after meal snack in Korea.

Korean fried chicken differs from

typical American fried chicken

by being fried twice. This results

in the skin being crunchier and

less greasy. The chickens are

usually seasoned with spices,

sugar, and salt, prior to and after

being fried. The chicken is

usually hand painted with a

brush, to evenly coat the chicken

with a thin layer of sauce. Pickled

radishes, beer, and soju are often

served with Korean fried chicken.

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Samgyetang means ginseong

chicken soup. It consists

primarily of a whole chicken

filled with various ingredients.

Samgyetang is a warm soup for

hot summer days. It is especially

popular to eat this chicken soup

on sambok (삼복) days, which

are three distinct days of the

lunar calendar which are

commonly among the hottest

summer and most sultry days in

Korea.

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Hanbok is the representative example of

traditional Korean dress. It is

characterized by vibrant colors and

simple lines without pockets.

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Exciting English Summer Camp in South Korea

(Tentative schedule: July 10 to 31, 2017)

Activity Program

Day 1 (Monday ) July 10 Place Transportation

-Arrival at Incheon Airport

-Transport to Daejeon by Airport Limousine Bus

-Dorm check in

Incheon

Daejeon

Bus

Airport Limo

Lunch

Dinner- SolGeo

Day 2 (Tuesday) July 11

SolBridge

Breakfast-Dorm

Lunch- SolDoree Dinner- SolGeo

10:00 - 12:00 -Opening ceremony, Program orientation, Campus Tour

12:00 - 13:00 -Welcoming reception

1

3:

0

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1

:00

-Placement test

1

5:

0

0

-

1

:00

-Survival Korean

Day 3 (Wednesday) July 12 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo Lunch- Cafeteria

Dinner- SolGeo 9:00 - 12:00 - Class 1 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels

13:00 - 16:00 - Class 2 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels

17:00 - 18:30 - Eunhang-dong tour

Day 4 (Thursday) July 13 SolBridge



13:00 – 15:30 - Class 4 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels

16:00 - 18:00 Daejeon O- World Zoo and Flower land

Day 5 (Friday) July 14 SolBridge


Dinner- SolGeo 9:00 - 12:00 Class 5 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels

13:00 – 15:30 Class 6 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels

16:00 - 18:00 Korean Cultural Experience, Hanbok and tea ceremony

Day 6 (Saturday) July 15 Seoul,

Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo Lunch- Insadong

Dinner-

Macdonald’s

Downtown Seoul tour: Gyeongbok Palaces, Isadong, Myeong-dong, Yongsan Techno Mart

Day 7 (Sunday) July 16 Suwon, Seoul Breakfast- SolGeo Lunch-kimpab

Dinner- Samgettang Korean Folk village, Namsan Tower, Dongdaemun Market

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Day 8 (Monday) July 17 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria



16:00 - 18:00 Taekwondo Experience

Day 9 (Tuesday) July 18 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria

Dinner- SolGe 09:00 - 12:00 - Class 9 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels


16:00 - 18:00 - Downtown Daejeon tour , Science museum, Currency Museum


Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria



16:00 - 18:00 SICA – Culinary & Bakery experience

Day 11 (Thursday) July 20 Bus Seoul

Breakfast- SolGeo Dinner- 08:00 – 17:00

Lotte World (Amusement Park)

Day 12 (Friday) July 21 SolBridge,

Breakfast- SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria

Dinner- SolGeo pizza



16:30 - 18:30

Terminal tour, Trip to CGV (watching movie)

Day 13 (Saturday) July 22

Daejeon Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo

Lunch- SolGeo Dinner-SolGeo

Free day

Day 14 (Sunday) July 23

Teacheon

Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo

Lunch- Buryong

Dinner- SolGeo chicken

Taecheon Beach Boryong Mud festival

Day 15 (Monday) July 24 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria

Dinner- SolGeo



16:00 - 18:00 SIMED – First Aid Medical Experience

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Day 16 (Tuesday) July 25 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria Dinner- SolGeo



16:00 - 18:00 SolSporex – Fitness & swimming experience

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria Dinner- Bakes




16:30 - 18:30 Terminal tour, Trip to CGV (watching movie)

Day 18 (Thursday) July 27 SolBridge

Breakfast-SolGeo

Lunch- Cafeteria



16:00 - 18:00 Final Project Preparation

Day 19 (Friday) July 28

SolGeo

SolBridge Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo

Lunch- SolGeo Dinner- Closing Shabu Shabu

09:00-12:00

14:00 ~

Institutional TOEFL test for advanced level students at

SolGeo Free time for the rest students departure from SolGeo

15:00 - 17:00 PPT contest among participants

Closing ceremony and giving certificates

18:00 - 19:00 Farewel Dinner

Day 20 (Saturday) July 29 Busan,

Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo Lunch- bokkumpap

Dinner- Loteria One Day trip to BUSAN (Nurimaru Apec house, Aquarium, Haeundae

Beach)

Day 21 (Sunday) July 30

Breakfast,Solgeo Lunch-SolGeo

Dinner-SolGeo Free day

Departure to home country

Day 22 (Monday) July 31

Bus

Breakfast- SolGeo

Departure to home country

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Program cost: $1,600

(At least 15 participants, free for 1 leader)

The cost includes:

Pick up and drop off at the airport

Meals full board (3 times a day)

66 hours of intensive English classes

Entertaining tours and excursions

Entrance tickets to amusement parks, imperial

palace and other famous sights within program

Swimming pool, sauna, fitness club ticket within

the program

Institutional TOEFL test for advanced level

students

Excursions:

Korean Disney Land- Lotte World

Aquarium at COEX

O-World Zoo and Flower Land

English movie experience at CGV

Trip to Busan city - Beach leisure

time

Taecheon beach tour

Excursions in Seoul (Imperial

Palace, Seoul Tower, Myong-

dong, i-Park Mall)

Excursions in Daejeon (Sky Walk,

National Science museum,

Currency museum)

Korean folk village

The cost does not include:

Flight expenses

K-pop concert ticket

Medical Insurance

Clothes, sport shoes, swim suit,

swim cap, umbrella, towel.

Accommodation:

Room assignment by age and gender: 2 students in one room

Room equipment: 2 beds, shower and toilet in the room, desk, closet, book shelves, high speed WIFI, air conditioners and bedding.

At the immigration (passport control):

Notarized Official permission from parents (for students under 18 years old), birth certificate, and passport.

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