Globe Trekker: South Korea

South Korea is a land rich in cultural heritage and esoteric beauty that somehow remained far removed from the Asian tourist trail. Since 1998, when the Olympic Games put Seoul on the international map, the county’s profile has grown, but despite this, the "Hermit Kingdom" still remains an unexplored gem. Globe Trekker Ian Wright starts his journey in the South Korean capital, Seoul. He takes in the delights of the Gyeong-dong market and tries his hand at Tae Kwon-Do with the national team. After a night out in Seoul, Ian heads north to the North - South Korean Border to experience military power at its most dramatic at the DMZ. Ian’s journey then takes him south to Jinbu, where he seeks solace and serenity with the Buddha at the Woljeongsa Temple. Next he visits the village of Hahoe and Pusan, Korea’s second largest city where he attends the Jagalchi fish market. From Busan he travels to Cheju Island, famous for the Haenyo, women free-divers who hunt for fresh fish and sea life daily. (Amazon.com)