**I hope this is still in place when I go back in March...I'll use it (if I can). But if I am a registered foreigner, will I be considered a tourist?
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Read the article here: http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100601000576
A free shuttle bus for foreign tourists will run from Seoul to Gyeongju and Jeonju.
The Visit Korea Committee will run the shuttle bus.The Visit Korea committee is promoting tourism in South Korea from 2010 to 2012. Most tourists come to Seoul, but they want tourists to see other cities also.
The buses will be available at 8 a.m. every day except Mondays. The two buses leave from the Gwanghwamun area in downtown Seoul. Each bus is limited to 28 people The free bus program will leave from Busan also starting in July.
All users must be of non-Korean nationality. Passengers must sign up in advance through the Visit Korea Committee official home page at www.visitkoreayear.com.
The buses will have Internet connection, a DVD system and personal ear phones, and various tourist paraphernalia.
Gyeongju, in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, is celebrated for its rich historical sites going back to the Shilla Kingdom (B.C. 57 to A.D. 935). It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea and is recorded as one of the longest-lasting dynasties in Asian history.
Jeonju, the capital city of North Jeolla Province, is known for its cuisine, particularly teh bibimbap, a dish featuring rice with mixed vegetables and meat. The city also boasts of housing historic architectural sites, ancient relics, and traditional festivals.
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