Korea is a country with many traditions and legends, particularly when it comes to its offerings in romance. Today, many Western traditions are also becoming popular among the country’s young, giving Korea a cultural duality that can be fun for couples visiting the country.

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ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Jejudo Island – a popular honeymoon hotspot is abundant in lush vegetation, waterfalls and private retreats. There is also the Labu Lendu (Love Land) theme park which contains myriad of sculptures and exhibits that express themes that revolve around sexuality. Before departing make sure to purchase miniature versions of the Dolharubang statues. These statues are thought to ward off evil spirits but because of their shape have also become popular as fertility deities.

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ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES

Admire Seoul’s night scenery from the Seoul Tower while enjoying a romantic dinner.

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GETTING MARRIED

Koreans see marriage as the most important passage in one's life. Although Western –style weddings have become popular, many couples have kept a number of colorful traditions as part of their wedding rituals.

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WEDDING TRADITIONS

In ancient times, weddings were held in the bride's yard or house. The groom traveled by horse to the bride's house and after the wedding ceremony took his wife in a palanquin (cart) to his parents' house to live. The bride and groom wore formal court costumes for the wedding ceremony. Ordinary people were permitted to wear the luxurious clothes only on their wedding day.
Hand lanterns were are used for lighting the way from the groom's home to the bride's home on the night before the wedding. Traditionally, the groom's family would carry a wedding chest filled with gifts for the bride's family.
Wedding ducks are a symbol for a long and happy marriage. Cranes are a symbol of long life and may be represented on the woman's sash.
In larger cities, luxury hotels will have 'wedding rooms' used specifically for wedding ceremonies. These rooms are decorated with a wedding motif and rented to couples.
Today, many couples have a more 'Westernized' ceremony with tuxedo attire and white wedding gown yes some ideas are still incorporated to the event, including: 
 

Visit a fortune teller
Traditionally, couples consult fortune tellers for predictions about the future life together. The following are some fun traditions often seen, even at not so traditional weddings.

Ch'inyoung (Wedding Parade)
Traditionally, the groom and his party travel to the wedding location with a parade complete with music and singing.

Hapgeunrye (Drinking)
Symbolizing the coming together of two people, the couple drink from a cup being passed back and fourth by their witnesses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION