[Photo] Spring starts with flowers festivals in the south

The weather is warming up and flowers are beginning to bloom in the Jirisan hot springs area in Gurye County, South Jeolla Province. To celebrate, visitors can head to the annual Gurye Sansuyu Festival, which features exhibitions of local products made from sansuyu (cornus fruit), traditional music and dance programs, and fireworks. The festival offers free admission and runs from Mar. 17-25.