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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 20:14

Korea to expand visa benefits to accelerate inbound tourism

Korea to expand visa benefits to accelerate inbound tourism

Korea plans to expand visa benefits for tour groups and introduce K-culture and 'workcation' (work plus vacation) visas, aiming to attract 20 million foreign tourists and create $24.5 billion in tourism revenue next year, the government announced, Friday.

2023-12-08 16:57

LTI Korea honors excellence in literary translation

LTI Korea honors excellence in literary translation

The Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) announced the winners of its annual translation awards, Wednesday, recognizing the outstanding talents of professional and aspirin...

2023-12-06 17:01

Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit

People & Events

Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit

Ballet dancer Park Sae-eun, the first Asian principal dancer at the Paris Opera, has been honored with the French order of merit.

2023-12-04 12:13

10th anniversary of Kimjang's UNESCO inscription

People & Events

10th anniversary of Kimjang's UNESCO inscription

2023-12-04 16:05

[INTERVIEW] Mirinae Lee's '8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster' offers fresh perspective on Korean history

INTERVIEWMirinae Lee's '8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster' offers fresh perspective on Korean history

2023-12-04 08:32

Uncertainty lingers over Ven. Jaseung's death

People & Events

Uncertainty lingers over Ven. Jaseung's death

2023-12-03 17:10

Korea Foundation showcases climate-conscious works at COP28 in Dubai

People & Events

Korea Foundation showcases climate-conscious works at COP28 in Dubai

2023-12-03 16:14

Gov't posthumously confers state medal on late Ven. Jaseung

People & Events

Gov't posthumously confers state medal on late Ven. Jaseung

2023-12-02 18:53

5 Korea tourism clips top 225 mil. views

5 Korea tourism clips top 225 mil. views

2023-12-01 14:14

Death of Jogye Order heavyweight Ven. Jaseung shocks Buddhist world

People & Events

Death of Jogye Order heavyweight Ven. Jaseung shocks Buddhist world

2023-11-30 16:41

Jogye Order says ex-leader Ven. Jaseung self-immolated

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Jogye Order says ex-leader Ven. Jaseung self-immolated

2023-11-30 08:52

Sportstoto transforms sports betting into catalyst for inclusive development

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Sportstoto transforms sports betting into catalyst for inclusive development

2023-11-29 15:58

Jeju Shinhwa World celebrates year-end with countdown concert

Jeju Shinhwa World celebrates year-end with countdown concert

2023-11-29 15:52

Mohegan Inspire integrated resort to attract global K-pop fans to Incheon

Mohegan Inspire integrated resort to attract global K-pop fans to Incheon

2023-11-29 15:52

T'way sees fleet growth after introducing long-distance routes

T'way sees fleet growth after introducing long-distance routes

2023-11-29 15:51

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