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Plant-filled bookstore provides comfy community space for local people

Daeruk Books, a local bookstore located in Dongjak area in Seoul, is an exemplary case showing how “planterior” works. The independent bookstore has been run by married couple Park Il-woo, 42, and Oh Seung-hee, 34, since 2015, who took over a local bookstore with a nearly 30-year history. Hundreds of books are exhibited and stacked in this clean, neat space, decorated with do...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-16 17:38

'Planterior' emerges as new trend in interior design

Hong Kong beefing up summer promotions for Koreans

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has set its sights on female Korean tourists and those seeking to get the most bang for their buck for its summer promotion. The organization is appealing to the former with hip spots for eating, shopping and taking gorgeous photos, while it is also offering affordable deals for flights and hotels in partnership with airlines and properties.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-16 16:25

Vista Walkerhill Seoul's Pizza Hill has launched a promotion featuring unlimited draft beer and a semi-buffet. The Pizza Hill Golden Night is an event held on the outdoor terrace of the pizza house from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. only on Thursday and Friday until Oct. 11.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-16 10:31

More than 1 million Korean tourists visit Vietnam in Q1

The number of South Korean tourists to Vietnam soared more than 24 percent in the first half of this year to exceed the 1 million mark, industry data showed Thursday. A total of 1.11 million South Koreans made trips to the Southeast Asian country in the January-March period, up 24.4 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). ...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-16 10:27

Haenyeo bring Spanish artist, int'l chefs together

Jeju Island - In the southwestern part of Jeju island, about an hour away from Seongsang Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, there is an iconic cultural facility - The Bonte Museum. Last week, a creative, rare art-cuisine partnership was created there as a Spanish artist became a middleperson to help international chefs get inspiration from Jeju's female divers. The brand-new museum, desig...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-12 18:25

The Mercure Ambassador Ulsan opened its doors on April 26, becoming the first international hotel brand in the city. It is also Accor Ambassador Korea's 24th hotel. The property features 131 guest rooms overlooking the ocean, and diners can enjoy a range of Eastern and Western cuisines at the signature Opus restaurant. Leisure facilities include a spa and a fitness center.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-09 17:16

Yeoju Ceramic Festival captivating visitors

Since 1990, Yeoju Ceramic Festival has established itself as one of the nation's leading local festivals, exhibiting unique and high-quality ceramic artwork and products. And marking its 31st edition, the annual event - designed to promote the excellence of its ceramics, develop the ceramic industry in the Gyeonggi provincial city and, furthermore, raise awareness for Yeoju c...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-09 16:56

Night out in Dhaka: Dynamics of Bangladesh never sleep

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Bangladesh is a very dynamic country with one of the world's highest population densities of 1,015 per square kilometer for its 165 million population.The country's largest city and capital Dhaka is a diverse city of vibrant culture, with thousands of Bangladeshi businesses and international corporations contributing to migration and population growth.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-05 09:48

Rohingya refugees' political group cries out for equal rights as Myanmar citizens

[INTERVIEW] 'Love for sky led me to become pilot'

Flying high over the horizon and watching over beautiful vast blue skies is nothing out of the ordinary for Song Chan-mi, the first female pilot for the nation's leading budget carrier Jeju Air. Song's love for flying started at a young age with numerous signs early on that led to her profession.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-03 15:43

In celebration of Children's Day, Cafe 395 at the Millennium Seoul Hilton will host a special buffet. Along with its bountiful buffet offerings, there will be several additional stalls offering child-friendly foods for the one-day event that will be available on May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-05-02 18:07

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