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Thu, October 17, 2019 | 14:19

The Grand Hyatt Seoul has officially completed the extensive renovation of its Grand Ballroom providing a new, industry-leading platform for weddings and banquets, and meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions (MICE).

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-10-16 14:00

Experience unique and distinctive Vietnamese cuisine from North and South

Popular Vietnamese dishes such as pho and goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) have gained popularity in Korea over the last decade. However, the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine have been modified to fit the Korean palate, and it took a few more years before Vietnamese chefs started opening “authentic” Vietnamese restaurants here.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-10-11 10:15

'Vietnamese cuisine is light, healthy and refreshing'

HANOI - Ever since Vietnamese celebrity chef Nguyen Thanh Tung started working as an executive chef for HOME restaurants with the opening of its first branch in Hanoi in 2015, he has been devoting his career to spread the word about Vietnamese cuisine and giving authentic gastronomic experiences to guests from all over the world.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-10-11 09:31

South Korea has third most powerful passport

South Korea has the world's third most powerful passport, according to the latest study by law firm Henley & Partners. The 2019 Henley Passport Index, which ranks countries based on their freedom of access to other countries, shows that South Korean passport holders - along with German and Finnish passport holders - can travel freely to 188 jurisdictions around the world with...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-10-07 13:52

Korean Empire's royal cuisine shows King Gojong's dreams, frustrations

Alice Roosevelt, the eldest child of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, was one of the most famous national figures of the early 20th century. She made a goodwill trip to East Asia in 1905 with an 83-member diplomatic delegation and stopped by the Korean Empire, which lasted from 1897 to 1910 when Joseon Kingdom struggled to survive amid opening of ports and contact with West...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-10-03 16:47

Architects connect past, future at Deoksu Palace

Seoul, Jeju popular activity venues for foreigners

Jeju Island as well as Seoul is gaining traction among travelers to Korea as the nation's best places for activities, according to a global travel search engine, Thursday, as more people visit holiday destinations offering various activities.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-10-03 15:05

[INTERVIEW] How ex-tech journalist realized her own cycling project across Eurasia

Going on a bike trip after quitting their job is what many office workers dream of. But as tempting as it sounds, it requires through preparation, not to mention strong willingness to make it happen.

Jung Da-min | 2019-10-02 17:22

By Kang Seung-wooPark Hyatt Seoul unveils autumn suite promotionThe Park Hyatt Seoul offers the perfect promotion for savoring the romance of autumn in the comfort and luxury of a Park Hyatt suite. Combining a 15 percent saving on regular suite rates with a bottle of red wine and a relaxing soak at the hotel sauna, this relaxing seasonal break is available for booking from Oc...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-10-02 12:48

The Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Gangnam will host its inaugural beer festival on Oct. 11 and 12 as part of the brand's Best Brew Festival program that will feature various local brews.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-09-26 15:16

[INTERVIEW] Traveler's advice: Think twice about quitting your job to see the world

We are all too familiar with the message: “I quit my job to travel the world and find my new dream - and you should too!” While this mindset and lifestyle are becoming increasingly popular in the era of social media and digital nomads, one man who has tried it says the message should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-09-25 13:43

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