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Thu, December 12, 2019 | 17:14

Overseas travel spending turning cold

Overseas travel spending turning cold

Korean consumers' spending on traveling abroad hit a three-year low this year, dented by the economic recession and the “Boycott Japan” movement, according to a recent study, Thursday. However, sentiment toward spending on domestic travel also shrank without benefiting from the decline in overseas travel.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-12-05 17:28

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooKensington hotels offer 'romantic' packageThe Kensington Hotel Yeouido and Pyeonchang have launched their Romantic Winter Package just in time for the Christmas season.The winter promotion from the property on Yeouido in Seoul, is available until Feb. 29 and allows guests to stay in an executive room, use its executive lounge and have a red wine with a premiu...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-12-05 14:53

Buddhist leader calls Pakistan visit 'spiritually stimulating'

Buddhist leader calls Pakistan visit 'spiritually stimulating'

The president of Korea's largest Buddhist sect the Jogye Order, Ven. Wonhaeng, said his recent trip to Pakistan was spiritually stimulating and he had several heart-felt moments because of the country's historical ties with Korean Buddhism.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-12-04 15:55

S. Korean chef takes legal action against Michelin over 'pay-for-star' collusion

S. Korean chef takes legal action against Michelin over 'pay-for-star' collusion

A Korean chef, who refused to pay money to a “monetary consultant” allegedly working for Michelin Korea, has filed a complaint with the prosecution alleging fraud and attempted extortion amid growing questions over the authenticity of the local Michelin branch's selection of Korean restaurants for its ratings guide. In addition, Yun Kyoung-suk, the owner of Korean restaurant ...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-12-03 17:40

487th Turtle Marathon [PHOTOS]

487th Turtle Marathon [PHOTOS]

Participants in the 487th Turtle Marathon get ready at the starting line at Namsan Baekbeom Square on Mount Nam, Saturday. Hankook Ilbo, sister paper of The Korea Times, has hosted the monthly walking event since 1978.

Park Si-soo | 2019-12-02 15:33

Hotel Lobby

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has come up with a special selection of holiday cakes. Grand Deli, located on the first floor of the hotel, will offer 12 holiday cakes from Dec. 2 to 31. They are presented by its head patissier Eric Kalabo from New York. The 12 include “Ginger House,” which is a steady seller in winter, and “Chestnut Cake,” a Mont Blanc-style cake top...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-28 16:08

Wyndham sets sights on local cities in Korea

Wyndham sets sights on local cities in Korea

In the supposedly saturated Korean hospitality market, where international and domestic hotel chains have flocked to Seoul and its surrounding areas, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchise company, is taking a different approach: going to cities outside the capital region.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-28 16:07

W13.2 billion: Kim Whan-ki's 'Universe' makes history

W13.2 billion: Kim Whan-ki's 'Universe' makes history

Kim Whan-ki has done it once again, breaking his own record price for most expensive Korean artwork. His painting in question became the first art piece by a Korean artist to be sold for over 10 billion won.Kim's 1971 diptych "05-IV-71 #200 (Universe)" fetched 13.2 billion won (HK$88 million) at the 20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale by Christie's Hong Kong on Sat...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-11-25 17:12

Rice links food culture in Korea, Italy

Rice links food culture in Korea, Italy

For Koreans, rice is at the beginning and end of their lives. It is not just a food ingredient but a source of life. From the first birthday of a child, to their last day in this world, rice plays a critical role to sustain their lives with its symbolic meaning. We find similar importance of rice in other countries that we might not have thought of - such as Italy. Italy is k...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-11-21 14:46

Local hotels ditching global brand

Korean hotels are parting ways with global hotel brands as they believe the brands themselves are losing appeal with customers.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-21 13:47

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