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Travel & Cuisine

Wed, October 16, 2019 | 18:28

California wooing Korean travelers with undiscovered features

As the outbound Korean market is fast growing, California and its major cities, one of the top tourist destinations for Koreans in the United States, have stepped up efforts to attract them. And this time, they are appealing to Koreans with lesser-known attractions.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-04-18 15:31

Korea issues travel ban for Myanmar's Rakhine state

The Korean government has issued the highest-level travel restriction to ban its citizens from visiting the western region of Myanmar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday that it issued a black warning to Koreans who are staying in or planning to travel to the northern area of Rakhine State that borders Bangladesh. It also issued a yellow warning (the third-highest...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-04-18 14:08

The Lotte Hotel Guam, the only Korean property on the U.S. island territory, is offering its Babymoon Paradise package. The promotion that will be available until Dec. 20 features six types of ocean-view rooms, a $10 voucher available for use at Macy's and a Jellycat doll.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-04-18 14:06

Armed taxi driver threatens Korean tourist on Bali

An armed taxi driver threatened a Korean tourist on the Indonesian island of Bali, the Korean Embassy in Jakarta said Monday. According to the embassy, the woman, who took a taxi in Seminyak, the southern part of Bali, around 2 p.m. Sunday (local time), complained to the driver after realizing the taximeter had gone up too quickly.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-04-16 13:48

Korean woman wins 2019 World Barista Championship

Jeon Joo-yeon has become the first Korean to win the World Barista Championship (WBC). According to Momos Coffee, a cafe in Busan, Monday, Jeon, 31, became the only the second female barista to earn the title after Agnieszka Rojewsk of Poland, the 2018 winner, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the United States.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-04-15 15:10

The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is set to present events for Children's Day on May 5. It will offer a special lunch featuring a variety of menu options ranging from smoked salmon to maki rolls, dim sum to deserts. Plus, magic shows will be staged during the lunch and at the end of lunch, a lucky draw will be held with diverse prizes, including room and buffet vouchers.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-04-11 13:16

Jeju's hidden jewel: spots for once-in-a-lifetime photo

JEJU ISLAND - Shooting once-in-a-life-time photos from enviable locations - mainly for social media - has become an increasingly popular fad in recent years, regardless of age. Taking the trend into account, the Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) Jeju branch has come up with 40 “instagrammable” spots on the resort island that will ensure gorgeous pictures even if you are not ...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-04-11 13:14

Brunei's stoning law doesn't deter Korean tourists

Brunei's draconian new criminal laws have so far had little impact on Korean demand for exploring the country, major tour agencies here told The Korea Times Tuesday. The Sharia penal code of the tiny nation on Borneo island came into force on April 3 to toughen penalties for a wide range of crimes, including stealing, drinking in public areas and gay sex - a crime punishable ...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-04-09 15:04

Korean tourists warned of Brunei's draconian new laws

Korean tourists warned of Brunei's draconian new laws

The Korean government has advised its citizens to use “extreme care” when traveling to Brunei after the tiny nation on the island of Borneo introduced draconian criminal laws. “Brunei's new Sharia penal code applies not only to Muslims but also to non-Muslim foreigners,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. “Koreans who live or have plans to travel to the country should be a...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-04-07 12:17

Brunei's stoning law doesn't deter Korean tourists

Courtyard Namdaemun boasts outstanding location, features

The Korean hotel industry is a notoriously competitive market, crowded and saturated with a large number of traditional hotel powerhouses - both domestic and international. Despite the circumstances, the Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, a three-year-old property, is getting noticed in the market thanks to its unique selling points that General Manager Christopher Johns bel...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-04-04 15:18

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