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Bulguksa Temple to offer stays for foreigners

Foreigners will have a chance to stay at Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea’s most visited monuments in Gyeongju. The 1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site signed a business agreement with the Foreigner Center of Gyeongju on Monday. The temple worked with the center in May to offer the same service.

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-30 17:59

Plan your perfect fall wedding at a hotel

With their exclusive, lavish atmosphere, meticulous staff preparation and assistance, custom decorations and quality food, hotels are coveted wedding venues. However, the high prices of their wedding packages, especially Saturday weddings, are unreachable for many couples. Nonetheless, those who are intent on holding their once-in-a-life-time event at a hotel may opt to do so...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-24 17:21

[My Seoul Story] Experience authentic street food at Gwangjang Market

Somebody once said that to truly know a culture and its people, the best place to go is to a market. Markets tend to keep to traditional ways of doing things and visiting one always gives one a feeling of nostalgia.

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-24 17:05

Korea's tourism deficit expected to reach $15 bil.

China is trying to kill it; and North Korea isn’t helping it. South Korea’s tourism industry will likely see the biggest-ever deficit this year, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Thursday. The KTO estimated that the deficit will reach a record $15 billion (17 trillion won) and the total number of visitors will be around 12.5 million, down 27 percent from 2016, by the ...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-24 15:43

[Provincial news] 600 makgeolli varieties offer taste of the good life

If you believe a good festival always includes good drinks, then get ready to drink till you drop during the first week of September. The“Jara Island Makgeolli Festival,” sponsored by the Korean Makgeolli Association and Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province, will be held from Sep. 1-3 - the third such event since 2015. The nation’s only festival introducing Korean traditional...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-22 17:23

[My Seoul Story] Nostalgic allure of Yongma Land

If you’ve already visited Seoul’s popular tourist sites, and you are neither a K-pop fanatic nor an indulgent shopper, what else is there to do or see that’s unique?

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-17 18:38

S. Korean president hails hosting of World Scout Jamboree, vows all-out support

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday welcomed the World Scout Jamboree set to be held on the country's western coast, promising full government support to make it a successful event. In a letter to a joint committee on hosting the global event, the president wished for the 2023 event in Saemangeum to be a successful and memorable event for all participants. "I promise the government too will do its utmost for the successful hosting of the 2023 World Jamboree," he said.

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-17 10:19

Korea to host 2023 World Scout Jamboree

Korea to host 2023 World Scout Jamboree

Korea will host the 2023 World Scout Jamboree for the second time at Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province. The decision came Wednesday as Korea beat out Poland after a tight race, winning 365 of 607 votes from over 160 participating countries at the World Scout Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Held every four years, the World Scout Jamboree is the largest support event for young ...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-17 10:13

S. Korean president hails hosting of World Scout Jamboree, vows all-out support

[My Seoul Story] Nostalgic allure of Yongma Land

If you’ve already visited Seoul’s popular tourist sites, and you are neither a K-pop fanatic nor an indulgent shopper, what else is there to do or see that’s unique? I had the chance to go with friends to visit Yongma Land, a closed amusement park on the east end of the city. After a 90-minute bus ride from Hongik University Station where I was staying to Jungnang-gu and abou...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-16 23:34

Mysterious tourism boom in Yeosu

YEOSU, South Jeolla Province - There is no doubt that Yeosu, with its beautiful shoreline and exotic dishes, is a cool city to visit. Even so, a recent tourism boom there has many people scratching their heads, including those who promote tourism in the city. “It used to be a quiet place. The lights were turned off in the early evening and few people would walk the streets la...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-16 23:23

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