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Fri, November 22, 2019 | 19:17

Gov't targeting global OTAs' 'unfair request' over hotel rate

Gov't targeting global OTAs' 'unfair request' over hotel rate

People who have attempted to book a hotel know that the booking rate is the same on all online booking apps, and on the hotel's website as well. This is because of an agreement called rate parity, and the government is now set to take a closer look at what hotels call an “unfair practice.”

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-30 15:52

Daegak Temple, Buddhist center of Korea's independence movement

Daegak Temple, Buddhist center of Korea's independence movement

The year 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, which provided a catalyst for the Korean independence movement. Over 2 million took part in the demonstrations and some 47,000 people were arrested and taken into custody.Thirty-three representatives, consisting of various people including prominent members of the Catholic Church and Protestant Ch...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-08-29 17:11

Hanagae offers beach for city dwellers

Hanagae offers beach for city dwellers

Not enough Seoulites know there are actual beaches accessible through the metro system. All it takes is a visit to Incheon International Airport, a transfer to the maglev, and then one more bus connection. The number of beaches within the Seoul Metro public transit network's reach increased by one last year, with the addition of Muui Island's Hanagae Beach.

2019-08-29 13:08

Korea to hold promotional events of halal restaurants

Korea to hold promotional events of halal restaurants

The nation's tourism authorities will hold events to promote halal restaurants across the country next month, to help Muslim tourists better find halal restaurants here, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Wednesday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-28 18:53

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooJW Marriott Dongdaemun offers perfect Chuseok getaway Inspired by the search for the perfect urban break for the Chuseok holiday, the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is set to provide its “Artractive Holiday” experience, a unique vacation available from Sept. 1 to 15.It combines a one-night stay in a deluxe room with a buffet breakfast at Tavo...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-28 11:03

Korea issues travel warning for protest-hit Hong Kong

Korea issues travel warning for protest-hit Hong Kong

South Korea has issued a travel warning for Hong Kong, citing increasing risks from escalating violence in deepening anti-government protests, Seoul's foreign ministry said. A "navy warning", which calls for caution and is the lowest of the four-phase travel warning system, has been imposed on all of Hong Kong, effective as of Monday, the ministry said in a release.

2019-08-27 09:55

No. of Indonesian visitors to Korea up 15% in H1

No. of Indonesian visitors to Korea up 15% in H1

The number of Indonesian tourists to South Korea jumped nearly 15 percent in the first half of 2019 from a year earlier as the country emerged as a Muslim-friendly travel destination, Seoul's tourism promotion agency said Sunday. Around 112,000 Indonesian tourists visited South Korea in the first six months of 2019, according to the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)....

2019-08-25 11:02

Nighttime tour of Gyeongbok Palace to start in September

Special nighttime sightseeing of Gyeongbok Palace, one of four royal residences in central Seoul, will open next month through November, the heritage administration said Friday.

2019-08-24 15:02

Fewer Koreans traveling to Japan

Fewer Koreans traveling to Japan

More Koreans, angered by Tokyo's trade restrictions on Seoul, are refraining from visiting the neighboring country, with the number visiting Japan in July hitting its lowest monthly total in 10 months. However, the upward trend of Japanese travelers to Korea is continuing.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-22 15:57

Korea steps up safety inspections on Japanese food products

Jeju, Da Nang, Bangkok top spots for Chuseok

Jeju, Da Nang, Bangkok top spots for Chuseok

Jeju Island, Vietnam's Da Nang and Thailand's Bangkok are favorite spots for Chuseok holidaymakers, according to a global travel search engine, Thursday, amid growing public interest in both shopping and sightseeing during the annual holiday.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-21 10:23

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