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Travel & Food

Soowoon by Haevichi Hotels & Resorts unveils premium lunchbox

Korean cuisine restaurant Soowoon run by Haevichi Hotels & Resorts offers the premium lunchbox. / Courtesy of Haevichi Hotels & ResortsBy Jun Ji-hyeKorean cuisine restaurant Soowoon located in central Seoul has launched the “Premium Woon Lunchbox,” a unique takeaway-only meal featuring ingredients such as pine mushrooms, eel and abalone. The upscale restaurant is run by Haevichi Hotels & Resorts that owns and operates hotels and resorts on Jeju Island.The premium lunchbox features a special selection of main and side dishes, evoking the “sura,” traditionally served to kings in Korea's royal palace, and is accompanied by rice prepared with natural pine mushrooms for a conveniently portable yet refined dining experience. Menu items include grilled gochujang (red pepper paste) eel, renowned for its immune system-boosting and re-energizing properties; abalone with noodles in vinegar dressing, made from abalone caught in the waters off Wan Island; and roast chicken, marinated in Jeju green soy sauce.Others include Soowon signature dish braised short rib

Jan 21, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Soowoon by Haevichi Hotels & Resorts unveils premium lunchbox
Politics

USFK struggling with increasing COVID-19 cases

This notice on the U.S. Forces Korea Facebook account shows the extension of its “shelter in place” directive for the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan through Sunday amid a consistent increase in the number of COVID-19 infections among service members, civilian contractors and dependent family members. / Captured from USFK FacebookBy Jun Ji-hyeThe U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is struggling to cope with an increasing number of COVID-19 cases among its service members, civilian contractors and dependent family members here, most of whom tested positive upon their arrival here from the United States.The increase in the number of USFK-linked cases has come as South Korea has started to see a slowdown in infections on the back of the country's tightened social distancing measures.According to the USFK, Wednesday, a Department of Defense civilian working on U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan in central Seoul tested positive for the coronavirus Monday, following direct contact with someone who tested positive earlier.“He tested positive after developing symptoms consistent wit

Jan 20, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
USFK struggling with increasing COVID-19 cases
  • Burned-out nurses calling for extra staff
Law & Crime

Star lecturer arrested for fabricating internet comments on competitors

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyePark Kwang-il, a famous lecturer teaching Korean language to students preparing for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), has been arrested for allegedly posting numerous malicious comments on websites related to cram schools, in a bid to slander rival lecturers.District prosecutors in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, said Wednesday that Park was arrested on allegations of defamation and obstruction of business.Park Kwang-il / Yonhap“There is a risk of evidence destruction,” a local court said when issuing a warrant for Park's arrest.Two other people were also arrested for joining in Park's activities. According to the investigators, Park, who belonged to online education company Daesung Mimac, slandered lecturers of rival companies including Megastudy for about two years from July 2017, by creating hundreds of fake IDs. He reportedly even established a company dedicated to fabricating negative online comments, and used a virtual private network in the Philippines in a bid to avoid the tracking of their IP addresses.There have been several ca

Jan 20, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Star lecturer arrested for fabricating internet comments on competitors
Travel & Food

Korea Grand Sale: culture and shopping benefits expanded

A screenshot of a video promoting Korea Grand Sale 2021. Hallyu star Eric Nam is acting as a guide to tell stories about the culture and tourism festival for travelers around the world. / Courtesy of Visit Korea Committee Annual culture & tourism festival for foreign tourists taking place online By Jun Ji-hyeThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with Visit Korea Committee (VKC), is hosting Korea Grand Sale 2021, a culture and tourism festival for travelers from around the world, until Feb. 28.The Korea Grand Sale, which kicked off Jan. 14 with an online concert of K-pop group Oh My Girl, provides both shows and shopping benefits to attract more tourists from abroad during winter, which is the off-season for the tourism industry. This year's event is taking place online due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.The festival offers a variety of programs, including online cultural tours around Korea where people can experience and purchase Korean cultural

Jan 20, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Korea Grand Sale: culture and shopping benefits expanded
Health

President Moon assures citizens of COVID-19 vaccination safety

President Moon Jae-in puts on his face mask after finishing a New Year press conference held at Cheong Wa Dae, Monday. / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyePresident Moon Jae-in said Monday that the country's drug safety ministry will thoroughly verify the safety of COVID-19 vaccines before the beginning of inoculations next month, in an apparent effort to relieve public concern over their safety after a small number of deaths following vaccination were reported in other countries.“People can rest assured that the vaccines are safe,” Moon said during a New Year press conference at Cheong Wa Dae. “The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will examine COVID-19 vaccines (that are developed by global pharmaceutical companies) in accordance with domestic standards before approving them.”Moon said all vaccines potentially have some side effects, ranging from mild symptoms such as minor discomfort to more serious ones. “The government will provide compensation if serious, nonconventional side effects occur,” he said, noting that the administration will provide the vaccines f

Jan 18, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
President Moon assures citizens of COVID-19 vaccination safety
  • New virus cases at almost 2-month low on fewer tests, infections slowdown
  • Homegrown coronavirus treatment expected to be used from next month: PM
  • Korea reports 1st COVID-19 variant case from Brazil
  • COVID-19 cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill
Law & Crime

Man jumps to death inside shopping mall in Seoul

By Jun Ji-hyeA man in his 40s died in an apparent suicide inside a shopping mall on Yeouido, Seoul, according to police, Monday. IFC Mall on Yeouido, Seoul / Korea Times fileThe man jumped off the first basement level of the IFC Mall to the third basement level at about 4:20 p.m. last Friday.He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. There were a considerable number of visitors inside the shopping mall when the man died, with some people witnessing the scene firsthand.“We are investigating details of the case including why the man jumped,” a police official said. IFC Mall is a three-story facility ― from the first basement level to the third basement level ― and the three floors are connected with a large open space at the center. There are 1.2-meter-high guardrails along the edges, which meet the standard of the relevant law.

Jan 18, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Man jumps to death inside shopping mall in Seoul
Health

People allowed to drink coffee inside cafes from Monday

Cafe workers in Daegu spray disinfectant and organize chairs and tables, Sunday, as cafes are allowed to offer dine-in services beginning from Monday, after the government decided to ease restrictions on businesses hit by COVID-19. / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyePeople will be able to drink coffee inside cafes, beginning Monday, after the government, which had banned coffee shops from offering dine-in services as part of measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, decided to ease restrictions on virus-hit businesses.Health ministry officials said Sunday that like restaurants, cafes will be allowed to offer dine-in services until 9 p.m. The government has so far allowed coffee shops to serve only takeout and delivery, causing protests from owners who claimed that the antivirus measures have been applied “unfairly” between businesses.Churches will be allowed to hold in-person services on the condition of only allowing congregants up to 10 percent capacity in the Seoul metropolitan area, which includes Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, and up to 20 percent capacity in the rest of the countr

Jan 17, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
People allowed to drink coffee inside cafes from Monday
Politics

Yongsan Park chosen as name for development project for returned US base

This file photo shows U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in the middle of Seoul. / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Seoul Metropolitan Government has decided on the name Yongsan Park for the national park to be established on returned land from U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan in the middle of Seoul, city government officials said Sunday. The name was chosen after 9,401 proposals from residents received from Oct. 19 to Dec. 4 were put to an online vote and reviewed by experts.The city, together with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Land and Housing Corp. (LH), will also reflect citizens' opinions in designing the park. Three hundred residents including high school students and the elderly have been selected to form a citizens' group that will suggest a variety of ideas and opinions with regard to this.The city, ministry and LH plan to finalize plans for the design by the end of the year after receiving the opinions.“We will create the future of Yongsan Park by reflecting residents' ideas and opinions,” Acting Seoul Mayor Seo Jung-hyup said.On Dec. 11, the Unite

Jan 17, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Yongsan Park chosen as name for development project for returned US base
Health

Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?

Seven in 10 Korean residents want to wait and see the development of the situation before getting vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a survey unveiled Thursday by Seoul National University. / gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government is speeding up efforts to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines with the hope that widespread vaccination will be a game changer in its fight against the prolonged pandemic, but a majority of citizens are taking a cautious attitude amid concerns over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.What is adding to the concerns is the emergence of new strains of COVID-19, which are believed to be more transmissible than older variants.Jin Yoon-joo, who works for a Seoul-based trading company, said Thursday that her worries have deepened after she watched the news and learned that a doctor in the United States died 16 days after receiving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.“Before this, I had already read several articles about the side effects of the vaccines reported in the United Kingdom. I don't think anyone can guarantee the safety of these vaccines that

Jan 14, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?
  • New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day in sign of letup in infections
  • COVID-19 survivors suffer hair loss, shortness of breath after recovery: survey
Travel & Food

The Marianas offers nature-friendly activities from sea to sky

The Mariana Islands have beautiful and biodiverse coral reefs that provide excellent recreational diving and snorkeling opportunities. / Courtesy of Marianas Visitors Authority KoreaBy Jun Ji-hyeThe prolonged global COVID-19 outbreak has led to social distancing, forcing people to refrain from going out and reducing face-to-face meetings. This has brought a lot of changes to people's daily life, and travel is no exception.As people have put more importance on safety, health and contactless activities when deciding where to go on vacation, they have paid more attention to travel to refresh their tired bodies and minds in nature with family or close acquaintances, or travel pursuing a lifestyle of wellness.According to a travel behavior and planning survey issued last September by Consumer Insight, a travel research agency, travel for the purpose of enjoying natural scenery and relaxing increased from 42 percent in January to 52 percent in July last year. In line with these changes, the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) Korea introduced nature-friendly activities that can be enjoyed in

Jan 13, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
The Marianas offers nature-friendly activities from sea to sky
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