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Michelin announces 3-star restaurants in Seoul, adds new eco-friendly rating

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides, speaks during an online event called “Michelin Star Revelation Seoul 2021: Jewels of Korea,” Thursday. Courtesy of Michelin KoreaBy Park Ji-wonCover image for “The Michelin Guide Seoul”The French tire company Michelin Group announced 32 starred restaurants Thursday, including two three-star restaurants, in the fifth edition of “The Michelin Guide Seoul” for 2021, released on Thursday. It also introduced the Michelin Green Star, a new rating category to designate eco-friendly restaurants.Two upscale restaurants ― La Yeon and Gaon ― won the French food guide's three stars for five consecutive years since the introduction of the book's Seoul version in 2016. Seven two-star restaurants and 23 one-star restaurants, which include four new restaurants, were also announced. Michelin has been awarding stars ranging from one to three after secretly inspecting restaurants from the entire spectrum of the local food scene every year.Mitou, Muni, L'amant Secret and 7th Door, which won one star ea

Nov 20, 2020By Park Ji-won
Michelin announces 3-star restaurants in Seoul, adds new eco-friendly rating

Turkish herbal teas and their health benefits

Turkish Linden tea is known to be effective against the flu, colds and coughs. / Courtesy of Turkish Ministry of Culture and TourismBy Jun Ji-hyeIt has become more important than ever for people around the world to keep themselves in good health and boost their immune systems to combat COVID-19 amid the prolonged pandemic. Turkey has many practices that help people stay strong and healthy, such as drinking natural herbal teas very often.According to the World Tea Report compiled by the International Tea Committee, Turkey took the first place for highest consumption of tea, with an annual 3.5 kilograms per capita. In 2019, 260,000 tons of tea were consumed in Turkey. Turks taking the first place in this field was not surprising, since the country has a habit of drinking tea, from breakfast all through the day until bedtime in the evening.The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism introduced Turkish herbal teas from various plants, noting that some of these herbal teas strengthen the immune system, while some are good for fighting disease. The ministry added, however, due to their var

Nov 19, 2020
Turkish herbal teas and their health benefits

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeWestin Chosun Seoul introduces champagne promotion The Westin Chosun Seoul has introduced a champagne promotion dubbed, “Bubbly Night Out,” with three different champagnes offered at reasonable prices at the Lounge & Bar located on the lobby floor. During the promotion available until Nov. 30, Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut and Louis Roederer Brut Premier are discounted up to 50 percent.Veuve Clicquot is distinctive for its yeasty, baked flavors combined with primary aromas of apple, pear and lemon, complemented by a sweet finish.Containing flowery and fruity aromas entwined in firm acidity, Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut is sweet on the palate and slightly bitter at the end. Louis Roederer Brut Premier is a structured wine framed in regular acidity, a full-bodied wine with delicate aroma of fruits and May tree, stored for over three years on average.The Lounge & Bar will also offer a sharing platter that pairs well with the champagne. The chef's special side menu offers perfect pairin

Nov 19, 2020
Hotel Lobby

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas offers early bird room promotion

A junior suite room at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas / Courtesy of Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is holding its “Re-opening Early Bird Promotion” in November before the official re-opening of the hotel on Dec. 1 after 11 months of remodeling.The hotel said it is offering early bird rates to express its gratitude to guests who have waited for the re-opening, noting that the promotion is ideal for people looking for an affordable hotel stay where they can be the first to experience the completely refurbished rooms and enjoy the hotel's signature luxury services, as well as shopping and cultural facilities directly connected to the hotel building. The promotion includes an overnight stay in a room fitted with state-of-the-art facilities, breakfast for two at Grand Kitchen with a revamped menu, a newly designed InterContinental signature teddy bear, two movie tickets for Megabox COEX and complimentary amenities that come with macarons and a house wine selected by the hotel's head sommelier. All early bird gue

Nov 12, 2020
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas offers early bird room promotion

5 ideal hotels for restful stay during autumn

By Jun Ji-hyeDespite the continued uncertainty in travel conditions due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, people may not be able to stop wishing to travel to see the incredible fall colors in Korea.Korea boasts vibrant autumn colors such as reds and oranges as tree-covered mountains account for nearly 70 percent of its territory. For those seeking a travel experience to help them relax and unwind, Booking.com, a global online travel agency that offers various accommodation options around the world, has selected five hotels here where travelers can find moments of peace and rest during the holiday season.Haevichi Hotel & Resort JejuHaevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju / Courtesy of Booking.comHaevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju located in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, is a perfect place to relax while enjoying Jeju's autumn scenery with Mount Halla and the ocean in the background.Especially, as the hotel is situated near coastal roads, tourists can easily go for a drive and have the tranquil sea in their sight. In addition, the hotel features various facilities such as restaurants that offer

Nov 12, 2020
5 ideal hotels for restful stay during autumn

Builder-turned-barista settles down on small island

Kim Myung-jin brews coffee at his cafe on Daeijak Island, Incheon. / Courtesy of Kim Myung-jinBy Jun Ji-hyeFinding quality hand-drip coffee in remote areas can be a challenge, especially when the remote area is an island with fewer than 300 residents.However, thanks to builder-turned-barista Kim Myung-jin, who opened a cafe, called Hackberry House, dedicated to hand-drip coffee on Daeijak Island, Incheon, the location is a savior for traveling coffee fans and caffeine addicts. “I studied civil engineering in university and worked for a construction company, participating in various projects including former President Lee Myung-bak's controversial Four Rivers Restoration Project, before returning to my hometown in June 2014,” Kim said in an interview with The Korea Times. “But I always dreamed of running a small cafe that has good music all the time.” The island is about two hours away by ship from a ferry terminal in Incheon. After graduating from the elementary school on the island, the only school there, Kim had to move to Incheon alone to continue his

Nov 12, 2020
Builder-turned-barista settles down on small island

3 ways to experience Finland in Korea

A Moomin statue stands in front of Moomin Museum in Tampere, Finland. / Courtesy of Visit FinlandBy Jun Ji-hyeAs the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has prevented vacationers from traveling overseas, an increasing number of travelers are seeking ways to enjoy a wide variety of cultures while staying within the boundaries of their everyday life. Visit Finland, the Finnish travel promotion organization, introduces some of the ways to experience bits of Finland that Finns hold dear to their hearts ― Moomins, design, and nature ― without leaving Korea.Meet Finnish icon, MoominsThe white, hippo-like Moomins, created in the 1940s by writer-artist Tove Jansson, are probably the best-known Finnish literary characters.Encountering Moomins is not a difficult task in Finland since they are a part of the Finnish identity today, but the only Moomin Museum in the world can be found in Tampere, Finland. The museum holds a collection of more than 2,000 works by Jansson including a model Moominhouse built by Jansson herself, presented in modern and experiential surroundings. In September, Moomins also fo

Nov 5, 2020
3 ways to experience Finland in Korea

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hye13 Marriott properties offer unique chance to enjoy overseas destinationsAs people around the world have been confined to their own countries for almost a year amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Marriott International properties have come together to offer a unique opportunity, launching a promotion offering guests in each country the chance to experience the cultures of neighboring regions. As Thailand has been a popular destination for Korean travelers, the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul has been transformed into the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, offering guests an unprecedented opportunity to relive the pleasures of Thailand in the heart of the Korean capital. The JW Marriott Hotel Seoul's “Enjoy Khao Lak in Seoul” promotion is a campaign bringing the healing benefits and pleasures of the hotel's new namesake resort for two months from Nov. 1. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by associates dressed in traditional Thai clothing, offering greetings in Thai. Those choosing accommodation packages during the promotion will enjoy an immersive Thai experi

Nov 5, 2020
Hotel Lobby

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Technologies permeate into MICE industry amid pandemic

A robot that assists in awards ceremonies is showcased during the Korea Tourism Organization's MICE conference held in Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 5 last year. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government as well as local administrations here are paying keen attention to the meetings, incentive trips, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector as the industry has been cited as a future growth engine that could contribute to both enhancing the competitiveness of Korea and its cities and boosting their global image.The Seoul Metropolitan Government is pushing to build a MICE complex in Jamsil, while Busan Metropolitan City is developing the Haeundae area into an international exchange venue. The MICE industry has already come to attention around the world for creating jobs and revitalizing local economies in regions such as Singapore and Hong Kong.The sector, however, has faced a crisis amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic as meetings, incentive trips, conventions and exhibitions are usually planned as face-to-face experiences. Following the

Nov 1, 2020
[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Technologies permeate into MICE industry amid pandemic

Seoul Lantern Festival kicks off at new venues amid pandemic

Scene from the 2018 Seoul Lantern Festival in Cheonggye Stream, central Seoul/ Korea Times fileThe annual Seoul Lantern Festival kicked off Friday for a 78-day run across four special tourism zones hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, the city government said.The venue was moved from Cheonggye Stream in central Seoul to four neighborhoods ― Jamsil, Itaewon, Dongdaemun and Myeongdong ― that saw a sharp decline in tourism this year, the government said in a press release."We hope that through this event, our citizens who are exhausted from COVID-19 will receive comfort and that businesses in the special tourism zones will overcome this difficult time," Joo Yong-tae, a city official overseeing tourism, said.The festival will run in succession in Jamsil (Oct. 30 - Nov. 6), Itaewon (Nov. 4 - Dec. 31), Dongdaemun (Nov. 6 - 15) and Myeongdong (Nov. 13 - Jan. 15).Each zone will showcase lanterns made from traditional mulberry paper and featuring the neighborhood's distinct characteristics.Jamsil will decorate a walking trail with lanterns shaped like maple and gingko leaves. Itaewon will fe

Oct 30, 2020
Seoul Lantern Festival kicks off at new venues amid pandemic
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