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Spring in Seoul: share pictures of beautiful scenery

Cherry trees bloom at Yunjung-no near the Han River, April 5. The Seoul Tourism Organization launched its “Seoul Now” event, calling on citizens to take pictures of Seoul's spring scenery from their windows and share them online as a means to give others stuck at home due to COVID-19 outbreak the chance to feel spring. Korea Times photo by Seo Jae-hoonBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) has launched its “Seoul Now” event, encouraging people to share photos or videos of the capital city's beautiful scenery during springtime through video-sharing platform TikTok.The event was designed to delight the eyes of people in and outside the country who have been forced to stay indoors during lockdown to help control the spread of the new coronavirus. The STO joined hands with TikTok, calling on users of the video-sharing social networking service to participate in the event to give those who have been unable to travel around Seoul a chance for vicarious satisfaction.The organization said the event is not asking people to go outside to take pictures or film

Apr 17, 2020By Jun Ji-hye
Spring in Seoul: share pictures of beautiful scenery

Living as a polar scientist tough yet enjoyable

Biologist Kim Ji-hee, first from left, and other South Korean polar scientists explore Antarctica to search for candidate locations for the country's second research station there in this February 2010 file photo. Their expedition led to the establishment of the Jang Bogo Research Station in 2014. / Courtesy of KOPRIBy Kang Hyun-kyungPolar scientist Kim Ji-hee spends two to three months annually on Antarctica, known among other things for its significant penguin population, depending on her research schedule.She said that watching penguins in Antarctica is one of the joys of being a polar scientist. Although the Jang Bogo Research Station on mainland Antarctica has no habitat for penguins, they can be spotted there because Emperor and Adelie penguins go there to molt. Around the King Sejong Research Station on Barton Peninsula, King George Island is a place where penguins tend to congregate, making it a better place for penguin watching.Polar scientists conduct their research missions against severe weather conditions in a desolate environment. Thus, Kim noted, overall working condit

Apr 16, 2020By Kang Hyun-kyung
Living as a polar scientist tough yet enjoyable

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul offers 'Stay & Relax 24' experience JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul has launched “Stay & Relax 24” room package for guests looking for a relaxing time to recharge their body, mind and soul with diverse benefits.The package that runs until May 31 includes a one night stay in a luxury room, and breakfast at the Executive Lounge for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12.It also includes food and beverage credit worth 40,000 won ($33), which can be used at all restaurants including in-room dining, and complimentary in-room free internet access. The package allows guests to check in anytime without limitations, and offers a special Barbie doll, at prices starting from 290,000 won. Weekday and weekend prices vary. In addition, Provence Spa by L'Occitane, the luxury spa at the hotel, presents “Blooming Garden in Provence,” a limited-edition seasonal promotion celebrating the fragrance of fresh cherry blossom, until June 30. The promotion brings together a bac

Apr 15, 2020
Hotel Lobby

Endangered Callipogon relictus larva hatched through artificial breeding

The Callipogon relictus, right, an endangered species of longhorn beetle, was given another chance to escape extinction as two beetles from different habitats produced viable larvae. Designated as Natural Monument No. 218, it is a rare species of longhorn beetle found in Korea, China, Russia and Japan and is one of the largest species of beetle. Courtesy of NRICHBy Kwon Mee-yooCallipogon relictus, an endangered species of longhorn beetle, has been given another chance to escape extinction, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced Monday. Two beetles from different habitats were able to produce viable larvae for the very first time, improving genetic diversity of the species.The Natural Heritage division of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (NRICH), an affiliate of the CHA, said it succeeded in producing the first filial generation in 46 years of the rare beetle from Chuncheon, Gangwon Province on April 3, after discovering and preserving five larvae there in August 2019. Callipogon relictus, designated as Natural Monument No. 218, is a rare species of l

Apr 14, 2020By Kwon Mee-yoo
Endangered Callipogon relictus larva hatched through artificial breeding

Delivery workers slow down panic buying in Korea

According to CJ, instant noodles, canned products and bottled water are the three most-sold emergency supplies after the coronavirus pandemic. / gettyimagesbankBy Kang Hyun-kyungPresident Moon Jae-in's complimentary remarks about the absence of panic buying in Korea turned out to be premature. Although toilet paper and other emergency supplies were still packed in supermarkets after the coronavirus pandemic began, CJ Logistics said there has been panic buying online, albeit only briefly.It said panicked Koreans flocked to shop online to purchase emergency supplies in the last week of February, shortly after the 31st coronavirus patient became a super spreader and led to a surge of confirmed cases.CJ's analysis is based on 198 million online forms their delivery workers had completed between February and March. According to CJ, instant noodles, canned products and bottled water are the three most-sold emergency supplies during that time. The sales of canned food tripled in the fourth week of February, compared to the week before. Deliveries of instant noodles and bottled water more th

Apr 10, 2020By Kang Hyun-kyung
Delivery workers slow down panic buying in Korea

1st woman takes helm at The Plaza Seoul

Choi Nan-joo, new general manager at The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection / Courtesy of Hanwha Hotels & ResortsBy Jun Ji-hyeChoi Nan-joo has been appointed as a new general manager of The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection, run by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, becoming the first female and the youngest leader since the establishment of the Hanwha Group's hospitality business.The 41-year-old said she will push for enhanced change and innovation to offer guests experiences beyond expectation promised by the five-star luxury hotel.Choi entered the hospitality industry in 2002 with a position at Hanwha Development's Seoul Plaza Hotel, now The Plaza Seoul by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts.After joining Hanwha Development, Choi spent seven months gaining direct experience of work in all departments of the hotel as part of the company's management course for new recruits. Through this, she learned that success for a luxury hotel begins with well-trained, professional personnel. After joining the hotel's human resources team, Choi designed specific training courses for each hotel position, c

Apr 10, 2020
1st woman takes helm at The Plaza Seoul

Jeju municipalities, tourism businesses at odds over visitors

Officials from Seogwipo City on Jeju Island remove canola flowers using tractors, Wednesday, to prevent massive visiting of tourists in springtime. / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeLocal airlines and hotels are apparently rushing to bring domestic tourists to Jeju Island as part of a desperate effort to survive the COVID-19 pandemic even as the local government there is asking tourists to refrain from visiting the island amid concerns over an influx of the novel coronavirus.Luxury hotels on the island have released packages to attract would-be honeymooners who are unable go overseas at a time when many nations worldwide have sealed their borders and halted flights.The Shilla Hotel Jeju, which released a “suite honeymoon package” in early March, said reservations for the package more than doubled in April as the resort island has emerged as an alternative honeymoon destination.“We had originally planned to run the package until April 29, but decided to extend it until June to keep up with increasing demand,” a Shilla Hotel Jeju official said. WE Hotel Jeju, operated by Jej

Apr 9, 2020
Jeju municipalities, tourism businesses at odds over visitors

100 gov't-recommended night spots await tourists

Songdo Marine Cable Car (Busan Air Cruise) in the southern port city of Busan / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has selected 100 night spots and programs across the nation and will stage an active marketing campaign in cooperation with local governments to promote the nation's night tours to attract more foreign tourists.The organization began the project in February in a bid to help the tourism industry ― which has been hit hard by the outbreak of COVID-19 ― recover at the earliest possible date, once the pandemic comes to an end. The recommended spots included the stonewall walkway around Deoksu Palace and Banpo Han River Park in Seoul.The Songdo Marine Cable Car (Busan Air Cruise) in the southern port city of Busan, and Suseong Lake in Daegu put their names on the list, while Sejong Lake Park in Sejong City and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, used by the Joseon kings from the reign of King Jeongjo (1776-1800), in Suwon of Gyeonggi Province were also included. Others included a night tour program dubbed “Night of Jeonju and H

Apr 8, 2020
100 gov't-recommended night spots await tourists

Non-face-to-face services on rise amid virus fears

Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Namsan offers to-go box for people who want to avoid eating at crowded restaurants amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. / Courtesy of Four Points by Sheraton Seoul NamsanBy Jun Ji-hyeHotels have been recently rushing to launch a variety of non-face-to-face services, including takeout and delivery, in line with the social distancing campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The services allow consumers to minimize direct contact with other people and reduce the risk of contamination.Shinsegae Chosun Hotel, which runs The Westin Chosun hotels in Seoul and Busan, along with L'Escape Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Namsan in Seoul, has begun offering more to-go options to allow customers to enjoy gourmet meals in the comfort of their own homes. The Westin Chosun Seoul is now offering signature dishes from its restaurants for delivery, after successfully showcasing its take-out service years ago. From Japanese cuisine to desserts, gourmet dishes made with quality ingredients, the delivery options are expected to help people enjoy high-quality food without requiring

Apr 8, 2020
Non-face-to-face services on rise amid virus fears

Pandemic buzzwords highlight housewives tired of increased chores

After the pandemic, housewives work harder and longer as making meals at home three times a day has become a norm. / gettyimagesbankBy Kang Hyun-kyung“Dolbab dolbab” (meals after meals) have become buzzwords in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.Social distancing and its related measures, including an increase in teleworking and delayed school semester, have added to married women's household chores. After the pandemic, housewives work harder and longer as making meals at home three times a day has become a norm. Housewives ― and some working moms who are working from home, too ― are complaining that they are tired of preparing meals every day for their family members. Preparing meals and table setting requires them to invest a great deal of time and energy on top of the work they still have to do after their families finish their meals. They are already thinking about what meals they need to prepare for the next day while they're washing dishes.Worries about infection have seen families eating at home more ― and restaurants have emptied as a result. Preparing three mea

Apr 5, 2020By Kang Hyun-kyung
Pandemic buzzwords highlight housewives tired of increased chores
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