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Explore Korea's charm through Netflix

A scene from “Kingdom” is shown in “Explore Korea,” a video clip created jointly by the Korea Tourism Organization and Netflix to promote Korea. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyePeople around the world who have been going through a hard time due to the COVID-19 pandemic are invited to take a journey to explore the tradition and beauty of Korea through Netflix's offerings.The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said it has joined hands with the U.S.-based online streaming service provider to create a promotional video, dubbed “Explore Korea,” so people can experience Korea's charm at anytime and anywhere simply with devices connected to internet.The state-run tourism agency hopes that the special content will give people a little pleasure at a time when a large portion of the global population have been unable to travel abroad due to lockdowns imposed to battle the novel coronavirus.The approximately 90-second video clip, which was released through KTO's YouTube channel (youtube.com/visitkorea), Tuesday, is a collection of scenes fr

Jul 8, 2020
Explore Korea's charm through Netflix

EU opens borders to Korean travelers

A waiter wears a protective face mask as he serves wine to Australian tourists after the easing of restrictions imposed to control the spread of COVID-19, at the terrace restaurant at the Catalonia Ronda hotel, in front of a bullring at sunset in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, June 29. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoThe European Union (EU) has reopened its borders to travelers from 14 “safe countries,” including Korea, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The 27-member bloc decided to allow leisure trips from Wednesday (local time) as it struggles to revive economic activity while fending off new waves of the disease.The 13 others are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Japan, Georgia, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.Visitors from China, where the new coronavirus first emerged late last year, will be allowed on the condition that Beijing allows in EU visitors.The United States, where more than 2.7 million people were reported to have been infected, was excluded from the list.But with the virus still raging in much of the world, it is unclear whether t

Jul 1, 2020By Jung Min-ho
EU opens borders to Korean travelers

Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hyeInterContinental introduces signature craft beer The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has released the hotel's next signature craft beer “Art Pale Ale” that will make this summer feel more refreshing and cooler. Following the hotel's first craft beer release “Artweizen” last summer, Art Pale Ale was created using a unique recipe. The new beer is available in the restaurants of the hotel, and also can be purchased in a specially designed aluminum can that fully preserves the flavor and taste of the beer for takeout orders so it can be enjoyed at home, while camping or on picnics. The InterContinental's second craft beer, developed under the lead of the hotel's mixologist, is a fragrant ale that combines American-style pale ale with orange peel. American Columbus hops with a slightly bitter pine scent were blended with Citra hops packed with citric aroma reminiscent of orange and grapefruit. The bright orange beer has strong fruity flavors and feels easy and pleasant to drink with 4.7-percent alc

Jul 1, 2020
Hotel Lobby

Less crowded, safe tourist spots recommended amid pandemic

A man rides a bicycle on a trail that surrounds Lake Uiam in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has selected 100 less-crowded domestic tourist spots where citizens can get away from bustling city life amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The organization cooperated with seven regional offices, including the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and Busan Tourism Organization, to draw up a list of 100 tourist spots that allow for social distancing.Requirements for locations to be included in the list were that they should be little-known to the public and that they are outdoor sites, so tourists can comply with the government's social distancing guidelines aimed at containing the transmission of the coronavirus, according to the organization.The KTO said the list, announced ahead of the summer peak season, is expected to contribute to decentralizing travel demand for popular tourist destinations, so citizens can enjoy their trip in a safer and more relaxed environment.The 100 tourist spots on the list included I

Jul 1, 2020
Less crowded, safe tourist spots recommended amid pandemic

Four Seasons Hotel staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A man working at the men's sauna at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, has tested positive to coronavirus. YonhapNew coronavirus infections traced to a central Seoul hotel and a major church were reported Friday amid concerns that the metropolitan area is facing a second wave of the infectious virus.A man working at the men's sauna at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, has tested positive, according to hotel officials.The hotel is contacting members who used the facilities and is considering closing down the accommodation.In a separate case, four congregants of a large Protestant church with 1,700 followers in the southwestern ward of Gwanak have tested positive, according to health authorities.The patients are all in their twenties and thirties, with three of them living in Seoul and one living in nearby Gyeonggi Province. Health authorities plan to set up a temporary virus screening center in front of the church to identify possible infections among local residents and churchgoers. (Yonhap)

Jun 26, 2020
Four Seasons Hotel staff member tests positive for COVID-19
  • 'Strong ROK-US alliance helps overcome virus crisis'

Hidden spots to satisfy 5 senses

By Jun Ji-hyeEveryone has a travel destination they remember through the senses. The unforgettable moments experienced through various sensations, such as the sound of waves on a quiet beach, the red sunset viewed from a high-rise in the city or the scent of exotic spices in a local market, remain as memories long after the traveler returns home.Triggering travel memories through the five senses by, for example, lighting scented candles that remind people of the places they have traveled, is one way to tap into that travel state of mind in everyday life.Global online travel agency Expedia introduces local hidden destinations as well as local lodging properties that can satisfy the five senses of travelers.'Summer ASMR' of pebbles on Mongdol Beach Mongdol Beach in Wando, South Jeolla Province / Courtesy of ExpediaMongdol Beach in Wando, South Jeolla Province, is covered in pebbles called “mongdol,” instead of sand. The place would be a good choice to avoid the usual overcrowding at the beach this summer.The sound of gentle waves pulsating against the smooth, round pebbles

Jun 24, 2020
Hidden spots to satisfy 5 senses

New Mercure hotel to open in trendy Hongdae area

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae / Courtesy of Accor Ambassador KoreaBy Jun Ji-hyeAccor Ambassador Korea will open a new Mercure hotel in the Hongdae area, western Seoul in August, in partnership with Seohan Tourism Development. The area near Hongik University is one of the most popular tourist destinations visited by tourists as well as Seoul residents.The company said Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae will showcase its design through a series of trendy art pieces and murals, noting that guests can look forward to an array of immersive experiences including discovering street art and fashion. “Mercure is a trusted brand that allows travelers to really immerse themselves in the destination,” said Patrick Basset, chief operating officer of Accor at upper Southeast and Northeast Asia and the Maldives. “Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae is located in close proximity to the four universities, where the district is renowned for its bustling nightlife and underground culture.”Featuring 270 guestrooms, the hotel boasts an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby bar and fitn

Jun 24, 2020
New Mercure hotel to open in trendy Hongdae area

Border-area tourism hit by inter-Korean tension

Seen is a telescope placed at Imjingak Pavilion near the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. The city, which has attracted many tourists with its border-area tourism programs, has been facing difficulties due to outbreaks of African swine fever and COVID-19 in addition to growing inter-Korean tensions. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyeResidents of Paju near the inter-Korean border are expressing concerns over possible further damage to their income as the heightened inter-Korean tension over anti-North Korea propaganda leaflets has led some to question when the city's tourist sites will be able open to visitors again, city officials said Friday.The city in Gyeonggi Province has attracted many foreign and local tourists with tour programs in the region, such as tours to the Joint Security Area (JSA). But life for those in the border city has been getting harder following a series of difficulties starting last year, such as the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, the COVID-19 outbreak and the tension-ridden inter-Korean relations.The borde

Jun 19, 2020
Border-area tourism hit by inter-Korean tension
  • North Korea strengthens internal solidarity by criticizing external enemies

Pastry chef strives to deliver fullest flavor in desserts

Lee Shi-yoon, a pastry chef of Park Hyatt Seoul / Courtesy of Park Hyatt SeoulBy Jun Ji-hyeLee Shi-yoon, a pastry chef of Park Hyatt Seoul, focuses on using locally grown seasonal produce when developing dessert ideas and menu items, based on the belief that local ingredients offer unbeatable flavor. The veteran patissier also emphasizes the creative mixing and matching of flavors, as any single flavor has the potential to be paired with a wide variety of others. “As a pastry chef and a pastry lover, my main focus is on taste. In every dessert I make, I am committed to delivering the best, fullest flavor,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea Times. “It's essential that a good dessert brings pleasure to the palate, not just to the eyes.”Lee joined Park Hyatt Seoul last September after building her career for about a decade at various five-star hotels in Australia, including Hyatt Regency Sydney and Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.Desserts in the summer afternoon tea set presented by Park Hyatt Seoul / Courtesy of Park Hyatt SeoulShe obtained a Bachelor of Busi

Jun 19, 2020
Pastry chef strives to deliver fullest flavor in desserts

Divers invited to explore the Marianas' waters

By Jun Ji-hyeDiving is a way to encounter the natural world, where people can directly feel the tranquility and unique wonders of the sea.Saipan, Tinian and Rota of the Mariana Islands are famous for their incredible diving spots that are often visited by professional divers. For people who are itching to travel again as soon as they can move around without anxiety over COVID-19 infections, the Marianas Visitors Authority Korea introduced the four best diving spots to inspire people to visit after the public health crisis comes to an end.Saipan Oban BeachOban Beach / Courtesy of Marianas Visitors Authority KoreaOban Beach is the best beach diving point in Saipan. It is the ideal place for snorkeling as travelers can experience unbelievable sea water with sea eels, sea turtles and colorful coral.According to the Guinness Book of Records, Saipan has the world's most equable temperature, averaging 27 degrees Celsius year-round, allowing travelers to enjoy the mild tropical climate any time of year. The even the temperature and the fresh sea breeze makes diving trips more comfortable. Mo

Jun 17, 2020
Divers invited to explore the Marianas' waters
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