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Korean woman wins 2019 World Barista Championship

Jeon Joo-yeon, third from left, smiles after winning the 2019 World Barista Championship at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the United States, Sunday (local time). Courtesy of Momos CoffeeBy Jung Min-hoJeon Joo-yeon has become the first Korean to win the World Barista Championship (WBC).According to Momos Coffee, a cafe in Busan, Monday, Jeon, 31, became the only the second female barista to earn the title after Agnieszka Rojewsk of Poland, the 2018 winner, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the United States.“I'm so happy right now,” the Global Coffee Report quoted Jeon as saying. “I hope to share my love and passion for specialty coffee with my country.”Michalis Dimitrakopoulos of Greece was second, followed by Canada's Cole Torode.Meanwhile, China's Jia Ning Du won the 2019 World Brewers Cup, followed by Patrik Rolf of Sweden and Italy's Alessandro Galtieri.

Apr 15, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Korean woman wins 2019 World Barista Championship

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooSheraton D Cube to celebrate Children's Day The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is set to present events for Children's Day on May 5. It will offer a special lunch featuring a variety of menu options ranging from smoked salmon to maki rolls, dim sum to deserts. Plus, magic shows will be staged during the lunch and at the end of lunch, a lucky draw will be held with diverse prizes, including room and buffet vouchers.A caricature mug corner will be available during the event to make precious memories with your family. In order for the mugs to be of high quality, a photo of the children should be presented before.Millennium Hilton to present five-course wine dinner Il Ponte, the Millennium Seoul Hilton's Italian trattoria, will offer a five-course special dinner featuring wine pairings from Santa Rita wines on April 18. It will start with seared scallops, paired with 120 Chardonnay Reserva Especial, and it will be followed by ravioli filled with chicken in cream sauce, and then pan-fried abalone with mushroom risotto with Secret Reserva Merlot.The main course is charco

Apr 11, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
Hotel Lobby

Jeju's hidden jewel: spots for once-in-a-lifetime photo

Gasiri Village boasts yellow waves of canola flowers coloring its vast grassland. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization Jeju BranchTravel week kicks off April 27 until May 12By Kang Seung-wooJEJU ISLAND ― Shooting once-in-a-life-time photos from enviable locations ― mainly for social media ― has become an increasingly popular fad in recent years, regardless of age. Taking the trend into account, the Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) Jeju branch has come up with 40 “instagrammable” spots on the resort island that will ensure gorgeous pictures even if you are not a photography whiz. Plus, on the occasion of the 2019 Spring Travel Week from April 27 to May 12, the branch plans to hold two photo events that it believes will give visitors a great photography tour. Here are some destinations for vacation-photography experiences around the southern island of Jeju.Colorful barriers line Dodu Rainbow Coastal Road. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization Jeju BranchWhen you arrive at Jeju International Airport, Dodu Rainbow Coastal Road can be the first stop of your photograph

Apr 11, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
Jeju's hidden jewel: spots for once-in-a-lifetime photo

Brunei's stoning law doesn't deter Korean tourists

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah delivers a speech during an event in Bandar Seri Begawan on April 3. The sultan called for "stronger" Islamic teachings in the country as tough new Sharia laws, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, were due to come into force. AFPBy Jung Min-hoBrunei's draconian new criminal laws have so far had little impact on Korean demand for exploring the country, major tour agencies here told The Korea Times Tuesday.The Sharia penal code of the tiny nation on Borneo island came into force on April 3 to toughen penalties for a wide range of crimes, including stealing, drinking in public areas and gay sex ― a crime punishable by stoning to death.“So far, we have not received any cancellation request since the Brunei news broke out a few days ago,” a PR official at Mode Tour, the country's second-largest travel agency, said. “There was no inquiry about safety there or other noticeable change of any sort. In fact, the number of tourists to Brunei in the first quarter this year jumped by 50 percent from the same period last year.&rdq

Apr 9, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Brunei's stoning law doesn't deter Korean tourists
  • Korean tourists warned of Brunei's draconian new laws

Korean tourists warned of Brunei's draconian new laws

Muslim women listen to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's speech during an event in Bandar Seri Begawan on April 3. The sultan called for Islamic teachings in the country to be strengthened with new Sharia punishments, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery. AFPBy Jung Min-hoThe Korean government has advised its citizens to use “extreme care” when traveling to Brunei after the tiny nation on the island of Borneo introduced draconian criminal laws.“Brunei's new Sharia penal code applies not only to Muslims but also to non-Muslim foreigners,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. “Koreans who live or have plans to travel to the country should be aware of it.” The new measures, which came into force on April 3, cover a wide range of crimes, including stealing, drinking in public areas and sodomy ― a crime punishable by stoning to death.Those who are convicted of stealing could be put behind bars and have their right hand chopped off. If they offend a second time, they may lose their left foot.If a foreigner drinks alcohol in public areas

Apr 7, 2019By Jung Min-ho
Korean tourists warned of Brunei's draconian new laws
  • Brunei's stoning law doesn't deter Korean tourists

Courtyard Namdaemun boasts outstanding location, features

The Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun opened in May 2016 as the third Courtyard property in Korea. / Courtesy of Courtyard Marriott Seoul NamdaemunBy Kang Seung-wooThe Korean hotel industry is notoriously competitive, a market crowded and saturated with a large number of traditional hotel powerhouses ― both domestic and international.General Manager Christopher JohnsDespite the circumstances, the Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, a three-year-old property, is getting noticed in the market thanks to its unique selling points that General Manager Christopher Johns believes can persuade customers to stay there over other neighboring yet high-profile hotels.The hotel opened in May 2016 as the third Courtyard property here and it offers 409 guest rooms and suites. There are three main selling points, the Australian said in an interview with The Korea Times.“The first one I would say is its prime location. That is really a gateway for Seoul. With Seoul Station and easier access to Myeong-dong, you have top tourist attractions nearby as well as major corporate industries. So it is

Apr 4, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
Courtyard Namdaemun boasts outstanding location, features

Belgium Life Festival kicks off with royal presence

Queen Mathilde of Belgium takes a piece of pork at the Belgium Life Festival held at S-Factory building in Seongsu coffee street. The festival will run from Thursday to Saturday. Korea Times photo by Jung Hae-myoungBy Jung Hae-myoung Who could be a better guest for the Belgium Life Festival other than their majesties the king and queen of the Belgians? In a building among coffee shops in Seongsu-dong, the Belgian Life Festival kicked off to entertain people interested in Belgian food and culture. King Phillip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium joined the opening ceremony held on Thursday, enjoying performances, jewelry and chocolates. This was also their last official visit while staying in Korea. The hall was packed with booths, in which over 70 local Belgian craft beers were introduced. Different flavors of Belgian beers displayed at Liefmans booth at the Belgian Life Festival. Korea Times photo by Jung Hae-myoung.Belberry's jam“We are trying to introduce different kinds of lifestyles in Belgium through this festival. Beer was the product we focused on the most because there is an

Mar 29, 2019
Belgium Life Festival kicks off with royal presence

Tourist taking photos dies in fall at Grand Canyon

In this March 20, 2007, file photo, the Skywalk hangs over the Grand Canyon on the Hualapai Indian Reservation before its grand opening ceremony at Grand Canyon West, Ariz. APTwo people have died at the Grand Canyon in separate incidents this week that included one man stumbling over the edge of the rim while trying to take pictures, officials said. A helicopter lifted the body of the Hong Kong man from 1,000 feet (305 meters) below the rim Thursday afternoon at Grand Canyon West, a popular tourist destination on the Hualapai reservation outside the boundaries of the national park, spokesman David Leibowitz said. His identity hasn't been released. The fall happened earlier Thursday when not many visitors are at Eagle Point, a remote site best known for the Skywalk, a horse-shoe shaped glass bridge that juts out from the canyon wall. The rim has some ledges and outcroppings below but no barrier between tourists and the edge. The man in his 50s was taking photos when he stumbled and fell, Leibowitz said. Signs at Eagle Point warn tourists not to get too close to the edge. The area is c

Mar 29, 2019
Tourist taking photos dies in fall at Grand Canyon

Everland unveils plum blossom trail

Everland will open the plum blossom trail Friday that will be the first of its kind in Seoul and its surrounding area. / Courtesy of EverlandBy Kang Seung-wooEverland, the nation's largest theme park, has been dubbed the “first amusement park” for many things.The theme park located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, introduced a rose festival in 1985, a tulip festival in 1992, “Caribbean Bay” water park in 1996 and the wooden roller coaster T-Express in 2008 - all firsts in the history of the nation's amusement park industry.And now Everland has one more to add to its list of firsts as it has come up with the plum blossom trail that is the first of its kind in Seoul and its surrounding area. It is a part of its move to introduce the concept of “eco-park” also for the first time in Korea.“The plum blossom trail is scheduled to be open on March 29 through May 6,” Jeong Byung-suk, executive vice president at Samsung C&T Resort Business Division, said in a press conference, Tuesday. The resort division operates Everland.“The trail span

Mar 28, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
Everland unveils plum blossom trail

InterContinental hotels to join Earth Hour movement

By Kang Seung-wooEight InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)-affiliated hotels operating in Korea will join the Earth Hour movement which is a global energy-saving campaign encouraging people to turn off their lights. This year, the earth hour will be on March 30, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the movement has been held annually since 2007 to raise awareness of climate change and energy saving, encouraging people to turn off lights and not use electricity for at least an hour. With growing concern over heavy particulate matter in Korea, active participation for the cause of carbon reduction and energy saving is expected.The IHG-affiliated hotels which will join this year's campaign include the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, the InterContinental Seoul COEX, the InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, the Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang, the Holiday Inn and Suites Alpensia Pyeongchang, the Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo, the Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye, and the Holiday Inn Gwangju. In addition to turning off lights, each hotel

Mar 27, 2019By Kang Seung-woo
InterContinental hotels to join Earth Hour movement
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