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Gangwon tops Korea's trending travel destinations, outpacing Jeju Island

Korea's southern resort island of Jeju is losing its luster as a leading travel spot for Koreans despite the post-pandemic recovery of domestic travel demand, a survey released Tuesday showed.

Aug 27, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Gangwon tops Korea's trending travel destinations, outpacing Jeju Island

INTERVIEW Chef Kim Do-eun strives to introduce Korean cuisine 'the right way' in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — With the rise of Korean culture in Indonesia, the interest in its cuisine has also been growing with locals seeking to personally experience the food they’ve seen in K-content. In the midst of this trend, Korean chef Kim Do-eun, founder and executive chef at DOEUN, a Korean restaurant in Jakarta, is dedicated to delivering an authentic, healthier and more accessible presentation of Korean food.

Aug 27, 2024By Lee Gyu-lee

[INTERVIEW] Chef Kim Do-eun strives to introduce Korean cuisine 'the right way' in Indonesia

Sofitel Seoul holds Ran Hwang exhibition to celebrate 3rd anniversary

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul will celebrate its third anniversary of opening by collaborating with the world-renowned artist Ran Hwang to present four masterpieces under the theme of Cultural Link in the hotel lobby from Sept. 2 to 29.

Aug 23, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Sofitel Seoul holds Ran Hwang exhibition to celebrate 3rd anniversary

ALT.a offers 'jjajangmyeon' with plant-based meat alternatives

Korean Chinese dishes "Jjajangmyeon," noodles in black bean sauce, and "tangsuyuk," fried meat with sweet and sour sauce, are beloved staples for many Koreans.

Aug 23, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

ALT.a offers 'jjajangmyeon' with plant-based meat alternatives

Gosari Express challenges vegan stereotypes in Seoul's historic Jungang Market

Tucked away in the historic brick alleyways near Jungang Market, north of Sindang Station on Seoul Metro lines 2 and 6, is a hidden gem of a vegan restaurant, Gosari Express. Stepping through its vintage, graffiti-adorned glass door, visitors are greeted by the enticing aroma of rich spices — a delightful surprise for those who associate vegan cuisine with typically bland flavors.

Aug 23, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Gosari Express challenges vegan stereotypes in Seoul's historic Jungang Market

12 best vegan restaurants in Seoul: from fried chicken to jjajangmyeon

Savoring the rich, flavorful world of Korean cuisine has always been a fascinating way to immerse oneself in Korean culture. Yet, vegetarians and vegans often struggle to find equally satisfying dishes without animal products.

Aug 23, 2024By K-culture Desk

12 best vegan restaurants in Seoul: from fried chicken to jjajangmyeon

Pet travel jumps as Korean airlines welcome furry passengers onboard

Korea's budget airliners, better known as LCCs in the country, are increasingly accommodating pets. This shift is significantly impacting the airline industry, reflecting a growing trend among pet owners wishing to travel with their furry companions.

Aug 20, 2024By KTimes

Pet travel jumps as Korean airlines welcome furry passengers onboard

Hong Jin-kyung opens Korean snack shop in Spain to promote Korean cuisine

Model-turned-TV personality Hong Jin-kyung announced that she opened a Korean snack shop in Spain, offering popular light meals such as gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and noodles.

Aug 16, 2024By KTimes

Hong Jin-kyung opens Korean snack shop in Spain to promote Korean cuisine

Jeju's tourism slump persists despite summer vacation season

JEJU ISLAND — Despite the summer travel season reaching its peak, the southern resort island of Jeju is not experiencing the bustling atmosphere it used to, driven by a noticeable drop in tourist numbers to Korea's famed emerald gem.

Aug 16, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Jeju's tourism slump persists despite summer vacation season

Integrated resorts showcase Singapore's balance between economic growth, social responsibility

SINGAPORE — Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is an iconic integrated resort in Singapore, known for its striking architecture and luxurious amenities. The resort, which opened in 2010, is a centerpiece of the city-state’s metropolitan skyline, consisting of three 55-story towers topped by a massive sky park, known as the Sands SkyPark.

Aug 15, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

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