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Temple food in London

Ven. Beopsong of Yeongseon Temple, left, delivers a lecture on Korean summer temple food at Le Cordon Bleu London, Tuesday. The Buddhist nun demonstrated how to make bibimbap with lettuce and steamed eggplant for students taking the Plant-Based Culinary Arts course in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center UK and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. Courtesy of KCCUKRead More[INTERVIEW] Ven. Beopsong shares Korean temple cuisine's legacy of simple, seasonal dishes

Aug 14, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

Culture ministry launches 'Korean Bucket List' event for foreign tourists

The culture ministry will hold the "Korean Bucket List" event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists.

Aug 13, 2024By Yonhap

Culture ministry launches 'Korean Bucket List' event for foreign tourists

Duty free industry suffers slump despite increasing international tourists

Culture minister seeks to revitalize arts, tourism of Jeju Island

JEJU ISLAND — Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In-chon visited Jeju Island, Thursday, to inspect the island's arts and culture scene during its peak season.

Aug 8, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Culture minister seeks to revitalize arts, tourism of Jeju Island

INTERVIEW Minhwa Spirits melds Korean heritage with craft distilling in Georgia

At Minhwa Spirits, every bottle tells a story — a story of heritage, innovation and a deep-rooted love for Korean culture. Founded by childhood friends James Kim and Ming Han Chung, this grain-to-glass distillery in Georgia not only preserves traditional Korean brewing methods but also adapts them to American tastes.

Aug 8, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

[INTERVIEW] Minhwa Spirits melds Korean heritage with craft distilling in Georgia

Korea joins fierce race for integrated resort development in Asia

Following Singapore's success with integrated resorts, Asian countries have been eager to develop similar mega entertainment complexes to attract visitors and stimulate economic growth.

Aug 1, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Korea joins fierce race for integrated resort development in Asia

Saved from landfill threat, Busan's Dadaepo Beach becomes surfing, sunset hotspot

The sea rarely escaped the fog. The mist swirled low, just above the gentle waves, spreading across the water. The container port across the sea and Gadeokdo Island, the site of a new airport, appeared to be floating without foundations. At Dadaepo Beach on the western edge of Busan, travelers walk through this dreamy mirage.

Jul 31, 2024By KTimes

Saved from landfill threat, Busan's Dadaepo Beach becomes surfing, sunset hotspot

Korea sees Thai tourist numbers drop for 7 months

Korea has seen a dramatic decline in the number of Thai tourists over the past seven months, amid ongoing complaints and anti-Korean sentiment related to Korea's electronic visa-waiver system, which frequently denies entry to travelers from Thailand.

Jul 30, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Korea sees Thai tourist numbers drop for 7 months

Queens Blvd brings SoCal-style Mexican cuisine to Seoul

As Seoul rapidly globalizes, it's no longer difficult to find restaurants serving Mexican food beyond the streets of Itaewon or Hongdae, areas known for their large foreign populations.

Jul 30, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

Queens Blvd brings SoCal-style Mexican cuisine to Seoul

Seoul's royal palaces, tombs draw increasing number of foreign visitors

Four major royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul received an increasing number of foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, government data showed, Monday.