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Seoul transforms Han River cafe into Airbnb accommodation

The home rental platform Airbnb said Tuesday it has partnered with the Seoul metropolitan government to turn a Han River cafe into an Airbnb destination in the capital city of Korea.

May 28, 2024

Seoul transforms Han River cafe into Airbnb accommodation

Namdaemun Market to hold craft beer festival next week

An outdoor craft beer festival will be held in the heart of Seoul next week, featuring some 20 selected craft beer breweries from across the country as well as various performances, the Namedaemun Market Merchants Association said Thursday.

May 23, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Namdaemun Market to hold craft beer festival next week

Nangpoonbabsang serves century-old authentic Jeju cuisine

JEJU — Yang Yong-jin, 59, is known as the "custodian of Jeju Island's gastronomic legacy." Inspired by his mother Kim Ji-soon, who was designated by the government as a Grand Master of traditional food in 2010, Yang's dedication to preserving the island's authentic cuisine is a continuation of his family's legacy.

May 21, 2024By Park Jin-hai

Nangpoonbabsang serves century-old authentic Jeju cuisine

Seoul to open world's first hotel built atop river bridge

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is set to open a unique lodging facility on a Han River bridge to offer guests panoramic views of the river and the capital's skyline.

May 20, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin

Seoul to open world's first hotel built atop river bridge

Kimchi meets Pinot noir: James Suckling reinvents wine pairing rules for Korean cuisine

JEJU — James Suckling, American wine critic with a rock star-like following, visited Korea for the ninth Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF) this week. The critic, fondly given the Korean name Jae-suck by his fans here, came to the island off the southern coast of the country to meet Korean wine aficionados and present six specially selected wines to pair with dishes using Jeju’s exceptional local ingredients.

May 16, 2024By Park Jin-hai

Kimchi meets Pinot noir: James Suckling reinvents wine pairing rules for Korean cuisine

Number of Korean visitors to Japan in April hits record high

The number of Korean visitors to Japan last month reached more than 661,200, a record high in April, as Korea cemented its position as the top source of foreign tourists to Japan.

May 16, 2024By Jung Min-ho

Number of Korean visitors to Japan in April hits record high

Flavored makgeolli captures hearts of Millennials, Gen Zers

Korea's traditional rice-based alcohol, "makgeolli," was perceived for a long time as an old-fashioned drink and stereotyped as a low-quality, mass-produced beverage known for causing bad hangovers.

May 16, 2024By Lee Gyu-lee

Flavored makgeolli captures hearts of Millennials, Gen Zers

Culture ministry to commence nationwide tour for true fans of Korea

Korea has invited K-culture lovers from around the world with special ties to the country to offer them opportunities to experience Korean culture as part of the 2024 Visit Korea Year campaign, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday.

May 15, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Culture ministry to commence nationwide tour for true fans of Korea

Travel agency suspended for coercing Chinese tourists into shopping

A travel agency in Korea has been suspended for coercing Chinese group tourists into shopping while visiting the country, officials said Wednesday.

May 15, 2024

Travel agency suspended for coercing Chinese tourists into shopping

Soju is most recognized Korean alcoholic drink, survey shows

"Hansik," or Korean food, continues to gain awareness internationally with soju (a Korean clear distilled alcoholic drink) and bibimbap (rice mixed with meat and vegetables) leading the surge in popularity, according to the latest Korean Food Promotion Institute findings.

May 10, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

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