Travel & Food

Joseon-era paintings provide glimpse into Korea's culinary history

The Hansik Space E:eum in central Seoul, managed by the Korean Food Promotion Institution, is hosting an exhibition that showcases the rich culinary history of Korea through genre paintings from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) period. The exhibit includes 17 copies of famous Joseon-era artworks, reproduced by members of the Korean Minhwa Association.

Shinsegae’s Sweet Park emerges as magnet for dessert lovers

Before the doors of Shinsegae Department Store’s Gangnam branch even swing open, a dedicated crowd forms a line outside Sweet Park, the department store's recently launched dessert haven.

Spring tours celebrate inner beauty of Deoksu Palace

Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Deoksu Palace, renowned for its historical significance and architectural splendor, beckons the public to take part in a celebration of spring.

Korea to foster local festivals into global tourism events

The government has selected three local festivals — Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival and Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival — to develop into global tourism events as part of its three-year project aimed at doubling the number of inbound visitors and accelerating the regional economy.

Changdeok Palace invites in spring breeze with windows, doors wide open

Spring is around the corner and Changdeok Palace, arguably the most beautiful royal palace in Seoul, has its windows and doors flung open to welcome the springtime breeze and natural light into the historic building after it remained shut throughout winter.

Saudi Arabia seeks to become global travel destination

1 in 3 foreign tourists visiting Korea aged under 30: data

One out of three foreign tourists who visited Korea last year was aged under 30, recent data of travel authorities showed, highlighting the trend in which the median age of inbound travelers to the country grows younger amid the rising popularity of K-pop and other Korean cultural sectors.

Sung Si-kyung's 'makgeolli' brand takes market by storm

Singer Sung Si-kyung, in partnership with an agricultural corporation, has introduced a new brand of "makgeolli," a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage made of fermented rice, that's quickly becoming a favorite among his fans as well as foodies.

Incheon's Gaehangro undergoes 2nd renaissance fueled by store owners' energy

During the age of industrialization, coastal cities thrived as the hub of capital and cultural influences. However, as a country's industrial landscape evolved over time, people gradually departed from the once-crowded streets, leaving behind abandoned stores and the remnants of factories.

INTERVIEW Tribal philosophy is key to success in global resort operation: Mohegan chairman

James Gessner Jr., the chairman of global resort operator Mohegan Tribe, said the group’s success in the global gambling and hospitality business stems from what he describes as the “tribal legacy.”