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Incheon airport to reinvent itself as entertainment cluster

SINGAPORE — Hundreds of crowd gathered at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, Thursday, staring up at the ceiling and counting down to film a spectacle with their mobile phones.

Nov 23, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Incheon airport to reinvent itself as entertainment cluster

Incheon airport seeks to develop Batam airport into ASEAN's next gateway

BATAM, Indonesia — Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC), the operator of Incheon International Airport, seeks to develop Indonesia’s Batam Hang Nadim International Airport into an ASEAN gateway capable of accommodating 25 million passengers a year by 2046, its operator, PT Bandara Internasional Batam, said, Wednesday.

Nov 22, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Incheon airport seeks to develop Batam airport into ASEAN's next gateway

REVIEW Night's stay at Baekyang Temple offers more than inner peace

JANGSEONG — Nestled near Mount Naejang, a renowned maple spot in North Jeolla Province, the ancient Baekyang Temple in Jangseong County welcomes its visitors with its rich history and tranquil ambiance.

Nov 19, 2023By Pyo Kyung-min

[REVIEW] Night's stay at Baekyang Temple offers more than inner peace

Economic impact of Chinese group tours falls short of expectations, data shows

Three months have passed since China lifted its ban on group tours to Korea, but the economic effects of Chinese tourists, formerly seen as big spenders traveling in large groups, are failing to meet the industry’s hopes of market revitalization.

Nov 16, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Economic impact of Chinese group tours falls short of expectations, data shows

Christmas begins early at Solaire Resort

MANILA, Philippines — For the majority of Korean travelers to the country, the capital city usually meant a blip en route to Boracay, Palawan or Cebu. But post-pandemic, and with the growth of integrated resorts in the capital city such as Solaire Resort, Korean tourists are being urged to stay longer.

Nov 16, 2023By Kim Ji-soo

Christmas begins early at Solaire Resort

Hanwoo beef exports to Hong Kong resume despite lumpy skin outbreak

Korea's hanwoo beef exports have made a breakthrough despite the recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease as Hong Kong has agreed to resume importing the Korean product from all regions of the country including areas where infections have occurred, according to the agriculture ministry, Tuesday.

Nov 14, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan

Hanwoo beef exports to Hong Kong resume despite lumpy skin outbreak

Hotels brace for bedbug infestations

Hotels and resorts across the country are rolling up their sleeves to control and prevent the spread of bedbugs amid growing reports of infestations in Korea, Tuesday.

Nov 14, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Pernod Ricard launches Redbreast 15 to expand presence in non-Scotch whiskey market

Irish whiskey Redbreast is challenging Scotch whiskies that still dominate the global whiskey market with its new Redbreast 15 Years Old, according to the whiskey producer, Monday.

Nov 13, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan

Pernod Ricard launches Redbreast 15 to expand presence in non-Scotch whiskey market

Korea aims to attract 20 million tourists next year

Korea plans to take advantage of the growing global popularity of Korean culture to attract 20 million foreign tourists next year, the government announced, Monday.

Nov 13, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Korea aims to attract 20 million tourists next year

Cafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals due to soaring prices

Cafeterias are booming in Korea. This is demonstrated most in office buildings, government offices, factories or schools with cafeterias that offer meals at lunch and dinner. Despite operating for a limited number of hours daily, people join long queues for a meal. Many don't mind the hectic mood as long as they can get a meal at an affordable price — typically for under 10,000 won ($7.60).

Nov 11, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan

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