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South Gyeongsang Province seeks to name new airport after heroic admiral

Seen is the aerial view of the planned airport on Gadeok Island in the southern port city of Busan, slated to be built by 2029. Korea Times fileBy Lee Hae-rinSouth Gyeongsang Province hopes a new airport on Gadeok Island would be the first airport named after a historic figure. According to the South Gyeongsang Provincial Council, Tuesday, ruling People Power Party (PPP) council member Park Choon-duk proposed naming the proposed new airport on Gadeok Island “Yi Sun-sin International Airport.”“To maximize the ripple effect of the new airport, which has been the southern region's long-cherished goal, the airport needs an internationally appealing name based on a national consensus, instead of being simply named after the region,” Park said.“There are many international airports around the world named after respected historic figures, such as the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at the heart of Europe, the John F. Kennedy International Airport leading to the gate of the U.S., the Leonardo da Vinci Airport of Rome in Italy and the Indira Gandhi International

Aug 22, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
South Gyeongsang Province seeks to name new airport after heroic admiral

Return of Chinese tourists revitalizes Myeong-dong, Seoul's tourism hotspot

A street in the Myeong-dong shopping district of downtown Seoul teems with locals and foreign visitors, many of them Chinese, Friday. The neighborhood that relied heavily on Chinese tourists expects to see more Chinese travelers as Beijing last week lifted a ban on group tours to Korea after more than six years. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukLocal merchants, city gov't scramble to brace for influx of Chinese travelersBy Lee Hae-rinMyeong-dong, Seoul's iconic shopping district, is coming back to life after China lifted restrictions on group tours to Korea last week. A once-familiar sight ― Chinese tourists, armed with shopping lists inspired by social media, filling their bags with popular Korean beauty products ― is becoming more visible again. Now the country's tourism industry and government are busy preparing for the anticipated wave of Chinese visitors, who have traditionally comprised a significant portion of inbound visitors to the country.On Friday, the buzz was palpable in Myeong-dong as foreign tourists, many of whom were Chinese, navigated stores and used their mobile ph

Aug 18, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Return of Chinese tourists revitalizes Myeong-dong, Seoul's tourism hotspot

Banksy's work to be on display at Paradise City

Banksy's "Love is in the Bin" / Courtesy of Paradise CityBy Lee Hae-rinKorea will see one of the most evocative and iconic works of Banksy on display next month. Paradise City, an integrated resort complex in Incheon, announced Wednesday, that it will showcase the “Love in Paradise: Banksy and Keith Haring” exhibition in September with the support of Sotheby's, the global leading auction house, in celebration of the upcoming Frieze Seoul, international art fair, which kicks off on Sept. 6.The exhibition will be the Korean premiere of the British graffiti master's iconic piece “Love is in the Bin.” Another highly recognized image to be displayed is “Girl with Balloon,” which Banksy immediately shredded after it was auctioned off for $1.4 million (1.87 billion won) at Sotheby's in London in 2018. The shredded work, depicting a young child reaching out to a red heart-shaped balloon, was resold for $25.4 million in October 2021.The exhibition will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 5 at the resort's exhibition space, Paradise Art Space, and feature 36 works by B

Aug 17, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Banksy's work to be on display at Paradise City

Autumnal nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to open Sept. 7

A night view of a pavilion at Changdeok Palace in Seoul is seen in this Apirl 8 photo. NewsisThe autumn nighttime guided tours of the ancient Changdeok Palace, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seoul, will begin next month, the cultural heritage authorities said Thursday."The Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace" will run from Sept. 7 through Oct. 22, two times a day from every Thursday to Sunday, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.Changdeok is the only one of the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list for being the most well-preserved. It is regarded as a masterpiece of Korean palace architecture where the buildings are in perfect harmony with the natural setting.Launched in 2009, the tour program has been popular among foreign tourists and locals alike as participants can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient palace at night while strolling through it holding a traditional Korean lantern with red and blue silk shades. The spring-seasonal progra

Aug 17, 2023
Autumnal nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to open Sept. 7

Espresso coffee bars surge in number in Seoul as tastes evolve

Espresso and rice cake served at Draw Espresso Bar in Seoul's Jung District / Courtesy of Draw Espresso BarFast pace of life and preference for affordable products spur diversity in coffee sceneBy Lee Hae-rinKoreans drink around 353 cups of coffee every year, according to Hyundai Research Institute's latest report. The figure is a sharp rise from 291 cups in 2015 and 2.7 times more than the world's yearly average of 132 cups.People in the caffeine-loving nation have primarily consumed instant coffee packaged in stick-type pouches ― more commonly known as “mix coffee” here ― or in the form of iced or hot Americano.However, that trend is changing quickly, as seen in a surge in the number of espresso bars offering a wide range of small yet strong shots measuring 20 to 30 millimeters a cup.At least 100 espresso bars opened in the country last year, according to industry data. Social media also reflects such a phenomenon with over 142,000 Instagram posts as of Wednesday showing pictures of small empty cups piled on top of each other with the hashtag “Espresso Bar”

Aug 17, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Espresso coffee bars surge in number in Seoul as tastes evolve

Exhibition at COEX lets South Jeolla Province showcase sea salt

A sea salt farmer in Amtae Island in Shinan County, South Jeolla Province, shovels sea salt at a local sea salt farm, October 2021. Korea Times fileExhibition promotes benefits of mineralBy Ko Dong-hwanAn annual exhibition at COEX in Seoul this week has become South Jeolla Province's chance to show off one of its representative products. That product is sea salt, produced by the evaporation of ocean water.Sea salt has more uses than seasoning for food. It can promote oral hygiene, heal respiratory organs and provide beauty care by spreading on scalp or other body parts.Organizers of the Salt Exhibition 2023 held Wednesday to Saturday, describe sea salt produced on the southwestern coastal mudflats as “jewels made by the sky, ocean and wind.” Jointly hosted by the South Jeolla provincial government, county governments of Yeonggwang and Shinan, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the exhibition aims to promote the exceptional taste and quality of the region's sea salt to consumers around the world. Yeonggwang and Shinan are the key districts that produce sea salt.Ther

Aug 15, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
Exhibition at COEX lets South Jeolla Province showcase sea salt

Chinese tour groups start returning to Korea

A street in the shopping area of Myeong-dong in downtown Seoul is crowded with local and foreign visitors, Sunday. YonhapBy Lee Hae-rinKorea is expecting a large-scale return of Chinese travelers, as China announced the lifting of its ban on group tours to Korea last week after more than six years of economic sanctions. The sudden surge in interest is a promising development for the tourism industry, which has been severely impacted by the sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the tourism industry, Sunday, as soon as the Chinese government announcing the end to its ban on group tours to Korea last Thursday, requests started coming in for cruise ships departing from Shanghai to dock at the southern resort island of Jeju. Fifty-three such requests were made on Thursday and Friday, with the first ships arriving on Friday.The sudden influx of docking requests has led to an early closure of applications for sea routes between the two countries until March next year.Chinese tourists enter Incheon International Ferry Terminal, Saturday

Aug 13, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Chinese tour groups start returning to Korea

China allows group tours to Korea after more than 6 years of restrictions

A street in the shopping area of Myeong-dong in central Seoul is crowded with people and foreign travelers in this March 29 photo. Korea Times fileBy Lee Hae-rinChina has lifted its ban on group tours to Korea after more than six years of unofficial and official sanctions, signaling the return of Chinese travelers, who used to make up the largest portion of visitors to Korea. The sudden relaxation of travel restrictions will likely lead to a boost in Korea's post-pandemic tourism industry.China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced, Thursday, that the mainland's central government will allow group travel to 78 countries including Korea, Japan and the U.S. starting that day, following the global easing trend of COVID-19.This is an addition to China's first lifting of the ban in January on group tours to 20 countries since closing down its borders due to the pandemic, and the second one in March to 40 countries, including Nepal, Vietnam, Iran, Jordan, France, Spain and Brazil.Although China's official ban on group tours started in January 2020, in line with the COVID-19 outbreak,

Aug 10, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
China allows group tours to Korea after more than 6 years of restrictions

Long but worthwhile journey to Azerbaijan

An ancient fortress stands on a mound in Shusha, a key town of the Nagorno-Karabakh region in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan retook most of the disputed territory in a six-week war with Armenia in 2020. Azerbaijan is carrying out projects to rebuild the war-torn region. Korea Times photo by Cho Jae-hyon'Land of Fire' wants Korean companies' participation in reconstruction projectsBy Cho Jae-hyonBAKU ― When I entered a small souvenir shop tucked in a back alley of the old part of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a group of Korean collegians were gushing over the craftsmanship of handmade items.They were the only Korean tourists I met in the city during my six-day stay in the country to take part in a media forum. I asked one of them how they came to visit this relatively unknown city that requires about 16 hours of flight.“You know KwakTube? We were attracted to this city because of the popular YouTube channel,” said the student. “Azerbaijan recently emerged as one of the hot tourism spots for young travelers.” YouTuber Kwak Joon-bin who has 1.63 million subscr

Aug 6, 2023By Cho Jae-hyon
Long but worthwhile journey to Azerbaijan

Booking.com to offer 'Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul' in August

A three-dimensional rendering of the K-pop-themed stage, which will be featured at an executive producer suite at RYSE hotel in Seoul where winners of the Ultimate K-pop Experience will stay for two nights in August / Courtesy of Booking.comBy Lee Hae-rinBooking.com, a leading online travel platform, will offer one K-pop fan and their guest an unforgettable journey to Seoul in August.Dubbed the “Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul,” the trip will include flights to Seoul, and a two-night stay at the executive producer suite in the trendy lifestyle hotel, RYSE, in vibrant Hongdae, western Seoul. The Y2K-styled room features a private stage for “noraebang,” or karaoke, and an in-suite hot food station featuring popular Korean snacks such as “ramyeon” and “tteokbokki.”The trip also includes several K-pop-themed activities, including front-row seats at the live music show “M Countdown,” an “idol makeover” from hair and makeup artists who work with Korean celebrities such as IU to members of Girls' Generation and a pho

Aug 3, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Booking.com to offer 'Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul' in August
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