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Thu, April 19, 2018 | 22:46

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Changsin-dong shows rise, fall of sweatshops

The sound of sewing machine runs down the maze-like small alleys from a ventilating pipe that is connected to a basement workshop of a family-owned small sewing factory. Fabric rolls are sitting in corners and motorcycles carrying fabrics and clothes run down the alleys. Located in Seoul's central district of Jongo, Changsin-dong, a region densely packed with textile factorie...

Korean Traditions | 2018-04-15 16:42

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Hotels transforming into travel guides

Local hotels are stepping up to promote neighboring tourist attractions, offering various outdoor activities as well as comfy lodging. Seamarq Hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, runs a program featuring the East Sea and a famous highlands farm, while the Paradise Hotel Busan is also providing opportunities to experience the port city's day and night life. Haevichi Hotel Je...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 15:03

Cilantro Deli, the Millennium Seoul Hilton's delicatessen, is beginning a traditional afternoon tea service, or Live Sharing Afternoon Tea. Guests can delight in four different types of sandwiches arranged on a three-tiered plate. They can also choose coffee or tea _ among green tea, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, jasmine or mango.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 16:29

The Conrad Seoul is offering an exclusive range of unique cherry blossom dishes that will captivate people's sight and taste this spring. Indulge in a traditional afternoon tea, surrounded by a fantastic cherry blossom backdrop, a set dining menu, and drinks to celebrate the fragrant notes of the annual cherry blossom festival.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 16:46

Park Hyatt Seoul promotes 'The Art of Taste' Park Hyatt Seoul's The Lounge presents a special dinner with the theme of 'The Ark of Taste,' a global project of preserving valuable specialties and cultural cuisines at risk of being forgotten. Park Hyatt Seoul has chosen five ingredients registered on 'The Ark of Taste' -- Jeju green soybeans, Jeju traditional pork, blue abalone...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 17:23

Japan to collect 'sayonara' departure tax starting 2019

All travelers leaving Japan will have to pay a departure tax from next year to help boost tourism for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-04-12 15:36

Sipping cup of pu'er tea as daily routine

When watching “Hyori’s Guesthouse,” a reality TV show on JTBC revealing K-pop singer Lee Hyori and her husband’s life on Jeju with ordinary guests visiting their house, the couple has one noticeable morning ritual that catches viewers’ eyes -- drinking pu’er tea.

Food | 2018-04-11 18:29

'Taking photos is part of meditation'

Revered monk Inkyung, 61, is credited with being the trailblazer in integrating Buddhist meditation into Western psychotherapy. He has embarked on another meaningful experiment - taking photos to heal wounded minds. He says meditation and taking photos are related as they are similar in many ways. His decade of effort bore fruit. The religious leader will hold a photography e...

Religions | 2018-04-10 17:46

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