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More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae

More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae

More multilingual guided tours of the historic former presidential compound, Cheong Wa Dae, will be offered for international travelers visiting Seoul.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-09 17:04

Yido bridges East, West via fusion cuisine in crafted ceramics

Yido bridges East, West via fusion cuisine in crafted ceramics

Korean ceramics manufacturer Yido plans to present a fusion of Korean traditional handicraft and western cuisine at its newly opened contemporary dining space in the upscale Cheongdam-dong area of southern Seoul.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-07 08:17

[INTERVIEW] DoubleTree by Hilton turns hotel rooftop into urban bee farm in Pangyo

INTERVIEWDoubleTree by Hilton turns hotel rooftop into urban bee farm in Pangyo

SEONGNAM, Gyeonggi Province ― “Here, you can see all these bees growing safe and healthy in the beehive. No need to be afraid of them,” urban beekeeper Park Jin said, lifting a wooden hive frame filled with glittering honey and buzzing bees on the rooftop of a newly built hotel in Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-06 16:06

[INTERVIEW] Korean food undergoes renaissance in US

INTERVIEWKorean food undergoes renaissance in US

Edward Lee, a Korean American celebrity chef who is better known in Korea for preparing the state dinner at the White House for President Yoon Suk Yeol in April, believes that Korean food in the United States is at its peak right now.

2023-06-05 08:42

K-food transforms global culinary industry

K-food transforms global culinary industry

Interest in Korean culture is higher than ever today, in line with the ever-growing popularity of K-content, which encompasses K-pop, movies, entertainment, and food sectors. Recently, TV programs have been featuring the launch of Korean restaurants overseas to promote the country's food to local people. In 2022, ATOMIX became the first Korean restaurant to be listed on the W...

Lee Hyo-sik | 2023-06-04 15:48

[INTERVIEW] Michelin-starred Australian chef takes creative approach to Korean cuisine

INTERVIEWMichelin-starred Australian chef takes creative approach to Korean cuisine

Surrounded by water on three sides with plenty of mountainous terrains, Korea is a land full of ingredients, offering four distinctive seasons of greens and seafood.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-05-31 17:16

[INTERVIEW] Korean chef aims to change Hong Kong's dining scene

INTERVIEWKorean chef aims to change Hong Kong's dining scene

Lee Sang-gun, better known as chef Steve in Hong Kong, was in disbelief when his name was announced as the winner of the Young Chef Award during the 15th edition of the Michelin Guide ceremony held on April 26 at the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-05-27 07:27

Korea hiking trail weeks kick off to promote regional tourism

Korea hiking trail weeks kick off to promote regional tourism

The Korea hiking trail weeks, a promotional campaign for the Korea Dulle Trail, was launched Friday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). The two-week event runs until June 9.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-26 18:13

Suncheon turns into botanical oasis city through int'l garden expo

Suncheon turns into botanical oasis city through int'l garden expo

SUNCHEON, South Jeolla Province - Located near the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Suncheon is a serene city renowned for its wetland habitat and a slow travel destination recommended for those looking for a break from the bustle of city life.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-25 08:22

First lady to promote K-tourism

First lady to promote K-tourism

First lady Kim Keon Hee, right, poses with The Shilla hotel CEO and Visit Korea Committee Chairperson Lee Boo-jin after being nominated as the committee's honorary chairperson at HiKR Ground, a promotion hall at the Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) Seoul Center, Tuesday. Korea declared 2023 and 2024 as Visit Korea Year last December aiming to attract 30 million foreign tour...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-23 17:00

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