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S. Korea to fully open DMZ hiking trails April 21

S. Korea to fully open DMZ hiking trails April 21

The government said Friday all 11 peace-themed hiking trails along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas will be open to the public starting April 21.

2023-03-31 12:06

Japanese top visitors to Korea in 2023 as tourism rebounds

Japanese top visitors to Korea in 2023 as tourism rebounds

Korea's tourism industry is steadily recovering from the blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. A large part of this recovery is Japanese tourists who account for the largest cohort of travelers to the country during the first two months of 2023, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said, Thursday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-30 17:02

Korean aesthetics, spirit live on at Gyeongbok Palace

Korean aesthetics, spirit live on at Gyeongbok Palace

In the middle of a forest of skyscrapers and LED lights in the heart of central Seoul stands Gyeongbok Palace, the greatest and arguably most beautiful among the capital's five main royal palaces. Gyeongbok Palace, its name meaning “palace greatly blessed by heaven,” is one of Korea's most famous and popular travel attractions visited by millions of people every year. It serv...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-30 15:26

Duty-free sales up nearly 37% on-month in Feb. after China's reopening

Duty-free sales up nearly 37% on-month in Feb. after China's reopening

Korea's duty-free sales rose nearly 37 percent on-month in February, industry data showed Monday, as China resumed short-term entry for Korean travelers.Combined sales at duty-free shops in Asia's fourth-largest economy came to 1.09 trillion won ($837.4 million) last month, up 36.7 percent from a month earlier, according to the Korea Duty Free Shops Association.Foreigners' sp...

2023-03-27 17:46

Gimpo-China flights recover to pre-pandemic levels

Gimpo-China flights recover to pre-pandemic levels

The number of flights between Gimpo International Airport and Chinese destinations has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC), Monday. The airport operator said the total weekly flights between Gimpo and the Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai returned to 56 as of Sunday, after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-27 17:05

Japanese students' field trips to Korea resume after pandemic hiatus

Japanese students' field trips to Korea resume after pandemic hiatus

Japanese students came to Korea on a field trip for the first time in three years, Tuesday, signaling a renewal of the cultural exchanges between the younger generations of the two countries. Thirty-seven students and two teachers from Luther Junior and Senior High School in Kumamoto Prefecture arrived at Incheon International Airport with two teachers for a five-day visit.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-21 16:45

COVID-hit Myeong-dong bounces back as tourists return

COVID-hit Myeong-dong bounces back as tourists return

Korea's iconic shopping and tourism district, Myeong-dong, is flourishing again with the return of foreign travelers driven by their love for Korean culture, dramas and cosmetics. Kai Diaz, a 26-year-old American, told The Korea Times, Monday, in Myeong-dong that she made a list of things she needed to do based on her favorite Korean drama and YouTube, Facebook and Tik Tok ch...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-20 16:50

'Omurice,' comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties

'Omurice,' comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties

Nearly everything about Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo will be scrutinized for signs of warmer bilateral ties, including a shared meal of a Tokyo classic called omurice.

2023-03-16 16:14

Korea withdraws WTO complaint about Japan's export curb

Yoon arrives in Japan for summit with Kishida

Jordan's ancient city of Petra demonstrates ancient Nabataeans' genius

Jordan's ancient city of Petra demonstrates ancient Nabataeans' genius

PETRA, Jordan - “Here, this is the gateway to the monastery, the most beautiful and famous monument of Petra,” said Abraham Mashaleh, 48, a Jordanian native born and raised in Petra who has worked as a guide to the ancient city for over 20 years. He pointed at the narrow passage after a kilometer-long trail through rose-red “siq,” or winding rock gorges soaring over 100 meter...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-16 14:47

Eastar Jet plans to purchase 7 planes

Eastar Jet plans to purchase 7 planes

After a three-year hiatus due to financial problems, Eastar Jet, a local low-cost carrier (LCC), seeks to take off once again by introducing new planes and international routes as it resumes service. Announcing the resumption of flights between Gimpo and Jeju Island, its CEO Cho Jung-seok said the company will expand its fleet by up to 10 planes by the end of this year.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-14 16:53

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