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Thu, January 20, 2022 | 21:05

Tourists to Korea forecast to drop to 32-year low this year

The number of overseas tourists visiting South Korea is expected to slump to the lowest level in 32 years amid the new coronavirus pandemic that has practically paralyzed the global tourism sector, data showed Tuesday. The number of foreigners who visited the country in the January-October period reached 2.39 million, down 83.6 percent from the same period last year, accordin...

2020-12-15 11:02

5 hotels ideal for reading books during winter holidays

Some local hotels offer an optimal environment for guests to enjoy reading a book, which can be one of the best ways to enjoy a cold winter vacation amid the pandemic. Here are five hotels ideal for reading a book while drinking a cup of coffee or tea, recommended by Booking.com, a global online booking platform.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-10 16:02

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas unveils 'true luxury'

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas at the center of Seoul's Gangnam District reopened Dec. 1 after an eleven-month-long renovation project that was aimed at setting new standards for a luxurious lifestyle.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-10 16:02

Mungyeong farmer grows premium apples with honey-sweet flavors

Sohn Seong-kook, a farmer committed to growing premium apples in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, calls himself a “happy farmer” who has drawn the attention of apple lovers.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-10 13:06

Online platform enables people to enjoy festivals amid pandemic

People will be able to enjoy a variety of regional festivals at any time amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic through the “Online Experience Center for Cultural Tourism Festivals,” the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said, Thursday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-10 13:06

Hotel Lobby

In celebration of the end of the year, Andaz Seoul Gangnam offers four Christmas cakes from Dec. 4 to 25 at A'+Z cafe located on the lobby floor of the hotel. This year, the pastry chef has prepared Buche de Noel, Santa Clause Mousse Cake, Christmas Fresh Cream Cake and Christmas Cheese Cake.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-03 17:23

Hotels canceling year-end, New Year's events amid pandemic

The year-end period has been the traditional peak season for luxury hotels to hold concerts, parties and other events to celebrate the holidays. But an increasing number of hotels have decided not to hold New Year's celebrations this year due to concerns over possible transmission of COVID-19 amid the prolonged pandemic, according to hotel industry officials, Thursday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-03 17:18

KTO wins tourism award for 'Rhythm' videos

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Wednesday that the organization won an award for its promotional video series “Feel the Rhythm of Korea” at the Tourism Innovation Awards 2020, held during the recent Tourism Innovation Summit in Seville, Spain.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-12-02 16:12

[INTERVIEW] Marriott focusing on enhancing customer relations amid pandemic

The global hotel industry is one of many that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak as the global public health crisis has resulted in a rapid fall in the number of international visitors. Duke Nam, Marriott International's area vice president for Korea and the Philippines, said the situation facing the hotel business in Korea has been less severe, compared to the diffi...

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-12-02 09:05

Kimchi controversy: China's cultural provocation

The Chinese nationalist media outlet Global Times' unverified claim that China has set the international standards for kimchi has recently been refuted by various media organizations. But the issue has raised concern among Koreans who worry about the “kimchi paradox.” Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish but Koreans are increasingly consuming products made in China. Korea's ex...

Park Ji-won | 2020-12-02 09:04

South Korea refutes China's claim on industrial standard for kimchi

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