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Sun, September 24, 2023 | 18:39

Japan remains popular holiday destination for Koreans despite wastewater release

Japan remains popular holiday destination for Koreans despite wastewater release

Japan continues to rank among the top holiday destination for Koreans despite Tokyo's release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, an issue that has raised anti-Japanese sentiment here.

2023-09-07 16:54

Incheon airport honored again for customer experience management

Incheon airport honored again for customer experience management

Incheon International Airport earned the Airports Council International's (ACI) highest level of customer experience accreditation for the second year in a row, its operator announced, Wednesday. Launched in 2019, the ACI's customer experience accreditation program is the industry's first and only customer experience certificate that assesses customer experience management an...

2023-09-06 23:00

Korea's 'ambitious' plan to attract Chinese tourists unlikely to live up to expectations

Korea's 'ambitious' plan to attract Chinese tourists unlikely to live up to expectations

Korea's “ambitious” package measures to attract 2 million Chinese tourists by year-end are not likely to work out as intended as they are pressed for time in achieving the goal and fall short of reflecting current trends, according to the tourism industry and experts.

2023-09-06 17:02

'Hanwoo' beef gains popularity in Southeast Asia

'Hanwoo' beef gains popularity in Southeast Asia

Korean beef, known as “hanwoo,” is one of the most popular meat products among Koreans, has started gaining popularity outside the country as well. After Hong Kong started importing it years ago, the governments of Malaysia and Cambodia have become the latest importers to enjoy Korean beef's unique flavor.

2023-09-05 16:00

Visa fee waiver unveiled to attract Chinese tourists

Visa fee waiver unveiled to attract Chinese tourists

The government announced, Monday, a set of measures to attract Chinese tourists to Korea, including an electronic visa fee waiver and duty free shopping tax refund for tour groups from China. In addition, it will make efforts toward improving quality of travel by developing high-value tourism products at reasonable prices and preventing overcharging and high-pressure sales wi...

2023-09-04 17:30

Korea to exempt visa fees, increase flights for Chinese tourists

Korea to exempt visa fees, increase flights for Chinese tourists

Korea's finance ministry said Monday it plans to lift visa processing fees for Chinese tourists through the end of this year and increase the number of flights in line with efforts to attract more Chinese visitors.

2023-09-04 08:59

1st Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju in over 6 years

1st Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju in over 6 years

Tourists disembarking from Blue Dream Star, a Shanghai-based cruise ship, walk toward the terminal after arriving at Jeju Port, Jeju Island, Thursday. It was the first time a Chinese cruise ship docked in the southern resort island since March 2017, when China virtually banned group tours to Korea in retaliation against the deployment of a U.S. terminal high altitude area def...

2023-08-31 17:59

Banksy's famed artwork debuts in Korea with new name

Banksy's famed artwork debuts in Korea with new name

INCHEON - Making its Korean debut with a fresh identity, Banksy's iconic yet ever-transforming artwork has been unveiled as "Girl without Balloon" at Incheon's Paradise City resort.

2023-08-31 16:59

Culinary tale of tonkatsu as iconic dish of Mount Nam

Culinary tale of tonkatsu as iconic dish of Mount Nam

Tucked away in the bustling heart of Seoul, against the scenic backdrop of Mount Nam, is Sopa-ro - a hillside drive lined with an array of restaurants, all offering the same menu featuring giant-sized Korean tonkatsu.

2023-08-31 09:00

Foodies select Seoul's top 100 dining spots

Foodies select Seoul's top 100 dining spots

For the upcoming week-long event in September celebrating Seoul's vibrant culinary landscape, a panel of 30 diverse judges has curated this year's "100 Taste of Seoul 2023" list. Organized annually by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the list features the city's 100 premier restaurants, cafes and bars.

2023-08-30 15:15

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