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Fri, February 3, 2023 | 15:06

K-culture, workcation visas to be introduced

K-culture, workcation visas to be introduced

Korea plans to introduce two new types of visas: the K-culture visa and the workcation visa to attract foreign travelers next year and help revitalize the local tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the lingering pandemic.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-12-14 17:24

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul celebrates year-end feast with French crystal brand Baccarat

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents a series of year-end promotions called, “Time to Celebrate,” via a collaboration with the French luxury crystal brand, Baccarat. Known as “King's Crystal,” the 250-year-old French luxury crystal brand, Baccarat, manufactures handcrafted fine crystal products from chandeliers to tableware. The French luxury brand was founded upon the order of ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-12-14 17:23

Han River parks to open sledding hills for first time since pandemic

Han River parks to open sledding hills for first time since pandemic

Two parks along the Han River in Seoul will operate sledding hills from Dec. 23 through Feb. 12, city officials said Monday.

2022-12-12 15:11

Seoul, Tokyo to increase flights on Gimpo-Haneda route to pre-pandemic level

Seoul, Tokyo to increase flights on Gimpo-Haneda route to pre-pandemic level

Korea and Japan have agreed to expand the number of flights on the Gimpo-Haneda route to the pre-pandemic level to meet recovering travel demand amid eased virus curbs, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

2022-12-07 17:09

Founder of Korea's first e-commerce platform creates AI-based travel app

Founder of Korea's first e-commerce platform creates AI-based travel app

Oh Hyuk, the founder of Korea's first e-commerce platform, Auction, plans to launch a new travel information application next year that uses artificial intelligence to recommend personalized itinerary to sightseers. Unlike existing travel information services, Oh's new platform, aptly named Les Vacances, aims to provide an A-to-Z guide - ranging from information on flights to...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-12-07 09:14

Hoiana Residences ready to meet needs of visitors

Hoiana Residences ready to meet needs of visitors

Forget about Da Nang, one of Vietnam's top holiday destination for Koreans. Here comes Hoi An, a culturally rich heritage town that can satisfy the needs of travelers here in Korea who have suppressed their urge to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and are itching to explore new hideaways.

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-12-01 16:19

'Kimchi ambassadors' recognize Korean staple food's global ascent

'Kimchi ambassadors' recognize Korean staple food's global ascent

Kimchi, a traditional Korean food of salted and fermented vegetables, is a staple in Korea, eaten at almost every meal. For Koreans, it is more than just a side dish loaded with diverse nutrients; it is also an emblem of the country's unique culture and identity. In 2013, kimchi-making, or “kimjang,” was inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Her...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-11-24 08:30

Laotian village's timeless beauty, quiet charms entice travelers

Laotian village's timeless beauty, quiet charms entice travelers

LUANG PRABANG - “Here. This is an example of why the town of Luang Prabang was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site: a sublime juxtaposition of Laotian traditional architecture with a Western touch from the colonial era,” said Seo Jeong-seog, a veteran tour guide who has lived in Laos for 10 years. He pointed at the exterior facade of Wat Xieng Thong, or the Temple of t...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-23 13:59

Celebrating Kimchi Day

Celebrating Kimchi Day

Today in Korea, people are celebrating Kimchi Day, to mark the staple dish of Koreans.

2022-11-22 13:35

'Kimchi ambassadors' recognize Korean staple food's global ascent

Korea Airports Corp. eyes deal to expand int'l airport in Laos

Korea Airports Corp. eyes deal to expand int'l airport in Laos

LUANG PRABANG - Korea Airports Corp. (KAC), which operates 14 airports nationwide, seeks to sign a partnership with the government of Laos to develop and expand the international airport in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enter the Southeast Asian market for airport management.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-20 16:56

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