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Sat, May 28, 2022 | 00:07

Online forum mulls ways of revitalizing regional festivals

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, with the Korea Tourism Organization, held an online forum to discuss measures to revitalize regional festivals, many of which have been canceled due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Thursday.

2020-08-06 17:12

Old pharmacy to be transformed into tourist spot

Shin Jong-chul, who has operated a pharmacy for more than 60 years in a rural village in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, donated his pharmacy to the county, so the old wooden building can be transformed into a tourist attraction.

2020-07-30 16:55

Forests become popular destinations amid pandemic

Recreational forests across the mountainous landscape of Korea are emerging as popular summer vacation destinations, as an increasing number of people are seeking to relax in quiet and less-crowded spots amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and operators of the recreation facilities.

2020-07-29 16:59

Great routes to embark on 2-wheeled adventures

Korea is an ideal destination for bicycle trips due to extensive dedicated bike paths around the country and stunning natural landscapes in addition to convenient bike rentals.

2020-07-29 12:00

Hotel Lobby

The InterContinental Seoul COEX is showcasing its “Wonder Hour” package featuring unlimited access to various alcoholic beverages and food, along with a night at the hotel.

2020-07-29 12:00

Newborn giant panda at Everland

These combined photos, released Wednesday, show a giant panda born at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The theme park said the 16.5 centimeter cub was born to Chinese female Ai Bao, Monday, and was sired by Le Bao. This is the first case of a Giant panda being born in Korea. Giant pandas are one of the species that are difficult to breed, as female pandas enter estrus o...

2020-07-22 16:58

Try unique ice cream at 4 local destinations

Korea's summer weather is not only hot but also very humid, leading people to find their own way of coping.

2020-07-22 11:35

Andaz Seoul Gangnam achieves 5-star hotel rating

Andaz Seoul Gangnam has achieved the five-star rating in a hotel rating review conducted recently by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. The rating is the highest one given by the two.

2020-07-22 11:33

COVID-19 changes landscape for travel, vacations

Lee Min-hye, 37, who works for a trading company in Seoul, used to take an overseas trip every year for her summer vacation, visiting exotic places to get away from the bustling city life. This summer, she was planning a trip to the Grand Canyon and western U.S. cities with her husband, looking forward to having fun adventures there, but they had to abandon the plan due to th...

2020-07-21 17:11

No. of Korea-bound tourists from Indonesia drops 68% in H1: report

The number of visitors to Korea coming from Indonesia dropped sharply in the first half of the year, the nation's tourism agency said Saturday, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-07-18 17:50

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