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Sat, April 1, 2023 | 00:29

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

Laos seeks to acquire Korea Airports Corp.'s ESSG management know-how

Laos seeks to acquire Korea Airports Corp.'s ESSG management know-how

VIENTIANE - The Southeast Asian nation of Laos plans to enhance its airport services by implementing Korea's airport management know-how in environment, social, safety and corporate governance sectors and prepare its travel infrastructure for a post-pandemic tourism boom.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-17 15:53

Hong Kong becomes battlefield for Shine Muscat grapes among Korea, Japan, China

Hong Kong becomes battlefield for Shine Muscat grapes among Korea, Japan, China

HONG KONG - Shine Muscat grapes - developed in Japan - are popular in Hong Kong. Despite their high price, the fruit is eaten for special occasions or given as a sign of respect. Hongkongers' fascination with Japan and its produce helped it dominate the market for this fruit. But with an increasing number of producers from South Korea and China now offering high-quality grape...

Park Ji-won | 2022-11-15 08:21

Farmers' decades of hard work transform rugged Gangwon terrain into scenic alpine village

Farmers' decades of hard work transform rugged Gangwon terrain into scenic alpine village

GANGNEUNG - As its name suggests, the highland village of Anbandegi, which stands 1,100 meters above sea level in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, is known for its unique landscape. The name was coined from its distinct topography. Anbandegi is a combination of the Korean word, “anban,” meaning the concave wooden support used when pounding out rice cake dough and “degi,...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-10 16:11

Korea's melting pot community of Itaewon wary of fallout from deadly crowd crush

Korea's melting pot community of Itaewon wary of fallout from deadly crowd crush

Jessy Crawford, a 29-year-old Canadian office worker, was on her first trip to Korea and Asia. For her and her Korean friends alike, the tragic crowd crush that claimed 156 lives on Saturday night was the last thing they imagined would happen during Halloween weekend. With five days left in Korea on Tuesday night, she paid a visit to the memorial site at exit 1 of Itaewon Sta...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-03 08:44

Thai chefs hope to represent Asian cuisine on global stage

Thai chefs hope to represent Asian cuisine on global stage

BANGKOK - Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn and Pichaya “Pam” Utharntharm are the world's foremost Thai chefs who are reinterpreting classic Thai dishes. Both graduates of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), they returned to their homeland to create innovative Thai cuisines that use modern cooking techniques. Chef Ton had worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants in New York,...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-02 17:31

Singaporean chef wins S. Pellegrino Young Chef Asia regional finals

Singaporean chef wins S. Pellegrino Young Chef Asia regional finals

BANGKOK - Singaporean chef Ian Goh was named the winner of the S. Pellegrino regional final of the Young Chef Academy Competition held at The Food School in Bangkok, Sunday. He also took home the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought Award, presented to a young chef who best represents their personal beliefs within their dish.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-02 08:41

Korea-Japan, Korea-Taiwan flights to resume after COVID hiatus

Korea-Japan, Korea-Taiwan flights to resume after COVID hiatus

Flights connecting Gimpo International Airport to Osaka, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan, will resume on Sunday, after a hiatus of two years and seven months caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) said, Saturday. The only international routes that remain halted from the country's second-largest airport are the ones to Chinese cities including Beijing and Sh...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-10-29 08:43

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