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Thu, September 28, 2023 | 11:29

Jeonju's hidden alleys perfect place for 'gastroventures'

Jeonju's hidden alleys perfect place for 'gastroventures'

JEONJU, North Jeolla Province - Two hours from Seoul by KTX bullet train, Jeonju is known for its historical pedigree given that it is the hometown of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom's founder, Yi Seong-gye.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-29 14:32

Korea-China air routes to be suspended during summer vacation season

Korea-China air routes to be suspended during summer vacation season

Korean airlines are poised to suspend some of their air routes between Korea and China due to a drop in demand over China's travel visa restriction on tour groups to Korea. According to the aviation industry, Tuesday, Korean Air, the country's largest full-service carrier, will suspend its major Korea-China route between Gimpo and Beijing from Aug. 1 to Oct. 28.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-27 16:24

Travel authorities to tackle overcharging at rural festivals

Travel authorities to tackle overcharging at rural festivals

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Thursday, announced a plan to tackle overcharging at regional festivals across the country by enforcing price control measures and campaigning amid growing criticism of the issue.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-22 16:23

[INTERVIEW] Dutch singer-songwriter recounts memories, experiences of Korea

INTERVIEWDutch singer-songwriter recounts memories, experiences of Korea

When Dutch jazz singer-songwriter Wouter Hamel first visited Korea 14 years ago to perform, surprisingly many Koreans were already familiar with his surname. Many thought he was a distant descendant of Hendrick Hamel, the Dutch sailor who was shipwrecked on Jeju Island in the 1600s and became the first Westerner to introduce Korea to the world.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-22 08:31

[INTERVIEW] Makgeolli meets design at local brewery restaurant

INTERVIEWMakgeolli meets design at local brewery restaurant

Located at the end of the path that leads to Naksan Park, known for its trail and observation decks with views of Seoul, a small brewery restaurant, Gonggan Duidongsan, brings a unique interior to the makgeolli (rice wine) experience.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-06-21 15:38

Global Traveler picks Seoul as best leisure destination in Asia

Global Traveler picks Seoul as best leisure destination in Asia

The U.S.-based travel magazine Global Traveler has picked Seoul as the best leisure destination in Asia, the city government said Sunday.

2023-06-18 15:08

BTS fans flock to purple-lit Seoul for group's 10th anniversary

BTS fans flock to purple-lit Seoul for group's 10th anniversary

Quan Luu, 44, flew to Seoul from Australia last Friday on a seven-day trip to celebrate K-pop giant BTS' 10th anniversary, which fell on Tuesday. Dressed in purple, the signature color of the group and its fans, she posed for a photo in front of the giant graffiti portrait of the seven members still in progress at HYBE's headquarters in Seoul's Yongsan District.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-13 16:51

'Night Walk at Cheong Wa Dae' pre-opening event delights local residents

'Night Walk at Cheong Wa Dae' pre-opening event delights local residents

Residents living near Cheong Wa Dae, the former presidential office and residence for over seven decades, were invited to a special event on Wednesday night. The event served as a preview to the official opening of "Night Walk at Cheong Wa Dae" on Thursday, the presidential office's first nighttime display this year.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-06-11 15:42

More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae

More foreign language tours will be offered for Cheong Wa Dae

More multilingual guided tours of the historic former presidential compound, Cheong Wa Dae, will be offered for international travelers visiting Seoul.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-09 17:04

Yido bridges East, West via fusion cuisine in crafted ceramics

Yido bridges East, West via fusion cuisine in crafted ceramics

Korean ceramics manufacturer Yido plans to present a fusion of Korean traditional handicraft and western cuisine at its newly opened contemporary dining space in the upscale Cheongdam-dong area of southern Seoul.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-07 08:17

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