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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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[Herald Interview] South Africa a safe destination for Korean travelers: tourism minister
DURBAN, South Africa -- For most people around the world, Africa remains an exotic land of natural wonders that one hopes to visit one day. However, given the widespread perception that it can be a dangerous place for tourists, many tend to stay away. South Africa has been no exception to this view, though to a lesser degree. While regarded as the safest and most favored country to visit in the continent, South Africa still bears the stigma of a high-crime nation with many travel risks.However,
June 13, 2017
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South Africa: land of stunning natural wonders, unique cultural blend
DURBAN/CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- South Africa is a faraway land, especially for those on the other side of the world in East Asia. Once there, however, the breathtaking scenery of South Africa instills a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature. Located at the tip of the African continent, South Africa often sits low down the list for Korean travelers -- a place to explore after having conquered other popular destinations around the world.However, the country boasts a vast array of stunning natu
June 9, 2017
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[Eye] Shooting for the future
Next year’s PyeongChang Winter Olympics will have the South Korean men’s hockey national team pitted against the best teams in the world, including top-ranked Canada, Czech Republic and Switzerland. But coach Jim Paek says the team’s goal is not to just show up, but to compete with the best as equals.“We’d like to win every game. That’s what we’re preparing for: To beat Canada, to beat Czech, to beat Switzerland and move on to the next round,” he said in an interview with The Korea Herald. “You
June 9, 2017
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Seoul advises tourists to remain cautious following apparent terror attack in London
The South Korean foreign ministry on Sunday advised South Koreans traveling in London to use "caution," a warning that followed an apparent terrorist attack in the British capital.The ministry said no reports of South Korean casualties have been filed so far."The embassy in Britain is checking to make sure," a ministry official said.The warning came after a vehicle reportedly veered off the road and ran over dozens of pedestrians on London Bridge, killing at least two and injuring some 20 others
June 5, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Seoul Grand Park Rose Fest Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival is held at Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park from May 27 to June 11. The programs include photo competition, magic show (Saturdays and Sundays), Rose and Love Concert (Saturdays and Sundays) couple mugs (fee varies) and plaster mine on Memorial Day. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but closes at 8 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays.Admission fees are 2,000 for adults, 1,500 won for teenagers and 1,000 won for children. The event is open to v
June 2, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival The Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival is being held through the end of May. Visitors can pick their own strawberries at the strawberry farms and participate in a variety of activities and programs in the village. Reservations are required.Exclusive events for bloggers are on offer at blog.naver.com/yp_nadri. Up to 50 teams can participate. The festival is open to visitors of all ages. Visit www.yp21.net for information provided in Korean, English, Japanese and Mandari
May 26, 2017
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Korea World Travel Fair to kick off next week
The 32nd annual Korea World Travel Fair will be held from June 1-4, demonstrating the latest products and trends related to tours in and out of Korea.The organizing committee of the KOTFA held a press conference Tuesday, and explained that this year’s fair will host 800 tourism firms from some 70 countries along with those from across Korea. The participating countries include Japan, the Philippines, Macau, Taiwan, the Maldives, Guam, Vietnam, Bhutan and post-sanctions Iran. Information and prog
May 23, 2017
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Foreign tourists fall 27 pct last month amid THAAD row
The number of foreign tourists to South Korea fell 27 percent in April from a year earlier as demand from China fell dramatically, the country's tourism agency said Monday. Last month, a total of 1.07 million foreigners visited the country. Chinese travelers plunged 67 percent year-over-year to 227,811, according to data from the Korea Tourism Organization. China banned the sale of travel packages to South Korea from March 15 in retaliation against the deployment of the Terminal High Altit
May 22, 2017
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S. Korea sees steep fall in Chinese visitors on THAAD spat
The number of Chinese tourists in South Korea more than halved last month from a year earlier, dragged down by China's ban on sales of Korea-bound trips amid a diplomatic row over a U.S. anti-missile system, the state tourism body said Monday. The tally of Chinese visitors came to 227,811 in April, down 66.6 percent from 682,318 recorded the previous year, according to the data by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). On a cumulative basis, the number dipped 25.8 percent on-year to 1.74 milli
May 22, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival The Yangpyeong Strawberry Festival is being held through the end of May. Visitors can pick their own strawberries at the strawberry farms and participate in a variety of activities and programs in the village. Reservations are required.Exclusive events for bloggers are on offer at blog.naver.com/yp--nadri. Up to 50 teams can participate. The festival is open to visitors of all ages. Visit www.yp21.net for information provided in Korean, English, Japanese and Mandar
May 19, 2017
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[Eye Plus] Conquering Seoul landmarks with hop-on/off tour buses
Whether it’s basking in history and tradition at one of Seoul’s five palaces, or emptying one’s wallet in some of the city’s most popular shopping districts, Seoul has a handful of tour buses serving both local and international tourists.Korea’s capital attracts more than 12 million tourists annually. Looking to offer visitors more variety and options, the city’s numerous tour bus lines include trolley buses, European-style double-decker buses and a panorama open-top bus. (Yonhap)The Seoul City
May 12, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Icheon Ceramic FestivalIcheon Ceramic Festival introduces visitors to celadon, white porcelain, buncheongware and other premium Korean ceramics along with various hands-on programs.This includes uncovering ceramics and painting on ceramics, the most popular programs. The area is also well-known for hot springs that Joseon kings often visited.The festival is held in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.Admission and all programs are free of charge. Visit www.ceramic.or.kr for information in Korean or Englis
May 5, 2017
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Number of visitors to seaweed expo tops 600,000
WANDO -- The number of visitors to an international seaweed expo under way on this southwestern island exceeded its target of 600,000 on Tuesday, organizers said.The second Wando Seaweeds Expo received its 600,000th visitor Tuesday morning, 19 days after the exposition kicked off for a 24-day run. The 600,000th visitor to the second Wando Seaweeds Expo (center) poses with officials at the venue on the southwest coast on May 2, 2017. (Yonhap)The organizing committee expected at least 200,000 more
May 2, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Gwangju Royal Ceramic Fest The Gwangju Royal Ceramic Festival is held annually in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, where royal ceramic ware was first created during the Joseon era. Launched in 1998, the festival comprises of programs such as performances, exhibitions and hands-on activities. The festival is being held until May 7. It is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no admission fee, though a separate admission fee is required for the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum. Call the travel hotline at 1330 fo
April 28, 2017
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Children’s package at Westin Chosun SeoulThe Westin Chosun Seoul is offering a children’s package from May 2 to May 6 filled with exciting activities. The Playground Package offers accommodation in three different suites ranging from 250,000 won to 480,000 won. It includes tickets to the “Pixar: 30 Years of Animation” exhibition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, two facial towels and access to the Kids Zone at the hotel. Guests can also participate in a cake decorating class with children 5 y
April 21, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea
Gwangju Royal Ceramic FestGwangju Royal Ceramic Festival is held annually in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, where royal ceramic ware was first created during the Joseon period. Launched in 1998, the festival is comprised of various programs such as performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. The festival is held from April 22 to May 7, and the visiting hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is open to visitors of all ages and there is no admission fee. A separate admission fee is required for
April 21, 2017
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Hilton Busan, opening July, wants to offer secluded getaway
A new Hilton hotel, along with a small village of boutique shops, is currently undergoing construction on a secluded block of land jutting out into the sea in Gijang County.The location is just north of Busan’s Haeundae Beach, one of Korea’s busiest coasts famed for its lively nightlife. The new five-star Hilton Busan, however, seeks to offer a quieter getaway, introducing a more refined type of tourism to the seaside city. “We think there is a large market for both locals and tourists who want
April 21, 2017
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New ‘art-tainment’ attraction opens in Incheon
Take yourself down to Paradise City -- as the great Axl Rose once said -- and you will find more than green grass and pretty girls; you’ll stumble upon a giant yellow pumpkin in the lobby.It is a sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama that has come to be known as her alter ego.Peculiar, but so is a stroll through the artwork-filled hallways of Paradise City Hotel & Resort, a multi-complex facility on Yeongjongdo, Incheon, which boasts a five-star hotel, convention halls, shopping area, casino
April 21, 2017
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[Weekender] Travel Bits
Gwangju Royal Ceramic Fest Gwangju Royal Ceramic Festival is held annually in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, where royal ceramic ware was first created during the Joseon period. Launched in 1998, the festival is comprised of various programs such as performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. The festival is held from April 22 to May 7, and the visiting hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is open to visitors of all ages and there is no admission fee. A separate admission fee is requir
April 14, 2017
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THAAD fallout may halve number of inbound Chinese tourists
The icy relationship between Seoul and Beijing over the deployment of an advanced US missile defense system in Korea may end up cutting the number of Chinese tourists here by half, a state-run tourism body said Wednesday.Last month, China reportedly issued an order to major travel agencies not to sell tours to Korea after March 15, following the Seoul-Washington alliance’s decision to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system here.According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the num
April 12, 2017