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Mon, October 2, 2023 | 11:27

Korea-China sea routes to resume in April, heightens hope for tourism

Korea-China sea routes to resume in April, heightens hope for tourism

The Korea-China sea travel routes are likely to resume operation next month as the international car ferry services at Incheon ferry terminal plan to end the three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-12 17:08

Hadong brews Korean tea for the world

Hadong brews Korean tea for the world

An old folk song from Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province evinces the importance of tea in Korean culture. It goes like this: “The first budding tea leaves are for the local governor, those from the next round of budding are for parents, and those from the last budding of the season are for husbands; then, keep the withered old leaves separately as they come in handy t...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-06 08:28

INTERVIEWGovernor serves Korean teas to world

5 festivals help you enjoy spring

5 festivals help you enjoy spring

The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in Korea in March.

2023-03-03 14:30

Korea, China agree to increase flights to pre-pandemic levels

Korea, China agree to increase flights to pre-pandemic levels

Korean and Chinese aviation authorities have agreed to gradually increase the number of flights on their bilateral routes to pre-pandemic levels, the Korean transport ministry said Friday.

2023-03-03 10:27

Ferry services reopen between Busan, Japan's Tsushima

Ferry services reopen between Busan, Japan's Tsushima

Ferry services between South Korea's Busan and Japan's Tsushima Island resumed Saturday after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023-02-25 21:24

Expectations grow over resumption of Jeju-China direct flights

Expectations grow over resumption of Jeju-China direct flights

Airlines are preparing to resume direct flights between Jeju Island and Chinese cities as China's COVID-19 infection wave and virus situation seems to have entered a phase of stabilization.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-21 08:52

10 more hanok villages to be built in Seoul within next decade

10 more hanok villages to be built in Seoul within next decade

Seoul will build 10 new hanok villages within the next 10 years, increasing the nation's attractive heritage architecture for the pleasure of the city's visitors and residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled its new master plan to manage and develop Korean traditional architecture under the title “Seoul Hanok Recreation 4.0,” at a press conference held in City Hal...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-15 08:06

Jeju seeks to lure back Chinese tourists as gov't lifts visa ban

Jeju seeks to lure back Chinese tourists as gov't lifts visa ban

The southern resort island of Jeju seeks to attract Chinese tourists again by restoring direct flights between the island and China after the Korean government resumed issuing short-term visas to foreign arrivals from China starting Saturday. The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced via a press release, Friday, that it “welcomes” the government's decision to reissue...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-13 09:00

Suncheon seeks to turn into garden city through expo

Suncheon seeks to turn into garden city through expo

The southern coastal city of Suncheon plans to present an eco-friendly future urban planning design that enables carbon neutrality through an international expo that will be held in April for the first time in 10 years. Suncheon held a press conference, Friday, in Seoul, to mark a 50-day countdown to the seven-month Suncheonman International Garden Expo.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-12 16:39

Myeong-dong regains vitality as tourists return

Myeong-dong regains vitality as tourists return

“What will you buy? I want to buy the NCT one,” one woman who wore a lavender-colored hijab said to her friend. “I will buy this, BTS,” her friend answered. The two friends were standing in front of a street vendor who sells popular K-pop themed socks.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-11 08:23

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