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Fri, December 8, 2023 | 09:36

'Hanwoo' beef gains popularity in Southeast Asia

'Hanwoo' beef gains popularity in Southeast Asia

Korean beef, known as “hanwoo,” is one of the most popular meat products among Koreans, has started gaining popularity outside the country as well. After Hong Kong started importing it years ago, the governments of Malaysia and Cambodia have become the latest importers to enjoy Korean beef's unique flavor.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-09-05 16:00

Visa fee waiver unveiled to attract Chinese tourists

Visa fee waiver unveiled to attract Chinese tourists

The government announced, Monday, a set of measures to attract Chinese tourists to Korea, including an electronic visa fee waiver and duty free shopping tax refund for tour groups from China. In addition, it will make efforts toward improving quality of travel by developing high-value tourism products at reasonable prices and preventing overcharging and high-pressure sales wi...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-04 17:30

Korea to exempt visa fees, increase flights for Chinese tourists

Korea to exempt visa fees, increase flights for Chinese tourists

Korea's finance ministry said Monday it plans to lift visa processing fees for Chinese tourists through the end of this year and increase the number of flights in line with efforts to attract more Chinese visitors.

2023-09-04 08:59

1st Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju in over 6 years

1st Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju in over 6 years

Tourists disembarking from Blue Dream Star, a Shanghai-based cruise ship, walk toward the terminal after arriving at Jeju Port, Jeju Island, Thursday. It was the first time a Chinese cruise ship docked in the southern resort island since March 2017, when China virtually banned group tours to Korea in retaliation against the deployment of a U.S. terminal high altitude area def...

Kim Rahn | 2023-08-31 17:59

Banksy's famed artwork debuts in Korea with new name

Banksy's famed artwork debuts in Korea with new name

INCHEON - Making its Korean debut with a fresh identity, Banksy's iconic yet ever-transforming artwork has been unveiled as "Girl without Balloon" at Incheon's Paradise City resort.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-31 16:59

Culinary tale of tonkatsu as iconic dish of Mount Nam

Culinary tale of tonkatsu as iconic dish of Mount Nam

Tucked away in the bustling heart of Seoul, against the scenic backdrop of Mount Nam, is Sopa-ro - a hillside drive lined with an array of restaurants, all offering the same menu featuring giant-sized Korean tonkatsu.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-31 09:00

Foodies select Seoul's top 100 dining spots

Foodies select Seoul's top 100 dining spots

For the upcoming week-long event in September celebrating Seoul's vibrant culinary landscape, a panel of 30 diverse judges has curated this year's "100 Taste of Seoul 2023" list. Organized annually by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the list features the city's 100 premier restaurants, cafes and bars.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-30 15:15

South Gyeongsang Province seeks to name new airport after heroic admiral

South Gyeongsang Province seeks to name new airport after heroic admiral

South Gyeongsang Province hopes a new airport on Gadeok Island would be the first airport named after a historic figure. According to the South Gyeongsang Provincial Council, Tuesday, ruling People Power Party (PPP) council member Park Choon-duk proposed naming the ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-22 16:29

Return of Chinese tourists revitalizes Myeong-dong, Seoul's tourism hotspot

Return of Chinese tourists revitalizes Myeong-dong, Seoul's tourism hotspot

Myeong-dong, Seoul's iconic shopping district, is coming back to life after China lifted restrictions on group tours to Korea last week. A once-familiar sight - Chinese tourists, armed with shopping lists inspired by social media, filling their bags with popular Korean beauty products - is becoming more visible again.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-18 17:34

Banksy's work to be on display at Paradise City

Banksy's work to be on display at Paradise City

Korea will see one of the most evocative and iconic works of Banksy on display next month. Paradise City, an integrated resort complex in Incheon, announced Wednesday, that it will showcase the “Love in Paradise: Banksy and Keith Haring” exhibition in September with the support of Sotheby's, the global leading auction house, in celebration of the upcoming Frieze Seoul, intern...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-17 14:38

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