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Tue, November 29, 2022 | 17:47

Spending on education, hobbies rise

Spending on education, hobbies rise

교육·취미에 지출하는 비용 증가

South Korean workers' spending on education and hobbies increased last year, due largely to the implementation of the government's 52-hour workweek policy, government data showed Sunday. 지난해 한국 직장인들의 교육과 취미에 대한 지출이 정부의 주52시간 근무 정책의 시행으로 증가했다고 정부 조사결과 나타났다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-03-11 11:11

Japan has more than Sapporo, Osaka

Japan has more than Sapporo, Osaka

삿포로, 오사카 외 일본 내 명소들

When it comes to household names of Japanese tourist destinations, Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo may come to mind for the average Korean. 일본의 유명 관광지를 말한다면, 한국인 대부분이 삿포로, 오사카, 후쿠오카, 도쿄를 떠올릴 것이다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-03-08 10:00

Shinsegae to operate 1st Jeju-based hotel

Shinsegae to operate 1st Jeju-based hotel

신세계, 제주서 첫 호텔사업

The Kensington Jeju Hotel, one of tourists' favorite properties on the resort island, will close its doors in May. 제주도 관광명소 중 하나인 켄싱턴 제주호텔이 5월 문을 닫는다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-03-01 10:00

Jeju is losing luster as tourist destination

Jeju is losing luster as tourist destination

여행지로서의 명성을 잃어가는 제주도

A mother of two children, identified as Kang, used to travel to Jeju Island in late December to celebrate New Year's Eve, lured by its natural attractions and convenient accommodation. 강 모 씨로 알려진 두 아이의 엄마는 12월 말이면 새해맞이를 위해 자연적인 볼거리와 편리한 숙소에 이끌려 제주도로 여행을 가곤 했다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-02-15 08:58

Hotels rolling out Valentine's Day packages

Hotels rolling out Valentine's Day packages

발렌타인데이 패키지를 선보이는 호텔들

The Lunar New Year holiday is in the books and now local hotels are rushing out new packages featuring Valentine's Day to court guests in the low season. 설 연휴가 끝나자 국내 호텔들은 비수기에 손님들을 끌기 위해 발렌타인데이를 소재로 새로운 패키지 상품들을 쏟아내고 있다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-02-07 18:00

Seoul Museum opens new building

Seoul Museum opens new building

서울미술관, 신관 개관

Seoul Museum in Buam-dong, north of downtown Seoul, opened a new wing celebrating its seventh anniversary and revealed masterpieces of Korean modern art from Kim Whan-ki and Lee U-fan at the inaugural exhibition. 서울 시내 북쪽에 있는 부암동에 있는 서울미술관은 개관 7주년을 기념하는 새로운 신관을 열며 김환기, 이유환의 한국 현대 미술 걸작을 첫 전시회에서 공개했다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-01-23 18:15

Hwacheon Sancheoneo festival expecting record No. of visitors

Hwacheon Sancheoneo festival expecting record No. of visitors

방문자 수 신기록이 예상되는 화천 산천어 축제

The ongoing 2019 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is gaining explosive popularity, with the number of its visitors highly likely to hit an all-time high. 2019년 화천 산천어 축제가 폭발적으로 인기를 끌면서 방문객들의 수가 사상 최고치를 기록할 가능성이 높다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-01-19 09:42

Hotels engaged in 'strawberry war'

Hotels engaged in 'strawberry war'

딸기 전쟁을 벌이는 호텔업계

The time for strawberries has arrived for the hotel industry as more and more are keenly hosting luxurious strawberry festivals. 많은 호텔들이 럭셔리한 딸기 축제를 열면서, 호텔 업계에 딸기의 시대가 도래했다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-01-11 12:00

Winter festivals returning to wow visitors

Winter festivals returning to wow visitors

관광객들을 열광시킬 겨울 축제가 돌아온다

Long-awaited winter festivals are arriving to help those who never think about going outside into the sweeping cold engage in and enjoy outdoor activities. 매서운 추위로 밖에 나갈 생각을 전혀 하지 않는 사람들이 야외 활동을 즐길 수 있게 만드는, 오랫동안 기다려온 겨울축제가 다가오고 있다.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-01-05 09:10

Where to enjoy end-of-year festivities in Seoul

Where to enjoy end-of-year festivities in Seoul

연말을 즐길 만한 서울의 명소

Christmas is over but there are still plenty of spots in Seoul to feel the holiday spirit and welcome the New Year. Here is a compilation of festive events continuing through the weekend. 크리스마스는 끝났지만 서울에는 아직도 명절 기분을 느끼고 새해를 맞이할 장소가 많다. 여기에 주말 내내 계속되는 축제 행사들이 있다.

Hong Ji-min | 2018-12-28 12:24

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