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Donggang International Photo Fest The annual DongGang International Photo Festival features events such as the DongGang Photography Award Exhibition, International Open Call, Photojournalists Exhibi...

Jun 22, 2018
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Hyatt’s Andaz to launch in Seoul

Andaz, a luxury boutique hotel brand under Hyatt, is set for its first launch in Korea. The brand under the global hotel chain Hyatt plans to open its first hotel in Seoul by 2019, Hyatt Hotels Corp...

Jun 22, 2018
Travel
[Photo] Welcome to Black Pink’s ‘Square Up’ house

If you’ve ever wondered how Lisa of Black Pink was showered by money with a bill-shooting gun in the “DDU-DU DDU-DU” music video, check out Black Pink’s “Square Up” pop up house. Located in the busy...

Jun 19, 2018
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Trails via rails: Sites to visit on Subway Line No. 3

From historic palaces to chic stores and art galleries, Seoul subway offers plenty of fun places to drop by A weekend getaway to a remote place is a dream, and a dream it remains most of the time; a...

Jun 15, 2018
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Gangneung Danoje Festival The Gangneung Danoje Festival was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005 and important Intangible Cultural Property No. ...

Jun 15, 2018
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[Eye Plus] Tigers find new home at Baekdudaegan National Arboretum

At the center of the mountain range Baekdudaegan, southeast of the North Gyeongsang province, lies the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum in an area of 5,179 hectares. (Photographed by Park Hyun-koo) ...

Jun 15, 2018
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Gangneung Danoje Festival Centum Beer Festival Goseong Lavender Festival Welcome to Joseon The cultural theme park of the Korean Folk Village hosts the “Welcome to Joseon” Variety Festival each s...

Jun 8, 2018
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[Weekender] Kolon camping park proves popular with outdoor purists

Local campground does away with resort-like services, offers raw natural beauty

Jun 1, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Bushcraft, the real charm of outdoor camping’

The camping season is here and many are packing their bags with tents and fancy gear to enjoy outdoor barbecues. But Han Ho-jun, a 45-year veteran of camping, says the true charm of the outdoor life ...

Jun 1, 2018
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival The Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival is being held at Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park from May 26 to June 10. The festival’s programs include the Rose Beauty Class, Rose & Lo...

Jun 1, 2018
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[Photo News] Summer safety

With the full-fledged summer season just around the corner, South Korea’s water parks are preparing their staff for emergency handling. On Tuesday, theme park Everland’s Carribean Bay water amusemen...

May 29, 2018
Travel
Foreigners’ tour photos eligible for W600,000 prize money

The Korea Tourism Organization’s “46th Korea Tourism Photo Contest” will award a cash prize of 600,000 won ($560) to a winning international entrant. The contest, open to all who are interested, acc...

May 28, 2018
Travel
Traveling to Korean islands available at 50% discount rate for those 28 and under

Koreans and foreigners aged 28 and under can travel to the nation’s islands at a discount rate starting June, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Sunday. In an effort to boost youths’...

May 27, 2018
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Out of South Africa, reminiscing the indelible Eden

South Africa is a “rainbow nation,” where diverse people, cultures, languages and religions exist in harmony. It is also a land of magnificent wildlife, landscapes and vegetation, also a hotbed of thriving urban culture, music, festivity, food and wine.

May 25, 2018
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[Eye Plus] Chinese tourists back in Myeong-dong

The streets of Myeong-dong are once again bustling with Chinese tourists, thanks to a thaw in relations between Seoul and Beijing. Myeong-dong, a shopping district in central Seoul, is one of the mo...

May 25, 2018
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