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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Nestled in greenery, Suncheon offers look into the past
History still breathes in Sucheon.Located in South Jeolla Province, the mid-size city of nearly 280,000 residents boasts well-preserved traces of the Joseon era, a period when it served as one of the crucial administrative towns of the kingdom. The city also houses the centuries-old Songgwangsa Temple, considered one of the three jewels of Korean Buddhism.Today, the city’s environmental conservation efforts have cultivated biodiversity unparalleled to that found in urban areas: Suncheon boasts n
Aug. 12, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Water splash parade at EverlandEverland is paying tribute to the days of summer this year as the amusement park and resort play host to the Summer Splash and Fantastic Summer Night festival. The festival is jam-packed with various programs like splash parades, fireworks and a 3-D mapping show held every night. During the day, guests can enjoy Jack’s Splash Parade, which sprays 84 tons of water from 40 water cannons and six floats, three times a day. Then later at night when the heat dies down,
Aug. 12, 2016
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Shilla Jeju presents ‘adults only’ swimming pool
After a large number of requests from hotel guests to establish an adults-only pool area, the Shilla Jeju luxury resort has done just that.Earlier this June, the hotel established its new outdoor “adults pool” in the tranquil, tropical ambiance of the Soombi Garden just in time for one of the country’s hottest summers on record.The pool area also comes fully equipped with cabanas and a poolside bar, serving up a wide variety of cocktails and fine-dining meals. “Our focus for the adult pool is n
Aug. 12, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Juice It Up Gangnam Set at Park Hyatt SeoulTo help guests reenergize in the midst of peak summer heat, Park Hyatt Seoul is presenting the Juice It Up Gangnam Set promotion at the hotel restaurant The Lounge from now until Aug. 31. The package starts at 70,000 per person for both lunch and dinner, and includes a three-course meal, offering a modern twist to iconic Korean dishes like hoe (raw fish), grilled premium beef, tteokgalbi (grilled short-rib patties), injeolmi (rice cake) ice cream, and m
Aug. 12, 2016
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Feeling the heat: public saunas cool again in Finland
HELSINKI (AFP) - Is stripping down and getting sweaty with strangers your kind of thing? In Finland, despite an astounding 2 million private saunas, the hottest trend sweeping the sweat tank loving country is public saunas.They’re Helsinki’s coolest spots this summer, drawing Finns and tourists of all ages to unwind on wooden benches in slick waterfront locales where the mercury hits at least 80 degrees Celsius.A trendy new boutique sauna called Loyly (Finnish for “Steam”) opened its doors on th
Aug. 11, 2016
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War tourism in Afghanistan: adventure or reckless hedonism?
KABUL (AFP) -- Thousands of people are fleeing the conflict roiling Afghanistan, but American backpacker John Milton recently made the reverse journey to the war-ravaged country -- for a holiday.Armed with little more than travel guidebooks and an unflagging spirit of adventure, hardy bands of “war tourists” such as Milton visit Afghanistan’s pristine mountains and medieval ruins every year, ignoring warnings of kidnappings and bombings.A Taliban attack on Thursday on a group of American and Eur
Aug. 8, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Nighttime walk in JeonjuOne of the country’s most traditional cities, Jeonju is gearing up to host its first “Walk in Jeonju (Heritage Night and Heritage Story)” nighttime sightseeing and walking tour event. From Aug. 12 to 13 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, Jeonju’s historic Hanok Village will welcome local and international visitors to attend its unique nighttime festivities. The upcoming event will include free outdoor performances, movie screenings and light shows, as well as moonlight tours to some
July 29, 2016
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Pyeongchang’s Yongpyong Resort has all one’s summer needs
Although it is located in the country’s mecca of winter sports, the iconic Yongpyong Resort is pulling out all the stops celebrating the summer season. Opened in 1975, the resort located at the foot of Mount Balwangsan in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, was the first ever modern facility of its kind in Korea. With an annual snowfall of around 250 cm, and the site of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics, the surrounding area of the resort allows for the enjoyment of a wide array of winter sports incl
July 29, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Taste of Peru at Grand Hyatt SeoulHosted by Grand Hyatt Seoul, a special Peru Food Festival promotion will take place at the hotel’s buffet restaurant The Terrace from July 29 to Aug. 11. In collaboration with the Peruvian Embassy, the event will offer some of the most iconic Peruvian dishes, including ceviche (raw seafood), chicharron (fried pork rind), Seco de Cordero (lamb stew) and aji de gallina (creamy chicken curry), all prepared by a visiting native chef. Diners can get a taste of Peru f
July 29, 2016
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Bermuda’s gentle beauty, easygoing lifestyle makes being shipwrecked enticing
HAMILTON, Bermuda — This small island — only 55 square kilometers in size and 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina — gave the world its eponymous shorts (still used as part of the island uniform), onions (still used in island cuisine), and grass (still used on the island’s ubiquitous golf courses). Bermuda has earned literary cred as well. An early chronicler of its infamous Triangle, William Shakespeare used it as the shipwreck setting for his play “The Tempest,” maki
July 29, 2016
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Dip in Trevi Fountain costs tourists
ROME (AFP) - Cooling off with a midnight dip in Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain may sound like a dream “Roman Holiday,” but an Italian police crackdown has landed a series of splash-happy tourists with fat fines.Police said Monday two young Californians were ordered this weekend to pay a 450-euro ($500) fine each after being caught trying to emulate Swedish star Anita Ekberg, who wades through the fountain’s pristine waters in Federico Fellini’s film “La Dolce Vita.”At the nearly 300-year-old monum
July 26, 2016
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Next stop, your future spouse?
The Airport Express said on Sunday it will launch a monthly train service designed to provide romantic day trips to single men and women who want a relationship. Dubbed “Airport Express of Love,” this train will make a round trip from Seoul Station to Incheon’s Yongyudo beach with potential dates. Those wanting to come aboard can sign up at http://arex.couple.net and provide some personal details (name, age, education level, etc.) and a short bio. Selected participants will be asked to pay a fee
July 25, 2016
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Jeonju to launch new nighttime tours through historic city
One of the country’s most traditional cities, Jeonju, is gearing up to host its first “Walk in Jeonju (Heritage Night and Heritage Story)” nighttime sightseeing and walking tour event starting next month. From Aug. 12 to 13 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, Jeonju’s Hanok Village will welcome visitors to attend night time festivities. The walking tours programs will include free outdoor performances, movie screenings and light shows as well as moonlight tours to some of the city’s most popular attractions
July 25, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
K-Travel Bus summer promotion Visit Korea Committee is conducting a summer promotion event for the K-Travel Bus service from July 18 to Aug. 31, offering travelers discounted rates. Participants who reserve a trip with the K-Travel bus during that timeframe via its homepage will receive a discount coupon worth $30, as well as an additional $10 discount for international students who present a university/college or language school ID card. A drawing will also be held for those who post reviews o
July 22, 2016
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S. Korea extends travel ban to 6 countries and parts of Philippines
South Korea extended its travel ban imposed on six countries, including Iraq and Syria, along with some parts of the Philippines in consideration of the still high threat from political instability and terrorism, the foreign ministry said Monday. The six countries also included Yemen, Libya, Somalia and Afghanistan, where the ban will remain in place for six more months until Jan. 31 of next year, according to the ministry. The decision was made at a meeting of relevant ministries and agenc
July 18, 2016
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Indonesia’s hidden destinations beckon to the world
At a glance, Indonesia’s bustling capital Jakarta seems like many other metropolitan cities in Southeast Asia. Its streets are lined with cutting-edge skyscrapers and packed with cars and motorbikes that cause heavy congestion. Highrise buildings at the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)But only a few hours away, the tropical country, composed of more than 17,500 islands, boasts natural beauty in every corner -- from white sandy beaches and colorful marine treasures to
July 15, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Busan Fireworks FestivalThe annual Busan Fireworks Festival gearing up for its 12th year, kicking off its festivities October 22 along Gwangalli Beach.Along with its breathtaking fireworks display show, the festival will feature a myriad of diverse events, including live music and street performances. The annual festival is one of the city’s biggest and most popular events, attracting more than 1 million national and international visitors every year.Although in the past the festival has been he
July 15, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Summer Family package at Lotte City Hotel JejuLotte City Hotel Jeju is presenting its Summer Family package starting at 280,000 won.To help families traveling with kids make the best out of their stays, the package offers various discounts and amenities including a one-night stay in a standard family twin room, a meal for 2 adults and one child at the hotel’s buffet-style restaurant C’cafe, deluxe chocolate from Hershey’s Kisses, free parking service at Lotte Mall’s Gimpo Airport branch, and mor
July 15, 2016
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Seomun Night Market in Daegu aims to become a tourist hotspot
Ever since the Seomun Night Market first turned on its lights on June 3, the nighttime skies above Daegu have remained as bright and welcoming as the noonday sun.Selected as the first “Global Luxury Market” in a contest hosted by the Small and Medium Business Administration, the Seomun Night Market is the largest night market in Korea, with over 80 sellers, 65 types of food, 15 official product categories, and countless vendors and stalls. Seomun market, Daegu, South Korea (Yonhap)In addition t
July 13, 2016
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Jeju Island most popular destination for Korean travelers
Jeju Island was the most traveled to destination for Koreans in the first half of the year, according to a report by the online travel agency Expedia Korea on Monday. Jeju Island (Instagram user @sosohan_rin)Listing the most in-demand cities by the volume of hotel reservations, Jeju Island, the resort island off the southern coast of Korea, jumped 75 percent compared to the same period last year, pushing it from third to first place. Osaka took the No. 2 spot followed by Seoul, Okinawa and Tok
July 11, 2016