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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Travel bits
The Crane tour in CheorwonKorea Tourism Organization provides tourists with a special opportunity to explore cranes in Cherwon, Gangwon Province, from Jan.18 to Feb.29. Crane, designated as Natural Monument No. 202, is an endangered species having a worldwide population of only about 2,000-3,000. Cranes fly toward the DMZ in Cheorwon which has not been inhabited by human beings for more than six decades.The crane tour will be a day-trip departing from Seoul by DMZ train and exploring red-crowned
Feb. 5, 2016
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Seoul city revamping travel information website
The Seoul metropolitan government said Thursday it will soon revamp its official travel website and include more travel information for visitors' convenience. It said the city's website, currently in its beta version, will begin trial service within this month after overhauling it with more information, pictures and images.The new website will be available on personal computers as well as mobile phones, according to a city official.It will also add more convenient functions so that visitors can
Feb. 4, 2016
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Major tourist hot spots in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, crowned as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is home to some of the finest spectacles of natural beauty known to mankind. An island considered to be en route to paradise, surrounded by both the Indian Ocean and the mystique of an enduring and diverse history -- fascinates both the eyes and soul.Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences all in their own time have converged in the present day to leave a markedly distinct cultural flavor and experience; only to be found in countries wi
Feb. 3, 2016
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New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay is prime dining, drinking destination
(TNS) When you walk down the street in the center of Napier, a coastal town in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, a wine-producing region, you nearly expect to spot Greta Garbo, in full flapper regalia, crossing the street. The town, a perfectly preserved Art Deco masterpiece, would make a fine set for one of her films. In most cities, Art Deco buildings were built amid the architecture already standing, but in February 1931, an earthquake decimated Napier. The city was almost entirely rebuilt in the th
Jan. 29, 2016
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[Around the hotels]
Romantic getaway at Hyatt Regency Jeju Hyatt Regency Jeju is launching the “Romance Package, Love in Paris” event for couples looking to get visit Jeju-do Island to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Available from Feb. 13 to March 14, the event features additional benefits alongside those included in the hotel’s “Romance” package. The additional benefits include a free upgrade to an Ocean View room and a complimentary box of chocolates from La Maison Du Chocolat, a French luxury chocolate brand. The s
Jan. 29, 2016
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The 2016 World Eco-Friendly Design Exhibition South Jeolla Province will host the 2016 World Eco-Friendly Design Exhibition at Naju Agricultural Research Center on May 5-29. The exhibition is expected to add design value to the province’s agro-fisheries farmland image. The exhibition, defining vague concept of “Eco-Friendly Design” as “All actions planned and done thinking of humans and nature,” will present seven exhibitions related to eco-friendly design including “Natural Dyeing Exhibition,”
Jan. 29, 2016
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Travel bits
Dogye Station, a Steam LocomotiveKORAIL announced that the country’s sole switchback train will operate between Dogye Station in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, and High 1 Choochoo Park, the only mountain railway theme park in the country, from Jan. 9. A switchback refers to a zigzag railway in mountainous territory, which enables the train to run uphill. The train will depart Dogye Station twice a day, running for an hour toward its destination, High1 Choochoo Park located at the old Simpori Statio
Jan. 22, 2016
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Korea aims to attract 8 million Chinese tourists
BEIJING (Yonhap) -- Korea is exempting visa fees for Chinese group travelers and will add six new air routes between the two nations with the aim of attracting 8 million Chinese tourists this year, officials said Wednesday. Culture Minister Kim Jong-deok announced the plan in Beijing as he is set to host a ceremony marking “The Year of Visit to Korea” in China. Riding the wave of the popularity of K-pop and culture in China, Kim said his ministry will develop various tour packages specialized
Jan. 20, 2016
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Korea aims to attract 8 million Chinese tourists this year
South Korea is exempting visa fees for Chinese group travelers and will add six new air routes between the two nations with the aim of attracting 8 million Chinese tourists this year, officials said Wednesday. South Korea's Culture Minister Kim Jong-deok announced the plan in Beijing as he is set to host a ceremony marking "The Year of Visit to Korea" in China. Riding the wave of the popularity of K-pop and culture in China, Kim said his ministry will develop various tour packages specialized in
Jan. 20, 2016
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Korea lags behind Japan in attracting tourists in 2015
Korea‘s tourism industry suffered a severe blow from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak last year, but Japan enjoyed a huge influx of travelers thanks to the cheap yen and easier visas, data showed Tuesday. The number of foreign travelers to South Korea slipped in 2015 for the first time in 12 years in the wake of the MERS outbreak, reporting 6.8 percent on-year decline to 13.23 million visitors, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said. The number of travelers rose about 10
Jan. 19, 2016
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[Weekender] Korea’s urban regeneration projects
Instead of tearing down buildings and starting anew, regions across Korea have given neglected areas a new purpose for public use. Here are eight urban renewal projects that aim to transform rural, run-down or deserted areas into praised landmarks. Seoul Station overpass SeoulThe Seoul city government plans to transform Seoul Station overpass, a 1-kilometer-long section of a flyover near Seoul Station, into a pedestrian walkway as part of its urban renewal projects. Dubbed Korea’s version of New
Jan. 15, 2016
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[Around the hotels]
Grand Hilton Seoul offers bridal shower Brides-to-be can prepare for their big day in style at the Grand Hilton Seoul. The “Bridal Shower Package” features a one-night stay in a four-bedroom unit. The bridal party can hold their prewedding celebration at the Grand Suite, which is adjacent to the hotel. The hotel‘s flower shop Adiel will create a festive atmosphere by preparing a balloon decoration, and the hotel will offer a snack set including a bottle of Santiago Merlot red wine, two cans o
Jan. 15, 2016
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Hwacheon in Gangwon Province, known for its rivers, lake trout, and natural scenery, is holding the “Sancheoneo (mountain trout) Ice Festival” this month. The festival features sancheoneo experiences such as ice fishing, lure fishing, and fishing with bare hands. Those who catch sancheoneo can ask to have it grilled or sliced into sashimi at the festival’s food centers. State-run rail operator KORAIL is providing day-trip packages for this festival until Jan. 3
Jan. 15, 2016
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L7 lifestyle hotel to operate as ‘non-Lotte brand’: CEO
Lotte Hotels & Resorts’ new concept lifestyle hotel L7 Myeongdong seeks to promote itself as “hip, fun and trendy,” targeting mostly young female tourists in their 20s and 30s. Hotel Lotte CEO Song Yong-deok speaks during a press conference at L7 Myeongdong in Seoul on Monday. (Hotel Lotte)“We basically want L7 to run as a non-Lotte brand ― a totally new hotel ― and move away from our existing image,” said Hotel Lotte president & CEO Song Yong-deok at a press conference at L7 Myeongdong on Monda
Jan. 12, 2016
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Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, urban oasis in the heart of city
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, urban oasis in the heart of city Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is an award-winning urban resort located in the heart of South Korea’s capital. Overlooking the lush greenery of the Mount Namsan, it is the ultimate place to fully enjoy the serenity and privacy offered by the resort. The 21-story hotel is designed to offer relaxation and comfort with only four guest rooms on each floor. Each guest room is equipped with the hotel’s signature Relaxation Pool and other lux
Dec. 29, 2015
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[Best Brand] The Ritz-Carlton Seoul -- height of luxury
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul offers guests a unique city experience with its private balconies overlooking Korea’s capital. Located in the heart of the buzzing Gangnam area, the Ritz-Carlton Seoul boasts easy accessibility while setting itself apart from the busy cityscape, allowing guests to find a moment of quiet and luxurious retreat. In addition to its private guest room balconies -- provided by no other hotel in Seoul -- the Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s all-day fine dining restaurant also features an ou
Dec. 28, 2015
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[Best Brand] Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul, urban oasis in the heart of Seoul
Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul is an award-winning urban resort located in the heart of South Korea’s capital. Overlooking the lush greenery of the Mount Namsan, it is the ultimate place to fully enjoy the serenity and privacy offered by the resort. The 21-story hotel is designed to offer relaxation and comfort with only four guest rooms on each floor. Each guest room is equipped with the hotel’s signature Relaxation Pool and other luxurious amenities. The hotel also offers diverse indoor and
Dec. 28, 2015
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[Best Brand] Fraser Suites downtown leads serviced apartment business
Located just minutes away from central of Seoul, Fraser Suites Insadong offers all its guest a rich cultural experience with palaces, traditional markets and museums all within walking distance. Fraser Suites has 213 fully furnished suites from a single up to four bedrooms, along with its penthouse suite. The luxury apartment hotel also features a heated indoor swimming pool, with a separate children’s pool, and a fully-equipped gym to ensure its guests stay fit during their stay. As a leading
Dec. 28, 2015
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[Best Brand] Grand InterContinental Seoul honored for service quality
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has achieved a series of outstanding recognitions both in Korea and abroad this year. It has gained the five-star hotel status this year as the first foreign luxury hotel chain in Korea. Also, the hotel has earned the ISO 22000 certification for its excellence in food safety management system. Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas topped the country’s Korean Standard-Service Quality Index, which measures companies’ quality of services, for seven consecutive year
Dec. 28, 2015
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Stephanie of The Grace travels Gangwon for three days
Cheon Mu Stephanie, a member of K-pop girl group The Grace, embarked on a three day trip to Gangwon Province as part of a joint project by the province and Herald Corp., in which celebrities scout out local attractions and introduce them.She went to Cheorwon on the first leg of her journey. She took a “security tourism” course around the Demilitarized Zone, which stopped at Goseokjeong National Tourist Area, North Korean infiltration tunnel No. 2, Cheorwon Peace Observatory and the ruined headqu
Dec. 23, 2015