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Large numbers expected at Children’s Grand Park in Seoul on Children’s DayMay 4, 2020Thousands of people visited the zoo in Children’s Grand Park on May 1, when it reopened after closing down due to the spread of COVID-19. All the indoor animal exhibits are still closed and only arou... -
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[Photo News] Train to KumgangsanMay 1, 2020An electronic sign at Jejin Station reads, “Train to Kumgangsan.” The station had been abandoned since 1967, but Transportation Minister Kim Hyun-mee and Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul signed a ... -
‘Untact’ tourist sites gain attention amid pandemicMay 1, 2020“Untact” tourism has become a new trend amid the protracted spread of the novel coronavirus. The new style of traveling -- the name being a Korean contraction of “undoing contact” -- refers to avoid... -
![[Eye Plus] N Seoul Tower, a landmark](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2020/04/21/20200421000772_0.jpg)
[Eye Plus] N Seoul Tower, a landmarkApr 25, 2020The N Seoul Tower, with its pointy ramrod body and a donut shaped 360-degree observation deck in midriff, is an iconic piece of architecture visible from anywhere in central Seoul, given the view is ... -
Virtual travel offers escape during quarantineApr 11, 2020By Lim Jang-won ( ljw@heraldcorp.com ) -
![[Eye Plus] Befriend fluffy alpacas in Gangwon Province](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2020/03/27/20200327000107_0.jpg)
[Eye Plus] Befriend fluffy alpacas in Gangwon ProvinceMar 27, 2020If you are looking for a picnic spot where you can bring your kids, trek through the woods and enjoy spring sunshine, check out this alpaca-themed park in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province. The park, name... -
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[Newsmaker] Spring flower festivals say ‘No’ to visitorsMar 24, 2020Gyeonghwa Station, a defunct train station, is famed for its tunnel of cherry blossom trees. The city has also shut down entrances to Yeojwacheon Stream, a well-known spot to view cherry blossoms. “... -
![[Eye Plus] Gaze into dark history, hope for brighter future](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2020/03/19/20200319000554_0.jpg)
[Eye Plus] Gaze into dark history, hope for brighter futureMar 19, 2020Dark tourism has risen in recent years to respond to the contemporary generation’s drive for unique, impactful and meaningful experiences. In Europe, the Auschwitz concentration camp is a classic ex... -
![[Eye Plus] Sewoon Electronics Plaza as springboard for young entrepreneurs](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2020/03/13/20200313000106_0.jpg)
[Eye Plus] Sewoon Electronics Plaza as springboard for young entrepreneursMar 13, 2020Once a mecca for techies in South Korea in the 1970s, Sewoon Electronics Plaza, has now been transformed into a springboard for young entrepreneurs. Sewoon Sangga, located in Jongno-gu in central Se... -
Coronavirus wipes out spring fests in southern regionsMar 10, 2020With COVID-19 cases continuing to climb, spring festivals hosted in the southern regions of Korea have taken a major blow, affecting local economies heavily dependent on the festivals. As Korea has ... -
Sokcho City aims to attract tourists from around the globeMar 10, 2020South Korean city emerges as a leading tourist destination -
Coronavirus takes big toll on tourismMar 9, 2020As the entire nation struggles with the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the tourism industry -- both inbound and outbound -- has been one of the hardest hit by the virus outbreak. More than 100 countrie... -
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[Travel Bits] Festivals and sights across KoreaMar 6, 2020Garden of Morning Calm Spring Festival The Garden of Morning Calm, situated in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, is one of Korea‘s major botanical gardens. Established to promote the beauty of Korean fl... -
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[Travel Bits] Festivals and sights across KoreaFeb 28, 2020Seokchonhosu Lake Cherry Blossom Festival The annual Seokchonhosu Lake Cherry Blossom Festival will take place April 3-12 this year. Seokchon Lake in southeastern Seoul is recognized for beautiful ... -
Visiting the southernmost end of KoreaFeb 28, 2020Wondrous beauty of Haenam lies in more than just its location
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