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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Mauiva West Coast tour package introduced
California Tourism Board introduces the Mauiva West Coast tour package that offers luxury travel to the West Coast of the U.S. on a private plane. Organized by tour operator Mauiva AirCruise, the comprehensive package is now open for reservations in Korea at 4 million won. It includes round-trip plane tickets, hotel accommodation, local transportation, daily meals and admission fees to various attractions. Some of the major destinations include Los Angeles, Monterrey/Carmel, San Francisco, Sausa
Nov. 9, 2012
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Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort wins awards
The Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort has received prestigious travel awards including “Asia’s Leading Resort Brand” at the World Travel Awards. The award recognizes the brand that has made the greatest contribution to the tourism industry. Banyan Tree Bangkok has been selected as the best city spa hotel for two consecutive years; Banyan Tree Hangzhou as the leading resort in China. The sister brand Angsana Ringha has been named as the best boutique hotel; Banyan Tree Macau won the leading resort awa
Nov. 9, 2012
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New hotels, new experiences in Seoul
Seoul is a new hotbed for hotel development as more and more tourists flock to the city. As a number of new hotels are expected to open next year, two foreign hotel brands started the frenzy in two popular business districts in the city. Conrad Seoul, a luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide, will open on Monday in the financial district of Yeouido. Under the slogan of “Smart Luxury,” the hotel has much to appeal to affluent travelers and those seeking a luxurious experience. “Hotels have stayed more
Nov. 9, 2012
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Jump in a shark cage off Hawaii? Yes, people really pay to do this
OAHU, Hawaii ― It was only when the sharks had a momentary feeding frenzy 6 feet from me that the wondrous beauty of Hawaiian nature was eclipsed by a “what the hell am I doing here?” moment.I had surfaced, and so had two big 9-footers, and all that separated us was the top couple bars of the shark cage in which I treaded water.The sharks thrashed. Saltwater splashed. I looked at the metal bars, rising just a foot or so above the surface, and the question arose: Are sharks good jumpers?I was abo
Nov. 9, 2012
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Westin Chosun website hacked
The Westin Chosun’s website was hacked last month by hackers suspected to be from China. According to the hotel, the website was briefly made inoperable on Oct. 18 when the hackers posted a Chinese flag with a message that read, “Your website has been hacked by Chinese.” The hotel said there was no leak of customer information, but the website has been shut down since Oct. 30 for what the hotel claims to be website “renewal.” Visitors to the website are greeted with the message, “The Westin Chos
Nov. 8, 2012
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Freebird keeps indie lovers coming back for 12 years
Following is part of a series on Seoul’s hottest bars and clubs. ― Ed.Club Freebird is one of Hongdae’s oldest havens for indie lovers. Opened in 1995 in Seoul’s epicenter of youth culture, the live venue hosts gigs almost daily. Some 200 special events and 1,000 performances are held annually, including events for female vocalists, a “British Music Day,” “Indie Rock Party” and “Indie Electronic Live Party.” Freemarket and Deli Spice are among the notable bands to have performed here before maki
Nov. 7, 2012
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Jeju’s ‘Olle’ walking routes to be fully connected next month
JEJU (Yonhap News) ― Travelers will be able to walk around the entire southern resort island of Jeju next month when the island’s “Olle” walking routes are fully connected for the first time.A new 10-kilometer route will open on Nov. 24 to link Haenyeo Museum to the starting point of course No. 1, both along the island’s east coast, according to the Jeju Olle Foundation that maintains the Olle Trail. It will be the 21st and the last “Olle” course to open since construction of the Olle Trail bega
Nov. 2, 2012
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Air Busan launches mobile ticket service
Air Busan has launched a new mobile ticket service which allows customers to purchase tickets and check in from their smart phones.The service reduces waiting time at the airport as passengers on domestic flights can check in on the mobile website at m.airbusan.com. It takes a few simple steps to complete an air ticket purchase ― entering departure and arrival cities, passenger information and payment. The service also offers multiple language services including Korean, Japanese, English and Chi
Nov. 2, 2012
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Philippine Tourism’s online event offers prizes
The Philippine Tourism Board is conducting an online event that offers free roundtrip tickets to the Philippines and many other prizes. The event “Finding the real Philippines,” asks participants to upload any photos related to the Philippines such as mango, San Miguel beer, Sandara Park of the K-pop group 2NE1 who grew up in the Philippines, or any photos taken in the Philippines. The winner will receive a roundtrip ticket between Incheon and Manila. Ten selected participants will receive Korea
Nov. 2, 2012
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Hawaiian Airlines offers special airfare deals
Hawaiian Airlines offers discounts on weekday flights to Hawaii and 11 cities in the U.S. The special promotion is valid for weekday departures only and for flights scheduled through Feb. 28, 2013. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 14. The roundtrip tickets for economy class between Incheon and Honolulu is 645,000 won ($590), 990,000 won for New York and 845,000 won to 10 cities including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland and Seatt
Nov. 2, 2012
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50 Plates and 50 States: Exploring America’s culinary diversity
The U.S. has been referred to as a melting pot of different races, religions and cultures. And the culinary cultures of 50 states reflect such cultural diversity. As it’s difficult to sample dishes from different states in the U.S., the U.S. Embassy in Seoul is offering an online culinary promotion that introduces culinary cultures of every state. During the promotion period through Jan. 16, 2013, the campaign asks Facebook users to leave posts about American cuisine, selects those who received
Nov. 2, 2012
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Squeezing into capsule hotel room in Japan
TOKYO (AP) ― Tokyo is known for being densely populated and crowded. Living space is at a premium; hotel rooms are small or expensive or both. Enter the capsule hotel, where a tube-like pod barely bigger than a coffin offers a bed for the night at low cost. The capsule concept has been around for at least 30 years, starting out as lodging for businessmen working or partying late who missed the last train home and needed a cheap place to crash. And judging from the dark suits and ties of the patr
Nov. 2, 2012
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Korean tourism promoted in L.A.
The Korea Tourism Organization unveiled a Korea tourism campaign on the world famous Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the U.S. The KTO installed a billboard advertisement on the exterior of Hollywood & Highland Center, a popular shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Wednesday that will be up for four months until Feb. 19. The KTO expects the billboard advertisement to raise the profile of Korea as a travel destination and to fully utilize the exposure to the mass international au
Nov. 1, 2012
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[Newsmaker] Nami Island foreign visitors hit 500,000
Nami Island, the small half-moon-shaped island in Chuncheon, is rising as one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Korea, attracting more than 500,000 foreign tourists so far this year. The island officials expect the number will reach over 600,000 by the end of the year. The number of foreign and Korean visitors is expected to be 2.5 million. “It’s the number of foreign visitors who come on group tours, and does not include the visitors who come individually,” said Minn Kyung-hyuk, executi
Oct. 31, 2012
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Homeless guides reveal darker side of London
LONDON (AFP) ― Like many other Londoners who make a living showing tourists around the city, Viv is telling a group of visitors how Waterloo Bridge was largely rebuilt by women after World War II.But Viv, 56, is no ordinary tour guide. She is homeless ― and the stairs under the bridge, which boasts majestic views of the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul’s Cathedral, were once her home.“I lived there for two months,” she tells the sightseers. “I had a patch made of wooden pallets, newspapers and
Oct. 28, 2012
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Homeless man scams Disney 26 times
Authorities in Florida said a 49-year-old homeless man allegedly cheated Disney out of more than $18,000 by using the same credit card scam at least 26 times.The Orange County Sheriff's Office said Jeffery Hawkins, 49 -- who was arrested Tuesday on charges of credit card fraud, trafficking in stolen credit cards and defrauding an innkeeper -- allegedly told deputies he has spent the past 10 years moving from hotel to hotel and booking rooms with stolen credit card numbers, the Orlando Sentinel r
Oct. 28, 2012
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KTO holds Oriental medicine tours in Russia
The Korea Tourism Organization promoted Korea’s Oriental medicine tours in Russia, holding a tourism fair in the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on Tuesday and Vladivostok on Thursday.The KTO held the special promotional events in Russia for local travel agencies and media, in response to the increase in Russian tourists seeking oriental medicine treatment in Korea. The number of Russian tourists visiting Korea for medical services has surged from 5,098 in 2010 to 9,650 in 2011. The KTO expects the nu
Oct. 26, 2012
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Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort opens new hotel in Shanghai
Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort opened a new urban luxury resort in Shanghai on Monday. Located in the waterfront area in central Shanghai called The Bund, home to world-famous hotels and restaurants, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund offers Huangpu River view from every room and an interesting mix of urban culture and traditional experience. From now through Dec. 31, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund will be extending a special Opening Celebration Offer to celebrate the resort’s launch. Guests booki
Oct. 26, 2012
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Park Hyatt Seoul selected second best hotel in Korea, Japan
Park Hyatt Seoul, a luxury boutique hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, has been selected as the second-best hotel in Korea and Japan by Conde Nast Traveler, a premier travel magazine, for its November 2012 Readers’ Choice Award. Park Hyatt Seoul came in second place receiving a rating of 95 out of 100, after Tokyo Peninsula. The magazine conducts surveys of over 28,000 travelers worldwide in the category of the best hotels, islands, airlines, cities and cruises. Park Hyatt Seoul was also the only hotel in
Oct. 26, 2012
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Air Busan opens ticket auction
Air Busan is offering travelers a chance to bid for airline tickets for Busan-Fukuoka flights at the company’s website (www.airbusan.com) until Oct. 30. The event is part of the celebration of the increase of the non-stop service between Busan and Fukuoka and between Busan and Osaka. The auction, which started on Oct. 23, offers initial prices starting at 30,000 won for Busan-Fukuoka service and 50,000 won for the Busan-Osaka service. The tickets purchased during the event period can be used for
Oct. 26, 2012