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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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New York City loves its High Line, the trail in the sky
NEW YORK ― It is a new and still-growing trail.It’s not long: Just 1 mile, or 19 blocks.Welcome to the High Line Trail in the heart of New York City. It is known by some as the “Miracle Above Manhattan” and “The Trail in the Sky.”The rail line-turned-trail sits 30 feet above the crowded streets on Manhattan’s Lower West Side. It’s gotten a lot of ink because it is a distinctive urban trail. There’s even a hardcover book about its short history.It is an expensive trail: $153 million and rising. B
July 6, 2012
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Maui is king of ‘best beach’ list
In a nation of more than 300 million people, a small county in the Pacific Ocean that’s home to just over 155,000 people has nearly a quarter of the country’s best beaches.Maui is called “The Valley Island,” but in most travelers’ minds, its beaches are synonymous with the Hawaiian island. In the annual “Best Beach” contest held since 1991, Maui has won four times ― five, if you want to stretch the definition of Maui. Maui County includes the islands of Molokai and Lanai. A beach on Lanai was th
July 6, 2012
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Conference to seek new frontiers in Korean tourism
The annual international tourism conference kicks off Wednesday in Ulsan, gathering international and domestic tourism experts and highlighting recent tourism trends. More than 100 foreign participants including chief editors of major tourism journals ― Rick Perdue of Journal of Travel Research and former editor-in-chief of Annals of Tourism Research Jafar Jafari among them ― are attending the 72nd conference organized by the Tourism Sciences Society of Korea.Local participants include TOSOK pre
July 3, 2012
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Talking Turkey: When shopping Istanbul, you’ll meet the masters of an ancient art
ISTANBUL, Turkey ― The first rule of shopping in the centuries-old markets of Istanbul is this: The asking price is merely a suggestion. In fact, it’s barely a suggestion. A price is equivalent to a declaration that a merchant is open for business. But you will not pay that number, and he ― it is always a he ― does not expect you to.The second rule is to walk away, because the mere act of turning is the most effective method of chipping away at that price. Merchants expect you to walk away, and
June 29, 2012
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Creative, relaxed Berlin is ‘new cool kid on the block’
Berlin offers a unique travel experience combining relaxation, entertainment in both the classical and wild sense and a good shopping experience, all at fair and reasonable prices, says Burkhard Kieker, CEO of the Berlin Tourism Board. “If you want to see romantic life and edgy, high-tech life, come to Berlin. Berlin is Europe’s capital of cool as Times magazine puts it. We are a new cool kid on the block,” Kieker said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday. Berlin is the third most f
June 29, 2012
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Two local hotels become BENIKEA hotel members
Swiss Rosen Hotel in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and Jazz Around Hotel in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, joined the Benikea chain hotel group, certified by the Korea Tourism Organization. Benikea chain hotels are a group of reasonably priced hotels in Korea whose services are approved by the state tourism agency. Swiss Rosen Hotel located in the Bomun Tourism Complex of Gyeongju has 55 rooms decorated with Mediterranean-inspired designs. It also features a restaurant overlooking the fam
June 29, 2012
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Travel Advisor opens Korean website
The global travel information website Travel Advisor has launched its Korean website. The Korean-language website assists travelers in gathering information when planning trips in Korea as well as to foreign countries. Trip Advisor offers reliable travel information based on reviews written by more than 60 million tourists worldwide. According to Jason Chung, country director for Korea, the Korean website has seen a great increase in the number of page views for accommodation facilities ― 137 pe
June 29, 2012
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National Park Service offers summer programs
Korea National Park Service has recommended family-friendly camping sites and various summer programs throughout the 19 national parks in the country. The KNPS lists 37 camping sites, including two on Jiri Mountain and one on Taean Beach, where visitors can book a spot in advance online. Other camping sites at Seorak Mountain, Odae Mountain and Deokyu Mountain and six other mountains are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis at the site. The park service also introduced vario
June 29, 2012
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Korail offers 42 percent discount on airport train
Korea Railroad Corporation said they will offer a big discount on airport train fares from July to December. Now that the entire airport line is completed, Korail is offering a 42-percent discount on the 13,800 won one-way ticket. With the discount, it costs 8,000 won for a trip from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. The airport train, which has eight stops between the airport to the city center, takes 53 minutes to get to Seoul Station while the airport express, which has no stops
June 29, 2012
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Hyatt Regency Incheon: Place for business travelers
Hyatt Regency Incheon has become a major gateway hotel to Seoul and Korea as it is located close to Incheon International Airport. The hotel offers a unique blend of warm hospitality, convenient facilities and a variety of culinary experiences, featuring meeting rooms, soundproofed guestrooms, health and fitness facilities and restaurants. For business travelers, the hotel has a spacious pillar-less Grand Ballroom, a Regency Ballroom and multi-purpose rooms, which cater to different meetings and
June 28, 2012
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Oakwood Premier COEX Center offers photography contest
Oakwood Premier Coex Center invites those who would like to share their travel memories with others to its photography competition with a chance to win a trip to an Oakwood hotel in Asia and a digital camera. The hotel is holding a “Most Memorable Travel” photography contest in which the grand prize winner will have chance to fly to a city of his or her choice and stay at an Oakwood serviced apartment and get a Nikon 1J1 digital camera. Submission deadline is Sept. 15 and after that, images will
June 28, 2012
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Asiana goes extra mile
Three-year golden grand slammer Asiana Airlines has always gone the extra mile to match the ever-changing expectations and needs of its customers.This summer the award-winning company will offer a series of savory dishes to keep customers healthy from July 1 to Aug. 31. The specialty cuisine includes “samgyetang,” or chicken broiled with premium medicinal herbs; steamed samgye, samgye porridge with hwanggi herb; ginseng-bulgogi with vegetables on the side; and “12-chogyetang,” a cold-broiled chi
June 28, 2012
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Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas excels in service
For three consecutive years since 2010, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has been awarded in Korea’s Best Brand Awards for top quality amenities and service. It has also scored the highest in Korea’s quality service measurement index KS-SQI for four years. The hotel has also successfully hosted international events such as the ASEM Conference in 2000, G20 Seoul Summit in 2010 and Nuclear Security Summit in 2012. The hotel conducts random online surveys of guests to evaluate service and mainta
June 28, 2012
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Somerset Palace Seoul offers comforts of home
Somerset Palace Seoul provides each resident the comfort felt at home in a family-friendly environment.Located in the heart of Seoul’s diplomatic and business district, the residence is within walking distance of major subway stations such as Anguk, Jonggak and Gwanghwamun and government agencies and companies as well as tourist attractions and shopping places. Whether on a business trip or on holiday with family, Somerset offers both luxurious experience and comfort. Somerset’s apartments vary
June 28, 2012
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Large luxury cruise ship arrives in Jeju Island
The largest luxury cruise ship to arrive in South Korea docked in the port of Jeju Saturday as the resort island moves to build itself into one of the leading tourist destinations in Northeast Asia.The Voyager of the Seas cruise liner arrived early in the morning at Jeju Port to the fanfare of local authorities and traditional performances.Jeju prepared special garlands and plaques for the passeng
June 24, 2012
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Summer camping: Easy getaway from city life
Campsites with full amenities offer the best of urban and rural experienceFor Park Mi-jeong, a 29-year-old Seoul resident, camping is the easiest way to escape hectic city life and enjoy nature. “Camping is a good rest for tomorrow,” said Park. “It also brings your family together through outdoor activities. And it brings you closer to nature.” Camping has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the five-day work week that began in 2004 and the five-day school week earlier this year. Accordi
June 22, 2012
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American Indian museum eatery vying for award
WASHINGTON (AP) ― The eatery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is competing for a new distinction among Washington dining establishments.Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe is the first museum restaurant to be nominated for a Rammy Award from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. It’s a finalist in the new category “Casual Restaurant of the Year.”The winner will be announced Sunday. Mitsitam is competing with Bar Pilar, C.F. Folks, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Room 11.
June 22, 2012
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Hawaii holds annual Hula dance contest
The 35th Prince Lot Hula Festival, one of the oldest Hula dance events in Hawaii, will take place on July 21 at Moanalua Garden in Oahu Island. The one-day dance event will feature different types of Hula dance from traditional to modern as well as special performance by the dance team which won the previous Hula dance competition in Hawaii under the theme of “A Multitude of Hula Groups Gather.” The annual event draws more than 10,000 people. “The Prince Lot Hula Festival offers a chance for dan
June 22, 2012
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Travel package to Malaysia at Daum e-shop
Malaysia Tourism Board offers a one-night stay at five-star hotels and resorts in Kuala Lumpur and the resort island of Langkawi at a discounted price at Daum social shopping website (social.shopping.daum.net).The price ranges from 87,000 won ($75) at Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel to 150,000 won at The Dana Langkawi Resort. The reservation date covers July 16 to Aug. 31. The sales continue till June 24. For more information, call (02) 779-4422.
June 22, 2012
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Wedding package at Bali Ayana Resort and Spa
Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali presents a wedding package which includes a private, luxury wedding ceremony at the resort’s wedding chapel. It features an officiate, choir, flower decoration, food and drinks as well as two or three nights stay at the resort for bride and groom. Ayana, which was named one of the best wedding places by CNNGo in 2010, also offers a customized perfume for bride and groom, VIP seats at the resort’s rock bar and champagne. The price for the package, which includes two-n
June 22, 2012