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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Florida’s new Legoland park designed just for kids
WINTER HAVEN, Florida ― This is what a theme park built for children looks like: Kids are driving slow one-seater toy cars while their parents watch from the sidelines. They are steering boats, turning water cannons on each other, playing with Lego toys while their parents hold their place in line f
Oct. 14, 2011
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New ways to enjoy the four rivers
Package tours offer visits to diverse cultural heritage sites along Han, Geum, Nakdong and Yeongsan riversWith the government’s large-scale four-rivers restoration project near completion, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization have come up with travel
Oct. 10, 2011
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Korea links bike paths along four major rivers
Cyclists try out a new bicycle road along the Geum River on Sept. 28 in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province. (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)The 1,592-kilometer path will help establish nationwide bicycle routesThe nearly 10 million Koreans who own at least one bicycle will be able to travel
Oct. 10, 2011
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Riverside development to spur tourism demand threefold: report
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the demand for tourism could surge almost threefold if riverside areas across the nation are developed into tourism and leisure sites.In a survey of 1,000 adult Koreans, nationwide apart from Jeju, 94 percent of the respondents said they would visit r
Oct. 10, 2011
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[BOX] Riverside development to spur tourism demand by threefold: report
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the demand for tourism could surge almost threefold if riverside areas across the nation are developed into tourism and leisure sites.In a survey of 1,000 adult Koreans, nationwide apart from Jeju, 94 percent of the respondents said they would visit r
Oct. 10, 2011
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Korea’s first ‘Slow City’ in limbo
Some grow impatient for quick progress in go-slow JeungdoJEUNGDO ― On this small island off the shore of Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, postmen don’t bother reading the addresses written on the envelopes. For them, the names are more than enough. “Everyone knows everyone here,” says a resident
Oct. 7, 2011
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Sheraton Incheon Hotel’s green policy wins international travel awards
The smoke-free and LEED certified Sheraton Incheon Hotel said it won three awards at the 18th World Travel Awards 2011; Asia’s Leading New Hotel in 2011 for the second consecutive year, Asia’s Leading Green Hotel in 2011 and Korea’s Leading Business Hotel in 2011. This year, about 213,000 industry p
Oct. 7, 2011
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Imperial Palace Seoul offering autumn package until Nov. 27
The hotel offers an autumn package until Nov. 27 which includes a stay in a deluxe room, breakfast for two at Caf Amiga, two movie tickets at the Lotte Cinema, admission to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool. Healthy lattes and oatmeal cookies or Oriental tea and rice cake will be available
Oct. 7, 2011
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New GM appointed at InterCon Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that Jacob Yi has been appointed general manager of InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort in Gangwon Province. Yi is an alumnus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received a bachelor of science degree in hotel management. He has a background in
Oct. 7, 2011
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Hana Tour draws steady number of overseas travellers
Hana Tour said it has attracted 107,000 Koreans for their overseas tour packages in September, unchanged from the figure a year earlier. Despite the relatively-short Chuseok holiday and economic situation in the eurozone, the Korean demand for overseas travel was unchanged, the company said. By regi
Oct. 7, 2011
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Swim under moonlight to the sound of jazz
Vocalist Kang Seon-ah, tap dancer Shin Il-seon and other jazz musicians perform beside the outdoor pool at the Shilla Jeju on Wednesday. (The Shilla Jeju)The thought of outdoor swimming in the autumn might give you a little chill but it’s a lot different when it comes to swimming on Jeju Island. The
Oct. 7, 2011
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The real Thailand
BANGKOK ― It is hard to find anyone who is unaware of Thailand’s overplayed vacation locations, but the country still holds areas for even the most hardened traveler to gleefully explore the new.And although Thailand’s reputation as a tourist destination is undeniable and Koreans are fast becoming a
Oct. 7, 2011
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Grand Hyatt Seoul offers Turkish cuisine
The menu features guest chefs from the Grand Hyatt Istanbul, showcasing a wide array of “Mezze” (a selection of small dishes served in the Mediterranean and Middle East), special soups and hot dishes with a selection of Turkish breads, traditional whole roasted lamb or veal, Kebabs and sweet dessert
Sept. 30, 2011
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Cathay Pacific opens route to Chicago
Cathay Pacific said it has opened a flight to Chicago and Seoul-Chicago will run once every day. The air carrier will use Boeing 777-330 ER, equipped with premium bed-type business seats, for Chicago-bound flights. Currently, Cathay Pacific flies to four U.S. cities ― Los Angeles, San Francisco, New
Sept. 30, 2011
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KTO opens overseas internship program
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization said they will seek young jobseekers interested in the tourism industry for its overseas internship program.A total of 33 internships will be offered and those selected will participate in a six-month internship program a
Sept. 30, 2011
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Halloween in New Orleans: A mini-Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ― New Orleans calls itself “America’s Most Haunted City,” and the Halloween season has become one of the most popular times of year to visit, with a music festival that attracts 80,000 people, one of the top haunted house attractions in the country and ghost tours galore.In some way
Sept. 30, 2011
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Hawaii’s Hilo gets its day in the sun
HILO, Hawaii ― “Hilo ― it is what it is” probably isn’t a tourism slogan that would get a thumbs-up from the Big Island city’s Chamber of Commerce.But I don’t mean it as a put-down. It’s just advice from a longtime visitor who loves Hawaii’s “second city.” I also know the worst thing anyone can do f
Sept. 30, 2011
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Nepal launches Great Himalayan Trail
KATHMANDU (AFP) ― Nepal has officially opened the Great Himalayan Trail, one of the longest and highest trekking routes in the world, the tourism board said on Thursday.Billed as the ultimate trek, the arduous hike over Nepal’s mighty Himalayas stretches from Taplejung in the shadow of the world’s t
Sept. 30, 2011
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Korea to host UNWTO general assembly in Gyeongju
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it is hosting the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, from Oct. 8-14.At the biennial meeting, tourism policy makers, scholars and industry leaders from 154 countries will discu
Sept. 27, 2011
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October festivals seek to draw tourists
The Visit Korea Committee will host a series of festivals across the country starting next month to attract more foreign tourists, the committee announced on Monday.Things will kick of with “Hallyu Dream Festival” (www.hallyudreamfestival.or.kr), which is scheduled from Oct. 1-3 in Gyeongju, North G
Sept. 26, 2011