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Korea Tourism Organization launches environment-focused travel challenge on social media

TravelJun 2, 2021

When planning a trip involves buying new products and creating waste, a major problem arises – travelers enjoying the outdoors while ignoring the impact their vacation may have on the environment. T...
What’s next for hanbok?

FashionJun 1, 2021

Hanbok-inspired business casual outfits on show at Culture Station Seoul 284
Alex Drljaca tapped as new president of Robert Bosch Korea

PeopleJun 1, 2021

German auto parts maker Bosch announced Tuesday it had appointed Alex Drljaca as the chief of its business operations here. Drljaca will assume the role as president of Robert Bosch Korea to supervi...
Fortunetelling meets art at Ilmin Museum of Art

Arts&DesignMay 31, 2021

In the middle of the exhibition hall is a tarot reading section. “I want to know about my romantic relationship. When will I get a boyfriend?” a woman in her 20s asked a fortuneteller before picking ...
Korea Tourism Organization targets Japanese under-40s

CultureMay 31, 2021

With travel restrictions being gradually lifted in different countries and vaccination roll-out gaining momentum in Korea, the tourism sector hit hard by the more than yearlong pandemic is gearing up...
When Batman faces gangsters in Jongno

BooksMay 30, 2021

DC comics’ global collaboration series “Batman: The World” has Seoul as main stage
[Eye Plus] Day trip to other side of Earth

CultureMay 29, 2021

Without having to fly 12,000 kilometers away from Seoul, a private park in Goyang, just 30 minutes’ drive from the capital city, offers unique taste of Latin America. A two-hour leisurely stroll ins...
Artisanal gelato at Gelateria Dodo

Food&BeverageMay 29, 2021

Gelato shop expands to Sinsa-dong
[#WeFACE] Dutch architect says local architectural projects reusing old materials should go global

Arts&DesignMay 29, 2021

“Currently, we are also working on bigger housing developments of 20 to 50 homes,” he said. “Besides that we also do research on the topic of reuse and develop tools that support our work and the arc...
Korean Diaspora Literature Essay Contest calls for submissions

BooksMay 29, 2021

The Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) is calling for submissions for this year’s Korean Diaspora Literature Essay Contest to expand the base of literary exchange through discoveri...
Paik Nam-june’s first NFT-based artwork offered by Christie’s

Arts&DesignMay 28, 2021

Video art pioneer Paik Nam-june’s well-known video work, “Global Groove” was turned into an NFT-based artwork for the first time and put up for auction online at Christie’s, the global art auction ho...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelMay 28, 2021

Seoul Salon du Chocolat Since its inception in France in 1994, Salon du Chocolat has taken place in 32 cities in 11 countries. In Seoul this year, it will be a three-day event from Aug. 20 to Aug. ...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageMay 28, 2021

Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel offers ‘Famcation in the Park’ package The Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel in Songdo, Incheon, is offering the “Famcation in the Park” package at Songdo Central Park for fa...
When travel meets wellness

TravelMay 27, 2021

Korea Tourism Organization picks top seven spots for wellness travel
[Newsmaker] Local governments reject Seoul as site of proposed museum for Lee Kun-hee collection

Arts&DesignMay 26, 2021

With government planning to announce details by mid- June, cities clamor to host new museum