The Korea Herald

[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Aug 29, 2019

Everland’s ‘Blood City’ Halloween festival Everland theme park will hold the latest edition of its zombie-themed Halloween festival “Blood City” from Friday through Nov. 17 Parts of the theme pa...
Gyeongbokgung to open its gates for autumn nights

Aug 22, 2019

Gyeongbokgung Palace will invite visitors to enjoy its grounds at night this coming autumn, opening its gates between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from mid-September until early November. According to Cultu...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Aug 22, 2019

Muchangpo Mystic Sea Road Festival A 1.5 kilometer path opens up across the sea from Muchangpo Beach to Seokdaedo Island when the tide goes out during this festival. Visitors can enjoy a wide range ...
Becoming a K-pop star for a day with Airbnb

Aug 16, 2019

As Korean culture gains popularity around the world, Airbnb has launched a new K-wave Trip section -- a chance for tourists to take part in K-pop or K-beauty activities. The global house-sharing p...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Aug 16, 2019

Seoul Fringe Festival (1) Seoul Fringe Festival is held annually to support indie culture by introducing various genres of artists and artworks. Festival-goers can explore the charm of dances, plays...
Royal palaces, other Joseon cultural sites to waive entry fees

Aug 9, 2019

Joseon era royal palaces and other cultural sites of the period will waive entry fees, timed with the 74th Independence Day and the 100th anniversary celebrating the March 1 Independence Movement thi...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Aug 8, 2019

Gamaek Festival The Gamaek Festival began 2015 with the aim of revitalizing the local economy, securing small business markets, promoting community and contributing to society. Like chimaek, the po...
More Koreans visit Dokdo as summer getaway amid boycott of Japan travel

Aug 7, 2019

The Dokdo islets are drawing more attention as a summer getaway for South Koreans, while diplomatic and economic conflicts between Korea and Japan show no signs of abating. The number of visitors to...
Ministry plans campaign to boost local tourism

Aug 7, 2019

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo said Wednesday that the ministry is planning a special campaign to promote local tourism around the Liberation Day holiday Aug. 15, as more South...
[Weekender] How our ancestors beat the heat

Aug 2, 2019

Foot baths, rejuvenating tea and naps with ‘bamboo wife’ were effective
[Weekender] Peak season

Aug 2, 2019

Vacation, staycation or no vacation? A snapshot of summer holiday scene in Korea
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Aug 1, 2019

Everland Summer Water Fun Held annually since 2005, Everland’s summer festival is back with a variety of programs, such as water shows, light shows and other fun activities. It is open to visitors ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Jul 26, 2019

1. Everland Summer Water Fun Held annually since 2005, Everland’s summer festival is back with a variety of programs, such as water shows, light shows and other fun activities. It is open to visito...
Foreign visitors to S. Korea jump 15% in June

Jul 23, 2019

The number of foreign visitors to South Korea rose sharply last month, helped by a large increase in visitors from China, Japan and Taiwan, data showed Tuesday. In June, the number of foreign visito...
[Weekender] Palaces, fortress and historic sites at night

Jul 19, 2019

Seoul’s royal palaces are beautiful by day but they are even more stunning by night. On top of the beauty of centuries-old architecture majestically illuminated in darkness, the serene atmosphere in...