Most Popular
-
1
Han Kang speaks up on Nobel Prize, thanks ‘enormous wave’ of blessing
-
2
Han Kang declines press conference, not to celebrate, citing global wars
-
3
Former Ador CEO gains ground in legal battle with Hybe, as whistleblower reveals plagiarism evidence
-
4
Han Kang drives readers to bookstores both online and offline
-
5
BTS’s V and RM celebrate Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in literature win
-
6
Han Kang: From blacklist to Nobel laureate
-
7
No South Korean military drone entered Pyongyang skies: JCS
-
8
Aunt sentenced to 15 years for throwing 11-month-old nephew from high-rise apartment
-
9
Novelist Han Seung-won says daughter's historic Nobel win feels surreal
-
10
Korea Zinc goes all in to fend off takeover
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Korail says goodbye to switchback train
Korea Railroad Corporation is holding a farewell event to mark the demise of the only switchback train in the country between Heungjeon Station and Nahanjeong Station in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, through June 26. The train, which climbs a steep mountain on a zigzag track, had been in operation in the mountainous region between Taebaek and Samcheok in Gangwon Province for 49 years. The train was made obsolete when a new tunnel opened on the Yeongdong Line. The farewell event offers participants
June 22, 2012
-
Norway focuses on Asia as ‘strategic market’ for tourism
Norway is a country that has a lot to offer to those looking for exceptional natural beauty, according to Norway’s vice tourism minister. “We see that many aspects of nature in Norway such as fjords, waters and coasts are the things that have attracted tourists because they are really special,” said Norway State Secretary of Ministry of Trade and Industry Halvard Ingebrigtsen, who also serves as the tourism vice minister, in an interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday. “Even for us Norwegians
June 22, 2012
-
Modern marvels of UAE
DUBAI ― The United Arab Emirates is not satisfied with just taller, faster and larger attractions ― they go for the tallest, fastest and largest in the world.These titles seem to stem from the superfluity of two of the seven emirates ― Abu Dhabi and Dubai.In terms of speed, nothing compares to the Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, which is the fastest roller coaster in the world.But simply reading that it is the fastest ride and actually getting inside the replicated Formula One car a
June 22, 2012
-
Cat-loving robin returns to wild
A Michigan woman whose cats took a liking to a wounded robin she found in her yard said the bird had returned to the wild.Karin Caston of Otsego, who said Peeps the young robin appeared to have an injured wing when she found it chirping in her yard June 6, said she took the bird into her home and soon discovered the young bird liked to nestle in the fur of her cats, the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Gazette r
June 21, 2012
-
Korea aims to attract 20 million foreign tourists a year by 2020
The Korea Tourism Organization has set a goal of attracting more than 20 million foreign tourists by 2020 as part of its proclamation marking the state tourism organization’s 50th anniversary this week.The KTO is aiming for Korea to be the most competitive country in tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the number of days locals use for domestic travel to rise from eight to 30, also by 2020. The number of foreign tourists has surged from 15,000 when the tourism organization was founded in
June 19, 2012
-
Hyatt sees strong growth in Korea’s inbound tourism
Hotel chain eyes expansion within country, starting with BusanKorea has emerged as a major international tourist destination and Hyatt, a major international hotel chain, expects more openings in the country including a Park Hyatt in Busan to meet the growing tourism demand, said the North Asia area vice president of Hyatt Hotel Corporation Peter Walshaw. “We are expecting new hotels in high growth markets and Korea is one of those. We do see very strong growth here and expect more inbound gues
June 18, 2012
-
‘The world’s highest rollercoaster’ opens at 2.1 km
Imagine sitting on the top of the world, with a view of mountains and rivers in front of you. Then imagine plummeting toward the ground the next moment.Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado offers an experience closest to plunging hellward, by introducing what it claims to be the world’s highest roller coaster, according to news reports.The “Cliffhanger,” which cost close to $1 million to build, is literally built on a cliff atop Iron Mountain, at an altitude of over 2.1 kilometers. It is
June 18, 2012
