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South Korea faces unprecedented turmoil in aftermath of Yoon's martial law
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Why did President Yoon Suk Yeol resort to martial law?
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Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment vote looms large
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Impeachment motion to be voted on Saturday
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In Yoon's martial law speech, a window into his troubling worldview
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How Yoon’s fate could unfold under 4 scenarios
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Yoon needs to be stopped from exercising power as president: ruling party head
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Yoon aides, Cabinet members offer to resign
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The six-hour shambles that showed Korean democracy's strength
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Protests sweep South Korea as calls for Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation intensify
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Korail introduces sleeper train for Yeosu
Korea Railroad Corporation is operating sleeper trains for visitors to Yeosu Expo throughout the Expo period ending Aug. 12. Equipped with individual beds in 28 cabins, the train departs from Seoul Station at 11:20 p.m. and arrives in Yeosu at 3:48 a.m.The sleeper train package allows visitors to watch the sunrise at the small temple of Hyangilam, located on top of a mountain overlooking the sea surrounding Yeosu early in the morning, then visit Expo exhibitions as well as other famous islands n
May 18, 2012
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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul serves traditional sushi menu
The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Mikado offers special traditional Japanese sushi dishes prepared by a renowned Japanese chef through May 27. The traditional sushi is developed and served by Tadaki Nomura, the top sushi chef of Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. His special sushi starts from 120,000 won per person. On May 24, Nomura will serve an eight-course meal featuring traditional stews and five different types of sushi at 198,000 won per person. Prices are exclusive of tax and service charges. For more in
May 18, 2012
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Renaissance Seoul Hotel offers semi-buffet dinner
The hotel’s steakhouse Manhattan Grill offers a semi-buffet dinner including steak and seafood served on one plate until July 1. Surf and Turf Dinner offers a variety of appetizers and desserts from its buffet and main dishes of steak and seafood brought to the table. Customers can choose main dishes from a variety of steak and seafood dishes, including beef tenderloin, lamb chops, veal tenderloin and pan-seared scallops with teriyaki sauce, salmon with balsamic sauce and sauted prawns with chil
May 18, 2012
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Suncheon holds environmental festival
Suncheon, a scenic city in South Jeolla Province, will host an environmental festival next week. The Suncheon EcoGeo Festival will feature a variety of events ― music, arts and family activities ― along with some nature-themed events intended to raise environmental awareness. Suncheon is globally recognized for its ecological value with its wetland Suncheon Bay, home to migratory birds and species like mudskippers and mud crabs. The weekend festival, which runs from May 25-27, also aims to attra
May 18, 2012
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Hong Kong’s skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and time of day
HONG KONG ― India has the Taj Mahal. In France, of course, it’s the Eiffel Tower. Russia has Red Square and South Africa has Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Each a treasure, and each reason enough for a pilgrimage.In Hong Kong, the sight to see is not a single monument or even a majestic natural vista. It is the city’s glittering homage to the modern skyscraper ― a breathtaking skyline with verdant Victoria Peak as the picture-postcard backdrop.Still, when I arrived in Hong Kong for a long weekend l
May 18, 2012
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Yeosu offers more than just Expo
Travel destinations near Expo venue await local and foreign visitorsMake the most out of your precious time while staying at Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea: alluring travel destinations await for your visit, not so far from the Expo venues. Most of the must-visit spots are lined up along the southern coast that connects Boseong, Suncheon and Sacheon cities as well as Yeosu. The expo’s Organizing Committee gathered 83 recommended one-day tour routes along the coast. Here
May 11, 2012
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After the Olympics, explore England’s North Country
HEXHAM, England ― A bone-chilling rain swept over the moors on the October day we hiked to the top of the ruins of Hadrian’s Wall, a few miles south of the Scottish border.Gusts of wind, scouring the tumble-down ruins of the Second Century Roman barracks built on the summit drove most sensible people indoors. But the dark clouds and lowering sky, pelting the armory, shrine and sleeping quarters with rain, set the mood as nothing else could have done. Shivering in my summer-weight parka ― a last-
May 11, 2012
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Poolside barbeque at Grand Hyatt Seoul
The hotel’s outdoor grill opened on May 10, offering a wide array of barbecue meals ― seafood, beef, chicken, lamb chops and homemade sausages ― all charcoal-grilled on the spot. Side dishes such as fresh salads, a variety of appetizers and desserts will be offered with the main barbeque dishes. A special lucky draw event will be held everyday for customers joining its membership program from May 10 to 17. The winners will be presented with a Poolside BBQ voucher for two and rewarded with double
May 11, 2012
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Korail opens exhibition of local products
Korea Railroad Corporation holds the “Korail Best 8” exhibition at Yeosu Expo from May 12.The exhibition will display agricultural products from local provinces as well as about 600 innovative new products created by venture companies. Divided into nine zones with different themes each, the exhibition will offer both modern and traditional experience to visitors in the 303-square-meter venue. Eight zones will represent the eight provinces of the country, showing their signature products and dive
May 11, 2012
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Discount on wine at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
The Sheraton is holding a Spring Wine Fair from May 12-13 from noon-7 p.m. at the hotel’s Cherry Blossom Road.The wine fair offers more than 200 types of wines from all over the world at discounted prices. Voso 2009, which was served at the 2010 G20 Summit dinner in Seoul; Montes Limited Selection Cabernet-Carmenere 2010, the best-selling wine in Korea and Chateau Jourdan are some of the wines available. Wine tasting is free of charge. Customers who purchase wines from the fair can bring it to t
May 11, 2012
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Millennium Seoul Hilton offers beef, sea bream specialties
Millennium Seoul Hilton offers Korea’s finest beef Hanwoo and seabream specialties at its Japanese restaurant Genji during May. Prepared by Japanese chefs, the dishes include an a la carte selection of Korean beef, vegetables and egg on plain rice at 40,000, a sukiyaki menu at 75,000 won and a grilled sea bream dish at 60,000 won.The restaurant also offers a nine-course menu that highlights the taste and texture of Hanwoo along with traditional Japanese dishes at 140,000 won. It has a sushi bar,
May 11, 2012
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Yotel: A quiet oasis in one of world’s busiest airports
LONDON ― Between the Olympics and a certain queen’s Diamond Jubilee, expect plenty of airport delays here this summer. That could mean napping with the masses in the vast open seating areas of Heathrow.But here’s a tip. Tucked away in Terminal 4 is a futuristic little place called the Yotel, where for as little as 32 pounds, or $51, for a single, you can grab a few hours of blissful shut-eye and a hot shower in something that looks like a deluxe cabin on a federation starship.My wife and I flew
May 11, 2012
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144 Armenians injured as balloons explode
Clusters of balloons exploded Friday during a political rally in the central square of Armenia's capital, injuring at least 144 people, authorities said.The Emergencies Ministry said 104 of them had to be hospitalized with burns after the explosion in Yerevan, which it said was caused by a smoker who lit a cigarette near the balloons.Health Minister Artyom Pushkian said no one had life-threatening
May 6, 2012
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All at sea
Experience the thrill of yacht racing in HwaseongThe mercury is rising and it feels like summer is already here. Those looking for a place to cool off might consider doing so out at sea. While Korea, with its islands and coastline, is ideally situated for yachting as a leisure activity, the culture is only now slowly taking root across the country.If you want to experience the sheer thrill of yacht racing, consider visiting Jeongok Marina in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, this month.One can fully
May 4, 2012
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BBQ Happy Hour at Millennium Seoul Hilton
Millennium Seoul Hilton offers happy hour every evening (except Sundays) at the outdoor BBQ buffet.The Oak Room, a traditional English-style bar, offers unlimited draft beer or wine with a variety of barbecued meats at its outdoor terrace. It offers barbecue dishes with various side dishes including salads and an array of condiments for a bargain price of 42,000 per person or 55,000 won when choosing premium wines, including tax and service charge. For more information, call (02) 317-3234.
May 4, 2012
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Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel offers musical package
Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel offers a special package for couples including two musical tickets to “Paris’ Lovers,” accommodation for one night and free access to the fitness center and swimming pool at 250,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. The musical “Paris’ Lover,” based on the famous TV drama, is currently running at the D-Cube City Art Center, connected directly to the hotel situated in the multi-purpose shopping center D-Cube City. The package is available till May 20. For mo
May 4, 2012
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The Ritz-Carlton offers anti-aging package
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s and its spa partner Possom Prestige offers $88,000 anti-aging beauty packages, which includes a variety of services ranging from a medical check-up, stem cell treatment to plastic surgery, skin care and spa access as well as dining at the hotel’s restaurants. It aims to offer full make-over opportunity to customers without leaving the hotel. Dining opportunities at the hotel’s restaurants come along with the package. Customers can either eat at its Chinese restaurant Che
May 4, 2012
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Philippines Tourism Promotions Board gives away mangoes
The Korean branch of the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board is giving away a box of mangoes each this month to 20 people selected from a Facebook event. Participants should post a thank-you message to their friends and family on the Facebook page of the tourism board (www.facebook.com/phltourism) with photos. Ten people who received many “likes” by others and another 10 people randomly selected by the tourism board will be presented with a box of mangoes. The event runs throughl May 31 and the
May 4, 2012
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Real-life Robinson Crusoe builds his own paradise
In the early 1960s, a British journalist decided to do what others only dream about -- throw away everything and start a new life on a faraway island.Brendon Grimshaw purchased a tiny island called Moyenne in Seychelles for meager 8,000 pounds ($13,000), and has been living there since, according to the Daily Mail. To date, he remains the sole permanent resident of Moyenne, although visitors occasionally drop by to enjoy the remarkable scenery.When Grimshaw first came to the island -- which had
April 30, 2012
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Table manners, cooking classes at InterContinental Hotel
The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul COEX offer a series of customized classes to share the expertise gained while hosting the ASEM, G20, and Nuclear Security Conference. The classes, which are for the most part made up of cooking classes and table manner classes, require a minimum of eight students. Participants are able to choose the time and method of instruction as well as the restaurant where it will be held. In the cooking classes, the courses are chosen by th
April 27, 2012
