Will Phu Quoc replace Guam, Saipan for Korean families?

PHU QUOC, Vietnam — At a breakfast restaurant inside the Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort, Choi Hyun-ho, a Korean father in his 30s traveling with his wife, two children —ages 5 and 1 — and parents, gently wrestled with his youngest as the toddler squirmed in his arms Monday. Asked about growing talk among Korean travelers that Phu Quoc could replace longtime family favorites Guam and Saipan, two Pacific island territories of the United States, Choi answered almost instantly. "The (won-dollar) ex

2026-04-25 16:00:00:00

Seoul Subway reports zero deaths last year, thanks to screen doors

Fatalities on the Seoul Subways have decreased significantly since platform screen doors were installed, with no deaths reported last year, according to city data. The Seoul Metropolitan Government reported that subway-related deaths had averaged 37.1 per year from 2001 to 2009, before the safety doors were introduced. From 2010 to 2024, the annual average dropped to 0.4, with zero deaths last year. “Platform screen doors are significant because they not only reduce accidents, but also create an

2026-04-24 13:28:33:00

Korean Air may finally let flight attendants wear sneakers

For 57 years, Korean Air has required its flight attendants to wear heeled shoes, but this rule could soon change. According to local media, the airline is considering updating the dress code to allow cabin crew to wear sneakers or other functional footwear to improve comfort during long shifts. Currently, flight attendants are required to wear heels measuring 3 to 5 centimeters while on duty. If approved, the policy would also apply to Asiana Airlines, expected to merge with Korean Air by year-

2026-04-23 14:55:26:00

Runaway wolf captured

A wolf that escaped from a zoo enclosure in Daejeon on April 8 was captured Friday. According to the Daejeon Metropolitan City government, search authorities captured the wolf at 12:44 a.m. near an expressway in Daejeon and returned it to O-World Zoo. City officials said authorities approached the animal with a tranquilizer gun, fired it, and successfully captured the wolf alive. The wolf is reportedly under anesthesia, with its pulse and body temperature within normal ranges.

2026-04-17 04:49:12:00

Canadian series ‘Heated Rivalry’ hits Korea on April 24

“Heated Rivalry” will premiere in Korea on April 24 at 5 p.m. on streaming platform Watcha. According to the streaming platform, the first two episodes will be available on April 24, with new episodes released every Friday thereafter. Adapted from romance novels by Rachel Reid, the hit Canadian series follows a secretive relationship between two closeted professional hockey players. Since its North American debut last November, Connor Storrie, who plays Russian hockey star Ilya Rozanov, and Huds

2026-04-15 10:59:55:00

Runaway wolf still missing as search enters third day

Neukgu, the wolf that escaped from a Daejeon zoo on Wednesday, remains missing for a third day. Fire authorities and police began an intensive search before sunrise on Friday, using drones equipped with high-resolution thermal imaging cameras. Authorities believe the wolf is still near the zoo, guided by its homing instinct. The previous day's search continued until 2 a.m. Friday. Drone teams worked in pairs with five thermal imaging cameras, but rain on Thursday limited their effectiveness. Off

2026-04-10 11:47:51:00