Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae becomes 1st 5-star family hotel in S. Gyeongsang Province

Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae earned a five-star family hotel distinction from the Korea Tourism Association on Thursday. With this achievement, it has become the first family hotel in South Gyeongsang Province to receive a five-star rating. According to the Korea Tourism Association, a family hotel is defined as a type of accommodation designed for family travelers, offering rooms with cooking facilities and additional amenities such as dining, fitness, recreational or training facilities — all

April 25, 2025

Where are tourists heading for May holidays?

Domestic travel demand in South Korea has nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2024, ahead of the golden holiday period from May 1 to 6, according to the global travel platform Trip.com. Bookings for flights, accommodations and tours on its platform surged by 189 percent on-year for the upcoming holiday period. Hotel reservations soared 354 percent, the data showed. Trip.com attributed the surge in travel activity to the possibility of a six-day break, depending on how workers use their

April 25, 2025

Explore multiplicity

Check out a 100-year-old church-turned-cafe, US garrison-turned-selfie site and a museum with a perfect picnic spot this weekend. Just five minutes by car from Eulwangni Beach in Incheon, northwest of Seoul, is Made Lim, a 120-year-old church has been transformed. Now a cultural space, it invites visitors to appreciate art, interact with deer and enjoy tea time. The space consists of three buildings: One is used for exhibitions, another houses a cafe and baker, while the third is used as a deer

April 25, 2025

Packages and promotions

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul offers family promotions Sofitel Ambassador Seoul is offering family-friendly promotions to celebrate the month of May. From May 3-5, the Le Bon Marche French buffet will feature a kids’ special with mini beef sliders, lasagna and chocolate fondue. The buffet is priced at 150,000 won for adults and 75,000 won for children under 12. Jardin d'Hiver cafe offers a children's dessert collection, including animal-themed vanilla cake and chocolate bars in flavors like vanilla,

April 25, 2025

NAE:UM offers Korean fine dining in heart of Singapore

SINGAPORE -- Tucked along a vibrant street lined with restaurants and bars in the heart of Singapore, NAE:UM quietly asserts itself as a symbol of Korean culinary evolution. Since its 2021 debut, the fine-dining restaurant has won accolades including a Michelin Star and the Michelin Guide Singapore’s 2022 Young Chef Award for its chef, Louis Han. Named after the Korean word for a “fragrance that evokes memories,” NAE:UM reflects Han’s vision -- to craft dishes that stir the past while embracing

April 19, 2025

Customized 3D-printed shoe affordable thanks to AI

“This is my idea. Can you bring me a different take to it?” That’s the kind of question Reebok co-founder Joe Foster says designers will increasingly ask artificial intelligence as the technology reshapes the future of fashion and footwear. In a new venture with entrepreneur Ben Weiss, Foster is backing Syntilay, a brand that just launched what it calls the world’s first commercially available AI-designed shoe— a futuristic-looking lifestyle slide, priced at $149.99 and custom-fitted using a sma

April 19, 2025

Packages and promotions

Grand Hyatt Seoul celebrates Children’s Day with family-friendly events Grand Hyatt Seoul will offer a variety of special programs May 5, Children's Day. Highlights include the Floating Sounds Bath, a tranquil bonding session for mothers and children set to soft music and nature sounds, and a lively K-pop Zumba class. The hotel also offers a flower class for children where, in an outdoor garden setting, they can design flower pots and create floral gifts for their parents at 36,000 won for guest

April 18, 2025

Once gritty industrial area, Seongsu now a K-fashion, beauty destination

With its repurposed factory buildings now home to trendy pop-up stores and fashion and beauty flagship stores, Seongsu is a must-visit destination for the style-conscious Once an industrial district, Seongsu in Seoul has been drawing increasing international attention for K-fashion and beauty. The neighborhood, historically known for its flour mills and handmade shoe shops, has been transformed into a popular trendsetting center for fashion and beauty, attracting tourists and young locals alike.

April 12, 2025

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Park Hyatt Seoul marks 20th year with Italian culinary collaboration Park Hyatt Seoul is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a culinary collaboration featuring Guido Paternollo, executive chef of Park Hyatt Milan. From April 18-24, the Italian restaurant Cornerstone will host a special event offering lunch, a gala dinner and an Easter-themed brunch buffet. Chef Paternollo will present "La Mia Citta," a menu honoring Milan’s traditional dishes with a modern twist. The 4-course lunch is priced a

April 11, 2025

Taste of sogokju in Seocheon

SEOCHEON, South Chungcheong Province -- Nestled in the heart of South Chungcheong Province, Seocheon is a charming destination where natural beauty and unique experiences come together. From the ages-old brewing techniques of Hansan Sogokju to the tranquil beauty of the Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest, this region offers a wealth of opportunities for adventure, relaxation and cultural immersion. Hansan, a small town in Seocheon, is renowned for its brewing tradition. For over 1,500 years, lo

April 10, 2025