Articles by Kim Hae-yeon
Kim Hae-yeon
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Singapore's relaxing getaway, Sentosa Island
SINGAPORE -- A vast urbanscape with skyscrapers and a vibrant melting pot of diverse peoples and cultures, Singapore's tourism industry is fast recovering from the impact of the pandemic. The multicultural spirit that the country embraces allows tourists to spot the familiar in the unfamiliar, and a taste of home. With Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street all located within a short distance, the colorful enclaves of ethnic groups make the country one of the leading tourism hubs in Asia.
Travel Oct. 22, 2022
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National Palace Museum highlights archives of Joseon diplomats to US
A special exhibition of records of Korean diplomats dispatched to the US during the Joseon era is underway at the National Palace Museum of Korea, marking the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and the US. The exhibition, "Diplomats in Gat: The Story of the Joseon Legation in Washington, D.C." has on display recordings of diplomatic activities by Pak Chung-yang (1841-1905), the first minister plenipotentiary to the US, and his entourage that went to
Culture Oct. 21, 2022
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Almost one-third of requests to revise Korea information successful: lawmaker
Korea Culture Information Service received 13,452 requests to seek revisions to information about Korea on foreign media and websites between September 2016 to August this year. Of them, 3,916 cases have been changed, according to Thae Yong-ho, a ruling People Power Party lawmaker, Friday, citing a Korea Culture Information Service reported submitted to the lawmaker's office. Korean Culture and Information Service's Correction of Misinformation service team receives reports on miswritt
Culture Oct. 21, 2022
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Grand Josun Jeju showcases 'Winter Voyage' package Grand Josun Jeju presents winter package that consists of a one-night stay in a room with a balcony, with unlimited use of the hotel’s outdoor heated pool. Guests can choose between rooms facing the Garden Pool side or the Peak Point Pool. Breakfast buffet for two at restaurant Aria is included in the package. A set of complimentary winter signature dishes and alcoholic beverages for two will be served while using the pool. The p
Food Oct. 21, 2022
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Haribo World opens in Insadong for 100th birthday
Globally beloved gummy brand Haribo Goldbears is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a media art exhibition in Insa-dong, central Seoul. Jointly hosted by the Haribo headquarters in Germany and Peopulley, a Korean digital media content agency, the Haribo World exhibition takes place at Annyeong Insadong's Insa Central Museum over a five-month period through Mar. 12. The iconic Haribo Goldbears product has been sold since 1922, two years after the Haribo company was established. With six
Culture Oct. 16, 2022
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Hilton Train takes off on last trip in Seoul
The Millenium Hilton Seoul, landmark hotel perched atop the city with a commanding view of Namsan, announced the final journey of its signature Hilton Train, located in the hotel's main lobby, Friday. The hotel will be closing down on Dec. 31, after the decision was made last year to sell the property to IGIS Asset Management. A special VIP event to mark the start of the final journey of the train was held Friday evening. To celebrate the train's final run on a special note, Millennium
Culture Oct. 16, 2022
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Halloween is coming and so are spooky adventures
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province -- When roaming through the alleys of Itaewon and Hongdae are not enough to quench your thirst for gory adventures this Halloween, Everland Resort’s "Blood City" might just do the trick. The country's largest outdoor theme park Everland, which began its annual Halloween festival in 2010, came up with its own horror adventure zone named the "Blood City" in 2017. With most pandemic restrictions lifted this fall, the park's Halloween fes
Culture Oct. 15, 2022
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[Temple to Table] Pounded shiitake mushroom stew
Taking pleasure in cooking, Ven. Kyungwoon calls herself a “food practitioner.” This is because making food the proper Buddhist way with good ingredients and sharing it with many is to practice the Buddha’s teaching that “Food is good medicine.” Its purpose is also to spread the spirit embodied in temple food, based on the belief that “What we eat creates our body and mind.” Eight years ago, Ven. Kyungwoon fell ill when she was about to finish her junior
Food Oct. 15, 2022
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Sheraton Grand Incheon launches 'Sheraton Pocha' promotion Sheraton Grand Incheon is launching a special promotion with Korean alcoholic beverages at Bb, the hotel's lobby dining bar. Starting Friday, different drink options will be served with various Korean late-night eats, such as savory seafood pancakes and gochujang octopus. Some 28 drink options are available, including traditional Korean cocktails, makgeolli, soju, wine and beer. The promotion runs through Dec. 31 from 6 p.
Travel Oct. 14, 2022
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Mosu, Gaon achieve three Michelin stars
Korean restaurant Gaon by chef Kim Byoung-jin, kept its three Michelin stars, the highest accolade by Michelin, while restaurant Mosu by chef Anh Sung joined the prestigious three-star list this year. The announcements were made as part of the release of Michelin Guide Seoul’s seventh edition Thursday during a ceremony at the Vista Walkerhill Seoul hotel, in eastern Seoul. "I'm very happy for the chefs of Michelin guide 2023 who are being rewarded for their courage, passion and e
Food Oct. 13, 2022
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Korea Journal discusses Korean science during, after colonial period
Science in Korea since the beginning of Japan's occupation of Korea in 1910 is the subject of the latest issue of the English-language quarterly academic publication Korea Journal, published by the Academy of Korean Studies. The topics covered are public health, family planning, nature conservation and hydrological engineering. “Revisiting Americanization: Focusing on the Reformation of Public Health in South Korea, 1945-1960” by Park Ji-young, a professor at Inje University
Culture Oct. 12, 2022
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Colombia's Gold Museum explores ceramics from Korea
A special exhibition on Korean ceramics is being held at the Museum of Gold in Bogota, Colombia, through Feb. 20, 2023. “Ceramics From the National Museum of Korea: Voices From an Ancestral Culture" introduces the life, culture and artistic world of Koreans from the prehistoric era up to modern times through some 226 examples of earthenware and ceramics. The exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Colombia is jointly organized by the National Mus
Culture Oct. 10, 2022
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Itaewon Global Village Festival set to return
The annual Itaewon Global Village Festival will return on Oct. 15-16 after a two-year pandemic pause, Seoul's Yongsan-gu Office announced Thursday. During the festival, more than a million visitors are expected to gather in Itaewon. The district is one of Korea's most multicultural areas, with dozens of foreign shops and restaurants found throughout its alleys. Under the slogan, "Let's Get Together," the festival's main events will be held in the Itaewon Special Tou
Culture Oct. 9, 2022
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Festival for coffee aficionados to kick off in Gangneung
The 14th edition of the Gangneung Coffee Festival will be held at the Gangneung Olympic Park Ice Arena for four days, from Friday to Monday. The indoor arena's first and second floors will be set up as coffee brewing, tasting, and product selling booths, while food trucks and resting areas will be installed outside the arena. This year's festival will be run as an eco-friendly festival, according to the Gangneung Culture and Arts Foundation, the main host of the event. "We have co
Food Oct. 8, 2022
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Dinosaur expo takes place in Goseong
The Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo has returned for the sixth time this year, in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province. Known as a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils and footprints, the first dinosaur footprints in Goseong County discovered in 1982 in the area of Sangjogam. In 1999, the footprints of Brontosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Allosaurus and other species found at Sangjogam were designated Natural Monument No. 411. The Goseong Dinosaur Expo began in 2006, highlighting the fossils and footp
Culture Oct. 7, 2022
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