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Shilla hotel in Da Nang recognized at World Travel Awards

Shilla hotel in Da Nang recognized at World Travel Awards

Hotel Shilla's luxury resort in Da Nang has won recognition at this year's World Travel Awards by winning the Asia's Leading Lifestyle Resort category, the country's major hotel chain said Thursday.

2023-09-21 15:15

Crown Prince's hall restored

Crown Prince's hall restored

Visitors wearing "hanbok" (traditional Korean dress) take pictures at the newly restored Gyejodang Hall of Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, Wednesday. The Gyejodang Hall was used as an office of crown princes of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) but demolished by the Japanese colonial government soon after the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. The Cultural Heritage Adminis...

2023-09-20 16:33

Gaya Tumuli gains UNESCO World Heritage status

Gaya Tumuli gains UNESCO World Heritage status

The Gaya Tumuli, which consists of seven tomb clusters dating back to Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, will be added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.

2023-09-17 21:45

CJ CheilJedang sells Bibigo Seaweed Snack in UK

CJ CheilJedang sells Bibigo Seaweed Snack in UK

A Korean seaweed snack is stimulating the taste buds of British consumers. Bibigo, a pre-cooked product brand belonging to CJ CheilJedang, has launched its Seaweed Snack via the U.K.'s major local distribution channels of Asda and Ocado, according to the major Korean food company, Thursday.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-09-14 15:34

How Daegu became mecca of Korean-style fried chicken

How Daegu became mecca of Korean-style fried chicken

“Chimaek,” a portmanteau of chicken and “maekju,” the Korean word for beer, is among Korean people's favorite foods. It is also a fun way of socializing. Koreans consume a yearly average of 14 kilograms of poultry, equivalent to around 20 chickens, according to the Korean Broiler Council.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-14 15:24

Taste of Seoul to celebrate culinary culture

Taste of Seoul to celebrate culinary culture

The annual week-long Taste of Seoul festival, organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is set to run from Saturday to Sept. 22, staging various events that give people a chance to experience the histories, diversity and culinary culture of Seoul.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-14 15:14

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul celebrates Korea-Thailand relations with food

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul celebrates Korea-Thailand relations with food

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents a special culinary and cultural experience to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Korea-Thailand relations, in collaboration with the Thai Embassy in Seoul and Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-14 12:54

Incheon airport seeks to bring back Chinese air travelers

Incheon airport seeks to bring back Chinese air travelers

Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC), the operator of Incheon International Airport, is set to recover the rate of Chinese air passengers to 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-13 17:11

Cosmos flowers blossom at Incheon airport

Cosmos flowers blossom at Incheon airport

An aircraft flies over Incheon International Airport's Haneul Garden, which is filled with cosmos flowers, Tuesday. Incheon International Airport Corp., the operator of the nation's largest air hub, opens the 36,000-square-meter garden to the public to Oct. 9. Admission is free. Courtesy of Incheon International Airport Corp.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-12 17:08

7 out of 10 Koreans to travel during Chuseok holidays: survey

7 out of 10 Koreans to travel during Chuseok holidays: survey

Over 70 percent of Koreans are planning to go on a trip during the Chuseok holiday as they will have a six-day extended break, according to a survey, Friday, This year's Chuseok holiday will run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, but the government decided to designate Oct. 2 as a temporary ...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-08 16:14

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