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Sun, December 4, 2022 | 11:42

Korean Air extends suspension of Russian routes over safety concerns

Korean Air extends suspension of Russian routes over safety concerns

Korean national flag carrier Korean Air Lines said Wednesday it will extend the suspension of its Russian routes until any new positive development happens in the Russia-Ukraine war.

2022-05-04 16:10

Korea to allow visa waiver for international travelers to Jeju, Yangyang

Korea to allow visa waiver for international travelers to Jeju, Yangyang

Korea will allow visa-free entry through Jeju and Yangyang international airports starting June 1, resuming a visa-waiver program that has been suspended for more than two years due to the pandemic, Interior Minister Jeon Hae-cheol said Wednesday.

2022-05-04 11:57

Mexican chefs discover common love for spices in Korea

Mexican chefs discover common love for spices in Korea

Mexican chefs, Maritza Cortes and Tamara Chavez, found out that their country and Korea have a lot in common when it comes to their culinary cultures. The more they explored Korean food in local markets and restaurants, the more they realized that people in the two countries are surprisingly alike in their taste preferences as well as choices of food and ingredients, despite ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-05-04 08:13

Budget carriers reopen, expand Guam routes amid eased COVID-19 entry curbs

Budget carriers reopen, expand Guam routes amid eased COVID-19 entry curbs

Jeju Air, Korea's biggest low-cost carrier, said Sunday it will offer more flights to Guam starting this month to meet the growing travel demand amid relaxed COVID-19 entry restrictions.

2022-05-01 11:17

Pre-entry PCR testing obligation to be maintained

Pre-entry PCR testing obligation to be maintained

The pre-entry COVID-19 test requirement for arriving travelers will remain in place despite a low incidence of inbound cases and growing calls to replace PCR testing with Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) due to the economic burden of the former. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters announced during a briefing, Thursday that the government will maintain its req...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-04-29 09:00

High-end fashion, fine dining go hand in hand

High-end fashion, fine dining go hand in hand

High-end fashion and fine dining experiences are being combined in Korea as more luxury brands are opening up their own posh cafes and eateries to attract diners. A month ago, Italian fashion house Gucci announced the grand opening of its contemporary restaurant, Gucci Osteria Seoul, in central Seoul's Yongsan District.

Park Han-sol | 2022-04-28 11:36

Lee Kun-hee's art collection to go on display again to mark 1st anniversary of donation

Lee Kun-hee's art collection to go on display again to mark 1st anniversary of donation

Two national museums will open a joint exhibition of artworks donated by late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee on Thursday in commemoration of the first anniversary of the donation.

2022-04-27 13:48

Airport authorities propose PCR test-free arrivals

Airport authorities propose PCR test-free arrivals

A passenger checks departure times on a flight information display system at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, April 22. Yonhap By Lee Hae-rinIncheon International Airport has requested the government to allow PCR test-free arrivals, as in-bound t...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-04-26 16:52

Royal night walk offers incredible palace views, cityscape

Royal night walk offers incredible palace views, cityscape

As Seoul loosens its social distancing rules, the city's royal palaces are resuming their special nighttime tours. Among them, Changdeok Palace is running a “moonlight tour” that offers not only incredible palace views but also night cityscapes. Guided by the delicate glow of “cheongsachorong” (traditional lanterns), visitors can enjoy a unique and unforgettable evening.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-04-26 16:14

Seoul City to resume outdoor festivals following removal of distancing rules

Seoul City to resume outdoor festivals following removal of distancing rules

Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will resume large in-person outdoor festivals across the capital following the recent removal of major COVID-19 related social distancing rules.

2022-04-26 14:22

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