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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 16:44

I.Seoul.U city slogan to be scrapped

Since January this year, Seoul Metropolitan Government has been working on a new city slogan that will replace I.Seoul.U. The city government has set up a task force committee for the new slogan project and plans to unveil it no later than the year's end. Once adopted, the new slogan will go into use next year.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-23 16:59

Korea, Japan to resume Gimpo-Haneda flight service next week

Korea and Japan have agreed to reopen an air route between Seoul's Gimpo and Tokyo's Haneda airports after it was suspended for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

2022-06-22 13:24

Nation's longest walking trail opens along west coast

Korea's longest walking trail, stretching 1,800 kilometers along the west coast, opened to the public Wednesday, the culture ministry said.

2022-06-22 11:58

Concerns grow over ill-prepared Cheong Wa Dae public opening

Cheong Wa Dae's future as a cultural heritage site and historical landmark in Seoul remains uncertain with the absence of proper management to deal effectively with the swarms of visitors since its reopening. The former presidential office and residence has been open to the public since May 10 - the first time in 74 years - following President Yoon Suk-yeol's decision to retu...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-19 16:57

Korean temple food reaches San Francisco

Korean temple food created from wild and seasonal vegetables in observance of Buddhist principles has come to be one of the faces of the country's traditional cuisine, reaching the other side of the Pacific Ocean, specifically to San Francisco, the United States this week. A series of banquets and lectures dedicated to Korean temple cuisine have been organized by the Cultural...

2022-06-17 08:32

Sports tourism finds thriving home base in Gangwon Province

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) unveiled sports tourism programs in Gangwon Province for travelers who are seeking dynamic and active summer holidays, the organization said, Wednesday. The organization presents “sportscation” - a portmanteau of “sports” and “vacation” - programs, which combine the region's clean, natural environment and sports infrastructure.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-16 17:04

Busan's mountainous geography helped it become a cultural melting pot

BUSAN - Son Min-soo, a native of Busan, points to the old section of the southern port city to emphasize the real face of his home town. His hand gestures toward Busan's Ami-dong in central Seo District. “Here. This is the most Busan-like scenery. I mean the mountainous villages and the ocean viewed from the hillside roads,” said Son, who is also a travel guide.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-16 17:04

Seoul to reopen public swimming pools on banks of Han River

Outdoor public swimming pools and water sports facilities on the banks of the Han River in Seoul will reopen later this month after being closed for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city government officials said Wednesday.

2022-06-15 17:33

First direct flight on service from Singapore lands at Jeju airport

The southern resort island of Jeju welcomed the first direct flight from Singapore, Wednesday, as part of efforts to revive its pandemic-hit tourism industry.

2022-06-15 15:52

Inside Gimpo airport's control tower, nervous excitement fills the air

“As air traffic controllers, we see hundreds of aircraft flying in and out every day, but we never get bored,” Do Jin-yeol, the general manager of apron control management at Korea Airports Corp. (KAC), said at the control tower, Tuesday. “It still gives us a thrill, especially on days with a beautiful sunset.”

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-15 15:00

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