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'I'm just so grateful': Korea's Amy Yang wins final 2023 LPGA tournament

Korea’s Amy Yang won the season-closing CME Group Tour Championship to claim the final title of the season, carding 27-under-par, 261, in Naples, Florida on Sunday to earn her fifth career victory and end a three-year drought

2023-11-20

Amy Yang wins CME Group Tour Championship

Amy Yang picked a lucrative time for her first LPGA title on American soil. Yang birdied her last two holes for a 6-under, 66, to win the CME Group Tour Championship and claim the $2 million prize, matching the largest in women's golf.

2023-11-20

Korean golfers look to finish on high note at CME Group Tour Championship

The LPGA season comes to a close this weekend at the exclusive CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida where 60 golfers will tee off Thursday in a final four-day, no-cut tournament.

2023-11-15

Seoul resumes welcome week for tourists over Chuseok holidays

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a welcome week for foreign tourists during the Chuseok harvest holiday, expecting a high number of Chinese tourists. Discounts and cultural events will be offered.

2023-09-27

Chinese tourists flock back to Korea in much-needed economic boost

Chinese tourists are filling up the streets of tourist spots and retail shops in Seoul, following the eased regulations on group tours to Korea.

2023-09-10

Korea looks to sweeten tourist offerings as China's view of Japan sours

Chinese group tourists returning to Korea are starting to ignite Korea’s duty-free and tourism industries, but experts say the sectors will need time to flare up.

2023-09-06

Economy in early stages of recovery: Finance minister

The Korean economy is in the early stages of recovery after hitting the bottom, according to Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho on Monday.

2023-09-04

Hi-atus

Chinese group tourists and officials of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) at Incheon International Airport on Thursday. The KTO held a welcoming ceremony for Chinese tourists who have returned after a six-year hiatus.

2023-08-24

Chinese group tours return to Korea after six-year hiatus

Chinese group tourists will arrive in Korea on Thursday for the first time in more than six years after the Chinese government lifted bans on Aug. 10.

2023-08-23

Finance ministry touts measures to stabilize prices ahead of Chuseok

The finance ministry announced a set of measures on Friday to stabilize prices ahead of next month’s Chuseok holiday.

2023-08-18