[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Scares, screams and stranger things: Four Halloween attractions worth the hype

Spooky season is upon us again, so check out these four attractions, from jump-scare zombies lunging toward you to more gentle pumpkin parties.

2024-10-26

China's Xi may visit during next year's APEC summit, says South Korea's envoy to Beijing

This will be Xi's first visit to his neighboring country since his last visit to South Korea in 2014 during Park Geun-hye's administration.

2024-10-16

Historic city of Gyeongju faces shortage of presidential suites ahead of APEC summit

Gyeongju and North Gyeongsang have begun taking measures to prepare for an anticipated shortage of high-end accommodations for the leaders of 21 countries who will attend the APEC summit in the historic city next November.

2024-09-02

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Nocturnal nirvana: Four nighttime spots to explore

Experience summer nights at Shin Heung Art Market for vintage vibes, Gyeongdong Market for retro hangouts, Gyeyang Araon for a serene waterway view and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond for historical wonders illuminated by lights.

2024-07-19

Ancient Korean city of Gyeongju officially named host of 2025 APEC summit

The city of Gyeongju was named the host city of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in a final decision made Thursday.

2024-06-27

Gyeongju celebrates 2025 APEC summit recommendation while Incheon demands review

The city of Gyeongju is filled with excitement following its apparent nomination to host the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

2024-06-24

Gyeongju recommended as 2025 APEC summit host city

The Foreign Ministry announced that the host city recommendation committee landed on Gyeongju due to its history and cultural resources.

2024-06-21

Frayed nerves, bad memories in southeastern city after pre-dawn earthquake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, early Thursday, marking the second-strongest quake to hit the country this year.

2023-11-30

4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Gyeongju

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck off 19 kilometers southeast of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang at 4:55 a.m. Thursday