Two fatalities reported in separate mountain accidents on Saturday

A man in his 60s died after falling from a cliff in a restricted area of Mount Seorak National Park in Inje, Gangwon, Saturday morning, while a man in his 30s died after falling while rock climbing in Mount Bukhan National Park in Goyang, Gyeonggi.

2025-06-01

Move over K-pop: K-hiking is the new must-do activity for tourists in Seoul

The typical itinerary for foreign tourists in Seoul often includes street food, donning hanbok (traditional Korean attire), visiting palaces, shopping and visiting K-drama filming locations. But a new and unexpected activity is trending: K-hiking.

2025-05-08

Seeing in the New Year: Great spots to watch the first sunrise of 2025

The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a list of spots to the first sunrise of the New Year.

2024-12-31

[Walk in the Park] Pakistani envoy touts country's beauty from K2 to rolling Deosai plains

Home to five of the world’s 14 highest mountains, Pakistan boasts some of the most pristine mountaineering locations that leave its many travelers with unforgettable memories. Hikers who visited the trails on the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush and...

2023-04-23

Seoul pledges fireworks, balloon rides to bring in tourists

Fireworks in the night sky over the Han River will be more common, a new drone light show will be created, and balloon rides over Seoul are coming. These are part of Seoul’s ambition to attract 30 million tourists a year by 2026.

2022-09-15

Hiking shoes for hire

Foreign models attend an event at outdoor fashion brand Black Yak's store in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul, on April 13. The outdoor brand is starting a new service where it rents hiking shoes to foreign visitors for free.

2021-04-13

Enjoy a breath of fresh air from a safe distance

Parks around Korea offer refreshing trails without the crowds. The weather is warmer, the sun is out longer and the government lifted its high-intensity social distancing campaign this week.

2020-05-07

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