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[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Discover Korea’s lesser-known hanok villages

Explore Korea's lesser-known hanok villages, like Eunpyeong and Namsangol, each offering unique cultural experiences, scenic views and traditional architecture, perfect for a relaxing getaway amid the vibrant autumn colors.

2024-11-08

Itaewon Global Village Center to host 'Living in Seoul' talk for foreign residents

The Itaewon Global Village Center announced on Monday that it will host the "Living in Seoul" talk session, offering visa and legal information to foreigners living in the area.

2024-10-28

Curfew slated for Bukchon Hanok Village area to reduce tourist noise, trash

Bukchon Hanok Village is set to have a curfew for visitors starting in March next year, as the historic hanok (traditional houses) cluster struggles with large amounts of tourist traffic.

2024-07-03

Hanok stays, soju tastings and rice wine distilleries: Exploring North Gyeongsang

The Korea JoongAng Daily tagged along with Culture Minister Yu In-chon for two days, following him to Andong and Daegu, where he visited the cities’ lesser-known tourist spots to observe and, hopefully, breathe new life into them.

2024-06-18

Get your Gangneung on and experience the city beyond just its beach

Korea aims to attract more tourists to rural areas through its two-year project called Local 100. The Gangneung Danoje Festival, an annual traditional celebration originating in the coastal city, offers unique experiences for visitors.

2024-02-26

Warm spring welcome

Visitors enjoy traditional Korean folk dances and music at Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on Sunday, the day of Ipchun, or the onset of spring according to the lunar calendar.

2024-02-04

[A NIGHT AWAY] From hot springs resorts to old folk villages, Asan has you covered

A historic heat wave is beginning to abate and it’s great weather to resume traveling that involves a lot of outdoor activities. If you can manage a night away from home, how about rejuvenating yourself and washing away the sweltering heat at ...

2023-09-02

[A Night Away] Discovering Donghae's treasures

Located between Gangneung and Samcheok in Gangwon, Donghae is a fairly new city that was created in 1980 by joining two small towns together – Mukho of Myeongju county and Bukpyeong of Samcheok. Donghae may have a short history but has a lot to ...

2023-08-24

PPP lawmaker sentenced to 6 months in prison for defaming late President Roh

Chung Jin-suk claimed that President Roh Moo-hyun took his own life after his wife left him following an argument over the prosecutor's office investigation into the alleged bribery involving the first lady, Kwon Yang-sook, and son, Roh Geon-ho.

2023-08-10

Village de Ananti offers juxtapositon of past and future

Korean luxury hotel and resort operator Ananti unveiled its grand new property in Busan’s Gijang County, next to its Ananti Hilton Busan and Ananti Cove properties, on July 18. Named Village de Ananti, visitors to this expansive 160,000-square ...

2023-07-25