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Korean travel to Southeast Asia takes a hit amid Cambodia scandal
Korean travelers are pulling back from Southeast Asia amid growing reports of scams and kidnappings in Cambodia. In October, the number of travelers flying from South Korea to Southeast Asian countries dropped sharply, with Cambodia seeing the steepest fall. According to passenger statistics released Sunday by Incheon International Airport Corporation, departures to Southeast Asia declined by 7.25 percent from the previous month (to 784,962 travelers). Cambodia alone saw a 15.4 percent drop, fro
Nov. 16, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we
Nov. 14, 2025 -
Wellness at hanok village, mountain meals and design treasures
Get ready for winter this weekend with wellness programs at Namsangol Hanok Village, have a feast after a hike on Cheonggyesan or try redecorating your home. As the temperature drops, Seoul’s Namsangol Hanok Village is inviting visitors to experience a season of warmth and restoration through its new winter program, "Warm Winter Healing in Hanok," running Nov. 15 to Dec. 6. Reinterpreting the wisdom of traditional Korean medicine under the theme of warming the body and boosting energy, the progr
Nov. 14, 2025 -
Taean offers slower pace on Korea’s west coast
On Korea’s west coast, Taean in South Chungcheong Province promotes a pace distinct from city life. With more than 120 islands, a coastal national park and a designation as an international "Slow City," the county emphasizes quiet nature, local tradition and community-driven tourism. Taean has long been associated with mild weather, abundant seafood and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Three sides of the county face the Yellow Sea, and its economy and identity remain connected to fishing communities
Nov. 8, 2025 -
Korea’s longest trail race kicks off with 18 runners on a 1,200 km journey
Korea’s most ambitious endurance running event, the Korea Dulle Trail 4500 Race, began Thursday as 18 experienced runners set off on a 1,200 kilometer relay along the nation’s longest trail route. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, the race runs through No. 23, tracing the coastline from Busan’s Oryukdo Sunrise Park — the starting point of both the Haerang-gil and Namparang-gil trails — to the final course of the Sehaerang-gil. Divided in
Nov. 7, 2025 -
Photo exhibition, art in garden and pink playground
Nodeul Island sits in an unlikely spot -- smack in the middle of the Han River, beneath the bridge linking Yongsan in the north and Noryangjin in the south. This compact artificial island opened in 2019 as a music complex, packing exhibition halls, performance spaces and art galleries into its small frame. Through Nov. 11, Sony's "One and Only" exhibition fills one of the island's galleries with work from three Sony Partners artists alongside 100 user-submitted photos from the MyAlpha365 contest
Nov. 7, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Four Seasons Seoul introduces luxe holiday cake lineup Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is celebrating the holiday season with a limited-edition Christmas Cake Collection, available at Confections by Four Seasons in Gwanghwamun from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5. Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Steven Jin, the 2025 lineup features three seasonal creations: The Cristal Vanilla (129,000 won), the Montblanc (99,000 won); and the Diamond Four Seasons Leaf (300,000 won). Pre-orders are available. Park Hyatt Seoul hosts
Nov. 7, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we
Nov. 7, 2025 -
Seoul’s top spots for book lovers this fall
In a city defined by screens and speed, many Seoulites are finding comfort in turning real pages again, trading scrolling for reading as a new form of rest. According to a September survey by the Korean Publishers Association, 87.8 percent of South Koreans read at least one paper book in 2024. The largest share said they read “to broaden their knowledge and become cultured,” followed by those seeking fun, self-improvement or emotional healing. As reading gains traction as a fashionable hobby, ca
Nov. 4, 2025 -
Everland offers three autumn healing routes blending foliage, fantasy and spa
With peak foliage setting in across much of Korea, Everland is pitching a trio of fall experiences — colorful trails, fantasy-themed attractions and spa time. The park said visitors this week will find the grounds at their autumnal best, from the crimson maples along the 1-kilometer Sky Garden path to the golden tunnel of gingko trees near the Rose Garden. At the Four Seasons Garden, marigolds, globe amaranths and pampas grass add to the scenery. For thrill-seekers, the park’s rides offer elevat
Nov. 3, 2025 -
Walking through Yangdong Village, where time appears to stand still
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — Nestled 16 kilometers northeast of Gyeongju, Yangdong Village offers visitors a glimpse into the past where tiled-roof hanok, thatched cottages and the rhythm of Confucian life remain preserved amid the hum of the 21st century. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, Yangdong is not a museum but a living community, home mainly to descendants of the Wolseong Son and Yeogang Yi clans. The village unfolds along Hyeongsan River on the Angang plain, a
Nov. 2, 2025 -
Tasty eats on Gyeongju's Hwangnidan-gil
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — On a weekday afternoon, Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju hums with energy. Despite a steady drizzle, tourists crowd the narrow street, umbrellas bumping lightly as they pause at food stalls and boutique shops. Once a quiet neighborhood surrounding the historic Hwangnam-dong area, Hwangnidan-gil has transformed into Gyeongju’s liveliest culinary corridor. The street is lined with renovated hanok buildings, blending old-world charm with contemporary flavors, and dur
Oct. 30, 2025 -
Where APEC happens: Gyeongju's 4 key venues for summits and meetings
As Gyeongju hosts the APEC 2025 summit, several key sites across the city have taken center stage. From the main conference hall to the leaders’ banquet venue and accompanying exhibitions, here are four key locations where the international event is unfolding. The main stage for the APEC summit is the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center, or HICO, located inside the city’s World Expo Grand Park. The venue embodies Gyeongju’s cultural heritage and the legacy of the ancient Silla Kingd
Oct. 29, 2025 -
KTO spotlights Gyeongju’s heritage, nature and attractions
The ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, home to a thousand years of Korean history, is set to welcome the world for APEC 2025. The Korea Tourism Organization introduced three destinations in Gyeongju themed around time, nature and experience to highlight the city’s evolving identity. Under the slogan “New Heritage Gyeongju,” the KTO showcases how the city’s deep-rooted traditions merge with contemporary culture. The OAR Contemporary Art Museum, designed by renowned architect Yoo Hyun-joon and
Oct. 28, 2025 -
Hanbok fashion show to illuminate Gyeongju’s Woljeonggyo
A hanbok fashion show blending Korea’s “Five Han” cultural elements — hanbok, hansik (Korean cuisine), hanok (traditional architecture), hanji (Korean mulberry paper) and Hangeul (Korean writing system) — will take place at Woljeonggyo in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday, marking the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Co-hosted by North Gyeongsang Province, the city of Gyeongju and the Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute, the event aims to showcase the beauty of traditional Kor
Oct. 28, 2025