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Will a curfew ease overtourism in Seoul's historic Hanok Village?

Will a curfew ease overtourism in Seoul's historic Hanok Village?

Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in the area.
Incheon Airport scraps exclusive gate plans for celebrities amid public criticism

Incheon Airport scraps exclusive gate plans for celebrities amid public criticism

South Korea's Incheon Airport to introduce exclusive gate for celebrities

South Korea's Incheon Airport to introduce exclusive gate for celebrities

BTS' Jimin scammed out of $74,000 by comedian Lee Jin-ho

BTS' Jimin scammed out of $74,000 by comedian Lee Jin-ho

South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho recently confessed on social media to being involved in illegal gambling and attempting to defraud several well-known figures, including BTS' Jimin.
October 16, 2024 | 12:30 am PT
Which Asian team achieved best result at a World Cup?

Which Asian team achieved best result at a World Cup?

Japan are the strongest team in Asia but they are not the team that went the furthest at a World Cup, while the first Asian team that qualified for the tournament will surprise everyone.
September 30, 2024 | 08:35 pm PT
South Korea extends issuance of e-group visa for tourists from Vietnam

South Korea extends issuance of e-group visa for tourists from Vietnam

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced to extend the pilot e-group visa program for citizens of three Southeast Asian countries the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam by two years.
June 27, 2024 | 11:01 pm PT
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma and wife explore South Korea's Jeju Island

Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma and wife explore South Korea's Jeju Island

Kenneth Ma, one of Hong Kong's most popular actors, and his actress wife Roxanne Tong visited Jeju this month to explore the South Korean island's autumn landscape.
October 15, 2024 | 08:56 pm PT
South Korean magnate heiresses embrace YouTube to promote family brands

South Korean magnate heiresses embrace YouTube to promote family brands

Heiresses of South Korea’s conglomerates are increasingly turning to YouTube to promote their family businesses through sharing their personal lives.
October 13, 2024 | 08:30 pm PT
South Korea down Jordan to remain unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

South Korea down Jordan to remain unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

South Korea beat Jordan 2-0 in Amman on Thursday to move top of group B in the third round of Asia's World Cup preliminaries.
October 10, 2024 | 06:09 pm PT
South Korea, Japan lead top 7 study abroad destinations for Vietnamese students

South Korea, Japan lead top 7 study abroad destinations for Vietnamese students

Among over 200,000 Vietnamese students studying abroad last year, 70% chose seven key destinations, according to data from the Ministry of Education and Training.
October 2, 2024 | 07:56 pm PT
South Korea cracks down on cheap package tours with forced shopping

South Korea cracks down on cheap package tours with forced shopping

South Korean authorities have recently discovered that many low-cost tour packages for foreign visitors to Seoul are focused on "forced shopping" programs rather than actual sightseeing, tarnishing the country's tourism reputation.
October 1, 2024 | 10:02 pm PT
South Korea surpasses Thailand, Japan as Asia's top foodie destination

South Korea surpasses Thailand, Japan as Asia's top foodie destination

South Korea has been named the top foodie destination in Asia, with 64% of surveyed respondents indicating they visited the country specifically for its cuisine, according to online travel platform Agoda.
October 1, 2024 | 06:25 pm PT
South Korea Halloween crush: police officials jailed over 'man-made' tragedy

South Korea Halloween crush: police officials jailed over 'man-made' tragedy

A South Korean court on Monday sentenced the former police chief of a district of Seoul to three years in prison for a botched response to a deadly Halloween crowd crush in the capital's Itaewon nightlife district in 2022.
September 30, 2024 | 03:44 pm PT
Son Heung-min says Spurs team-mate Bentancur 'almost cried' over alleged racial slur

Son Heung-min says Spurs team-mate Bentancur 'almost cried' over alleged racial slur

Son Heung-min said Tottenham team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur "almost cried" when he apologized over an alleged racist remark about the South Korean.
September 25, 2024 | 06:34 pm PT
South Korean tycoon heirs' wives increasingly assume leadership roles in conglomerates

South Korean tycoon heirs' wives increasingly assume leadership roles in conglomerates

South Korea’s conglomerates, traditionally family-run and operated within tightly knit circles, are progressively embracing the idea of entrusting significant management roles to the wives of their heirs.
September 23, 2024 | 12:14 am PT
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