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Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
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S. Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s claim over Dokdo in diplomatic bluebook
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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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Korean won weakens amid heightened uncertainty
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Seoul says will cut power to porn festival planned on Han River
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Sewol victims commemorated on tragedy's 10th anniversary
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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Chanel, Louis Vuitton see muted growth in Korea
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Imperial Palace Seoul offering autumn package until Nov. 27
The hotel offers an autumn package until Nov. 27 which includes a stay in a deluxe room, breakfast for two at Caf Amiga, two movie tickets at the Lotte Cinema, admission to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool. Healthy lattes and oatmeal cookies or Oriental tea and rice cake will be available
Oct. 7, 2011
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New GM appointed at InterCon Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that Jacob Yi has been appointed general manager of InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort in Gangwon Province. Yi is an alumnus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received a bachelor of science degree in hotel management. He has a background in
Oct. 7, 2011
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Hana Tour draws steady number of overseas travellers
Hana Tour said it has attracted 107,000 Koreans for their overseas tour packages in September, unchanged from the figure a year earlier. Despite the relatively-short Chuseok holiday and economic situation in the eurozone, the Korean demand for overseas travel was unchanged, the company said. By regi
Oct. 7, 2011
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Swim under moonlight to the sound of jazz
Vocalist Kang Seon-ah, tap dancer Shin Il-seon and other jazz musicians perform beside the outdoor pool at the Shilla Jeju on Wednesday. (The Shilla Jeju)The thought of outdoor swimming in the autumn might give you a little chill but it’s a lot different when it comes to swimming on Jeju Island. The
Oct. 7, 2011
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The real Thailand
BANGKOK ― It is hard to find anyone who is unaware of Thailand’s overplayed vacation locations, but the country still holds areas for even the most hardened traveler to gleefully explore the new.And although Thailand’s reputation as a tourist destination is undeniable and Koreans are fast becoming a
Oct. 7, 2011
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Grand Hyatt Seoul offers Turkish cuisine
The menu features guest chefs from the Grand Hyatt Istanbul, showcasing a wide array of “Mezze” (a selection of small dishes served in the Mediterranean and Middle East), special soups and hot dishes with a selection of Turkish breads, traditional whole roasted lamb or veal, Kebabs and sweet dessert
Sept. 30, 2011
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Cathay Pacific opens route to Chicago
Cathay Pacific said it has opened a flight to Chicago and Seoul-Chicago will run once every day. The air carrier will use Boeing 777-330 ER, equipped with premium bed-type business seats, for Chicago-bound flights. Currently, Cathay Pacific flies to four U.S. cities ― Los Angeles, San Francisco, New
Sept. 30, 2011
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KTO opens overseas internship program
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization said they will seek young jobseekers interested in the tourism industry for its overseas internship program.A total of 33 internships will be offered and those selected will participate in a six-month internship program a
Sept. 30, 2011
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Halloween in New Orleans: A mini-Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ― New Orleans calls itself “America’s Most Haunted City,” and the Halloween season has become one of the most popular times of year to visit, with a music festival that attracts 80,000 people, one of the top haunted house attractions in the country and ghost tours galore.In some way
Sept. 30, 2011
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Hawaii’s Hilo gets its day in the sun
HILO, Hawaii ― “Hilo ― it is what it is” probably isn’t a tourism slogan that would get a thumbs-up from the Big Island city’s Chamber of Commerce.But I don’t mean it as a put-down. It’s just advice from a longtime visitor who loves Hawaii’s “second city.” I also know the worst thing anyone can do f
Sept. 30, 2011
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Nepal launches Great Himalayan Trail
KATHMANDU (AFP) ― Nepal has officially opened the Great Himalayan Trail, one of the longest and highest trekking routes in the world, the tourism board said on Thursday.Billed as the ultimate trek, the arduous hike over Nepal’s mighty Himalayas stretches from Taplejung in the shadow of the world’s t
Sept. 30, 2011
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Korea to host UNWTO general assembly in Gyeongju
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it is hosting the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, from Oct. 8-14.At the biennial meeting, tourism policy makers, scholars and industry leaders from 154 countries will discu
Sept. 27, 2011
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October festivals seek to draw tourists
The Visit Korea Committee will host a series of festivals across the country starting next month to attract more foreign tourists, the committee announced on Monday.Things will kick of with “Hallyu Dream Festival” (www.hallyudreamfestival.or.kr), which is scheduled from Oct. 1-3 in Gyeongju, North G
Sept. 26, 2011
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Yacht world seduces China, Brazil’s rich
MONACO (AFP) ― Russian oligarchs and their floating palaces helped keep the luxury yachting industry buoyant through the crisis, but super-rich buyers from China and Brazil are rushing to join them on the waves.Emerging market billionaires are showing a keen interest in superyachts, according to pun
Sept. 26, 2011
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Man with broken leg survives 4 days in Utah desert
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ A North Carolina man crawled four days across the Utah desert after breaking his leg on a solo hike, inspired by a Hollywood movie about a man who cut off his own arm to save himself after being trapped by a boulder in the same canyon.Amos Wayne Richards, 64, of Concord, North
Sept. 26, 2011
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JW Marriott Seoul promotes pine mushroom
The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Mikado will offer an eight-course Japanese meal featuring pine mushroom, which will be immersed in seafood soup, grilled with prime beef, deep fried with vegetables, and cooked as the main ingredient in rice. The course menu also features seasonal delicacies, five kin
Sept. 23, 2011
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Korail opens Jeolla KTX route
Korail will open a KTX route between Seoul and Yeosu in South Jeolla Province on Oct. 5. , It will then take up to three hours and 45 minutes to travel from Yongsan Station to Yeosu Expo Station, significantly less than the five hours and 18 minutes on the existing Saemaeul train, Korail said. The f
Sept. 23, 2011
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Millennium Seoul Hilton offers Indian flavor
The hotel’s buffet restaurant, Orangerie, will feature Indian cuisine to spice up its popular buffet in October. Chef Sanjay Tyagi from the famous Umerkot Indian Fine Dining Restaurant in Bangalore will serve a variety of 20 hot and cold dishes that showcase Indian cuisine. The essence of good India
Sept. 23, 2011
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Finnair to pick seven bloggers
Finnair and Helsinki Airport will jointly seek seven “Quality Hunter” bloggers until Oct. 5 to check the services of the two companies and upload reviews on their blogs and www.qualityhunters2.com. The seven bloggers will be able to travel Asia, Europe and the U.S. for seven weeks from October to De
Sept. 23, 2011
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Peter Greenberg uses high-level tour guides
NEW YORK (AP) ― If travel expert Peter Greenberg does not like his tour guides when he explores different countries for his new public television series, he really has nobody to complain to.That is because he is starting at the top, everywhere. “The Royal Tour” features Greenberg, the CBS News trave
Sept. 23, 2011