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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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Gyeongju to host UNWTO meeting in Oct.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday historic city Gyeongju will host the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, one of the largest meetings in the world tourism industry, from Oct. 8-14.The ministry said the October meeting in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is expected to gather more than 100 ministers and deputy ministers from 154 member
Jan. 17, 2011
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Tourists overrun Haneda international terminal
A surprising name recently has joined the pantheon of popular Tokyo tourist spots―Haneda Airport’s international terminal.Since the international terminal opened in October, it has been inundated with visitors who came to the airport not for flights but to stroll the terminal itself. The sightseers outnumber genuine air passengers by more than 2-to-1 on weekends and holidays, according to the airp
Jan. 14, 2011
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Traveling for business in Germany, and enjoying it
NEW YORK ― I practice intellectual-property law in New York, but as a dual U.S.-German national, I have considerable cross-border work, which is why I go back and forth quite often. I have a working wife and a toddler who has developed the ability to be in three places simultaneously; that means I have to keep my away time as short as possible and make every business hour count. But that is still
Jan. 14, 2011
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Voting campaign launched to pitch Jeju for ‘New7Wonders of Nature’
JEJU ISLAND ― South Korea has launched a campaign to encourage people to vote for Jeju Island in an initiative to list seven natural wonders of the world. The island is one of the final 28 global candidates for “New7Wonders of Nature.”Lead by the Swiss-based, non-profit New7Wonders Foundation, the New7Wonders of Nature initiative started in 2007.With 300 days left before the final voting date on N
Jan. 13, 2011
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Korea Pass Cards to spur demand during 50-day shopping event
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it would aggressively promote the use of Korea Pass Cards during the “Korea Grand Sale,” which kicked off Monday at major department stores and shopping malls and runs through Feb. 28.Korea Pass Cards, consisting of pre-paid cards and check cards for non-Koreans and credit cards and check cards for Korean nationals, can be used on subways, buses and
Jan. 10, 2011
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Holiday Inn opens in Gwangju
InterContinental Hotel Group has partnered with AMJ Developments to open the first fully managed international hotel Holiday Inn Gwangju. The 205-room hotel started operations in December.Gwangju, the capital city of South Jeolla Province, attracts many visitors through its cultural events, 26 golf courses and the Korean Formula One track. Holiday Inn Gwangju is ideally placed to provide accommoda
Jan. 9, 2011
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Tourist town at the tip of Baja California keeps rocking in a good way
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico ― While the rest of Mexico is in turmoil, the good times keep on rollin’ at Cabo San Lucas.Landing at the tourist destination at the very southern tip of Baja California, it seems like you’re in a parallel world. Here’s an Applebee’s, a downtown mall, a Home Depot and pristine beaches as far as you can see.With only 4 percent unemployment, Cabo is safe compared to much of th
Jan. 7, 2011
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NYC sees record tourism in 2010, after 2009 slip
NEW YORK (AP) ― New York City hosted a record number of visitors in 2010, a sign that the Big Apple’s tourism industry is bouncing back after a decline the previous year when travelers everywhere tightened their budgets amid the recession.Mayor Michael Bloomberg said 48.7 million people visited New York last year, surpassing the city’s 2008 record of 47 million.The increase shows the city’s travel
Jan. 7, 2011
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Singapore looks to tourism, casinos to power growth
SINGAPORE (AP) ― Wear red if you want to win at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands casino, but sport white to boost your luck at rival Resorts World Sentosa.So says feng shui expert Danny Cheong, who has seen demand for his skills soar thanks to last year’s opening of the city-state’s first two casino resorts.“Before I would occasionally get clients who asked for help with playing the horses or the lott
Jan. 4, 2011
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Shopping event for foreigners to kick off Jan. 10
The nation’s largest-ever tourist shopping festival will kick off on Jan. 10 to lure international travelers to get discounts at major department stores and shopping malls through Feb. 28, the Visit Korea Committee said.During the “Korea Grand Sale” event, visitors to Korea who are identified as foreign nationals will be able to enjoy shopping, dining, hotel accommodation and cultural shows, eithe
Jan. 3, 2011