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‘Drag lawmakers out’: Yoon’s chilling order to commander
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Korean millennials, Gen Z make presence felt at protests
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Speak or not to speak? K-pop stars face dilemma amid national crisis
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Prosecutors tighten grip on Kim
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Will ruling party lawmakers change course?
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Assembly passes reduced budget plan, special counsel
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Signs surface that martial law plotted well in advance
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Ruling party lawmaker to back impeachment motion
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Police arrest own chiefs, move to raid presidential office
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Milwaukee Tools launches small yet powerful impact wrench
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Geoje Island, paradise of Namhae
Geoje Island, located at the center of southern coast of South Gyeongsang Province, is often called the “paradise of Namhae” because it offers 13 beautiful beaches as well as many historical tourist sites and museums.The country’s second-largest island, after Jeju, has beaches in both northern and southern parts of the island. In general, visitors to southern beaches outnumber those visiting north
July 29, 2011
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Heal your body and mind in Saga, Kyushu
Enjoy hot spring baths, local delicacies and cultural delightsSAGA ― People may be familiar with the name Kyushu, the southernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, but few are acquainted with Saga, the northern prefecture located between Fukuoka and Nagasaki.Visitors from Seoul or other regions would enter the area through the Fukuoka International Airport but those who depart from Busan may en
July 29, 2011
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Walkerhill offers urban vacation package
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill offers the “Urban Vacation Package” during the Walkerhill Riverpark’s Gold season from July 23 to Aug. 15 and Blue Season from Aug. 16-28. 15. The “Love 2gether” package includes two night stay at the deluxe room, buffet breakfast at the View restaurant, two free passes to the Riverpark with poolside buffet and a restaurant gift certificate of 50,000 won. Prices for the
July 22, 2011
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Malaysia opens ‘Mega Sale Carnival’
Malaysia Tourism Board said the country is having annual “Mega Sale Carnival” in Kuala Lumpur through Aug. 31, offering up to 70 percent discount on a variety of products including fashion brands, performs, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, electronic goods and Malaysia’s traditional products. Discounts will be available not only in shopping districts of Kuala Lumpur but on airplanes and at night m
July 22, 2011
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U.S. airport body scanners to nix naked image
July 22, 2011
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Enjoy private beach lounge in Jeju
Going to a beach during summer vacation is almost a must, but there are a lot of things to pack for a perfect day on the beach. You may need beach towels, cool drinks and fruits in an ice box, plus books, perhaps toys for children, and maybe even nail care kits. Lotte Hotel Jeju said it has opened a private beach lounge on Jungmun Saekdal Beach, a 10-minute walk from the hotel, consisting of a boo
July 22, 2011
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At home in Turkey: Staying with villagers in Kurdistan
Before most people are awake, Pero Salva has baked a day’s worth of bread over an open fire, milked the cows, fed the chickens and used a broom made from twigs to sweep the dirt walkway in front of the house she shares with her husband and three children.As the roosters crow and a muezzin sings the Muslim call to prayer, we take our places for breakfast on the floor around a table fashioned from a
July 22, 2011
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JW Marriott Seoul holds lobster festival
The hotel’s JW’s Grill presents fresh and plump North Atlantic lobster across the menu through Aug. 31 for the annual summer lobster festival. The North Atlantic lobster is known for being low in cholesterol but rich in protein. A la carte menu includes grilled lobster with white wine cream sauce, lobster tail and shrimp simmered in a saffron stock and cranberry lacquered lobster. Appetizers will
July 15, 2011
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Hana Tour to hold honeymoon promotion
Hana Tour said it will hold a honeymoon promotion for three weeks until July 31. During the exhibition period, those who make a reservation for a honeymoon package labeled “honeymoon exhibition” will get a 200,000 won discount and a prepaid card for Lotte duty free shop worth 40,000-100,000 won. Also, the company will give away Apple iPads and hotel accommodation coupons through lotteries. Those w
July 15, 2011
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KTO holds photography contest
The Korea Tourism Organization is to hold “Korea Tourism Photography Contest” to raise awareness in local tourism. The 39th annual contest will give top winner a presidential award and prize money of 5 million won. A culture minister’s award will come with prize money of 3 million won, and Visit Korea Committee chairman’s award, 2 million won for silver and 1 million won for bronze. Selected photo
July 15, 2011
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Korail runs ‘I Love DMZ’ documentary train
With the “DMZ International Documentary Film Festival” coming up in September, Korail said it plans to run a train that will screen documentary films and hold an event to see movies with film star Yoo Ji-tae. The train, which will run from either Busan Station or Dong Daegu Station to Imjingang Station for two days, will leave on Sept. 22 and Sept. 25. Arriving in Imjingang Station, passengers wil
July 15, 2011
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Water sports fun in Uljin
People usually associate Uljin in North Gyeongsang Province with the wild because it is far from the expressway and blocked by a high mountain. However, the county is much closer than people think. If you travel along National Road No. 7 via Yeongdong Express Way and Donghae Expressway, it takes less than four hours by car from Seoul. The first spot to check out for a beautiful summer vacation in
July 15, 2011
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Alcatraz at night an eerie experience
A night tour of the island prison that housed notorious criminals includes a visit to the penitentiary’s hospitalALCATRAZ ISLAND, California (AP) ― When night fell on The Rock in San Francisco Bay, visitors moved shadow-like through the former prison’s lantern-lit hospital rooms, a gloaming against dingy walls with peeling blue paint.A hard wind whooshed and rattled a window in the hospital cell w
July 15, 2011
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Experience Middle East en route to Europe with Qatar Airways
Many Koreans don’t consider putting Europe and the Middle East together on their itinerary when planning a trip overseas. However, with Qatar Airways one can experience the essence of the Middle East on their way to Europe at a very reasonable price.The airline, one of only seven awarded a 5-star rating by Skytrax, offers many routes from Seoul to European cities via a stopover in Qatar. One can s
July 13, 2011
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Into the wild: Kenya blends adventure, serenity
‘Safari capital’ pushes for sustainable tourism in pursuit of harmony of humans, terrain and wildlifeMAASAI MARA, Kenya ― A dozen safari cars stood bumper to bumper along a narrow dirt road on the vast savannah land. All engines were cut. Passengers held their breath. The only interruptions to the sudden silence were sounds of clicking camera shutters and calm sighs of admiration as a male lion em
July 8, 2011
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Rakuten Travel sets up Busan office
Rakuten Travel sets up Busan officeJapan’s largest travel website operator Rakuten Travel said it will open an office in Busan. After opening an office in Seoul in 2004, the travel agency has been marketing to Japanese tourists seeking places to stay in Korea. In 2008, the company signed an agreement with the Korea Tourism Organization to promote Korean tourism to Japanese travelers. The opening o
July 8, 2011
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Summer package for art lovers
Summer package for art loversThe Westin Chosun Seoul is promoting “Art Lover’s Summer Package” in three different styles ― Art Classic, Art Modern and Art Lover ― until Sept. 4. The package prices range from 220,000 won to 380,000 won, excluding tax and service charge. The package includes a one-night stay in the Westin’s signature bed, complimentary fruits and Nespresso machine in the room and co
July 8, 2011
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Millennium Seoul Hilton renovates rooms
Millennium Seoul Hilton renovates roomsThe hotel in downtown Seoul said it has completed a $10 million room renovation. The newly remodeled guest rooms feature “Hilton Suite dreams” beds, wood accents with contemporary textiles in every room, new smart room layout and floor plan, expanded workspaces with well-lit desks and ergonomic chairs, 42-inch LED televisions, embellished bathrooms with bidet
July 8, 2011
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Cathay Pacific offers business class discounts
Cathay Pacific offers business class discountsHong Kong-based airliner said it will offer special business class discounts to those flying from Seoul to Europe and Russia with prices starting at 2.4 million won ($2,250). If purchased 15 days prior to the departure date, those leaving between July 15 and Aug. 15 will be priced at 2,557,500 won and those between Aug. 16 and Oct. 31 will be 2,464,500
July 8, 2011
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Yachting, sea kayaking: Highlight of Namhae travel
Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province is often called “treasure island,” as there are many things to see, eat and enjoy. Famous tourist sites include Gacheon Village known for having stair-shaped rice paddies, and Boriam, a popular Buddhist temple in Mount Geum. German Village and House N Garden offer exotic scenery as well. The county is at the center of Hallyeo Marine Region, boasting spark
July 8, 2011
