The Korea Herald

[Eye Plus] Hot spot of multiculturalism

Apr 26, 2019

For many expats in Korea, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, is like a home away home. More than 86,000 foreign nationals from 107 countries are registered to be living in the city about an hour’s drive west...
[Weekender] Spring in full bloom at open-air markets

Apr 26, 2019

It is the best season for outdoor markets right now -- whether they are flea markets, farmers’ markets or art markets. On weekends, stalls sprout up on streets and in parks, beckoning visitors to co...
Visit Buddhist temples via bus at discounted price

Apr 21, 2019

As part of the promotion for its Templestay programs – one- and two-day events featuring hands-on programs related to Buddhism and the related culture – the Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation is lau...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 19, 2019

Hanbok for foreigners at Coex Aquarium Coex Aquarium is holding an event where foreign visitors can try on hanbok, free of charge. The event is held from Monday through Friday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p....
Journeying across scattered islands off Taean

Apr 19, 2019

The West Sea is famous for islands scattered across the coast, like breadcrumbs enticing seagulls. The 114 islands off the coast of Taean-gun, South Chungcheong Province, are a typical example. Featu...
Jeju Island gets Southeast Asian media attention

Apr 15, 2019

In March, Southeast Asian media flocked to Jeju Island on multiple occasions. One was a visit by Malaysian singer Wany Hasrita to film her new music video. During a five-day stay in mid-March, video...
[Photo News] Korea colored in pink with cherry blossoms

Apr 12, 2019

Spring has finally arrived in Korea, with cherry blossoms forming pink clouds above streets. The Yeouido area in western Seoul is a popular destination for enjoying cherry blossoms, especially Yunju...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 12, 2019

Everland Tulip Festival (1) Everland is hosting its Tulip Festival until April 28 to mark the onset of spring. Its themed garden features sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers....
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 4, 2019

Everland Tulip Festival Everland is hosting a Tulip Festival until April 28 to mark the onset of spring. Its themed garden features sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers. There...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 28, 2019

Everland Tulip Festival Everland is hosting the Tulip Festival until April 28 to mark the onset of spring. Its themed garden features sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers. The...
Paradise City resort opens theme park

Mar 28, 2019

The Paradise City resort in Incheon said Wednesday that it is opening a theme park featuring media arts, eateries and other attractions. Wonder Box will be a nighttime amusement park within Paradise...
Everland rediscovers identity as ‘eco park’

Mar 28, 2019

The Everland theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, has vowed to reinvent itself as an “eco park” by fully utilizing its rich botanical gardens, launching new programs with its infrastructure such ...
Seoul hosts tours at royal palaces

Mar 24, 2019

Royal palaces of the Joseon era (1392-1910) will hold limited tours, with Deoksugung inviting guests to see inside its buildings and Changdeokgung holding its annual nighttime tour. From Wednesday t...
A family getaway at Haeundae, Busan

Mar 21, 2019

Although not a traditional resort town, Busan has the ABCs of a quick weekend getaway: the accommodations, the beach, and celebrated tourist attractions that are accessible by public transportation. ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 21, 2019

Everland Tulip Festival Everland hosts its Tulip Festival to mark the onset of spring, running until April 28. The themed garden features sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers,...