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Mass stabbing fears set off stampede in Seoul subway
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Over 2,000 subway passengers injured in Seoul over 5 years
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Opposition leader could face arrest as his fate hangs in balance
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Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM
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Yoon, UN chief reaffirm cooperation on NK denuclearization, human rights
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Lamborghini driver suspect sent to prosecutors over parking dispute in Gangnam
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No more hurdles for Korea's nuclear reactor exports?
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[Top Envoy] ‘Don’t look back anymore’: former envoy on S. Korea-Japan thaw
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[News Focus] What are the implications of Yoon naming Russia before NK?
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Foreign virtual assets worth W131tr unveiled
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Anne Frank's pre-war apartment to open to public
An Amsterdam apartment where Jewish teenager Anne Frank and her family lived for nine years before going into hiding due to the Nazi occupation will be opened Saturday, a spokesman for its owner said."Around 400 people will be allowed to enter the home," Andre Bakker, a spokesman for the Ymere socia
Dec. 9, 2011
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Novel way to travel, meet people and learn to farm
WWOOFing has cultivated a global followingLOS ANGELES ― Kelly Bayer took a vacation from her job in a sleep laboratory by toiling in a vegetable patch in Santa Barbara, California.The sun beat down on her back as she worked a garden hose over a collection of tomatoes, peppers, carrots and onions that would eventually be consumed on the organic farm.“I’m kind of interested in farming and sustainable living,” Bayer said, before giving away a bit of her real motivation for working on the farm: a qu
Dec. 5, 2011
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Grand Hilton Seoul offers ‘Get It Party Ladies’ package
The Grand Hilton Seoul is offering a relaxing and fun night just for the girls ― the Get It Party Ladies package.The party package includes an overnight stay in a three-bedroom or four-bedroom unit at the Grand Suite serviced residence, with a fridge stocked with party supplies including one bottle of red wine, imported beers, Pocari Sweat, orange juice, Lindt chocolate, mixed nuts and Pringles. Also included is a fun night at the stylish and modern Babalu nightclub with an offering of homemade
Dec. 2, 2011
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JW Marriott Seoul offers gingerbread house classes
On the two Saturdays before Christmas, Dec. 10, 17, the JW Marriott Seoul is holding gingerbread house cooking classes for children, taught by a professional pastry chef. During the two-hour class, teams composed of parents and one child will use icing to build with gingerbread and add decorative touches as the various ingredients form walls, a roof, and, finally, a holiday keepsake for young chefs to take back home with them. The classes will also offer a great opportunity for children to learn
Dec. 2, 2011
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Goyang City offers free tours for foreigners
The city of Goyang, located in Gyeonggi Province, is offering free tours to the city for people of foreign nationalities ― diplomats and their families, professors, teachers, students and anyone who likes to travel ― on Dec. 16, 19 and 27. With the purpose of gathering ideas for suitable tour programs, the city has prepared three types of tours for each day. The first program will start at Hosu Park, leading to the Hallyu Promotional Hall, a luxurious lunch at the Central and South American Cult
Dec. 2, 2011
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Ski trail maps use artist’s hand-painted panoramas
LOVELAND, Colorado (AP) ― If you’ve ever gone skiing at an unfamiliar resort without getting lost, chances are you have James Niehues to thank.Niehues, 65, is the man behind the trail map. His hand-painted panoramas have been reproduced into millions of pocket-sized maps handed out by ski resorts in North America, Japan, South Korea, China, New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Serbia.“His trail maps are as much a part of the sport as snow,’’ said Greg Ditrinco, executive editor of Ski Magazine.That
Dec. 2, 2011
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After two decades, a return to Prague in the light of day
PRAGUE ― Unlike cities such as Salzburg, which are lucky to display the Baroque in small clusters, Prague opens the Baroque onto the visitor like the spread of an eagle’s wings. The Baroque and other architectural styles dating back through the centuries are everywhere in the Old Town of Prague because the city famously survived the cavalcade of European wars virtually intact. And it is a wonder to see ― as long as it isn’t raining cats and dogs, that is, which is precisely what was happening on
Dec. 2, 2011
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Festive ‘memory packages’ at Grand Hilton Seoul
The Grand Hilton Seoul is offering a choice of three Christmas memory packages for guests looking for the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, available Dec. 17-24. Each package offers a range of special benefits and gifts that are sure to make your Christmas one to remember.With the Romantic Memory Packages (215,000 won), guests enjoy one night in the luxury of a deluxe room and receive a bottle of red wine and cheese from room service. For the Joyful Memory Package (265,000 won), guest
Nov. 25, 2011
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Ritz-Carlton Seoul offers Christmas packages
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul offers special packages for Dec. 23, 24 and 31 that include the “All Night” package (330,000 won),” “All Together” package (350,000 won) and “All For You” package (450,000 won). “All Night” is great for those who love to party and includes one night in a deluxe room with a balcony, two tickets to Club Eden and a bottle of wine. “All Together” is ideal for creating memories with family members. It includes a one night stay in a superior deluxe room, handmade cookies, a cake
Nov. 25, 2011
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California tourism, Asiana provide ‘Oz’ tours
The California Travel & Tourism Commission and Asiana Airlines are together offering the “Travel of Oz, California” package. The package, which includes flight and two nights of accommodation, allows guests to make their own travel plans.For an additional fee, travels can also get rental cars with an automotive navigation system that includes Korean language service. The package is on sale through the end of June 2012 via Hana Tour, Interpark and Onnuri Tour.The California tourism commission off
Nov. 25, 2011
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Qantas Airways offers ‘Queen 11’ promotion
Tourism Queensland and Qantas Airlines are together offering the “Queen 11” promotion via major portal sites and online channels. Through the program, visitors can fly to Brisbane with tickets starting from 680,000 won and to Cairns with tickets starting from 780,000 won. The tickets will be on sale through Nov. 30, and trips must be completed by Feb. 29, 2012. The airline currently provides daily services between Seoul and Sydney by code-sharing with Korea’s Asiana Airlines. For more informatio
Nov. 25, 2011
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Miami Beach getting ready for Art Basel Dec. 1-4
MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) ― Live graffiti painting. A colossal rose bed soaring 6.1 meters high. Early photos of Andy Warhol, a Picasso up for auction and a naked woman living in a pig pen. They’re all part of the lineup for Art Basel Miami Beach, which runs Dec. 1-4, with a host of related events beginning Nov. 30.The pig pen installation will undoubtedly be the most jaw-dropping event at the art fair. Known for photographing herself nude in subway tunnels or in front of graffiti walls, perform
Nov. 25, 2011
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Winter means hotels become the perfect getaway
It’s finally that time of the year when cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate and a stack of movies seems the best way to spend time off. In winter, warm, inviting hotels can become destinations in themselves. Arumjigi Hamyang HanokArumjigi Hamyang Hanok, located in South Gyeongsang Province, offers visitors a chance to spend a winter’s night in the Korean traditional style. Donated by the 150-year-old Jeongseon Jeon clan’s head family in 2003, the traditional house was restored with westernize
Nov. 25, 2011
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Danish hotel flouts the law, reserves floor for women
COPENHAGEN, Nov 22, 2011 (AFP) - A Copenhagen hotel will continue reserving a whole floor for women, despite a recent ruling that doing so is discriminatory and illegal, the hotel director said Tuesday.Last May, the Bella Sky Hotel in central Copenhagen opened a floor dubbed the Bella Donna with 20
Nov. 23, 2011
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Flying has never been so good for those who spend
NEW YORK (AP) ― Flying has never been so good ― for those able to splurge.While most holiday travelers will fight for overhead bins and go hours without a snack or room to stretch their legs, life in first class is stress free. It’s always been a special place on the other side of the curtain. Now, it’s getting even cushier.U.S. airlines, profitable again after a disastrous decade, are spending almost $2 billion to upgrade amenities for their highest-paying customers. On the most profitable inte
Nov. 21, 2011
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Contemplating Jongno the quiet way
Foreign envoys visit select places in Bukchon as city promotes ‘responsible tourism’Despite the cold weather, a group of ambassadors to Korea gathered at Jongno-gu Office, excited to start their first group tour in central Seoul.The cultural tour was organized by Jongno-gu and the Korea Tourism Organization to promote “responsible tourism,” which the district office newly introduced to tap sustainable tourism.“Jongno district, one out of 24 districts in Seoul, is home to major palaces. You’re g
Nov. 18, 2011
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Millennium Seoul Hilton to fire up Christmas train
Keeping its 16-year tradition, the Millennium Seoul Hilton will unveil its Christmas tree and ever-popular Christmas train on Nov. 23. Every year, a grand 10-meter Christmas tree is placed in the center of the main lobby. The highlight, for both children and adults who are young at heart, is the Christmas Train, a collection of more than 120 exquisitely handcrafted locomotives and railroad cars that will chug their way through the little village. The spirit of Christmas is also remembered as dom
Nov. 18, 2011
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Air Busan celebrates third anniversary
Air Busan celebrates its third anniversary this month, having flown some 55,000 times carrying about 5.6 million passengers. Launching international flights to Fukuoka, Osaka, Hong Kong, Tokyo and other nearby foreign cities, the carrier has been expanding into a “smart, practical” airline. Purchasing two new planes next year, Air Busan plans to expand its flights further into Japan, China and Southeast Asia and increase its number of planes to 12 by 2015. The airline currently has seven aircraf
Nov. 18, 2011
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Wedding parties in December
The InterContinental Seoul COEX offers a chance to make your wedding an unforgettable party during December. The package is for couples who prefer to forgo the post-wedding party and have more relaxed weddings. To satisfy couples’ diverse tastes, the hotel will be providing white, navy and even black wedding decorations as well as assorted flower arrangements. The wedding package, available only in December on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, will include wedding cake, champagne, rental of faci
Nov. 18, 2011
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Hotels.com offers limited 101 hour Japan sale
Hotels.com, the global hotel specialist affiliated with the Expedia, Inc., is offering a short trip to Japan with a 50 percent discount on Japanese hotels in popular destinations for a limited 101 hours through this weekend. Those planning to travel to popular spots in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto until April 30 can also book hotels with affordable prices among Hotels.com recommendations. The Prince Park Tower Tokyo is offering 240,000 won per night, Hotel Gracery Tamachi 107,000 per nig
Nov. 18, 2011