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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Seoul-Fukuoka/Osaka travel recovers
Air Busan said the travel demand flying from Seoul to Fukuoka has almost recovered since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. According to the carrier, the number of travelers who left for Fukuoka and Osaka from Seoul in June was 900 per day on average, almost nearing the normal average of 1,000 in January and February. The number had declined to about 700 in April. Air Busan said the Busan-Tokyo
July 1, 2011
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Ayana resort & spa Bali helps underprivileged
Ayana Resort & Spa Bali in Bali, Indonesia, said it will hold a “Role Models” dinner on Aug. 11 to create jobs for underprivileged youth. Seven illiterate teenagers, who have not received proper education, have been invited to the resort for 10-weeks training in serving, table setting and taking orders. On Aug. 11, they will serve the resort’s dinner, which will be a four-course meal. The dinner i
July 1, 2011
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Experience the spirit of Japan in Takayama
Stroll among traditional houses, soak in hot springs and drink sakeTAKAYAMA ― It was 8 a.m. on Saturday, and the Incheon International Airport was packed with people heading out for a weekend getaway or an early summer vacation. But our queue ― we were headed to Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan ― was noticeably short, and it took only 10 minutes to complete check in. The tour guide said the numb
July 1, 2011
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Hyatt Regency Incheon offers newest conference venue
Located just minutes away from Incheon International Airport, Hyatt Regency Incheon forms an integral part of the city’s primary business and leisure destination -- the International Business Centre. With more than 3,300 square meters of flexible conference and meeting facilities, the hotel is an ideal venue for conferences, conventions and corporate or private functions. The hotel has a spacious
June 28, 2011
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Norwegian fjords offer pure natural splendor
The Naeroyfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, is the narrowest and the most dramatic fjord in Europe and its landscape is included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage List. (Visitnorway.com)BERGEN ― Once in a while, you might wish you to be fully immersed in nature without a connection to the outside world. True moments between you and the great outdoors, after all, revive the strength lost in the daily
June 24, 2011
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Lotte Hotel opens summer special menu
Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul, the first French restaurant of the hotel run by a three Michelin-starred chef, offers new summer special menu. The special summer menu has three to seven course dinners that include coffee and desserts and are priced at 130,000 won, 180,000 won, and 220,000 won per person. The restaurant also sells 60 different wines carefully selected by sommelier Lee Yong-moon at a 20 pe
June 24, 2011
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Cathay Pacific to offer free Australian visa
Cathay Pacific said those who purchased round tickets for Australia will be given free Australian electronic visa, ETA. The purchase should be made by Aug. 15 on the website, www.cathaypacific.com/kr, which has a “Australia Visa Promotion” page. After clicking on the visa application button and filling in the user information, the ticket purchasers can get a $50 visa for free, Cathay Pacific said.
June 24, 2011
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KTO, Buyeo team up for smartphone service
The Korea Tourism Organization and Buyeo County on June 22 signed an MOU to collaborate for providing smartphone services on tourism in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. The two will produce animation content about history and legends of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, for smartphones, websites and museums in Buyeo County. The content will include the establishment of Baekje Kingdom,
June 24, 2011
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Philippines’ Sandugo Festival coming up
The Philippines Tourism Board said the country is to hold an annual historical celebration Sandugo Festival from July 1-31 in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol. The festival originates from the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador Miguel Lpez de Legazpi in 16th century. “Sandugo“ means a pact of blood. For foreign tourists, a famous part o
June 24, 2011
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Sanbangsan Biwon: ‘secret garden’ in Geoje Island
A beautiful garden, Geoje Sanbangsan Biwon, can be found after a 10-minute drive to the right of Geoje Bridge, in Dundeok-myeon, Geoje City, where the legacy of Emperor Uijong of Goryeo Dynasty still vividly remains. Seating in the Mount Sanbang foothill over 24-acres of land, Sanbangsan Biwon looks like it came from another planet. The garden boasts more than 1,000 kinds of wild flowers, trees, s
June 24, 2011
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Ports of call: What’s not to like about Portugal in the off-season?
PORTO, Portugal ― On an overcast day in November, we drove east from Porto along the Douro River. The grape harvest was over. The men hired for the crush had gone home; the raw tawny and ruby ports had been poured into barrels or steel casks to age.The boats that make day trips up the river and the excursion trains that bring visitors to the wineries had ended their seasons, so my travel agent had
June 24, 2011
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Bird eye view of Michael Jackson’s home now available to tourists
A helicopter operator in the U.S. has introduced a flight tour over Neverland Ranch, the home of legendary pop star Michael Jackson.To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, Channel Island Helicopters will allow visitors to fly over the house for 30 minutes. The service will only be provided for two days, June 24 and 25. Running between 9 a.m. and sunset, the helicopter ride c
June 23, 2011
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When moonlight shimmers on royal palace
Changdeokgung Moonlight Trail invites visitors to a mystical journey crossing past and presentUnder the soft moonlight, every wooden building, tree and pond in the palace seemed to unfold at least twice as many stories hidden in every nook and corner than they would in the daytime. The Moonlight Trail of Changdeokgung in Waryong-dong, central Seoul, began at 8 p.m. on Tuesday when the long summer
June 17, 2011
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California travel and tourism event
California Travel and Tourism Commission is holding its “2011 California Travel Mission” event June 27-28 at Seoul Plaza Hotel to develop and promote travel products with South Korean tourism industry officials. Recognizing the high potential of Korea as a source market, major city tourism boards, hotels, retailers and tourism-related companies from the U.S. will attend the event. Travel agencies
June 17, 2011
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Singapore Food Festival coming up
2011 Singapore Food Festival will take place from July 15-24 under the theme, “Curry and Spice.” Singapore cuisines are often harmonized with lots of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, chili, shrimp paste and coconut milk. More than 60 food stalls will line up near Clarke Quay Road Bridge in SFF Village, Singapore Tourism Board said. Little India and Kampong Glam districts will hold diverse even
June 17, 2011
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Travel platform ‘Pocketvillage’ launched
Five young entrepreneurs from Stuttgart and Berlin have just launched “pocketvillage,” an international search engine for adventure travel at ITB Berlin. The new travel platform allows holiday makers to compare more than 11,000 extraordinary tours, activities and accommodation at the same time. The technological highlights include a refined search process which offers travelers personalization of
June 17, 2011
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Oakwood offers early summer package
Oakwood Premier Coex Center offers an “Early Summer Package” for a mini-getaway. The package includes a one-night stay, complimentary breakfast for one person, complimentary use of the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sauna and indoor golf range. Package users can rent two DVD movies at the business center on the 5th floor. Oakwood Premier Coex Center is connected to a variety of entertainmen
June 17, 2011
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Traditional beauty flows in Jeonju Hanok Village
When it comes to Jeonju travel, the most popular tourist site is Jeonju Hanok Village, located in Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. About 700 traditional Korean houses are clustered together with the eaves of their roofs beautifully curved. The history of the hanok village originates back to the 1910s during the Japanese colonial era. As Japanese merchants took over the business district of Jungang-dong,
June 17, 2011
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Gyeongju tells 1,000-year history of Silla
Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province was the center of politics, economy and culture in the ancient Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57-A.D. 935) for 992 years. The Wolseong Palace, the seat of Silla, was also called Banwolseong Palace, as the palace was shaped in banwol, or a crescent. Around the Wolseong district, the most eye-catching relic is Cheomseongdae, or Cheomseong Observatory, the oldest astronomic
June 10, 2011
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Eco Bali beyond the ‘greenwash’
Cherishing Indonesian paradise on a mid-range budgetLush, vibrant Bali has been a destination for environmentally conscious travelers for years, but as more “eco” options spring up, it’s harder to distinguish genuine environmentalism from “greenwashers” cashing in on a trend, especially when it comes to mid-range comfort. So, start by skipping well-trodden Kuta, which has long catered to foreigner
June 10, 2011