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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 20:15

'Omurice,' comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties

'Omurice,' comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties

Nearly everything about Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo will be scrutinized for signs of warmer bilateral ties, including a shared meal of a Tokyo classic called omurice.

2023-03-16 16:14

Korea withdraws WTO complaint about Japan's export curb

Yoon arrives in Japan for summit with Kishida

Jordan's ancient city of Petra demonstrates ancient Nabataeans' genius

Jordan's ancient city of Petra demonstrates ancient Nabataeans' genius

PETRA, Jordan - “Here, this is the gateway to the monastery, the most beautiful and famous monument of Petra,” said Abraham Mashaleh, 48, a Jordanian native born and raised in Petra who has worked as a guide to the ancient city for over 20 years. He pointed at the narrow passage after a kilometer-long trail through rose-red “siq,” or winding rock gorges soaring over 100 meter...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-16 14:47

Eastar Jet plans to purchase 7 planes

Eastar Jet plans to purchase 7 planes

After a three-year hiatus due to financial problems, Eastar Jet, a local low-cost carrier (LCC), seeks to take off once again by introducing new planes and international routes as it resumes service. Announcing the resumption of flights between Gimpo and Jeju Island, its CEO Cho Jung-seok said the company will expand its fleet by up to 10 planes by the end of this year.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-14 16:53

Korea-China sea routes to resume in April, heightens hope for tourism

Korea-China sea routes to resume in April, heightens hope for tourism

The Korea-China sea travel routes are likely to resume operation next month as the international car ferry services at Incheon ferry terminal plan to end the three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-12 17:08

Hadong brews Korean tea for the world

Hadong brews Korean tea for the world

An old folk song from Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province evinces the importance of tea in Korean culture. It goes like this: “The first budding tea leaves are for the local governor, those from the next round of budding are for parents, and those from the last budding of the season are for husbands; then, keep the withered old leaves separately as they come in handy t...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-06 08:28

INTERVIEWGovernor serves Korean teas to world

5 festivals help you enjoy spring

5 festivals help you enjoy spring

The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in Korea in March.

2023-03-03 14:30

Korea, China agree to increase flights to pre-pandemic levels

Korea, China agree to increase flights to pre-pandemic levels

Korean and Chinese aviation authorities have agreed to gradually increase the number of flights on their bilateral routes to pre-pandemic levels, the Korean transport ministry said Friday.

2023-03-03 10:27

Ferry services reopen between Busan, Japan's Tsushima

Ferry services reopen between Busan, Japan's Tsushima

Ferry services between South Korea's Busan and Japan's Tsushima Island resumed Saturday after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023-02-25 21:24

Expectations grow over resumption of Jeju-China direct flights

Expectations grow over resumption of Jeju-China direct flights

Airlines are preparing to resume direct flights between Jeju Island and Chinese cities as China's COVID-19 infection wave and virus situation seems to have entered a phase of stabilization.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-21 08:52

10 more hanok villages to be built in Seoul within next decade

10 more hanok villages to be built in Seoul within next decade

Seoul will build 10 new hanok villages within the next 10 years, increasing the nation's attractive heritage architecture for the pleasure of the city's visitors and residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled its new master plan to manage and develop Korean traditional architecture under the title “Seoul Hanok Recreation 4.0,” at a press conference held in City Hal...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-15 08:06

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