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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 22:04

[INTERVIEW] Chef Park Seung-hun rides wave of K-culture to elevate Korean cuisine in Hong Kong

INTERVIEWChef Park Seung-hun rides wave of K-culture to elevate Korean cuisine in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - Hansik Goo, one of the top Korean fine dining restaurants in Hong Kong, introduces a seasonal journey through Korean cuisine in its autumn menu. The menu's centerpiece is Gaesal Jatjeuptang, created by the restaurant's soon-to-be head chef Park Seung-hun and founding chef Kang Min-goo. This standout dish is a harmonious blend of aromatic pine nut soup, wanja (meat...

2023-11-01 09:16

KTO, Velocity Ventures sign MOU supporting Korean startups across Southeast Asia

KTO, Velocity Ventures sign MOU supporting Korean startups across Southeast Asia

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and Velocity Ventures, a Singapore-based capital company, agreed to a Strategic Innovation Partnership, under which the two sides will support companies working with the Korea Tourism Startup Center in Singapore to expand business across Southeast Asia.

2023-10-26 17:43

Villages of Jeju, South Jeolla make it onto Best Tourism Villages list

Villages of Jeju, South Jeolla make it onto Best Tourism Villages list

Three Korean tourist sites - the villages of Dongbaek and Sehwa on Jeju Island and Mosan in South Jeolla Province - have been recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as among the world's Best Tourism Villages.

2023-10-24 16:20

Jeju Shinhwa World offers personalized staycations for all

Jeju Shinhwa World offers personalized staycations for all

JEJU ISLAND - Korea’s southern resort island of Jeju is renowned for its wonderful natural environment featuring translucent turquoise seas and hiking trails in mountainous and volcanic terrain.

2023-10-19 09:20

Chinese tourists cry foul after being forced to shop in Korea

Chinese tourists cry foul after being forced to shop in Korea

Chinese group tourists visiting Korea on package holidays are herded into stores and pressured to pay for optional tour programs by travel guides here, a lawmaker said, Wednesday.

2023-10-18 17:07

K-pop industry enriches Seongsu, 'Brooklyn of Seoul'

K-pop industry enriches Seongsu, 'Brooklyn of Seoul'

Eastern Seoul’s Seongsu-dong is one of the most tagged locations on Instagram and emerging as a trendy must-visit for young people.

2023-10-12 15:17

Seoul's palaces welcome autumn with K-Royal Culture Festival

Seoul's palaces welcome autumn with K-Royal Culture Festival

The vivid colors of fall will soon adorn the palaces of Seoul, providing a majestic backdrop for the 2023 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival, combining history, art and natural beauty.

2023-10-06 14:46

Airport operator optimistic for post-pandemic recovery next year

Airport operator optimistic for post-pandemic recovery next year

The Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) is expected to see a turnaround next year in the number of air passengers, a year earlier than anticipated, as seven international airports across the country, excluding Incheon International Airport, are expected to surpass their ...

2023-10-05 17:40

Foreign tourists invited to experience K-food delivery service

Foreign tourists invited to experience K-food delivery service

Foreign tourists will be able to receive discounts of up to 80 percent on Korean food and its delivery services, government officials said Thursday.

2023-10-05 09:00

Storytelling festival to liven up myths of Jeju Island

Storytelling festival to liven up myths of Jeju Island

The 6th Korea International Storytelling Festival, organized by the Korea International Storytellers Association under the guidance of Bang Dong-joo, aims to unite both international and local storytellers in a celebration of narrative and cultural exchange, Oct. 6-9.

2023-10-04 18:02

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