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Tue, February 7, 2023 | 01:02

Cruelty-free tourism: tour companies end programs accused of animal abuse

Cruelty-free tourism: tour companies end programs accused of animal abuse

A traveler splashes water on an elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, during Hana Tour's animal-friendly program. Courtesy of Hana TourBy Lee Hae-rinHana Tour, the nation's largest travel agency, has gotten rid of travel programs accused of animal exploitation in response to the public's growing awareness of the welfare of captive animals.The company said on Monday that it has sc...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-07-06 17:03

Seoul gov't promotes veganism to fight climate crisis

Seoul gov't promotes veganism to fight climate crisis

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching a campaign to raise awareness of veganism by promoting diverse food choices and incentives for related startups.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-07-06 10:57

Beach crowded with vacationers

Beach crowded with vacationers

Haeundae Beach in Busan teems with vacationers, Sunday, as a heatwave scorched the country throughout the weekend. The temperature soared up to 34.2 degrees Celsius in Seoul, which was the highest so far this summer, while Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, posted 37.8 degrees Celsius, becoming hottest city in Korea on Sunday. Yonhap

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-07-04 16:46

International aviation body to hold Asia-Pacific conference in Incheon

International aviation body to hold Asia-Pacific conference in Incheon

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will jointly host a conference of Asia-Pacific civil aviation chiefs in Incheon this week, the ministry said Sunday. The conference, the 57th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Asia and Pacific Regions, will take place from Monday to Friday at the...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-07-03 16:05

Former hair designer shares life, art at L'art de la vie

Former hair designer shares life, art at L'art de la vie

ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province - Sitting for lunch at L'art de la vie in eastern Gyeonggi, one was left envying the trees that were “cut and designed” by retired hair designer Lee Sang-il. The big pine trees were neatly trimmed with just a little touch of flair - a signature trait that the former hair designer used to demonstrate on his client's hairstyles.

Kim Ji-soo | 2022-06-30 17:00

UN Command to resume Panmunjom tour program amid eased COVID-19 curbs

UN Command to resume Panmunjom tour program amid eased COVID-19 curbs

Tours to the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom will resume after months of suspension due to COVID-19, the U.N. Command (UNC) said Thursday.

2022-06-30 13:06

Korea to open beaches nationwide next month amid eased antivirus rules

Korea to open beaches nationwide next month amid eased antivirus rules

Beaches across Korea will formally open for the summer holiday season next month, and the government will enforce antivirus guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the oceans ministry said Wednesday.

2022-06-29 15:02

Nighttime tours of Cheong Wa Dae to begin next month

Nighttime tours of Cheong Wa Dae to begin next month

Nighttime tours of the former presidential complex Cheong Wa Dae will kick off next month, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Tuesday.

2022-06-28 11:45

I.Seoul.U city slogan to be scrapped

I.Seoul.U city slogan to be scrapped

Since January this year, Seoul Metropolitan Government has been working on a new city slogan that will replace I.Seoul.U. The city government has set up a task force committee for the new slogan project and plans to unveil it no later than the year's end. Once adopted, the new slogan will go into use next year.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-23 16:59

Korea, Japan to resume Gimpo-Haneda flight service next week

Korea, Japan to resume Gimpo-Haneda flight service next week

Korea and Japan have agreed to reopen an air route between Seoul's Gimpo and Tokyo's Haneda airports after it was suspended for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

2022-06-22 13:24

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