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'Spirit of hula' helps hotelier

Marketing director Na Do-yeon of European-style luxury hotel Le Meridien Seoul does not fit the typical hotelier image. She is also a hula dancer. Na, is shrugging off the stereotype and preaching about how the traditional Hawaiian dance is contributing to her job, hoping many will follow in her footsteps.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-17 16:37

Students honored for promoting Korean culture abroad

The World Korean Foundation announced Friday that it has designated student ambassadors to promote Korean culture abroad.

Korean Traditions | 2018-08-17 16:43

'Illusion of intimacy'

In a packed stadium at a K-pop concert, it's hard for fans sitting far away from the stage to feel intimacy with their idols, the very reason they go to live concerts in the first place.Soon frustration could strike. No worries. Digital technology will sure make fans feel that they are there with their idols.

Books | 2018-08-17 16:55

In Seoul, master watchmakers carry on legacy

“Fancy and extravagant watches catch most people's attention these days, but sometimes gazing at simple, yet classic timepieces can be just as enchanting,” said Yoon Hyung-sik, a vintage watch collector and a regular visitor to the backstreet of Yeji-dong, a narrow alley lined with watchmakers' workrooms and vintage boutiques.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 17:35

Millennium Seoul Hilton to present tempura-only omakase

Genji, the Japanese restaurant at the Millennium Seoul Hilton, and its new head chef Goo Min-sool are ready to wow fine diners in Korea as the establishment plans to offer an industry-first tempura-specialized “omakase” bar starting September. Omakase means “I'll leave it up to you” in Japanese, through which patrons sit back as the chef decides what types of dishes to serve ...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 11:41

Expedia unveils Add-On Advantage in travel-loving Korea

Travel company Expedia has introduced a new service that it believes will help Korean travelers save time and money on booking hotels. The Expedia Add-On Advantage, introduced in the United States in June, offers customers hotel discounts of up to 51 percent if they purchase their plane ticket on the platform.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 08:08

By Kang Seung-wooWestin Chosun launches champagne promotionThe Ninth Gate, Korea's oldest French restaurant at the Westin Chosun Seoul, presents the Champaign Vacance that is available every Friday and Saturday.The promotion guests are offered an exclusive glass of wine upon entrance, and can enjoy three kinds of champagne from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The three are Louis Roederer B...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-08-16 06:16

(385) Saju: Eating God, an interesting icon for contemporary life

Eating god is one of the saju stars according to the five elements circulation and their interactions that tells of one's luck of having things to eat and generally explains one's talents, eloquence and popularity. It is usually introduced as an expression star to read lives of experts and entertainers.

Fortune Telling | 2018-08-16 17:44

Honoring female independence fighters underway

Most independence fighters Koreans remember today are men. However, there were many women who were forgotten.As Wednesday marks the 73rd anniversary of Korea's Liberation Day, some students and activists have launched a campaign to honor these forgotten heroes.

Historic Visit | 2018-08-14 16:58

Publicists donate ads to change society

An advertising company has started public information campaigns for free to raise awareness of public safety, human rights and the environment. “We believe awareness campaigns can change people's lives and even the world,” marketing agency Ideot's representative Lee Seung-jae told The Korea Times, Tuesday. “We want to change society, rather than merely make money.”

Trend | 2018-08-14 17:28

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