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Thu, October 22, 2020 | 04:35

Tteokbokki voted No. 1 comfort food amid pandemic

Tteokbokki voted No. 1 comfort food amid pandemic

"Tteokbokki," a popular snack made from rice cakes and red chili pepper sauce, has been voted the No. 1 food to lift the Korean people's spirits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Seoul Metropolitan Government said Saturday. In an online survey in September, the city government asked people to name their favorite comfort food and got more than 10,000 responses nationwide.

2020-10-17 18:02

Chef seeks harmony between Korean ingredients, int'l cooking styles

Chef seeks harmony between Korean ingredients, int'l cooking styles

Hamish Neale, the executive chef of Andaz Seoul Gangnam, has led the hotel's Jogakbo restaurant since its opening in September last year, bringing together traditional Korean ingredients and international cooking styles.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-10-15 16:57

Koreans rediscovered travel closer to home this summer

Koreans rediscovered travel closer to home this summer

People's travel patterns have changed drastically this year amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, as lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the coronavirus have made overseas travel much more difficult.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-10-14 17:00

Hotel Lobby

The Lobby Lounge located on the first floor of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Seoul is presenting weekend brunch prepared using autumn's most notable seasonal ingredients, including humpback prawns, scallops and figs.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-10-14 17:00

Taiwan emerges as most popular destination

Taiwan emerges as most popular destination

As the COVID-19 situation has improved in many countries, with some of their social distancing measures being lifted, the travel itch that has been subdued for months now grows even stronger.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-10-09 13:38

Hotel Lobby

The Millennium Hilton Seoul has launched its “Oktoberfest 2020” promotion with the aim of bringing the taste of Germany to the heart of Seoul for those unable to travel to Europe this year.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-10-09 13:38

Nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to begin this week

Nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace to begin this week

Nighttime tours of Changdeok Palace, one of the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in central Seoul, will start later this week, cultural heritage authorities said Tuesday. The special night tours of Changdeok Palace in Jongno Ward will kick off Saturday and go through Oct. 25, every Thursday to Sunday, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA).

2020-10-06 15:59

Suncheon catching on as eco-friendly destination amid protracted virus fears

Suncheon catching on as eco-friendly destination amid protracted virus fears

Nature-friendly tourist destinations are drawing increasing attention these days from people fatigued by the protracted battle against the coronavirus outbreak. Suncheon, a South Jeolla Province city known as South Korea's center of ecology, is one of the recommended destinations for those wanting to rest away from fears of COVID-19 and enjoy various experience tours.

2020-10-06 11:27

No. of foreign visitors to Korea dips 75% during H1

No. of foreign visitors to Korea dips 75% during H1

The number of international visitors to South Korea plummeted by more than 70 percent during the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a lawmaker Sunday. The number of inbound foreign travelers during the January-June period reached 2.14 million, marking a 74.7 percent plunge compared to the 8.44 million tally from a year ago, according to Rep. Lim O-k...

2020-10-04 14:19

Visit top 5 film locations in US from your couch

Visit top 5 film locations in US from your couch

Many people here are suffering from stress caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late January, due to restrictions on outdoor activities and overseas travel.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-09-24 12:41

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