Northern Seoul suburb hosts festival of 100 million flowers
International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2024 on April 26 got off to a spectacular start at Ilsan Lake Park...
Newest hiking tourism center in Seoul offers info, gear rentals
The Bugaksan Mountain branch of Seoul Hiking Tourism Center was opened on April 18 in the Samcheong-dong neighborhood of...
Japanese pick Korea as top tourism destination for Golden Week
Separate surveys by three major Japanese tourism companies have found that Korea is the most popular destination this...
Nation’s largest tourism show helps completion of bucket lists
The annual Korea Travel Expo on March 28 kicked off at the aT Center in Seoul's Seocho-gu District,...
Use of self-driving buses in Seoul eased for foreign tourists
The self-driving bus running around Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul has been reborn as a tourist attraction for...
Forbes names 5 must-visit cherry blossom spots in Korea
The U.S. business magazine Forbes has selected five must-visit cherry blossom spots in Korea for this year. Pictured...
Ice skating rink opened at Seoul Plaza for 52-day run
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Dec. 20 said the Seoul Plaza Skating Rink will be open for 52 days from...
Minister Yu visits 2 southern cities to boost regional tourism
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In Chon on Dec. 21 shouts the slogan "Regions to Visit, Stay...
Tourism ministry hosts promotional event in NY
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Korea Tourism Organization held a "K-Tourism Roadshow" in New York's...
Jeju tour allows visitors to enjoy sea, protect environment
Participants in the "E-Run Trip" on June 2 pose for a group photo while holding scrap metal they...
Pop-up relay event for cultural content to start in Busan
Members of the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) in April watch a fireworks display above the Gwangandaegyo Bridge...
Seafood on southern island delights 7 Honorary Reporters
Seven Korea.net Honorary Reporters visiting Namhae-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, on a seafood tour on May 24 pose for a photo at a restaurant...
Culture Ministry launches this year’s 100 K-Culture-Tourism Event
Freize-KIAF (Korea International Art Fair) is part of this year's 100 K-Culture-Tourism Event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and...
Korea.net checks out Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
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By Hong Angie and Aisylu Akhmetzianova
Video = Lee Jun Young
A burs...
Campaign promotes tourism in Korea at World Cup in Qatar
Visitors in Doha, Qatar, crowd around the booth for promoting tourism in Korea.
By Jung Joo-ri
Photos = Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
An official booth for promoting...
From boilermakers to luxury drinks, 4 experts discuss Korean booze culture
From left are Won Spirits CEO Jay Park, Damhwa CEO Lee Jaeook, Korea Studio Sool Director Park Rokdam and Won Spirits Chief Communications Officer Kim Hee-jun.
By...
Photo essay of Ulleungdo and Dokdo islands
To mark Dokdo Day on Oct. 25, the Northeast Asian History Foundation invited Korea.net Honorary Reporters to go on a trip from Nov. 1-4...
Traditional booze wins over seven Honorary Reporters at tasting session
By Hong Kilju and Aisylu Akhmetzianova
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Video = Lee Jun Young
The silky and milky makgeolli (rice wine), dark yellow yakju (clear liquor) and crystal clear soju (liquor). All of...
Buddhist templestay program attracts over 6M participants in 20 years
Launched in 2002, the Buddhist templestay project attracted more than six million people over the last two decades, with 11% of those attending coming from overseas. Shown are...
Seoul city gov’t releases list of 96 best trails to enjoy fall leaves
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Oct. 25 released its list of the city's 96 best autumn trails, including this colorful leaf-covered path along Anyangcheon Stream.
By Park Hye...
