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Packages and promotions
Park Hyatt Seoul debuts hanwoo tasting course with live music The Timber House at Park Hyatt Seoul has launched a new hanwoo tasting course, available from Friday to Nov. 30. The five-course menu showcases 1++ grade Korean beef paired with French culinary techniques, including aged ribeye tartare with Osetra caviar, pine-smoked beef chuck and grilled aged sirloin with black garlic doenjang butter. Guests can opt for cocktail pairings featuring inventive drinks like the sourdough-inspired toasted
Sept. 26, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Cheonan World Dance Festival, held in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, runs until Sunday. First launched in 2003, this vibrant international dance festival is celebrating its 21st edition. Highlights include the opening and closing ceremonies, national and international dance competitions, a contemporary dance concours, street performances and special guest showcases. The dynamic event brings together dancers from around the world to perform and compete across genres. The Geumsan World K
Sept. 26, 2025 -
Hanwha Hotels & Resorts steps into premium resort market with Anto
Hanwha Hotels & Resorts has officially launched its new luxury brand as it sets its sights on Korea’s premium resort sector, beginning by rebranding the renowned Paraspara Seoul resort as Anto. Operated by Jeongsang Bukhan Resort Co., now a Hanwha Hotels & Resorts subsidiary, Anto is nestled at the foot of Bukhansan National Park and just 40 minutes from central Seoul. The acclaimed resort was the accommodation of choice for Coldplay during their visit to Korea this year. “We acquired the resort
Sept. 23, 2025 -
Fall perfect time for travel in Korea with discounts on trains, accommodations and more
'Travel Month in Fall' tourism campaign aims to boost domestic travel with various tourism products offered at discount As autumn sets in and South Korea’s landscapes begin to shine in vibrant fall colors, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a nationwide domestic tourism campaign, “Travel Month in Fall.” The initiative is designed to revitalize domestic travel with special offers, travel packages and activities centered on the themes of he
Sept. 23, 2025 -
AI-powered subtitle glasses to help non-Korean speakers enjoy theater shows
The 2025 Welcome Daehakro Festival, a premier performance tourism event in South Korea, will take place from Friday to Nov. 2 across Daehangno, the National Museum of Korea and Myeongdong. This year marks the festival’s 9th edition, celebrating the country's vibrant performance culture. The festival will feature "Welcome Theatre," showcasing 47 performances including popular nonspeaking works like "Painters" and "Jump," as well as musicals, plays and traditional arts. International visitors can
Sept. 22, 2025 -
Mungyeong welcomes autumn with apples, omija and mountain passes
MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province — Surrounded by the ridges of the Baekdudaegan mountain range, Mungyeong in North Gyeongsang Province blends cultural heritage, seasonal flavors and outdoor adventure. Known for its apples and the historic Mungyeongsaejae Pass, the city draws visitors each fall to its festivals, farms and scenic parks that showcase the best of the season. Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park remains the region’s most iconic attraction. Once considered the highest and most treacher
Sept. 20, 2025 -
Trip to space, music with view and authentic basalmic
This weekend in the Greater Seoul area, you can blast off to space with an immersive art exhibition in Incheon, lounge in a music salon and watch the sun set by the Imjin River, or challenge your epicurean sensibilities with balsamic vinegar like you've never experienced it at Lotte World Tower. A permanent exhibition in Incheon offers visitors a chance to explore space-themed media art through immersive technology and interactive design. Le Space Inspire, located within Inspire Entertainment Re
Sept. 19, 2025 -
Packages and promotions
Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo offers family-friendly package for Chuseok Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo is offering a family-oriented "Family Playcation" package during the Chuseok holiday. Available Oct. 3-9, the package includes an overnight stay in a Business Deluxe room. Families will also receive two exclusive Playmobil gifts: a Playmobil figure and a lunchbox cooler pouch. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s expansive Gravity Club with swimming pool and fitness facilities, as well as a kids’ lounge fea
Sept. 19, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Muan Red Clay Mud Flat Festival runs until Sunday in Muan, South Jeolla Province. Under the theme "A Playground Like No Other, Imagined in the Mudflat," the festival offers a range of environmental educational programs and sensory activities, including mudflat exploration and eco-adventures at Korea's first wetland conservation area. Key highlights include hands-on experiences such as mudflat eel and octopus catching, along with performances like busking and magic bubble shows. Additional ev
Sept. 19, 2025 -
1,000 years of tradition: The Hanok Heritage Hotel officially opens in Yeongwol
YEONGWOL, Gangwon Province -- A bold reinterpretation of Korea’s 1,000-year-old hanok tradition has emerged in the quiet mountain village of Mungaesil in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. On Tuesday, The Hanok Heritage Co. opened The Hanok Heritage Hotel, a first-of-its-kind cultural retreat that blends ancient architecture with modern luxury to create what it calls “New Heritage.” Previously operated as a members-only collection of private villas, The Hanok Heritage has now entered the hotel industry
Sept. 13, 2025 -
Wellness-focused Westin Seoul Parnas to open Monday in former Intercontinental Seoul Coex building
Parnas Hotel Co. will open its newest flagship property, The Westin Seoul Parnas, on Monday, introducing a new standard of urban wellness in Gangnam, one of the most popular destinations in Seoul. With 564 guest rooms, including 144 Club Rooms and a top-floor Westin Club lounge, the hotel blends luxury accommodations with advanced wellness features and rich Korean cultural aesthetics. Designed in collaboration with global brand Westin, the hotel represents a major partnership between Parnas and
Sept. 12, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The 2025 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival will take place Oct. 8 to 12 at Seoul’s four major palaces — Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung. Now in its 11th year, this national heritage festival offers performances, exhibitions and hands-on experiences celebrating traditional Korean culture. Special programs are tailored for foreigners, children, teens and seniors, including royal court games, historical reenactments and nighttime tours. Highlights include the Hanbok Royal B
Sept. 12, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Goesan Red Pepper Festival, running through Sunday in Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, celebrates the region’s signature organic “clean red peppers” and agricultural heritage. Enjoy unique main events like “Find the Golden Pepper,” “Pepper Nanta” and “Catch the Pepper Fish,” as well as a red pepper bibimbap tasting, concerts and a youth festival. Interactive attractions include pepper auctions, local markets and a variety of tasting booths. Cultural programs such as the World Peppe
Sept. 5, 2025 -
Festivals, sights across Korea
The Kkotdaerim Festival, running through Sunday in Gochang, North Jeolla Province, celebrates the community spirit of Gochang nongak, an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The program includes traditional plays, busking, academic forums, concerts and exhibitions. Visitors can also join parades, enjoy local food booths and participate in hands-on craft experiences. With the scenic beauty of Gochang as a backdrop, the festival offers a rich blend of tradition and creativity, promoting cultural continui
Aug. 29, 2025 -
Seaside escape to Namhae is worth every mile
NAMHAE, South Gyeongsang Province -- Tucked away on the southern tip of South Gyeongsang Province, Namhae takes more than four hours to reach by car from Seoul, but what awaits is more than worth the journey. This quiet coastal gem offers an escape from the bustling crowds of mainstream tourist spots and invites travelers to bask in emerald-blue waters, savor local delicacies, and unwind at a slower, more meaningful pace. First stop: Namhae’s signature dish, myeolchi ssambap After the long drive
Aug. 23, 2025