By Lee Hae-rin The Year of the Dragon begins this year on February 10. South Korea has 1,261 places with dragon, yong in Korean, in their names. Here are some of the best dragon-themed travel destinations recommended by the Korea Tourism Organisation and the Seoul Tourism Organisation. A sunrise view at Haedong Yonggung Temple in … Read more
The term ‘international jet setter’ might not immediately evoke images of dogs, yet it’s exactly how to describe Kuma – a dinky hound who has been on around 250 flights. This New York-based pug is better travelled than most people – and has become something of a travel influencer, attracting nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram and … Read more
SEOUL: North Korea is shaking up the way it handles relations with South Korea, enacting changes to policy and government organisations that would effectively treat the South as a separate, enemy state. The moves, which break with decades of policy, could have North Korea’s foreign ministry taking over relations with the South, and potentially help … Read more
SEOUL: North Korea plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 as part of efforts to ramp up its military, state media reported on Sunday (Dec 31). Pyongyang successfully put a spy satellite into orbit last month and has since claimed it was providing images of major United States and South Korean military sites. This … Read more
2023 has brought us great movies and dramas from South Korea. With great stories, come great actors who deliver great performances. Lee Jung Ha, Ryeoun, Choi Ro Hee, Ahn Eun Jin, are some of the most popular names from the past year. Let’s take a look at some of the rising stars from South Korea … Read more
KIM Jong-un is said to be giving top end Mercedes cars to members of his inner circle – but no one knows how he is getting them. The North Korean dictator clearly isn’t short of cash despite ruling over an impoverished nation as he has been splashing out on a slew of fancy cars. 6 … Read more
Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more
In the vibrant landscape of 2023 K-dramas, diverse narratives unfolded to captivate audiences. Moving soared to please superhero/fantasy enthusiasts, while King the Land and Crash Course in Romance catered to romance aficionados with their enchanting tales. The delightful surprise of Twinkling Watermelon provided a refreshing coming-of-age perspective, resonating with viewers. Emotions staged a triumphant return … Read more
SEOUL: The head of the district police force that investigated South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun over allegations of illegal drug use on Thursday (Dec 28) defended the tough questioning of him before he was found dead. Incheon Metropolitan Police chief Kim Hui-jung told a news briefing the entire process was justified and done with Lee’s … Read more
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more
