Rail pass offers online train reservations for non-Koreans Korail recently updated its website to allow non-Korean passengers to purchase a Korail Pass and to reserve seats. The photo above is a Singaporean passenger presenting the ticket she printed to the conductor. (Korail) x By Kim Tae Won and Kim Young Shin Non-Korean tourists can now take…
DetailsHealthy, tasty seafood to help beat the heat Mineo croaker fish (민어) are just one of the many types of healthy seafood that are in-season during the summer. The photo above shows a delicious pot of mineo gamjeong croaker fish hotpot (민어감정). By Kim Young Shin Photos = Institute of Traditional Korean Food The most well-known Korean…
DetailsHalal food on the rise in Korea Lamb shish kebab (top) and Adana kebab are both signature menu items at Kervan, a halal Turkish restaurant certified by the Korea Muslim Federation. By Kim Young Deok, Xu Aiying and Yoon Sojung Photos = Xu Aiying July 27, 2017 | Seoul The word halal simply means “allowed” in Arabic. For Muslims, this…
DetailsSeoul will host the Hangang Summer Festival, or Hangang Mongttang Festival, all along the banks of the Hangang River at parks across the capital region this summer. Mongttang (몽땅) simply means “everything.”
DetailsJeju’s summer nights bring in the tourists Jeju’s Hyeobjae, Hamdeok, Iho Tewoo and Samyang beaches now allow swimmers to stay two more hours after dark, until 9 p.m., for a limited time until Aug. 15. In the photo above, visitors enjoy Iho Tewoo Beach late at night. (Jeju Tourism Organization) By Kim Young Shin …
DetailsSummer beach festivals welcome tourists Incheon International Airport is one of the best airports in the world. By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Salwa Elzeny Photos = Salwa Elzeny As someone unknown once said, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” The Boryeong Mud Festival, one of the most popular summer festivals in…
DetailsThree firework artist groups from Korea, Spain and the U.S. will show off their spectacular explosive light shows in the port of Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, at the Pohang International Fireworks Festival.
DetailsWorld’s best airport Incheon International Airport is one of the best airports in the world. By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Salwa Elzeny Photos = Salwa Elzeny As someone unknown once said, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Airports are the first gateway to your adventures. Airports are a place of both…
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