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  • Free Pass to Seoul’s Royal Palaces
    In connection with the upcoming K-Royal Culture Festival , the K-Royal Palaces PASS is being released to allow unlimited admission to Seoul’s five royal palaces throughout the festival period.The K-Royal Culture Festival showcases Korea’s representative cultural assets, and is held twice a year in both spring and fall at Seoul’s five major royal palaces (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the festival and is expected to be better than ever, with more programs and the addition of a global reservation system. K-Royal Palaces PASS-holders can enjoy unlimited access to the K-Royal Culture Festival venues and experience a range of events from performances to exhibitions, hands-on programs, reenactments, and more. However, please note that the pass does not allow access to the special ticketed events of Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission or Changdeokgung Palace’s Secret Garden.The K-Royal Palaces PASS is available for purchase on major travel platforms. The pass also acts as a transportation card and offers a 10% discount at KHmall off-line stores and Korea House; and a 30% discount on tickets to the musical “The Tribe,” taking place at Sejong Center.K-Royal Culture Festival K-Royal Palaces PASSValid period: April 27 – May 5, 2024Sales period: March 18 – April 25, 2024Price: 10,000 wonSales locations: Klook, KKday, Seoul Travel Pass, Trippose, Get Your Guide, TrazyPick-up period: April 27 – May 5, 2024 / 10:00-17:00Pick-up locations: Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, K-Royal Culture Festival information booth at Gyeongbokgung Palace (available at information booth of other palaces as well)Pick-up process: Show K-Royal Palaces PASS mobile ticket (QR code) to receive the K-Royal Palaces PASS (only required the first time)Website: www.chf.or.kr
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    • Korea Today
    2024-04-15
  • Royal Palaces More Beautiful by Night
    Korea’s royal palaces, full of charm at any time of day, are even more beautiful when viewed at night. The official evening programs for spring are starting up soon, with special guided tours taking place at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace. The Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission program is popular among Koreans and foreigners alike for offering a chance to taste a recreation of Doseuksurasang, a table set for the king with 12 different dishes. At the Deoksugung Palace program, Night at Seokjojeon Hall, taste coffee and desserts enjoyed by Emporer Gojong while watching an original musical. For visitors unable to snag tickets to these highly sought-after programs, you can still enjoy the palaces at night through regular evening hours, taking place at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and the Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress. Tickets for these hours are available on-site. Gyeongbokgung Palace [Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission] Period: April 3 – May 4, 2024 / Admission period for foreigners May 2-4, 2024 Ticket reservations: Open April 1, 2024 at 09:00 (Site will close when sold out) Admission times: Session 1 - 18:40 / Session 2 - 19:40 (each session lasts 110 minutes) Ticket price: 60,000 won (Limited to two tickets per person) Website: www.chf.or.kr Reservations (Creatrip): creatrip.com/en Inquiries (Creatrip): +82-70-4327-2310 [Evening Hours] Period: TBA (Closed Tuesdays) Operating hours: 19:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:30) Admission fee: 3,000 won (200 on-site tickets available for foreigners) Website: royal.cha.go.kr Changdeokgung Palace Complex [Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace] Period: April 11 – June 2, 2024 / Admission period for foreigners April 27-28 & May 2-3, 2024 Ticket reservations: Open April 1, 2024 at 09:00 (Site will close when sold out) Admission times: Session 1 - 19:20, 19:25, 19:30 / Session 2 - 20:00, 20:05, 20:10 (each session lasts 110 minutes) Ticket price: 30,000 won (Limited to two tickets per person) Website: www.chf.or.kr Reservations (Creatrip): creatrip.com/en Inquiries (Creatrip): +82-70-4327-2310 Deoksugung Palace [Seokjojeon at Night] Period: April 16 – May 25, 2024 / Admission period for foreigners May 1-3, 2024 Ticket reservations: Open April 1, 2024 at 09:00 (Site will close when sold out) Admission times: Session 1 - 18:20 / Session 2 - 18:50 / Session 3 – 19:25 (each session lasts 90 minutes) Ticket price: 26,000 won (Limited to two tickets per person) Website: www.chf.or.kr Reservations (Creatrip): creatrip.com/en Inquiries (Creatrip): +82-70-4327-2310 [Evening Hours] Period: All year round (Closed Mondays) Operating hours: 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00) Admission fee: 1,000 won / Free for visitors ages 18 & under, 65 & older, and all visitors wearing hanbok Website: royal.cha.go.kr Changgyeonggung Palace [Night Hours] Period: All year round (Closed Mondays) Operating hours: 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00) Admission fee: 1,000 won / Free for visitors ages 18 & under, 65 & older, and all visitors wearing hanbok Website: royal.cha.go.kr Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress [Evening Program Moonlight Conversations] Period: May 3 – October 27, 2024 / Friday-Sunday Operating hours: 18:00-21:30 (Last admission 21:00) Admission fee: 1,500 won / Free for visitors ages 6 & under, 65 & older, and all visitors wearing hanbok Website: www.swcf.or.kr
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    • Korea Today
    2024-03-30
  • MICHELIN Guide to Seoul & Busan 2024
    The internationally renowned Michelin Guide released “The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2024” in February of this year. This marks the first time the Michelin Guide for Korea has included a city outside of Seoul since first being released in 2017. Busan was selected due to the port city’s unique dining culture.The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2024 features 177 restaurants in Seoul and 43 restaurants in Busan, for a total of 220 premium dining locations. French restaurant Allen and Japanese restaurant Mitou in Seoul both earned their second star, while Mori (Japanese cuisine), Palate (French cuisine), and Fiotto (Italian cuisine) in Busan each earned their first Michelin star. Fiotto also earned a Green Star for their use of ingredients picked directly from the farm.In addition to the restaurants which were able to earn stars, the guide also includes 15 and 6 restaurants in Busan and Seoul respectively that were recognized as Bib Gourmand restaurants, providing delicious food at reasonable prices. These new additions bring the total of Bib Gourmand restaurants to 72, ranging from traditional Korean cuisine to Japanese, Mexican, and Thai, as well as vegan cooking.Foodies planning a trip to Korea should definitely check the Michelin Guide! For a gourmand experience that won’t cost too much, a visit to one of the Bib Gourmand restaurants is a great choice.The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2024▶ Michelin restaurants in Seoul▶ Michelin restaurants in Busan
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    • Korea Today
    2024-03-12
  • Seoul Subway Introduces Real-time Interpretation System
    A real-time interpretation system capable of interpreting 13 languages using AI technology has been installed at the Customer Support Center of Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4). The system works by connecting a mic to a see-through touch screen that displays the words spoken and translates them depending on which language the tourist selects. After the tourist asks a question in their own language, their question is translated into Korean and appears on the monitor for the Korean station worker to see and respond to. Now travelers can quickly and easily get answers to all their subway questions, including finding subway routes, the fastest transfer points, and anything else about the subway station. The touch-screen can also be used to look up information on T-locker and T-luggage, storage systems in place for travelers. The system is available in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and Russian (13 languages total). While the system is currently in the testing stage, more machines are planned to be installed at major subway stations, including Seoul Station, Itaewon Station, Gimpo Airport Station, Gwanghwamun Station, and Hongik Univ. Station.
    • In English
    • Korea Today
    2024-03-02
  • Traveler Immigration Support Chatbot at Your Service
    Getting answers to quarantine and customs clearance related questions is now easier than ever with the Traveler Immigration Support, a chatbot service provided by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). This service offers answers to the most commonly asked questions by travelers planning to take an international flight to Korea such as customs clearance, currency exchange, immigration screening, and more. Users can get answers to their questions either by typing in keywords or selecting a topic among the given options. To use the chatbot service, select the turquoise banner from any one of the following official websites: the KDCA, Overseas Infection Disease NOW (해외감염병NOW), Q-Code, and National Quarantine Station. The Traveler Immigration Support chatbot service is supported in 12 languages. Along with the announcement of the Traveler Immigration Support, the KDCA declares they will “continue efforts to protect travelers’ safety and health through a variety of measures.” Traveler Immigration Support Chatbot Service Accessible websites: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Overseas Infection Disease NOW (해외감염병NOW) Q-Code National Quarantine Station Supported languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French Inquiries: +82-2-2163-5945, +82-1339 * Please be aware that system errors may occur depending on the language settings of the users’ device. For the best service, it is recommended to change the device language setting to Korean. 1) For mobile users: Language selection option is only available when the device language is set to “Korean” 2) For PC users: Select “Korean” as the first language option for the web browser Visa and Entry Requirements ▶Visa ▶Immigration ▶Prohibited & Restricted Items ▶Animal/Plant Quarantines
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    • Korea Today
    2024-01-23
  • Enjoy GANGWON 2024 with Winter Festivals!
    Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (Credit: Daegwallyeong Snow Festival official website) A free shuttle bus will operate between GANGWON 2024 competition arena areas and nearby festival venues. Shuttle bus services will be available January 20-24 and January 27-29. Major stops along the route include Gangneung Station, near Gangneung Oval, the venue for speed skating, short track speed skating, figure skating, and curling events; Alpensia Resort, the venue for snow sports such as bobsleigh, skeleton, and ski jump; and the festival grounds of representative winter festivals Pyeongchang Trout Festival and Daegwallyeong Snow Festival. All riders will receive a commemorative 2024 Cultural Festival yearly planner, with 30% off discount coupons for Pyeongchang Trout Festival programs and Daegwallyeong Snow Festival paid zones. The shuttle bus is limited to visitors attending GANGWON 2024 events, excluding local residents. As the shuttle bus schedule and route differs by date, be sure to check the operating information below. GANGWON 2024 Period: January 19 – February 1, 2024 Venues: Four cities throughout Gangwon State (Gangneung, Pyeongchang, Jeongseon, Hoengseong) Website: olympics.com GANGWON 2024 shuttle bus schedule * Inquiries: Seungwoo Tour +82-70-4441-6355 / beaver@swtour.co.kr (Korean, English) * Two round-trip buses operate per day * Buses will not stop at Pyeongchang Trout Festival on January 29 (Festival ends Jan. 28) * Bus schedule subject to change depending on local road conditions
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    • Korea Today
    2024-01-16

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    Jeongseon-gun Recognized as the First ‘Wellness Tourism City of the Year’
    Romyzian Garden The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) recognized Jeongseon-gun as the first ‘Wellness Tourism City of the Year’ for Korea’s local tourism industry by offering travelers with healing experiences. The ‘Wellness Tourism City of the Year’ program, launched this year, is designed to mend the hearts of Korean and international travelers who have been worn down by the COVID-19 pandemic and boost local economies by promoting the growth of the wellness tourism industry. The regions selected for the program work with the MCST and KTO to develop tourism products inspired by local wellness tourism resources while also implementing related annual events and laying the groundwork for the industry to continue expanding even after the program ends. This year, the ministry issued a call for project proposals from local governments. The project plan submissions were evaluated by experts within and outside of the ministry based on the plan’s feasibility, local tourism resources’ appeal, and the projects’ expected effects. As a result, the project was given to Jeongseon county. The region is home to three wellness tourism attractions designated by the MCST and the KTO. The Jeongseon county, in particular, was lauded for its efforts to develop and promote unique tourism products based on the region’s outstanding wellness tourism resources. The local government earned particularly exceptional points with its long-term vision to use this year’s project as a platform to reinforce the region’s identity as a wellness tourism city and become a leader in the Korean wellness tourism sector. To develop a successful industry model as the ‘Wellness Tourism City of the Year,’ the Jeongseon county government plans to form a local wellness tourism development organization with representatives from the government, universities, local merchants, and residents. The organization will support efforts to keep the local community flourishing with wellness tourism and develop a new tourism industry closely connected with the local communities. These endeavors include the development of wellness tourism products, such as the Mindful Meditation Tour and the Healing Food Experience Tour, the Wellness Happiness Academy, which helps train wellness tourism professionals, and the 2023 Wellness Tourism Festa, which features a selection of wellness tourism attractions. At the central government, the MCST has been working to promote wellness tourism and lay the groundwork for Korea’s wellness tourism industry as part of the key projects for the 61st National Policy Tasks, ‘Boost People’s Happiness through Travel, and Drive Growth with Tourism.’ First, the ministry plans to draft a law called the Wellness Tourism Industry Development Act (tentative title), which defines wellness tourism and provides a collaborative interdepartmental framework alongside the registration of wellness tourism businesses and the designation of wellness tourism industry zones. Second, as a part of the Wellness Medical Tourism Cluster project (February 27, six sites announced), which includes the newly launched Wellness Tourism City of the Year program, the MCST will actively engage in fostering a wellness tourism industry linked closely with local communities. Third, the ministry also plans to select 8,000 people (along with their companions) who have dedicated the last few years of their lives to fighting COVID-19 and provide them with opportunities to experience wellness tourism programs so that they may rest their weary minds and replenish their happiness. An MCST official said, “As the first ‘Wellness Tourism City of the Year,’ it is expected that Jeongseon county can overcome the population decline issue and propose a new model to lead local economic growth.”
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    • Korea Today
    2023-03-10
  • Suncheonman International Garden Expo Comes Back in 10 Years
    (Photo courtesy of Korean Tourism Organization) In ten years since its last event, Suncheonman International Garden Expo is planned to take place for seven months starting from April 1, 2023. Suncheonman International Garden Expo is a large-scale international event that welcomes participants from over 30 countries worldwide. This year, the event focuses on raising international awareness about global warming by presenting a standard criteria in designing city gardens for a sustainable future where carbon neutrality, nature, and humans can coexist. In addition to Suncheonman National Garden, Suncheonman Wetland and parts of Suncheon have turned into a garden in preparation for the upcoming event. Visitors can enjoy the sights of Ocheon Green Square by the city’s reservoir and Green Island, as well as participate in activities like barefoot walking on Earthing Road and taking a relaxing stroll at Garden over Water. Visitors planning on an overnight trip in Suncheon can spend the night in Suncheonman National Garden at Garden Stay. [Brief Facts] Event: Suncheonman International Garden Expo 2023 Event period: April 1 – October 31, 2023 Event venue: Suncheonman National Garden and Suncheonman Wetland Website: scbay.suncheon.go.kr
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    • Korea Today
    2023-03-08
  • Therme Group Plans Wellbeing Resort in South Korea
    A letter of cooperation between Therme and IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) was recently signed in Frankfurt. Pictured at the signing was from left; IFEZ Deputy Director Nicholas Kim, Therme Group’s Senior Vice President Stelian Simion Iacob, IFEZ commissioner Kim Jin-yong, and Therme Group Korea’s Kim Insook. Therme Group has announced that it is working with Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok and IFEZ Commissioner Kim Jin-yong to bring a wellbeing resort to South Korea, that can welcome upwards of one million people per year. A letter of cooperation between Therme and IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) was signed in Frankfurt in November. Subject to a finalized agreement and a construction-ready site, the resort will take two to three years to complete. Therme Group now adds Incheon to its ongoing global development programme. Korean traditions of saunas, hot pools, wellness experiences and health-giving food align closely with the Therme concept and the resort will reflect this unique history and culture. Therme Group’s Senior Vice President Stelian Simion Iacob, stands with IFEZ commissioner Kim Jin-yong at Therme’s flagship resort, Therme Bucharest The resort in Korea will offer a natural environment delivered through sustainable engineering. Therme resorts are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited to the highest ‘Platinum’ level. Earlier this month, Therme Group was awarded a double gold for ‘Conserving Water and Improving Water Security and Supply for Neighbours’ at the World Travel Market (WTM) Global Responsible Tourism Awards. IFEZ Commissioner Kim Jin-yong says “Therme Group’s Wellbeing Resort will not only attract tourists to Incheon and help to drive the region’s economy, but it will also boost health and wellbeing in the population as Incheon continues to grow as a leading global city.” Therme Group Senior Vice President and COO, Stelian Iacob added “Our close partnership with Incheon and IFEZ will enable us to continue our global development programme, bringing the world’s most advanced wellbeing concept to iconic locations in cities worldwide.”
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    • Korea Today
    2022-11-25
  • Jeju's Clean Beauty Brand MAROHAN Introduces Camellia Essence & Cream
    Marohan, one of top clean beauty brands in Korea, today announced the launch of an innovative new collection of skincare products, Camellia Barrier Core Essence and Camellia Barrier Core Cream, made with locally produced Camellia flower extract. The collection combines the excellent antioxidant properties of camellia flower extract with useful ingredients to help create healthy, radiant skin. Taking inspiration from the tradition of using camellia fruits and flowers for healthy skin and body among localities, the brand has been focusing on extracting and commercializing the active ingredients of camellia flowers. The camellia flower extract was produced by the subcritical water extraction method, which has recently been attracting attention as an eco-friendly technique. To launch the collection, the brand has partnered with researchers at the department of chemistry and cosmetics at Jeju National University and scientists at Jeju Industry-University Convergence Center. The products are using EWG verified materials, are DERMATEST certified, and are registered with the Vegan Society. "Jeju, known as the cleanest island in Korea, is rich in various bio-resources. Marohan is dedicated to developing and commercializing these resources as clean beauty products," said Ms. Kang Sung-hee, Marohan's brand owner and CEO of Dongan Co., Ltd. For more information about Marohan visit www.marohan.com or catch the brand on instagram @marohan.
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    • Korea Today
    2022-07-01
  • Aromatherapy Seminar Planned April 28 in Jeju
    An aromatherapy seminar will be held on Thursday, April 28, at Jeju University-Industry Convergence Center for local researchers and professional practitioners in Korea. Organized by the Korean Aroma Wellness Association(a.k.a. KAWA), the half day semianr offers timely and quality presentations under the theme of 'Aromatherapy: Recent Changes in Industry and Academic Research.' The featured speakers include Dr. Park Chan-ik, dean of the College of Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals at Daegu Haany University, Dr. Lee Young-jwa, adjunct professor at CHA University, and Dr. Lee Hyun-joo, founder and president of KAWA. The seminar will start at 1 p.m. and is expected to end about 5:30 p.m. Before and during the event, a flower tea tasting event hosted by movie star and aromatherapist Seo Kap-sook will be held. There is no cost to attend this seminar. For more information, call Paul Song at 064-757-4680.
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    • Korea Today
    2022-04-13
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