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Seoul Hiking Week to offer unique autumn trail experiences

A special hiking festival will take place in Seoul, inviting locals and tourists to experience the capital’s stunning fall foliage through unique mountain adventures. From sunrise treks and night views to meditation and costume themed hikes, a wide variety of programs will showcase the rich charm of Seoul's natural landscape. The Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) announced that it will host "2026 Seoul Hiking Week: Autumn" over three weeks, from Oct. 26 to Nov. 15, centered around three Seoul Hiking Tourism Centers: Mount Bukhan, Mount Bugak and Mount Gwanak. This year’s Seoul Hiking Week is set to be the largest yet. The festival has expanded its offerings beyond traditional mountain climbing by blending nature and wellness with culture and tourism. The event will shift its central hub each week. The first week runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, focusing on Mount Gwanak. The second week runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 8 around Mount Bukhan. The final week runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 and will be centered around Mount Bugak. The main activities are categorized into four distinct themes — Extreme,

Oct 20, 2026
Seoul launches driverless night bus along Cheonggye Stream

Steering wheel-free shuttles will hit the streets of downtown Seoul this week, offering free automated rides along the historic Cheonggye Stream to connect the capital’s late-night food markets and nightlife hubs. Starting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is deploying the nation's first regularly scheduled driverless night shuttle — the Cheonggye A01. Stripped of both a steering wheel and a driver's seat, the futuristic pod-like vehicle weaves along a 4.8-kilometer loop, binding together the city's vibrant nightlife, culinary hubs and cultural landmarks under the glow of the city lights. The shuttle, operating two vehicles across 11 marked stops every 30 minutes until 11 p.m., connects Cheonggye Plaza with major commercial districts, including the neon-lit food alleys of Jongno, the industrial-chic bars of Euljiro and Gwangjang Market, world-famous for its street food. Following a successful pilot program in August and a year of daytime testing, the night shuttle offers night-shift workers, late-night shoppers and international tourists free transit between ke

Oct 20, 2026
Busan ranks No. 5 on Expedia's Top 10 global travel destinations for 2027

Busan — Korea’s vibrant southeastern port city celebrated for its beaches and bustling seafood markets — is cementing its status as one of Asia's hottest escapes, jumping into Expedia’s top ten global destinations for 2027 following a dramatic spike in worldwide travel searches. The city was the only destination in Korea to make the list in Expedia’s “Unpack ’27” report, ranking fifth worldwide as the result of a 50 percent increase in travel searches compared with the previous year. South Lake Tahoe, California, topped the ranking with a 195 percent increase, followed by Hyogo, Japan, at 95 percent; Punta del Este, Uruguay, at 65 percent; and Sedona, Arizona, at 55 percent. Expedia highlighted Busan’s lively coastal atmosphere, traditional markets and diverse food scene, recommending Haedong Yonggung Temple, Haeundae Beach and Jagalchi Market as key attractions visitors can explore in a single day. The city also met Expedia’s Smart Travel Health Check criteria, which recognize destinations aligned with sustainable tourism principles promoted by the World Travel & Tou

Oct 20, 2026
New director, new 'Giselle': Korea's top ballet company begins next chapter

Smoke rose from the chimney of Giselle’s cottage in a rural village as the curtain went up. The opening scene revived a stage detail that had appeared in the Korean National Ballet’s 2011 premiere of the French choreographer Patrice Bart’s (1945-2025) version of “Giselle,” but had since been dropped. Other subtle changes were evident in the latest production — the company’s first regular performance since Kim Joo-won, a former principal with the company, became its director and artistic director in August. Even the poster, which had previously featured full-length portraits of Giselle, was replaced with a composition emphasizing her upper body. Both onstage and off, the production suggested an effort to revisit the familiar repertoire from a fresh perspective. One of the most notable aspects of “Giselle,” staged at the Seoul Arts Center’s Opera Theater from Oct. 13 to last Sunday, was the bold decision to cast dancers in roles they had never performed before. Of the 11 dancers who took on the roles of Giselle and Albrecht across seven performances, six were making t

Oct 20, 2026
AI takes hassle out of navigating Korea's traditional markets

Exploring Korea’s traditional markets — with their narrow alleys, handwritten menus and long queues — can be as overwhelming as it is exciting for out-of-town visitors and international tourists. Artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping in as a digital concierge as the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) launched its AI Tourism Butler service across key traditional markets nationwide, aiming to dismantle the spatial and linguistic barriers that often hamper the traditional market experience. First deployed on Oct. 9 at Mangwon Market in western Seoul, Haeundae Market in Busan and Suwon Nammun Market just south of the capital, the service expands by the end of October to three more regional hubs: Gyeongdong Market in eastern Seoul, Andong Gu Market in southeastern Korea and Danyang Gugyeong Market in the central part of the country. Rather than requiring travelers to download proprietary mobile apps or navigate registration forms, the service functions instantly when users scan QR codes placed on signposts throughout the market. Once activated, the web interface opens access to a suite

Oct 20, 2026
Taste the past at Gyeongbok Palace as royal sauce storage opens to public

In the quiet, stone-paved courtyards of Gyeongbok Palace, the heart of Korea’s 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, stands a rare enclave reserved for the deep secrets of royal cuisine: the Janggo. For centuries, this specialized pavilion served as the palace’s dedicated sauce storage, housing hundreds of giant earthenware jars where fermented soy paste and sauces aged slowly under the watchful eyes of royal court ladies. Far more than a simple condiment, fermented soybean paste, or "jang," forms the fundamental flavor base of Korean cuisine, serving as the quiet backbone of everything from daily family stews to elaborate royal banquets. Steeped in centuries of communal ritual, the practice of making jang — timing the fermentation to the winter air and tending to the earthenware jars over months — reflects a deep philosophy of seasonality, patience and harmony with nature that continues to define Korean culinary heritage. Starting Nov. 4, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center and the Korea Heritage Agency will swing open the long-sealed doors of the Janggo for a five-day immersive cultural pro

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