Jinan: Korea's open-air museum of geological wonders

Jinan: Korea's open-air museum of geological wonders

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Gwanghwamun Square to glow blue in tribute to 23 UN Korean War allies

Gwanghwamun Square to glow blue in tribute to 23 UN Korean War allies

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Saving tomorrow's memory: Korea names 6 modern artifacts to national preservation watchlist

Saving tomorrow's memory: Korea names 6 modern artifacts to national preservation watchlist

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From pork to tangerines: 3 foods to try on Jeju autumn trip

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Fall foliage peaks on Jeju, silver grass rounds out scenery

Fall foliage peaks on Jeju, silver grass rounds out scenery

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MMCA exhibition to highlight iconic American modernist painter Georgia O'Keeffe

MMCA exhibition to highlight iconic American modernist painter Georgia O'Keeffe

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Seoul rolls out 6 night coupon packs to keep tourists exploring after dark

Seoul is looking to turn its nights into a bigger draw for international visitors, introducing six themed discount packages designed to encourage tourists to stay out longer and spend more across the city. The Seoul Tourism Organization announced Wednesday that it is expanding nighttime attractions available through its Discover Seoul Pass and launching six Night Coupon Packs covering dining, shopping, wellness, sightseeing and cultural experiences. The initiative follows growing demand for after-dark activities among foreign visitors. According to the organization's analysis of pass usage, nighttime visits between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. accounted for 14 percent of partner-facility visits in 2024 and 15.2 percent in both 2025 and 2026, as of Nov. 1. The pass recorded 98,880 nighttime visits over the past three years, with observation decks and Han River cruises drawing particular interest, alongside spas, saunas and water-based leisure facilities. The six packages are designed to make those experiences easier to discover. They include the Seoul Night Taste Pack for Korean food and dining, Nig

Nov 11, 2026
Seoul to bring 150 singles together in latest bid to encourage marriage

Seoul is giving singles more chances to find a match this year, expanding its final city-run matchmaking event of 2026 to 150 participants for the first time. The event will take place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) on Dec. 12, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday. The matchmaking initiative is part of a broader policy push to reverse the country's demographic decline by encouraging people to form relationships, marry and have children. In Korea, where childbirth remains closely tied to marriage, fewer and later marriages have contributed to the decline in births. Seoul has incorporated matchmaking events into its broader Birth Encouragement Seoul Project, which also includes housing, child care and financial support for families. The city expanded the number of matchmaking events from one to four in 2025 as part of that effort. The program, called “Seoul-ting,” combines Seoul with “ting,” Korean slang for a group blind date. The program has drawn some 17,700 applicants and produced 179 matched couples since it began in November 2024. The city will select 75 men and

Nov 11, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber to make 1st visit to Korea

British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the legend behind the musicals "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats," will make his first official visit to Korea this month, officials said Wednesday. Lloyd Webber will meet the cast and producers of an upcoming performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" here and hold a press conference on Nov. 19, according to performing arts company S&Co. His visit comes on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of "The Phantom of the Opera," which debuted on London's West End in 1986. The musical has since attracted some 160 million viewers from 54 countries around the world. In South Korea, 1.5 million have watched it since it premiered in 2001. Lloyd Webber is known for composing hit musicals, such as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita" and "School of Rock." He has won numerous accolades, including an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. In 2024, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the first such order given to a British arts and culture figure.

Nov 11, 2026
KTO picks 6 promising tourism startups at investor demo day

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has recognized six emerging tourism startups for their business potential at an event aimed at connecting innovative companies with investors, the state-run agency said Wednesday. The 2026 Tourism Venture Final Demo Day, held Tuesday in central Seoul, brought together about 100 participants, including startup founders, investors and aspiring entrepreneurs. Fourteen companies presented their business models and growth strategies to potential investors, including managers of tourism-focused funds and funds backed by pension funds. The six selected companies were chosen through a mock investment evaluation. Their businesses span travel technology, retail and marine tourism. RavenL, for instance, developed a tool that analyzes tourist spending patterns using travel videos filmed by foreign visitors, alongside a system that helps retailers turn customer behavior data into sales. Another winner, About Fishing, operates a marine leisure platform combining fishing information, boat reservations and equipment purchases. A third company offers an integrated v

Nov 11, 2026
When fake feels real: 'Rohtko' brings one of art's big questions to Seoul

A painting does not change when it is exposed as a fake. Its price and the way people see it do. That gap between an object and the value attached to it drives “Rohtko,” Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski’s multimedia theater production, which makes its Korean premiere Friday at LG Arts Center Seoul. Inspired by a multimillion-dollar forgery scandal, the production arrives here four years after its world premiere, with its questions about originals and copies taking on fresh urgency amid the increase of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Twarkowski explored multiple perspectives on authenticity, inviting audiences to draw their own conclusions. “I truly believe that we have this possibility in theater to communicate contradictions,” he said, describing art as a way to explore complexity without declaring one single interpretation to be true. Produced by Latvia’s Dailes Theatre, “Rohtko” premiered in March 2022. It won five Latvian theater awards that year, including production and directing honors, followed by Italy’s Ubu Award for

Nov 11, 2026
AiAi delas Alas' children reveal they tried to fix her marriage with Gerald Sibayan

Aiai delas Alas' children, Sancho and Sophia, revealed that they tried to fix their mother's marriage to Gerald Sibayan.

Nov 11, 2026
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