Hanatour to offer tailored travel options for Korea’s outbound tourists

Hanatour, Korea’s largest travel agency with over three decades of experience, is poised to lead the way in the evolving landscape of post-pandemic travel by defying traditional concepts of package…

Korea seeks to host more international MICE events in provincial cities

Korea will foster international conferences that represent each region as “Korean versions of the Davos Forum” to boost the regional economy and foster the MICE (meetings, incentive tours, conventions and…

State-run sports body investigating abuse allegations against Son Heung-min’s father at football academy

The state-run Korea Sports Ethics Center said Thursday it has launched an investigation into child abuse allegations against Son Woong-jung, a football coach and father of the Premier League star…

JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

J.D. Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his…

Tax revisions on property, stock income, crypto take center stage at Assembly

The revision of much-disputed taxes on stock trading income and property are expected to take an extended political turn, as indicated by grandstanding efforts of ruling and opposition party leaders…

Kakao’s future uncertain as leader faces arrest

Korean messenger and app giant Kakao is facing growing doubts about its efforts to revamp its governance and business structure, as prosecutors have set their sights on Kim Beom-su, the…

The Korea Times, King Sejong Institute to promote Korean language together

The Korea Times and the King Sejong Institute Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to jointly promote the Korean language and culture. This partnership aims to efficiently utilize the…

[Graphic News] Israelis divided over war against Hamas

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that 39 percent of Israelis believe the country’s military response against Hamas in Gaza has been appropriate, while 34 percent feel…

‘South Korea,’ ‘Samsung,’ ‘Kim Jong-un’ pepper Biden-Trump debate

US President Joe Biden and former US President Donald Trump, in their first televised debate on Thursday night, exchanged barbs on a number of topics, among them South Korea, Samsung…

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas introduces summer package for cocktail lovers

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas introduced two summer packages in collaboration with luxury premium tequila brand Don Julio, starting last month through Aug. 31. The Summer Escape Package offers a one-night…