KB News DeskDevastating flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills nine, hundreds of tourists missing
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side…
From romantic getaway to hotbed of crime? Rumor mill fans Jeju fears
A string of bodies found after missing-person searches raise safety concerns among travelers and tourism operators already facing a decline in domestic visitors Jeju Island, South Korea’s traditional honeymoon destination,…
Cheong Wa Dae press chief tenders resignation
Kim Sang-ho, who oversees Cheong Wa Dae’s media relations, recently submitted his resignation to President Lee Jae Myung, The Korea Herald learned from sources Monday. Kim serves as head of…
'Culture is one of the most powerful ways of bringing people together'
The sound of traditional drums and the rhythm of the Intore warrior dance filled a hotel in Seoul on Wednesday as Rwanda held its first Cultural Heritage Day in Korea,…
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[Photo News] Cooking up K-chicken
Tourists from 13 countries participate in Kyochon F&B’s Kyochon 1991 School in Seoul ahead of chobok. The 24 participants learned to make Kyochon’s signature fried chicken, sampled its sauces and…
Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
US President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon “a lot” during a White House meeting Tuesday with the country’s leader, Joseph Aoun, who came to push for long-term calm after…
Vowels as music: Korean, French artists meet in shared language of sound
“The Wind & Sand Tour — A Sonic Collection” (Suwon Museum of Art) French sound artist Remi Klemensiewicz sees the differences between Korean and French in their vowels. Ah, eh,…
Express bus booking to open to foreign-issued cards
Buses are parked at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho-gu, Seoul. (Yoon Chang-bin/ The Korea Herald) Foreign tourists will soon be able to book express and intercity bus tickets…
Racism and Misogyny: The Troubling Workplace Culture at Shangri-La Hotels
Allegations of racism, harassment, and cultural insensitivity have surfaced at Shangri-La, as an eight-year employee resigns in protest, revealing a toxic environment allegedly spearheaded by General Manager Andreas Streiber and…
Pledis Entertainment partners with Jeju Island to produce ‘K-Pop Jeju Content’
Pledis Entertainment and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province on Friday announced a partnership to produce K-pop content featuring the island’s unique features. Pledis, a subsidiary of entertainment giant Hybe, and Jeju…
