Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Despite the criticism, Korea's hanok stay boom might save its traditional homes.

Inside this hanok in Bukchon, there are hardwood floors, a queen-size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. The bathroom has a TOTO toilet. In a separate building — but still within the compound — is a sauna with clay walls.

2025-04-03

Culture Ministry launches rural promotional program with foreign YouTubers, content creators

The government's promotional program with international content creators, "The Senses of K-Culture," is set to kick off this week, according to the Culture Ministry on Wednesday.

2025-04-02

Jeju to operate first 'semi-homeport' for cruises in May

Jeju will begin opering its first "semi-homeport" for cruise ships in May.

2025-03-31

DMZ Peace Trail program to open April 18

Ten touring routes for the DMZ Peace Trail program this year will begin April 18, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday.

2025-03-28

Spring K-Royal Culture Festival to offer separate reservations for foreigners

Reservations for the English language programs of the upcoming Spring K-Royal Culture Festival will be open exclusively to foreigners starting Thursday, announced its organizer, Korea Heritage Agency (KHA), on Wednesday.

2025-03-26

Four Seoul restaurants named in 2025 Asia’s 50 Best list, including debut of Eatanic Garden

Four restaurants in Korea made it onto the 2025 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, unveiled Tuesday night during a live ceremony in Seoul for the second consecutive year.

2025-03-26

Songwriting conference aims to bring French flavors to K-pop

As K-pop continues to rise on the back of international collaborations with American producers — such as Rosé’s “Apt.” (2024) and Seventeen’s “Love, Money, Fame” (2024) — industry leaders are now looking to France for new creative partnerships.

2025-03-25

'K-tourism Roadshow' in Beijing, Shanghai aims to draw Chinese tourists

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is holding a "K-tourism Roadshow" in Beijing and Shanghai to promote popular attractions with a focus on everyday Korean life and culture in a bid to spur Chinese tourism.

2025-03-25

Fraudsters impersonate star chef's restaurant in reservation scam

Star chef Anh Sung-jae of three-Michelin-starred Mosu has warned the public about a reservation scam in which fraudsters impersonate his restaurant to collect fake deposits.

2025-03-24

'Las Vegas of Asia': Macau's glitz finds favor with Korean tourists

Macau is no longer simply known as a gambling mecca. In the post-pandemic era, the Chinese special administrative region has emerged as an appealing tourist site to those seeking an upscale travel experience, and Koreans sit toward top of that list.

2025-03-22