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Royal Palaces Open for Special Evening Admission
The major palaces are now open for springtime evening admissions. Visitors will be guided to explore the evening beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace in Seoul as well as the Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. The palaces offer evening…
New moms in Seoul to get KRW 1M subsidy for postpartum care
All households in Seoul with newborns from fall are eligible for a subsidy of KRW 1 million for postpartum care. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 11 said under a policy to raise the…
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100 Must-visit Tourist Spots in Korea 2023-2024 Announced
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), in joint cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), has announced “100 Must-visit Tourist Spots in Korea” for 2023-2024. The 100…
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Experience the Night of Joseon at Korean Folk Village: ‘Adding Moonlight’ Nighttime Opening from April 7
Korean Folk Village announced that it will hold a nighttime opening event called ‘Adding Moonlight’ from April 7 to November 12 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, where…
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Organic Food Subsidy: Benefits for Pregnant Women in Korea
Gyeonggi Provence in South Korea recently launched an additional benefit for pregnant women. This benefit will increase access to organic food and local agricultural products to help promote…
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Jimin of BTS makes history as song debuts atop Billboard Hot 100
Jimin, a member of the K-pop sensation BTS, is the first K-pop solo artist to top Billboard’s main singles chart Hot 100. In an article forecasting the online songs chart for the week of…
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Travelling Around Korea with Kids
Kids of all different ages can face a variety of challenges when going on vacation abroad. Traveling around Korea with kids is no exception. As a former tour guide, here are some challenges I…
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6 national flower festivals to enjoy this spring without masks
There is nothing like a flower festival to fully enjoy spring in Korea. Flowers of diverse colors fully express their vitality, with the country hosting around this time of year festivals of…
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For Foreigners under the age of 18, admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace is free starting in April
Foreigners under the age of 18 will be exempt from admission fees when visiting major palaces such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace starting next month. The cultural heritage…
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Night tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace to start from April 5
The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration on March 29 said the 2023 Spring Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tour will run from April 5 to May 31. Visitors can…
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Direct flights resumed between Jeju Island, China
Direct flights connecting Jeju Island and China have been resumed. The Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO) on March 26 said direct flights between Korea’s top tourism island and Greater…
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Grandparent Care Allowance in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced the Mom and Dad Happiness Project. As part of the project, many people may be eligible for the Grandparent Care Allowance. This allows…
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Cheong Wa Dae to host spring concerts from March 29 to April 16
The Cultural Heritage Administration’s (CHA) committee for opening Cheong Wa Dae to the public and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF) on March 23 said they will hold spring…
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Discount on International Express Mail for Multicultural Families in Korea
Gyeonggi-do Province and the Gyeongin Regional Postal Service announced on January 17, 2023, that they are offering a 10% discount on international express mail for multicultural families. Who…
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Busan Map of Spring Blossoms: Relishing the Spring in Busan
The city of Busan has launched a new tourist city map of spring blossoms with spring festivals and recommended spots to enjoy the spring flower blossoms in Busan. The map includes information…
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The Ups and Downs of Hagwons as Childcare in South Korea
Introduction Throughout the world, childcare is something that most parents worry about. Who will take care of the children? How will I work? What can they do to keep themselves busy? These…
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Tips to Reduce Back to School Anxiety
It’s the start of the new school year here in South Korea. Each year, the school year in South Korea begins on March 2nd. It’s after Lunar New Year celebrations have come to an end…
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The 30th Gyeongju Cherry Marathon Opens after 4 Year-hiatus
The 30th Gyeongju Cherry Marathon will be held on April 1. After four year-hiatus, participants can enjoy a run around Bomunho Lake in the midst of spring air, making it a very popular event.…
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5 provincial cities named to list of those ‘specializing in night tourism’
Five provincial cities including Busan, Daejeon and Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, have been named to this year’s list of “cities specializing in night tourism.” The…
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Korea Tourism Organization introduces 51 tourist destinations for Hallyu fans
The Korea Tourism Organization(KTO) on Feb. 21 released a list of 51 specialized tourist destinations. For fans of Hallyu (the Korean wave), the 51 were grouped by major Hallyu-themed…
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WSJ Reports ‘BTS Dynamite’ Lego Set to Test K-pop Group’s Influence and Marketability
The Wall Street Journal published an article analyzing the ripple effects of the release of a BTS (the mega-popular Korean boy band) set by Lego, a Denmark-based global construction-block toy…
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