The Korea Herald

Webtoons grip Korea, go global

CultureNov 23, 2012

With smartphones, tablet PCs people regularly read cartoons online
Korean webtoons reach out to world

CultureNov 23, 2012

Struggling illustrators look beyond Korea’s free portal sites to earn a crust
Affordable arts in winter

CultureNov 23, 2012

Concert ticket prices soar, but cheaper, good quality options abound
Australia promotes Melbourne walking tour

TravelNov 23, 2012

The Australian Tourism Board has introduced a unique walking tour that will take tourists on a journey of the city that explores its past, present and great nature. The different walking routes offer unique experiences. For example, the 6 km Great Ocean Road explores the most beautiful ocean road to visit in one’s lifetime. The hour-and-a-half tour will enable tourists to walk past the iconic 12 Apostles along the road. The ATB also offers a restaurant guidebook of the city’s unique culinary exp
Beach spa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

TravelNov 23, 2012

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui offers a beach spa package that allows visitors to relax and unwind on the white sand beach of Koh Samui, Thailand. The spa treatments take place on the beach under palm trees behind white curtains, ensuring a private, relaxed experience. It features an assortment of signature Four Seasons treatments including a foot massage using sea salts and lemongrass and traditional Thai massage using traditional beauty ingredients. It provides five different selections includi
KTO receives bronze award for travel guide book

TravelNov 23, 2012

The Korea Tourism Organization received the Galaxy Award for a travel guide book that introduces unique accommodations in Korea. The book titled “Korea’s Most Unique Accommodations” was recognized in the category of “Promotion ― Tourist/Travel Destination Campaign” for promoting interesting hotels in the country to both local and foreign travelers. The Galaxy Awards given by U.S.-based MerComm. Inc. offers awards for annual reports, magazines and media promotion kits. The guide book introduces d
5 free things to do in Mexico City

TravelNov 23, 2012

MEXICO CITY (AP) ― For many foreigners, Mexico City invokes images of urban chaos, choking air pollution and pervasive street crime. And it can be an intimidating place for tourists, with maddeningly heavy traffic, a confusing public transportation system and neighborhoods cut off from each other by multi-lane highways plowed through the center of the city.But the capital has changed radically in recent years, and almost entirely for the better. Street crime and air pollution are down and the ci
Big Island’s lush, isolated North Kohala nurtures music and arts

TravelNov 23, 2012

HAWI, Hawaii ― You don’t get to North Kohala unless you mean to, or you’ve made a wrong turn.All the better for local musicians and artists to hide away and find their Polynesian muses.This lush district at the Big Island of Hawaii’s north shore is isolated from the busy Kona Coast by the ranch-dotted, horse-heaven hill that is Kohala, an extinct volcano. On its windward side, it squeezes up like an accordion into deep and wild valleys navigated only by ancient trails.A two-lane road transits th
French cuisine at Grand Ambassador Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

The hotel presents its “Signature Festive Promotion” with fine French delicacies available until the end of December. The hotel’s live buffet restaurant The Kings and restaurant Caf de Chef introduce 50 newly added items as well as Christmas desserts such as Christmas cake with cranberries and brandy custard, buche de noel, carrot cake and Christmas dried fruit pound cake. Also, “Special Eve Celebration Wine Dinner” at “Caf de Chef” features soft caviar aspic topped with cauliflower cream, fresh
Winter package at Grand Hilton Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

The hotel offers a choice of special winter packages from the months of December to February for those looking for a restful and relaxing winter escape. Package I offers a one-night stay in a deluxe room, a coupon to enjoy coffee for two available at the Atrium Caf and a copy of lifestyle magazine Maison. Package II features an overnight stay at a superior room and the benefits of Package I. Both packages also include complimentary use of the swimming pool and gym. Package III offers a one-night
Ice rink at Grand Hyatt Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

The hotel’s ice rink will re-open for the winter starting Dec. 1. The rink offers skating lessons, daily events, children’s birthday party packages, proposal events for lovers, and more. The proposal event takes place after the rink’s normal operation hours, allowing one special couple to participate in a cinematic proposal experience at the center of the ice. In addition, children born in the winter months can enjoy a memorable birthday complete with colorful party decorations, a special menu a
Winter therapy packages at Lotte Hotel Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

The hotel presents three winter packages for a warm and blissful relaxation away from the cold available from Nov. 23-Feb. 28. The “Winter Therapy I Package” covers a one night’s stay in a superior room, aroma tea set for two at the hotel’s European style library tea house, Salon de Th and two Lotte Cinema movie tickets. Guests can add 30,000 won for an upgrade to “Winter Therapy II Package” with a deluxe room. “Winter Love Therapy Package” includes one night at club deluxe room commanding a spe
American grill at Imperial Palace Seoul

TravelNov 23, 2012

The hotel’s Italian restaurant, Verona, presents “Enjoy the American Grill at Verona” promotion of authentic steak menu from Nov. 26-Dec. 31. The promotion will feature various authentic steak grill menus using American prime-grade meat and guests may choose to have a single dish of steak by parts according to their taste. Diners may enjoy the world’s top delicacies of truffles, foie gras and Sicilian olives at Verona. The price starts from 19,000 won per 100g. In addition, there is a lunch set
Ogokbap (Five-grain rice)

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

Ogokbap is made up of glutinous rice, glutinous African millet, sweet red beans and black beans. From olden days, Koreans have regarded the day of the first full moon of the year as important. People cooked five-grain rice on that day and shared it with neighbors in the hope of peace and a good harvest. Ingredients● 2 cups glutinous rice ● 1/2 cup black beans● 1/2 cup glutinous African millet ● 1/2 cup sweet red beans, 1 1/2 cups scalding water, 2 1/2 cups boiling water● 1/2 cup glutinous millet
Korean fare from home

Food&BeverageNov 23, 2012

Food stylist serves time-tested grub from the hearth at new restaurant