The Korea Tourism Organization opened an Istanbul office this week in response to the surge in Korean tourists to Turkey and the growing popularity of Korean pop culture among young Turkish people. The KTO expects the office will promote Korean tourism to Turkish people by introducing Korean dramas, movies and music. It also plans to draw more business travelers to Korea. Last year, 17,298 Korean tourists visited Turkey and a total of 70,266 people visited the country during the last five years,

The hotel offers two special events titled the “Welcoming Full Moon” for families or couples to celebrate Chuseok, available from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.The first package, “Family Package,” includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room, breakfast buffet at Terrace Caf, complimentary use of a rental sedan car for 24 hours as well as free entry to the Kids Village. The “Dining Package” includes a one-night stay at a deluxe room, Chuseok holiday buffet at Omi Market Grill and complimentary use of the sauna.

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine feel "anger and disbelief" and are consulting French lawyers after a magazine Friday published topless pictures of her, a royal source told AFP."We now believe the photographs are genuine," the source said on condition of anonymity. "Their (William and Kate's) general feeling is anger and disbelief. We feel a red line has been crossed.""In terms of n