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A state-run website that corrects inaccurate information about Korea has improved its services to better aid users.Korea Culture and Information Korea said Tuesday it recently upgraded the Fact: Korea website (https://www.factsaboutkorea.go.kr), which on Sept. 3 marks its two-year anniversary. The website allows users to report inaccuracies, which are reviewed and revised by the authorities. The users are then notified of the revisions. Fact: Korea (KOCIS)“There were a lot of complaints that use

Vietnam’s Danang came out atop the list for Koreans’ summer break destination in 2018, according to Korean e-commerce company Ticket Monster, Wednesday. Ticket Monster, or TMON, found through its internal analysis on air ticket sales in the holiday months of July and August that Danang was the most popular choice among its users.  Cau Vang, the "gold bridge," opened near Da Nang, Vietnam, in July. (Reuters)Danang has recently risen in popularity here following multiple appearances on Korean ente

Seoul citizens will have a rare opportunity to enjoy cultural performances and traditional foods from dozens of countries at the city's largest multicultural festival this weekend, municipal officials said Wednesday.The annual "Seoul Friendship Festival 2018" will take place in the three locations in the capital -- Seoul Plaza, Mugyo-Ro and Cheonggyecheon-Ro -- Saturday and Sunday, featuring music and dance performances from 15 sister cities worldwide, various foods from all around the world and

The eighth edition of the Herald Design Forum next month will be dedicated to sharing ideas about how to design not just a better but a sustainable future. Under the theme of “Designing Future,” 15 internationally renowned speakers will share their experiences, discussing the latest changes in their respective fields and how they are preparing for the next wave of changes to come. Herald Design Forum 2018 will take place Sept. 14-15 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza.The upcoming forum will start of

The boundaries of design have changed tremendously over a short span of time. Design influences every aspect of our lives, not only the realm of products but also the way people live, says Bartomeu Mari, director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. “The Herald Design Forum is very good at bringing to the stage new voices. Deyan Sudjic is one of the most brilliant critics of the design-architecture field. I am honored to share the floor with all guests and learn from the

Princess Dana Firas of Jordan will speak at the Herald Design Forum 2018, to share her ideas and experience in cultural heritage preservation and public policies concerning the issue. Princess Dana is the wife of Prince Firas bin Raad of Jordan. She is also the chairperson of Petra National Trust, a nongovernmental organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the World Heritage Site of Petra.Under the theme of “Designing Future, Inspiring Past,” Princess Dana will reiterate the i

Nobody in their right mind likes to stay connected to work during their holidays. But however sane we may be, disconnecting is increasingly difficult in 2018, when wireless network technology is about to enter 5G levels.But don’t despair, because there are holiday locations where the notorious lack of Wi-Fi and bad reception gives you ample reason not to receive messages from work. According to research by a global travel agency Trip.com, the countries with the fewest hotels equipped with W-Fi a

The final resting place of King Injo of Joseon -- who led a tumultuous life that included a revolt and two Chinese invasions -- and his queen will be open to the public starting next month, and is set to become a new tourist attraction in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.The Cultural Heritage Administration said Monday that it is opening Jangneung, where King Injo and Queen Inyeol are buried, to the public starting Sept. 4.Authorities had restricted visits to the royal tomb, designated a UNESCO World Her

Herald Artday, a subsidiary of Herald Corp., is holding an online auction Aug. 25-29 that will feature works by modern and contemporary artists. The auction will feature the work of renowned artists from South Korea and abroad, including Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Chun Hyuck-lim, Sa Suk-won and Hwang Yeom-su.  Damien Hirst’s “Isovanillin” (Herald Artday)The offerings also include “Isovanillin” by Damien Hirst, an internationally acclaimed British contemporary artist who is well known for his

This summer’s prolonged heat wave was overwhelming for everyone -- including the local hotel sector, which recorded near full sales as South Koreans sought shelter in the comfort of cool hotels.While the “staycation” is nothing new, this year’s record-breaking temperatures encouraged more vacationers to flock to nearby hotels for a relaxing getaway.  Swimming pool at Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & ResidencesHotels with swimming pools and dining facilities were especially popular, as a la

Grand Hilton Seoul’s Bernhard Brender preps for Oktoberfest

Taste of France at Lotte Hotel Seoul After an extensive renovation, Lotte Hotel Seoul’s world-class restaurant Pierre Gagnaire is set to reopen on Sept. 1. The French fine dining restaurant will offer Allegro service for business guests during lunch, allowing guests to finish their meal in an hour. Southern French-style cuisine is offered for dinner. At Pierre’s Bar, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Seoul at a private boutique space. Bar bites will be added to the menu. For more information