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Yangshuo, perfect destination for soul-searching in China

TravelJun 12, 2015

Old Chinese town offers stunning scenery of Li River and karst mountain peaks
Around the Hotels

CultureJun 12, 2015

Cool down with a swim at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelSheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering a cool summer vacation in the city with the “Frozen Summer” package, available from June 1 to Aug. 31. The 235,000 won-package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room with an expansive view of the Seoul cityscape, and a sumptuous breakfast buffet for two at the hotel’s signature restaurant Feast, located on the 41st floor. The buffet is free of charge for one child under 36 months. During the
[Herald Interview] Veteran chef Butz on mission to ‘wow’ guests

Food&BeverageJun 12, 2015

Millennium Seoul Hilton eyes top three in quality dining
Gamjajeon (potato pancakes)

Food&BeverageJun 12, 2015

Gamjajeon is a variety of Korean savory pancake made with grated or ground potatoes
Polish art on extensive view in Seoul

CultureJun 11, 2015

National Museum of Korea presents in-depth exploration of Polish art from medieval period to 20th century
Film fest to explore expat experiences

Expat LivingJun 10, 2015

A new independent film festival will kick off in Seoul next week with a focus on the expatriate experience.The Korea Expat Film Festival KIXFF kicks off Thursday, with a lineup of nine feature-length movies and 38 short films, to be played over four days in venues across Seoul.The festival is slightly larger than originally conceived, but co-organizer Kevin Lambert said it had kept its original spirit. Many of the screenings will be held in small expat hangouts.“I think a lot of people are reall
Orphanage volunteer wins Michael Simning award

Expat LivingJun 10, 2015

Chosun University English professor Al Barnum has won the first Michael Simning Community Award for his work volunteering at Sungbin Orphanage. The award was created by a group of Gwangju residents in memory of Simning, a local expat who led volunteering and community events in the city and also started the First Alleyway, a cafe and key meeting point for the city’s expat community. It recognizes people who have volunteered in the city and contributed to the local community.Four others were shor
Jolly V to headline all hip-hop CLASH

Expat LivingJun 10, 2015

Charity music fund-raiser CLASH will return on June 20 with Korean rapper Jolly V headlining the bill.The event, run in aid of Angel House, a home for the disabled, will be the first CLASH event featuring all hip-hop acts.Previous CLASH events have featured a mix of Korean and expat hip-hop and rock, but the organizers decided to refresh the format. However, this does not mean they have abandoned rock.“After two years of using the same format, we decided it was time to make some changes and spic
MERS hagwon closures cause teachers stress

Expat LivingJun 10, 2015

As the MERS outbreak leads to the closures of schools and hagwons across the country, an increasing number of teachers are facing pay reductions or the cancellation of their regular vacations.Hagwons and schools closed after pressure from parents worried about the spread of MERS, which they fear might enter the community. So far all infections have occurred in hospitals, but many hagwons are facing dwindling enrollment ― and falling revenue ― due to parent jitters.Jessi Kidd Carpenter, who works
MERS puts Seoul Global Center activities on hold

Expat LivingJun 10, 2015

The recent MERS outbreak has led to cancellations of classes at Seoul Global Center, as well as on-site counseling run by the center.A Latin American cultural festival to be run in Seongbuk-dong by the Songbuk Global Village Center on Saturday has also been canceled, along with a flea market and concert planned for June 21, also due to concerns over MERS. The events were rescheduled for September.The SGC runs classes mainly on Korean language and areas of business such as tax and corporate law.
Thai interior design for eco-chic living

Arts&DesignJun 10, 2015

Lifestyle brands introduce furniture and other products that combine ethnic craftsmanship with minimalist modern design
MERS fears cast pall over culture

CultureJun 9, 2015

Festivals, concerts canceled, cinema attendance drops 25% since outbreak
Acting PM calls for strengthened countermeasures against MERS

HealthJun 9, 2015

South Korea's acting prime minister called on officials Tuesday to cope with the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome virus at a serious level to ensure it will not spread to local communities. The country has been maintaining an alert level of "caution", the third-highest warning in the country's four-tiered system since May 20 when its first outbreak of MERS was confirmed. "We need to respond to the MERS situation at a level that is serious enough to preempt the possibility of the virus infec
TB more threatening than MERS: doctor

HealthJun 9, 2015

Tuberculosis is a more threatening infectious disease in South Korea than the MERS virus, a local doctor said Tuesday. Heo Dae-seog, professor of the internal medicine department at Seoul National University Hospital, said that TB spreads very easily through the air whereas Middle East Respiratory Syndrome spreads through direct contact. It is very unlikely that the MERS virus can be spread through the air, he said. South Korea has the highest incidence rate of TB among the world's 34 wealthi
Camel meat, milk not distributed in Korea

HealthJun 9, 2015

Camel food products are not imported into or distributed in South Korea, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday, amid criticism over the government's seemingly unrealistic advice on shunning camel meat and milk consumption to avoid Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. Since the first outbreak of the acute respiratory illness on May 20, South Korea has emerged as the world's second-most MERS-infected country after Saudi Arabia, with the number of infections hitting 95. Seven deaths have been reporte