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Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
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Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
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OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
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Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
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Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
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Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
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Dogs in U.S. airports seek out hugs, not drugs
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― There’s a new breed of dog in U.S. airports. They aren’t sniffing for drugs or bombs ― they’re looking for people who need a friend, a belly to rub or a paw to shake.The dogs are intended to take the stress out of travel ― the crowds, long lines and terrorism concerns.“His job is to be touched,” volunteer Kyra Hubis said of Henry James, her 5-year-old golden retriever that works a few hours a week at one California airport. “I am just standing there with him. They are talking
May 31, 2013
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From ship to prison: Unique hostels in Sweden
In Sweden, unique hostels spring from old quarters.My wife and I booked a two-bed cabin on the Gustav Af Klint, a beat-up, decommissioned steamship-turned-hostel, because it was a bargain at around $60 a night and in a great location, near Stockholm’s Old Town and the metro. Turns out, it was a memorable, pleasant base for our time in Stockholm, too.Our room was spartan at best, with a porthole for a window and two bunks, but what the lodging lacked in amenities, it more than made up for in loca
May 31, 2013
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Top of Aspen Mountain to reopen for holiday skiing
ASPEN, Colorado (AP) ― Aspen Skiing Co. is reopening the top of Aspen Mountain for skiing and snowboarding this Memorial Day weekend, after getting some late spring snow.Sixteen runs on almost 90 acres will be open at the top of the mountain Saturday, Sunday and Monday.Aspen Skiing Co.’s vice president of mountain operations, Rich Burkley, says the resort has had nearly four feet of snow since Aspen Mountain closed for the season. The company said Monday that the snow base is 33 inches deep at t
May 24, 2013
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American will favor passengers without roller bags
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ― In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel light. The airline said that people carrying just a personal item that fits under the seat ― no rolling suitcases ― will be allowed to board before most other passengers. American said that the change will allow flights to take off sooner, helping the airline improve its on-time performance. Airline officials say boarding times have increased in the last few y
May 24, 2013
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Escape the city noise without ever leaving
This is the second installment in a 11-part series that introduces some of the best walking trails in Korea. Based on each trail’s popularity and the recommendations of travel experts and the Culture Ministry, The Korea Herald selected the 10 best places for walking and hiking. The series received funding from the Korea Press Foundation. ― Ed.The hustle and bustle of city life in Seoul just comes with the territory. However, for those looking for a break from the chaos and noise, Seoul has no sh
May 24, 2013
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[Photo News] Tourism expo
May 24, 2013
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N.K. allows foreigners’ travel outside Pyongyang: tour agency
Last year roughly 25,000 tourists traveled to one of the world’s most notoriously isolated countries, North Korea. Traveling to the nation is no easy task and tends to be expensive, but contrary to popular belief, travel there is not impossible. At a press conference held at the President Hotel in Seoul on Monday, representatives of the Panmunjom Travel Center, which offers daily tours to the Demilitarized Zone in Panmunjom, announced that they were hoping to one day establish an agency facilita
May 20, 2013
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Colors of Malaysia to celebrate country’s cultural diversity
Malaysia holds an annual cultural festival Colors of Malaysia during May that represent the ethnic diversity of the country. The Colors of Malaysia parade, the highlight of the festival, will be held at Merdeka Square on May 25, featuring choreographed traditional dance performances by more than 2,000 dancers and marching band performances before more than 60,000 spectators, including the Malaysian king and queen and other government high officials. The festival will be followed by a culinary fe
May 16, 2013
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The Philippines celebrates old warrior culture at Pindatos Festival
The Philippines celebrates the body painting tradition of the ancient tattooed pintados warriors in June. Tattoos symbolized brave warriors among the natives of Tacloban during the pre-Hispanic years of the Philippines. Held in Tacloban on June 29, the Pintados Festival holds a parade of participants mimicking the old warriors and wearing traditional costumes, a traditional music contest, and a hip hop dance competition. “Visitors will have a chance to experience a unique culture of the Philippi
May 16, 2013
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KORAIL’s mountain trains depart from Suwon, Cheonan and Osong
The new mountain trains, that loop around attractions of mountainous regions of inland Korea, now also depart from Suwon, Cheonan and Osong, offering better access to people in Gyeonggi Province. The “O-train,” which stops at local attractions in Jaecheon, Taebaek and Yeoungju, will depart from Suwon at 7:40 a.m. and make stops at Cheonan at 8:15 a.m. and Osong at 8:40 a.m. before arriving at the final destinations. Meanwhile, the KORAIL extends the operation hours of the “V-train,” which climbs
May 16, 2013
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Korea's best walking trails
The Korea Herald is launching a 11-part series that introduces some of the best walking trails in Korea. Based on each trail’s popularity and the recommendations of travel experts and the Culture Ministry, The Korea Herald has selected the 10 best places for walking and hiking. The first part of the series looks at how the walking boom started in Korea and what impact it has had on the economy and culture. It also offers brief introductions to the 10 walking trails Korea Herald reporters w
May 16, 2013
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Club Med to open resort in Guilin, China
The international all-inclusive holiday resort Club Med announced it will open a resort in Guilin, China, this August. In celebration of the opening, the resort offers a special travel package that includes round-trip airline tickets, all-inclusive meals, and travel programs for families and children. The resort company offers free travel package opportunities that include exploring local tourist attractions for 100 people making early reservations in May. Guilin is a UNESCO World Heritage-desig
May 10, 2013
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Universal announces Harry Potter expansion
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) ― Fans of Harry Potter and magic, rejoice: Universal Orlando is expanding its Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a new area based on the books’ fictional scenes in Diagon Alley and London.Universal Orlando announced Wednesday the new area will open in 2014.“For Harry Potter fans, this is an opportunity to go to multiple places that are iconic places within the story,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative for Universal Parks and Resorts. “And people that wer
May 10, 2013
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KTO releases Korean tourism photo book
The Korea Tourism Organization has released a photo book showing Korean landscapes and culture. The “View and Story of Korea” is a set of two separate photo books featuring Korean landscape and lifestyle photographs. The book comes with postcards featuring selected photos from the book. The photo captions are written both in Korean and English to appeal to a broad audience. The book also promotes the beauty of Korean handwriting as the fonts are in special typography styles. The photo book is av
May 10, 2013
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Swept up in a Toronto summer
TORONTO ― Streetcars, sharks, pandas and parasols.This summer, Canada’s largest city will be vibrantly alive.Just watch out for construction.The biggest news here is the planned opening this summer of Ripley’s Aquarium, a $130-million project that is Toronto’s first big new tourist attraction in two decades.It will be home to 15,000 fish and other creatures. It also promises a moving walkway that passes through a tunnel below a 750,000-gallon shark lagoon. On a windy April day, I walked to the a
May 10, 2013
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Traveling with mom all these years
NEW YORK (AP) ― When I was young, I learned a lot about travel from my mother. She taught me how and what to pack. She taught me to keep a travel diary to record my memories. And most importantly, she taught me how to power-sightsee. “You never know when you’ll be back,’’ my mother used to say as she and my dad pushed my sister, brother and me to yet another art museum, Gothic church or 18th-century cemetery.Decades later, my mother and I still travel together, but now that she’s in her mid-80s,
May 10, 2013
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Fun in the sun on the Khao Lak coast
KHAO LAK, Thailand ― For those looking for more from their next vacation than the typical tourist hot spot with familiar but photogenic locations, then the serene coast of Khao Lak in the South of Thailand is a great place to start. Thailand is famous for having some of the world’s most picturesque beaches, most notably the island of Phuket, a popular destination for many vacationers looking to lie on the beach and forget their troubles. Also referred to as James Bond Island after its appearance
May 3, 2013
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Star Cruise named ‘Best Cruise’ by travelers
Star Cruise, the leading cruise line in the Asia-Pacific region, was recognized for “Best Cruise” by a popular travel magazine in Asia. The award given by “Travel+Leisure India & South Asia” was based on votes from travelers and the travel industry. The magazine is the South Asian edition of the leading international travel and lifestyle magazine Travel+Leisure. In its second year, the award recognizes excellence in the travel industry in 32 categories, including best country, city, heritage des
May 3, 2013
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International food and wine festival in Australia
Noosa International Food and Wine Festival, one of Australia’s celebrated food and wine events, will be held from May 16-19 in Noosa, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The festival features the world’s most prominent chefs, wine makers, restaurateurs and food personalities who will gather in Noosa for four days. Some of the highlights include the Best Dinner in the World, which offers a seven-course dinner with matching wines, a gala dinner and a concert on the first night of the festival. The festiv
May 3, 2013
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KORAIL releases train package for Osong Cosmetics and Beauty Expo
The Korea Railroad Corporation has launched a train ticket that includes admission to Osong Cosmetics and Beauty Expo, scheduled from May 3-26, and a visit to the former presidential villa near the Expo venue. The train ticket, which costs 36,600 won (for adult) covers a round-trip on the KTX between Seoul and Osong, a ticket to the cosmetics expo and a trip to Cheongnamdae, the former presidential villa. The expo will operate a shuttle bus between the expo venue and Cheongnamdae every 30 minute
May 3, 2013
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