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North Gyeongsang launches initiatives to boost overnight tourism

North Gyeongsang province, following last year's APEC summit, recorded a 12.8% increase in visitors, rising from 69.9 million to 78.9 million. However, overnight stays only saw a slight increase, with lodging conversion rates remaining low.

2026-03-31

Lee sets off for Singapore, Philippines on Southeast Asia cooperation trip

President Lee Jae Myung was set to depart for Singapore on Sunday for a two-nation swing that also includes a visit to the Philippines, with plans to discuss expanding cooperation with both Southeast Asian nations.

2026-03-01

Modern hanbok and Maori wisdom: How New Zealand's ambassador connects with Korea

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.” This Māori proverb perfectly captures New Zealand Ambassador Dawn Bennet's philosophy of connection and community.

2025-12-15

Gyeongju's Hwangnidan-gil among Korea Tourism Awards' tourist destinations of the year

Gyeongju’s Hwangnidan-gil neighborhood was named one of the Korea Tourism Awards’ tourist destinations of the year, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday.

2025-11-30

Export deals, MOUs worth $430M secured in annual export promotion campaign

Korean companies have signed export deals and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) worth a combined $430 million with foreign buyers during this year's Export Boom-Up Korea Week, an annual export promotion campaign, organizers said Thursday.

2025-11-13

From ‘Trump Burger’ to ‘Wolmyeong Cake’: A look into the APEC menu

During the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, the culinary offerings drew as much attention as the diplomatic talks. What dishes made it onto the plates of world leaders?

2025-11-12

PM orders crafting of comprehensive police reform measures

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered the interior ministry and the police agency Tuesday to craft a comprehensive plan to reform the police in tandem with the prosecution.

2025-11-11

Police labor council claims officers forced to sleep on floor, eat bad food during APEC summit

Police were forced to sleep on the floor of rundown motels and eat subpar food while they were on duty at the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, a council of officers said Monday.

2025-11-10

Korea, China wage smartphone "war" at Gyeongju APEC summit

Beneath the surface of what appeared to be a diplomatic stage, a “smartphone war” was quietly waged among nations competing to show off their technological prowess.

2025-11-08

APEC gathering opens door for expansion of Korean food exports: agriculture minister

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering served as an opportunity to further boost the country's exports of various agro-livestock products with the growing popularity of Korean cuisine across the globe, the agriculture minister said.

2025-11-05