Lunar New Year holiday in North Korea is observed differently than in the South, with fewer days off, economic hardships affecting traditions, and limitations on mobility impacting family gatherings.
The government on Tuesday unveiled a broad package of measures to curb prices and spur spending ahead of the Seollal holiday, pledging deep discounts on staple foods and expanded support for households and small businesses.
Santa will be trading snow for an ocean breeze: Korea’s port cities Busan and Ulsan will launch Christmas markets inspired by Europe’s most festive towns this holiday season, featuring handmade gifts, winter treats and seaside “Santa villages.”
Gimhae International International Airport in Busan is expected to be swamped with travelers during the upcoming holiday period from May 1 to 6, mirroring the congestion experienced over the Lunar New Year in January.
Gyeongbok Palace in Jung District, central Seoul, is crowded on Monday, the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday break that began Friday, amid mild temperatures but high levels of fine dust.
The city government said Wednesday that all 66 emergency rooms, including those at general and university hospitals, will be open 24 hours a day as usual.
S-Oil delivered Chuseok harvest holiday gift packages worth 50 million won ($37,400) in a charity event for low-income households in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Friday.
A five-day traditional sales event is held at Moran Traditional Market in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Tuesday. The six-day Chuseok harvest holidays kick off in eight days.
The government is considering extending a tax cut on fuel consumption due to soaring oil prices, at their highest since November 2022, to tame inflation ahead of the Chuseok harvest holidays.
If you are interested in celebrating the holidays with a bit of luxury but weren’t able to secure a spot of your own, here are some major end-of-the-year events hosted by luxury hotels that you can check out without competing for a reservation.
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