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Seoul gov't launches thousands of summer programs at museums, libraries and parks

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is running various programs, including nighttime ecological tours, water activities and performances, at cultural facilities and major parks in July and August.

2026.7.14

A digital signboard in Mapo District, western Seoul, displays the day’s temperature on July 9 as the heat wave continues. [YONHAP]

Too hot for school: Summer break may come early

With an unusual early-July heat wave gripping Korea, schools are canceling outdoor activities and considering starting summer vacation early to protect students from extreme heat.

2025.7.9

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Raw squid hoe at pocha (outdoor food tent) street in front of the Dongmyeong Port in Sokcho, Gangwon [JOONGANG ILBO]

Sokcho's iconic cuisine a culinary embodiment of Korea's traumatic past

Pieces of the city’s heritage are still traceable in its culinary scene, which boasts some of the best and oldest North Korean dishes, like naengmyeon (cold noodles) and sundae (blood sausage).

2024.6.9

Cassia Sokcho, a newly opened Banyan resort in Sokcho, Gangwon [CASSIA SOKCHO]

Sokcho's newest luxury resort woos vacationers with ocean views and private pools

Sokcho's new high-end resort, Cassia Sokcho, offers luxury accommodations with ocean views and wellness-focused amenities.

2024.6.7

Duty free shops at Incheon International Airport bustle with travelers on Monday. [NEWS1]

More vacationers choosing off-peak travel

The traditional summer break used to be in July and August, but more Koreans are opting for early or later than the peak season to avoid congestion.

2023.5.23

Lee Jong-seok’s summer house in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul, is estimated to have been built around 1900. [SEOUL TOURISM ORGANIZATION]

Seongbuk District offers visitors some respite from the heat

Some athleticism is required to explore Northern Seoul’s Seongbuk District due to its steep uphill roads, but this also means that fewer people tend to visit the area, a bonus during the pandemic when many search for less crowded places to visit.

2021.7.29

Rihanna would be proud

Visitors take photos at a road decorated with umbrellas next to Mallipo Beach in Taean County, South Chungcheong, on Wednesday night, after the road was designated as a pedestrian zone until July 30.

2020.7.23

A premium deluxe room at Paradise City in Incheon. Hotels are putting extra care into disinfecting facilities to attract customers planning a staycation for the summer holidays. [PARADISE CITY]

Safecations are all the rage this holiday season

As the summer vacation season nears and the European Union is starting to open its borders again, the tourism industry is coming up with creative ways to alleviate health concerns for customers seeking a summer escape.

2020.7.9

Employees working at Caribbean Bay, a water park located in Yongin, Gyeonggi, demonstrate how to store masks in complimentary plastic bags on June 4 prior to the park's official opening. [NEWS1]

Slide into summer while maintaining social distance

In times gone by, rising summer temperatures led to growing queues of families and friends hoping to find some relief from the heat at one of the nation's many water parks. But this chlorine-filled, sunscreen-scented ritual will take on a new ...

2020.7.1