A British traveler recently spoke about his rare experience being one of the first foreign tourists to visit North Korea in ...

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is one of Asia’s most dynamic and modern metropolises. The seamless blend of ancient ...

In 1957, United States Forces Korea (USFK) was established to provide support and training alongside the Combined Forces ...

Plum blossoms in Gwangyang A 10-day plum blossom festival is taking place March 7-16 in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, one of Korea’s must-see seasonal events. Admission to the 33-square-meter ...

Here are the 13 best places to visit in South Korea that every K-drama and K-pop fan must explore, blending iconic filming locations with the soulful charm of Korean culture. In this extensive ...

To get the most of Bukchon Village, stop by the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center for information on walking tour routes and attractions to see within the village. A visit to Bukchon Village is ...

“They’ve had five years to fix things. North Koreans are so sensitive ... led to at least one iffy moment. During a visit to a North Korea-Russia Friendship house, he was presented with ...

But tourism to North Korea is contentious, especially as travellers have been allowed back before aid workers and most Western diplomats, including the UK's. Critics, including Joanna Hosaniak from ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Luca Pferdmenges, a 23-year-old German travel influencer who was among the first Western tourists to visit North Korea since 2020. The ...