There is an art warehouse in Korea that serves also as an art museum. It’s the story of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju. Anyone can view and access the extensive art collections the museum has in its inventory.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD has completed the renewal of its restaurants and cafes following its guest room renovation. The upgraded, sophisticated interior design, menus of a fuller variety, and space filled with a special ambience all beckon you to visit Jamsil more often.

Members of NewJeans have walked on this street. They’ve been to a hot dessert place and a café, and bought souvenirs at a shop there. Welcome to ‘Jeonpo Gonggu-gil,’ one of the hottest spots in Busan today.

This spring, a new cultural complex opened in the Busan neighborhood of Choryang, famous for milmyeon (wheat noodle dish) and modern houses. This is a remarkable transformation of an old wooden house registered as a cultural property.

We bring to you LOTTE HOTEL BUSAN Wedding that offers trendsetting premium wedding ceremonies with its pure-white, elegant and gorgeous wedding dress selection, glamorous and luxurious wedding venue, and the most exquisite services you could expect from a hotel wedding.

Artist Hernc opened a pop-up object shop ‘Solarium’ inside Seomgwang, the one-of-a-kind café and bar in Euljiro 3-ga. We met him at Seomgwang for this story. It wasn’t just his paintings that exuded energy; his answers shone brightly like the scorching sun.

Hongdae is a neighborhood with art galleries, trendy restaurants, pretty shops and L7 HONGDAE. We picked a few galleries worth checking out in the area.

The neighborhood surrounding Mangwon Market, known as ‘Mangnidan-gil,’ is popular among people from all walks of life. And international tourists have taken notice, too, and they come to sample fried peppers and fried chicken.

For the finale of a Hongdae trip, how about spending time on the rooftop of L7 HONGDAE? The trendy hotel offers fun, unique travel package deals perfect for this sweltering season.

On a trip to the sea off Gangwon Province, we stopped by the ports in Sokcho presenting rows of various seafood stalls and popular restaurants.

Dominique Perrault, the renowned French architect, is famous for creating harmony between his works of architecture and their natural surroundings. Perrault recently gave a speech in support of Busan’s bid for the 2030 World Expo. Against this backdrop, LOTTE RESORT JEJU ART VILLAS has put together a package for rooms designed by Perrault, allowing guests to be fully immersed in the gorgeous natural landscape of the island.

We practiced yoga at the Infinity Pool of LOTTE RESORT SOKCHO, situated right by the Eastern Sea on one sunny weekend morning. Our journey to find the perfect healing travel course finally came to a full circle.

We’ve visited breweries and distilleries for craft beer, traditional liquors and hard liquors.

SHINee and NCT, aespa, among other K-pop stars of SM Entertainment, have been singing about ‘kwangya,’ or wilderness. Now you can check out their worldview in an offline space. Fans are turning their eyes toward KWANGYA@SEOUL in Seongsu-dong.

Come out of Exit No. 1 at Sindang Station, and you will find ‘Seoul Jungang Market,’ the new town for MZers in Seoul. The place is commonly called ‘Sindang Market,’ and it’s the hottest traditional market in the capital city today.

Shows by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea have been gaining popularity of late, in particular among those who have recognized the beauty of gugak and the traditional Korean sound. Singer Kim Jun-soo, who has performed in the “Peerless Pansori” series and other changgeuk shows, is at the center of this boom.

If you want to have a one-of-a-kind staycation in Myeongdong, check out L7 MYEONGDONG, a lifestyle hotel brand by LOTTE HOTELS. The contemporary accommodation embodies design, service, and distinctive local culture.

A major exhibition by Edward Hopper is underway at Seoul Museum of Art. His works are typically highlighted by dry and yet exquisite palette, people who still look lonely even as they engage in conversations, and lives of the modern people that transcend their time. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

History and culture built and shaped over a generation by a hotel brand can be extraordinary. This is the story of LOTTE HOTELS, a brand that has been synonymous with the history of hotels in Korea.

Myeongdong has come alive again. More vendors have set up shot on its streets, and visitors and tourists are lining up to get their tastes of different foods. We have captured street food offerings in Myeongdong.

It is April with cherry blossoms in full bloom, and I booked a room at LOTTE HOTEL WORLD for a staycation. I spent the day walking around LOTTE WORLD, Seokchon Lake, and the Olympic Park.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD Chinese restaurant Toh Lim has reopened after a complete renovation. A Cantonese-style menu will be introduced, and specialty chefs dealing with Peking duck and dim sum, as well as a tea sommelier, will join Toh Lim to deliver a perfect feast of delicacies.

Following the footsteps of RM, the leader of Korean boy band BTS who is known for his love of art, we checked out restaurants, cafes, and bars that could make your art tours at Samcheong-dong galleries. The windows with views of picture-perfect scenery are what they all have in common.

We met with Lee Seung-joon, the manager in charge of concierge at SIGNIEL SEOUL, and talked about the type of concierge service that can make guests happy. When you love the service, you will love the hotel and the city you’re visiting, too.

Here is a way to turn your excursion to Oksu-dong into a full-fledged flavor adventure. Oksu-dong, close to both Seoul Forest of Seongsu-dong and Gangnam, is witnessing a surge in the number of restaurants and cafes with charming vibes.

There is a place in Nonsan that displays the vivid scenes of the Joseon Dynasty during the time of enlightenment featured in Korean TV drama <Mr. Sunshine>. The filming set which served as the backdrop of the popular series still reminds visitors of Eugene Choi and Ae-shin. Let’s go on a trip to Sunshine Studio where you can take the most random shots and still manage to come up with the best photos ever.

We left for Buyeo with our child to meet Baekje. We found pieces of history near the Baegmagang River and waited in a long line to eat at a famous makguksu(buckwheat noodles) restaurant. It was a pleasant trip we have had in quite a while.

The Tomb of King Muryeong isn’t just a typical royal tomb. It is also a cultural heritage site that retains more traces of the Ungjin Period in Baekje, the most prosperous stretch for the kingdom, than any other place. We headed to the tomb to learn more about Baekje.

What would homes in Jeju look like, drawn up by the world’s most prominent architects based on their imagination and inspiration? We visited JEJU ART VILLAS, a high-end resort community with a healing power.

Every photo that Gary Chung takes features an airplane. It got us thinking: what does this aviation photographer think is most important when taking pictures of airplanes in flight?

Gangneung is famous for Jungang Market and Anmok Beach. We embark on a recuperation trip to Gangneung where we can look back on ourselves as we knead clay and press the shutters.

Seogwipo in the island of Jeju can be characterized by Mount Sanbangsan, the blue ocean, tangerines, and diverse cafes. Traveler creator Island Traveler gives us valuable tips including places she frequents and spots rising in popularity.

At this new place in Insa-dong, you can pick out an LP and play it on your own turntable. When you’re on a date, nothing beats putting on headphones and sharing great music.

In Busan, located in the southeastern corner of the Korean Peninsula, the best spot to watch the sunrise is the area around Orangdae. If you go there when the time is right and the weather is nice, you can capture some amazing landscape photos.

We bring to you two local brands that are worth noticing in Yeongdo, the hippest town in Busan today. A sense of pride about their individual locations are the highlights of their stories.

The View at SIGNIEL BUSAN is a popular destination to view the sunrise in Busan. The buffet restaurant helps open the new day for guests with a bang.

We bring to you stationery stores in Seoul that will surely kindle interest in those who cherish the analog ways and lifestyle in this digitization era.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS carried out the ‘Everyone Shares’ package event in collaboration with the Korean Red Cross, donating part of the proceeds from the sales to the humanitarian cause. The partnership was a coalition to spread the warmth of hearts. We interviewed Korean Red Cross(KNRC) President Shin Hee-young about the significance of sharing and coalition.

How about a date touring trendy restaurants in downtown Seoul? Gwangjang Market is famous for its yukhoe and bindaetteok, while Namdaemun Market takes pride in its galchi jorim. After a filling meal, go on a stroll around Mount Namsan like you would in your neighborhood on an ordinary day or spend time shopping if you’d rather.

Tapgol Park in Jongno isn’t that big of a park, but it’s a small gem in the heart of Seoul, a historical spot that survived the Japanese colonial period and lived through other significant moments in Korean history. For the millennials, Gwangjang Market, Tapgol Park and the term Y2K represent something retro and vintage.

LOTTE HOTEL JEJU is undergoing a welcome change. It has newly opened a large-scale outdoor garden resembling Jeju’s pristine nature and introduced pink, hard tennis courts meeting international standards.

We took a trip to Ahopsan Forest, featured in many films and TV series. You can enjoy green bamboo trees year-round in this forest, and it’s full of late-autumn vibes now. While in the area, you can also check out the nearby beaches of Gijang and LOTTE WORLD BUSAN.

We spoke with artist Jo Eun, who had recently finished a solo exhibition, about travel destinations, cities and her career. Words of her answers permeated through sentences, like the way ink spreads on paper in ink wash paintings.

We visited Sangumburi, among several locations in Jeju Island well-known for silver grass. When the fall season ripens in October, a rich gold tone paints the entire field there.

A municipal art museum has opened in the industrial city of Ulsan. Art exhibitions by diverse artists and fun content on display are expected to change the stereotypical notion about Ulsan into a city where art is found.

When was the last time you truly enjoyed the sight of stars in the night sky? Let’s check out these observatories in Korea to get a closer look at stars. Beautiful fall foliage along the way are a bonus.

Things get busy at Jongmyo in autumn. Jongmyo Daeje is scheduled for this time of year and the shrine must also be prepared for the gorgeous October foliage. Here is Jongmyo at its most beautiful in autumn.

We’ve run into aging mansions in the areas of Haeridan-gil and Haeundae while touring Busan. There we also found some extraordinary shops.

Walk through Anyang Art Park, and you may just run into pieces by famous Korean or international artists.

Hotels provide a space for the contemplation of culture. SIGNIEL SEOUL and BUSAN are drawing the attention of customers by bringing in artworks by various artists.

Vegetables in Jeju, grown amid the energy of the volcanic island, scorching sun and treacherous wind, have met the hands of gifted chefs on the island. And let us introduce you to restaurants where those chefs have turned fresh ingredients into eco-friendly, vegan dishes.

Let’s go look for work-friendly cafés in the heart of Seoul. Don’t forget your laptop!

We didn’t realize we’d be eating so many different variations of kalguksu in one city. How have people of Daejeon become so devoted to this noodle dish?

Shepard Fairey, who has pushed street art into the mainstream art market, will have an exhibition at LOTTE Museum of Art. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the positive influence that art can have.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS brings an NFT art project both online and offline through a partnership with visual artist Koh Sang Woo who is known as the pioneer of blue photography.

To have an experience that is different and unique, one must be diligent. We present two cafes in Seoul where you can enjoy amazing views and hands-on experiences in a private setting if you make an advance reservation.

Anyone can go there, but not everyone would recognize them. They are special places found only in Busan. We take you inside two lifestyle shops that, after starting out in the hip Jeonpo-dong neighborhood, have become new landmarks of Busan.

Hiss, clang, clang. The sound of cutting and grinding metal is heard repeatedly across streets. In the day, the same streets are filled with the aroma of coffee, while in the evening, the combination of scents from cooked meat and wine is dominating. It is what you can see in Mullae-dong, western Seoul.

People go to Google for a web search, and Instagram for their social media craving. Now for travel, ‘Tripadvisor’ will unequivocally be the first reference for most people. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL HANOI have been ranked No.1 in Tripadvisor’s ‘2022 Traveler’s Choice Awards’ hotel category.

LOTTE HOTEL has launched the premier senior residence brand, VL. It is the first high-end residential brand for seniors by a Korean hotel chain, and will offer the type of high-quality services available at LOTTE HOTEL.

Yozoh, a singer who runs a bookstore in Jeju, introduced us to some great spots in and around Seongsan-eup on the island. They are all very quiet and tranquil, much like the singer herself.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL has opened the Coloring Lounge, a creative playground for families traveling with children.

If you want to experience the kind of thrill you have never felt before in Busan, you should head to Gijang County in the city. LOTTE World Adventure in Busan has rides that will give you unbelievable thrill and will fill your days with memories that you will want to cherish for the rest of your life.

Jeju Aewol-eup Sogil-ri is a famous address to even people not living in Jeju Island, thanks to the filming of a popular TV program <Hyori’s Homestay> there. The very house is now an artsy store featuring up-and-coming local artists and brands of Jeju. We visited Sogil Byeolha, a new addition to the list of must-sees in the island.

Itaewon has been known for its clubs, cafés and restaurants. And not, it’s also home to a fascinating comic book shop. Once you’re inside “Graphic,” the 16-year-old who fell in love with comic books will come alive again.

New music helps change ambience. Hipsters are about to discover new music being played at L7 HONGDAE. We met with Curtis Cambou, head of Mosaic Seoul, which is collaborating with L7 HONGDAE.

We recently paid a visit to Concino Concrete Concert Hall, which has quietly become a hip place. Anyone can discover a new world of music there.

Gwangjang Market, famous for its gourmet food, now offers a brand-new, exciting space that stays open 365 days a year so that you can visit anytime.

More and more people are choosing tea over coffee. We visited three teahouses in Seoul that can cater to different tastes and sensibilities.

We visited Gwangpyeong-ri, Andeok-myeon in Jeju also known as ‘the buckwheat village of Jeju’. In the first town to exist in Mount Hallasan, the scent of buckwheat fills the air.

The cocktail glasses created by Chaoran of SIGNIEL BUSAN in collaboration with artist Gu Sena have dreamy, fairy-tale designs.

When the sun sets on Euljiro 3-ga, people start to gather in the hip neighborhood, all ready to turn the area into ‘Hipjiro.’

A day was spent in Daejeon solely to refresh the mind and body.

There are Jeju trivias that are little-known to outsiders. ‘Island Traveler,’ a travel creator born and bred in Jeju, tells us the stories about them.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS launched ‘LOTTE HOTEL e-SHOP,’ a premium online shop where you can purchase LOTTE HOTEL’s signature products with convenience.

Paris, Stockholm, and Lisbon. We’ve found cafes in Seoul offering real European-style coffee.

A place of contemplation where the forest and trees coexist with beautiful architecture. We walked and paused to rest and think, and walked again as we greeted the forest.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL has opened a wine shop in Seoul. It offers a special wine concierge service unique to LOTTE HOTEL, to assist customers to enjoy a more resourceful wine life at home.

The colorful and dazzling under-water world off the coast of Jeju shifts to the movement of your hands and feet. It is a moment you recognize the splendor of digital technology. All of this is taking place at the special exhibition in Jeju featuring works by media artist Miguel Chevalier.

We walked along the fortress on the ridges of Mt. Geumjeong and took in the view of Busan. We also enjoyed natural surroundings of the mountain and had delicious food nearby. Dulle-gil at Geumjeongsanseong (Mt. Geumjeong Fortress) awakened our five senses.

Parks of Seoul in danger of disappearing have been photographed for a book. And its pages are full of memories of our lives.

Does photographer Ryu Chaewoo own a one-of-a-kind iPhone? An ordinary moment magically becomes a dreamy scene from fairy tales when photographed with Ryu’s smartphone.

Enjoy a Special Dinner with ‘LOTTE HOTEL 1979,’ LOTTE HOTEL’s Premium Meal Kit

We tried many different types of indigenous grains at ‘A Collective Grain’ in Gongju, and discovered joys of food and ways of life that we never knew before.

The Leeum has reopened, and the SongEun Art and Cultural Foundation started afresh at its new building. Interest in art is growing more rapidly.

Uijeongbu is home to such unique and distinctively local libraries that people from out of town brave long drives to visit. We took cultural trips to Uijeongbu Music Library and Uijeongbu Art Library.

LOTTE HOTEL has set out to achieve carbon neutrality. Representing the hotel industry, LOTTE HOTEL signed an agreement with the environment ministry on promoting practices to reach carbon neutrality, and become an active player in the campaign on reducing carbon footprint.

Abandoned buildings across Korea have been transformed into art galleries, cafés and restaurants. We take you through these upcycled structures in Seoul, Sokcho, Jeju and Busan, all of them homes of LOTTE HOTEL.

Diphda Jeju, a team of environmentally-conscious divers committed to reducing marine waste, discusses ways to travel the island of Jeju while protecting the natural beauty of its seas.

Artist Yang Ji-yoon who makes installation artworks using Korean traditional paper ‘hanji’ gave us an interview on how nature heals us while travel gives us comfort.

Busan is a city that frequently appears in movies for its lineup of gourmet restaurants attracting celebrities and local citizens alike. Many of the restaurants had already been vetted by Busan people, even before they were frequented by famous filmmakers and actors.

Grocery stores fully stocked with beautiful kitchenware and delicious flavors that will enrich the stories about unfamiliar cities and our tables.

There are people who have been chronicling Seoul over the past decade, at their own pace and moving in their own directions. They have formed Amateur Seoul, which has been putting together maps of fascinating places in Seoul and their stories. There, you will find tidbits about Seoul that you won’t find on tourist maps. When you own Amateur Seoul’s maps, new Seouls will appear.

When we asked for a photograph for his profile, we received a painting of a mackerel instead. We want to know how Gangneung is perceived by this quirky illustrator. Along with his art, Kim Nahum introduces the coastal city where he lives and works.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL presents a brand-new fall menu cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients such as mushrooms and abalone.

If you have spent enough time indulging in Jeju’s delicacies and natural wonders, it is now time to shop for some pens and pencils.

Listening to music on vinyl is a vastly different auditory experience than doing so on streaming services. And people who have had such pleasure are now frequenting vinyl shops across Seoul.

Chinese restaurants in Incheon are some of the hippest spots today. We’ve chosen a few with unique back stories and delicious dishes.

We had an interview with Dutch artist Coen Pohl who seems to understand Korean culture even better than Koreans. His stories were marked with good memories of Korea and inquisitive spirits.

‘Lee Kun-hee Collection, Lee Jung-seob Special Exhibition’ is taking place at Jeju’s Lee Jung-seob Art Gallery.

Donuts are the most sought-after desserts in Seoul right now. We have carefully selected one-of-a-kind donut shops with the principle of the same-day production and sale. These donuts will make your trip much sweeter.

The surrounding area around the Yeongnam Alps is tinted with shimmer gold from the sea of silver grass and reddish brown of fall foliage. Let’s dive into the charms of fall in Ulju. You can take once-in-a-lifetime photos here no matter where you stand.

From long ago, Jeju has had a flourishing dosirak culture. We introduce six dosirak shops in Jeju with distinctive menus that embody the characteristics of the island in a bowl.

Love camping but not the preparation headache that comes with it? It is best to consider a cafe and BBQ restaurant decked with camping paraphernalia. Additionally, check out the popular glamping sites known for their romantic atmosphere that we introduce.

Shine muscat is famous for the catch phrase, ‘There are people who haven’t had it yet, but there is none who had it just once.’ LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL is hosting a fruity event titled ‘2021 Must Be Shine Muscat.’ The first visit will show how challenging it is to resist going again.

We had the privilege of meeting with Uhm Hong-sik, the third-generation classical guitar maker who has inherited the tradition from his grandfather and father. We wanted to find out why so many guitarists, both home and abroad, pick up ‘Uhm Guitar.’

Sokcho, while retaining all of its natural beauty, is evolving at a rapid rate. And we will take you to places at the heart of that change, a bookstore, a café, a gelato shop and a bar, among others.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD, which partially reopened after the first phase of renovation, offers a guide to hotels in this post-pandemic era. Hotels can be approached differently and here is how.

For the longest time, people who enjoyed and appreciated arts headed to Seochon. The neighborhood has both traditional homes and contemporary buildings resembling a well, had restaurants for buckwheat noodle and for Spanish cuisine. Here are some of the top Seochon destinations today.

A special exhibition titled < Peonies, the Flowers of Peace and Prosperity > is taking place at the National Palace Museum of Korea located in the Gyeongbokgung complex.

Seoul-based florist Shim Bora runs flower design studio SUNSUN as CEO and florist. Varying shades of green greet her the moment she steps out of her house in Seoul.

In Bangucheon in Ulju, a county in the western part of Ulsan, we encountered the mysterious world from a distant past.

Opening of cultural complexes, the one-stop destination serving a wide range of purposes and functions, is always a welcome sight. F1963 and AREA6, newly opened in Busan, will bear watching.

The Seoul Museum of Craft Art opened its doors to the public, giving them access to an extensive archive on the history of traditional handicraft in Korea and modern craft of today. Seoul has become that much fuller.

First and foremost, it is comfortable and safe. Private jets are emerging as a new way of traveling in the post pandemic era. We look into various aspects of using a private jet, which could be an ideal and logical choice depending on the traveler’s purpose and needs.

Haus Dosan and Peaches D8ne. These are the places that attest to the kind of space created when artistic brands are given free rein to unleash their inspirations.

At the same time every evening in Seoul, London and Tokyo, among other metropolitans, digital media art pieces pop up and disappear. Let’s take a closer look at the fun moment when art seeps into life.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has launched four tea blends using Korean native ingredients. The new blends were created by combining oriental medicine know-hows with traditional Korean herbs of rich aromas and flavors for boosted health benefits.

Thinking of how a good breakfast can help one feel energetic in an unfamiliar city, we looked for restaurants in Seoul with eye-opening breakfast options that cater to the global palate.

Jeju is the one region in Korea that has kept its traditional culinary culture alive. Ha Mi-hyun, who specializes in ipmal food (food whose ‘spoken recipes’ are passed by word of mouth), met with 123 Jeju natives and farmers over 452 days to explore the history of Jeju cuisine. We joined Ha on the journey to discover the real taste of Jeju.

A bowl of freshly-cooked rice with a serving of marinated pollock roe, a.k.a myeongran. Before Spam, Korea had myeongran. This article is on the relationship between myeongran that facilitates rice consumption of Koreans and the city of Busan.

Mt. Halla is in the distance, and oreum volcanic cones are stretched around it for a panoramic view. Any way you turn from the middle of a woodland track, you’re bound to see towering trees. Seogwipo Healing Forest is all about tranquility and healing.

We felt this place transcended the conventional definition of a museum or a gallery. HYBE INSIGHT has been built to show everything that happens within the realms of ‘music,’ be it rhythm, lyrics, melody, choreography, work put in by artists and the fruits that they enjoy.

Hong Jong-soo and Song Ri-young who run fabric brand ‘Matt and Mel’ know how to get the most out of Jeju Island. The couple rides the waves when the surf is high, finds inspiration as they walk along the Dulle-gil and makes drawings.

We visited up-and-coming Korean artist Qwaya in his studio. Surrounded by his works, Qwaya looks very much like the figures in his paintings.

July is a good time to see our galaxy in the night sky. Travel photographer Kim Daehyung presents us with six best places in Korea to see the Milky Way, along with his photographs of stunning night skies.

In the 21st century, responding to global climate change and ensuring the common good in society have become core tasks of the government as well as businesses. The proclamation of ESG management by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS is also geared toward protecting the environment and promoting sustainable growth for both the corporate world and society.

The season of bingsu, or shaved ice, has returned. It is time to taste premium bingsu desserts presented by LOTTE HOTEL, including coconut mango bingsu.

There is a small town in Buyeo where a hyanggyo(Confucian school) stands, and we wonder why people keep visiting the town. The answer was that there is Yubaka offering meals that give you solace when life brings you down or when you feel weary.

People go to Jeju-do for different reasons these days. Instead of gourmet food and pristine nature, people have started going to Jeju to experience art. The Arario Museum is in the forefront of the trend.

It has been one year since the opening of SIGNIEL BUSAN, a second location of SIGNIEL SEOUL which has been enhancing the status of pure Korean-brand hotels as the only luxury hotel franchise based in Korea.

How to Get Away from It All. Things We Gained from Templestay at Bongeunsa.

We explore Seoul with top Korean DJ and producer Soulscape amid the prolonged hiatus in the music industry which makes us music fans yearn for the fervent energy of a packed concert hall.

The Korea Tourism Organization has recently selected 56 representative architectural works in Korea. We’ve narrowed it down to 10 locations that are great for travel right about now.

Busan has numerous alleys, and they will beckon you with all sorts of delicacies.

What would it be like to spend a day in the world’s most awesome town? You can find a clue to the answer in this month’s LOCAL TOUR featuring fashion houses lining up the streets between Itaewon Station and Hangangjin Station and unique shops standing in the alleys between Hangangjin Station and Hannam Station.

After nine years of planning and construction. the Sejong National Arboretum recently opened, presenting about 2,900 species of plants. The entire arboretum is set up like a theme park for people of all ages and gender as it features an expansive greenhouse, art exhibition, bonsai garden, and playground.

Choose LOTTE HOTEL for your honeymoon this year and get a chance to celebrate your first wedding anniversary like no one else. LOTTE HOTEL has launched a special package for newly-weds, giving a free stay voucher at an overseas LOTTE HOTEL branch next year for those who spend their honeymoon at a Korean LOTTE HOTEL this year.

We sat down with Im Ji-bin, one of the most sought-after artists today. The interview compelled us to reflect on the role of art and its mass appeal.

Functions of hotel are changing. They used to be places for tourists and business travelers to stay a short while. Now, they get to enjoy living experience there. LOTTE HOTEL is at the forefront of that shift.

The National Aviation Museum of Korea, offering a comprehensive look at the history of aviation and the industry’s present, is located near Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. At the museum, you can learn more about the history of aircraft and aviation technology in Korea, with interactive features readily available. It’s a perfect place to take your children on a warm, spring day in May.

A railway travels along the coastline between Haeundae Beach and dense pine groves, offering a stunning coastal scenery throughout the entire route. Hop on the Haeundae Beach Train to take in the history and nature of Busan.

Have you ever imagined doing yoga on the beach, in the woods, or on a field of grass with just a yoga mat? Your wildest dream comes true in Jeju Island. Here are four yoga centers and a yoga clothing brand based in Jeju.

We visited cafes on Route 7 known for the most scenic coastal view in Korea. These places have a natural surrounding and sentimentality unique to Gangwon Province.

Seoul’s hip neighborhood Seongsu-dong is bigger than you might think. This spring, with the weather being perfect for outdoor activities, let’s go on a picnic to the purlieus of Seoul Forest located in Seongsu-dong.

In future hotels, what kind of experience should we expect? Communication is of the utmost importance in hotel business, and fast-growing information technologies naturally draw a lot of interest among industry players. To keep up with the times, LOTTE HOTEL has adopted a new service utilizing one of the latest technological developments.

We look at four vintage shops in Seoul where you can find rare pieces of furniture, lamps, posters and such, with characteristics outshining the appeal of slick, brand-new items.

Where did BTS shoot that photobook? Let’s start this month’s journey with this question.

LOTTE HOTEL JEJU has launched the ‘B.O.M Package,’ celebrating the season of spring. The package offers a program allowing guests to experience the flowery season of Jeju Island through all of their five senses.

If Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson visit Korea, where would you take them? We covered the Gwanghwamun neighborhood in Seoul, and also went down to Jeonju, Busan, Daegu and Andong with the Simpsons.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, which previously opened a new horizon in Korea’s food service industry by partnering with world-class chefs, is once again drawing attention with its fine dining restaurants even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

For a while, it seems as though gat, or the Korean traditional headwear, would remain forever stuck in history. It enjoyed an unexpected resurgence and gained international fame as ‘Korean Hat’ in the Netflix series <Kingdom>. Unfortunately, there aren’t many artisans left who specialize in gat. The presence of Jung Choon-mo, the No. 4 National Intangible Cultural Heritage as ganniljang (master gat maker), is that much more precious.

The living brand Seoul Bund is “where the East Asian treasures bond.” It’s home to the most contemporary and ideal living products of Korea and Asia that you can think of.

Designer Kang Shin-jae is currently enjoying the life of a craft artist after having spent over 20 years as a space designer of studio ‘VOID planning’. As someone who constantly creates new designs, where does he find inspiration and relaxation? We asked Kang about places he likes to visit in Seoul and his design and craft projects.

Here are some of Jeju Island’s homegrown ingredients and local staple foods that have been long forgotten and are in danger of fading away for good. Jeju’s ‘Ark of Taste’ project is trying to promote them so that they can continue to be produced and enjoyed. Here are 23 types of foods that you should know, remember and taste.

Korea’s National Treasure No. 1 Sungnyemun Gate, Culture Station Seoul 284 symbolizing the modern history of Korea, and the N Seoul Tower in the heart of Seoul literally pop out of a book.

Baek Seong-hyun, better known as singer Bbaek Ga, is recognized as an avid camper. Once you hear him talk about his camping principles, along with his camping history, you realize he is a true maniac of the outdoor experience. Baek gives us a rundown on the plethora of fun that comes along with camping.

If you miss the fine-dining meal you used to have at a hotel, there is a way to enjoy the same course meal in the comfort of your home. LOTTE HOTEL’s Drive-Thru ensures both taste and safety by offering a pickup service of the food prepared by the hotel chef.

Martial arts meet performance. A gravity-defying team of dancers show off dazzling jump kicks in the air. Breaking layers of wooden boards is done in a rhythmic fashion. We’re talking about taekwondo demo performance clips by K-Tigers that are creating a buzz on YouTube.

To find the most quintessential Seoul brands and products, we head to Seoul Made Space.

When asked about a Korean city offering the best coffee these days, you can say Busan. The port city presents many unique cafes including Momos Coffee where Jeon Joo-yeon, first Korean barista to win the World Barista Championship in 2019, works. Why don’t we travel to Busan with the keyword “coffee” in mind? Coffee columnist Cho Won-jin, who wrote < 19-Year-Old Barista Roasts Stories > and < Practical Coffee Book > guides us.

Korean swimmer Jung You-in’s day is packed with training sessions. Jung leads a life centered on swimming but once a week she gets to have a day off when she returns to Seoul from her training camp for the weekend. We introduce places Jung frequently goes during her respite in the Metropolis.

People usually go to a café to have a conversation with others, but the opposite desire could also be a reason to seek out a café. We visited three cafés designed, architecturally as well, to encourage people to have a meditation. By having a quiet time to look into ourselves and controlling our minds, we will be able to better navigate life’s journey.

Fashion model Ji Hyeon-jung, who is in her 20th year since debut, introduces herself as a fashion model and yogini on her Instagram. Working at the core of the flashy fashion industry and pursuing a quiet, meditative routine do not seem to go well together, but Ji navigates between the two realms like a professional surfer. Where does she go in Seoul to unwind or recharge?

Have you heard about Yonglidan-gil? Sinyongsan is resurging. From Sinyongsan Station where Amore Pacific Headquarters is located to Samgakji Station, streets and alleys are witnessing a boom in restaurant and cafe businesses encouraged by the continuing rise in the number of young visitors including workers from nearby office buildings. Here are several must-visit places that we’ve selected after careful consideration.

The weather is getting cold as we head into mid-winter, and you find yourself craving for a warm cup of tea. If you can, why not make the tea time extra special? LOTTE HOTEL proposes a fragrant and sweet tea time perfect for this winter.

A flower bloomed inside a bar of soap. David Hockney’s swimming pool and Irworobongdo folding screen of Gyeongbokgung Palace are also found in soap. At a time when personal hygiene is of the utmost importance, we are fortunate to have Hanahzo who turns washing hands into an act of art.

An 86-year-old British artist held a large-scale exhibition in Seoul with her paintings that have captivated the world. Her choice of colors, subject matters, and themes all defy the conventional thoughts about age with their bright and child-like style. That alone makes it worthwhile to remember the artist’s name, Rose Wylie.

We’ve visited two craft galleries in Seoul that have retained the traditional sense of beauty without losing sight of practical value for modern days. Meet Susudeomdeom and Craft Jangsaengho.

Visit Snoopy Garden on Jeju Island, and Snoopy will snuggle up to you and whisper, “Do you want to come along with me and check out Jeju?” And who could say no to that?

Changgeuk (traditional Korean opera) has entered the realm of Greek tragedies. We can hardly wait to see just how much changgeuk will evolve and how sophisticated it will become.

It’s always a tall task to find just the right place for your year-end party, the one with just the right ambience and food to satisfy everyone. And during the pandemic, you’d also have to find a spot that ensures health and safety for everyone. If you’re stumped for ideas, LOTTE HOTEL should be your choice. Here are LOTTE HOTEL restaurants that have everything, whether it’s the ambience, hygiene or great food. LOTTE HOTEL also offers a wide range of choices, in terms of the size of your party and your preferred menu.

Take a day tour in Daeheung-dong — Daejeon’s old downtown revived by the return of young people.

The best kind of gifts are the ones that you don’t have to have in your life, but would still enrich and embellish your day if you do. So I headed to ‘KioskKiosk’ to find a present for myself. For your information, being pretty doesn’t mean being useless.

We took a walk along fortresses in Buyeo, representing the last remnants of Baekje in the last capital of the kingdom. What we saw was rich history.

COVID-19 has altered wedding trends. ‘Contactless,’ ‘private’ and ‘small’ have all become key words in the new normal. And LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL’s wedding will bring you satisfaction on all of those fronts.

During the Victoria Age, the advent of railways allowed so many people to view oceans for the first time. Now, in 2020, the Arte Museum, built by d’strict in Jeju as an immersive art exhibition hall, will bring you auroras of the Polar Regions. This is the story about beauty made possible by technology.

You’ve seen an art exhibition at a museum. You’ve had enough artistic inspirations. Then your next course of action is shopping. We’ve handpicked must-shop items from art shops at five museums and galleries in Seoul.

A genius, graffiti art, and untimely death may simply put into words the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat. His works are coming to Korea to be featured in the first-ever large-scale exhibition in the nation. It will likely be the last opportunity to see Basquiat’s art in person in such a large volumn for the time being.

If you find your daily life somewhat boring, try painting on some fabric with thread. What you draw becomes a rug. We invite you to the world of tufting, a type of textile weaving to make rugs, with a belief that it will help your creative mind to grow and de-stress.

With the Coronavirus disease tying everyone down even during weekends and holidays, more people are choosing a staycation at a hotel for relaxation. LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has prepared a special gift for them. Here is everything you need to know about the LOTTE HOTEL Rewards that come with various perks.

Ulsan is known as an industrial town. But is it really that bad of a travel destination? We went searching for places that you could visit with friends, lovers and family.

Chungwoon Literature Library is housed in hanok nestled in the woods not all that far from the center of Seoul, Gwanghwamun.

It has been scientifically proven that a scent can remind you of a certain moment or location in your past. Then, what scent would bring Seoul to mind? Here are the five scents that will instantly take you to some place in Seoul.

Jeju Island is reporting a rise in its hairtail catches with the arrival of autumn season. It means more people can enjoy the island’s signature ‘eungalchi’, the long, slender, and silvery largehead hairtail, or cutlassfish.

If you’ve missed the spring bloom or the rich greens of the summer, don’t despair. You can enliven your house just by adding some plants. We’ve found some plant shops in Seoul that can serve as helpful guides.

When you are traveling in a foreign country, you often become curious about the daily lives of people there. Especially these days when the Coronavirus is forcing us to stay home longer than before, you are tempted to find out what kind of food they eat everyday. So we embarked on a little journey to learn about and taste “homemade food” of various nations. Here are five restaurants serving international home-style cuisines in Seoul.

Exchanging gifts with your friends and families on Chuseok shouldn’t bore you. For those who have experienced the feeling of 1% dissatisfaction while buying a hangwa(Korean traditional sweets and cookies) gift set, we’ve prepared a list of hangwa brands that are known for their unique flavors, shapes, and even wrappings. Six shops are featured for their new ‘Korean-style desserts’ that will satisfy everybody from adults to children.

Has hanji paper always been this beautiful? A visit to the Hanji Culture and Industry Center gave us a fresh perspective on the traditional Korean handmade paper.

Lee Jung-eun is a Korean artist who draws ‘chaekgado’ (scholar’s accoutrements), which were popular during the Joseon Dynasty. Even in an age where paperbacks and e-books co-exist and the very existence of books has come into question, Lee’s paintings of books are still very attractive.

Gyuam-ri, Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun in South Chungcheong Province is a long-forgotten town that is coming to life. The rise of Jaongil is at the heart of the transformation.

There are several different reasons you pick your travel destination. And many people will visit certain place to enjoy some great food. LOTTE HOTEL and SIGNIEL have just the right places for such travelers. Come join us for a tour through Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Executive Tower, a landmark building of LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, is celebrating its second anniversary. Let’s go over the class and value of the Executive Tower that has won the top spot in Korean hotel industry with its ultimate service.

The highest walking bridge in the world has opened at Lotte World Tower, the tallest skyscraper landmark of Korea. If you are brave enough to take a step onto the Sky Bridge hanging 541m above ground, you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Seoul.

Come summer, Busan becomes the sacred place for craft beer pilgrims. People who love beer visit Gwangalli and Songjeong, not for the sandy beaches but for brew pubs. What exactly is craft beer that makes Busan abuzz in the scorching summer?

Leave it as is. A plate made by OUGLASSWORK shines in itself. OUGLASSWORK is a glass brand launched by glass artist Yoo Hye-yeon. Her colorful collection is exquisite and practical.

Some will know Huh Myoung-wook as a metal craftsman. Others will remember him as a photographer. But those who’ve recently visited Gana Art Center will say Huh is a lacquer painter. And no one would be wrong, for Huh is all of the above. And he’s one of the artists to keep an eye on in Korea today.

There are many different things you can eat on hot days. Few will keep you cool in the summer quite like dongchimi buckwheat noodles of Gangwon Province, complete with thin sheets of ice on top. We will take you through the province, from Yangyang to Sokcho and all the way to Goseong.

Just how do we enjoy architecture of cities without traveling there? It’s easy. You can Google up names of buildings you’d like to see, and the search will take you to the other side of the world. It’s all through photography. Kim Yong-kwan is a photographer who takes pictures of buildings. He has captured Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, the old National Museum of Korea, the new building for Seoul City Hall, and the Stone, Wind and Water by Jun Itami. Kim has documented many of Korea’s famous buildings, including ones in Seoul, which has been going through rapid changes, with the rapid rotation of construction and demolition, since Kim began taking architectural photos in the 1990s.

Buyeo was the last capital of Baekje. When the excavation of the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong yielded massive amounts of relics, it helped shed a new light on Baekje’s culture. For the most part, though, Buyeo and Baekje remain on the periphery. Lee Neogg, an art historian who has served as the director of the Buyeo National Museum, extols virtues of the great Baekje culture and tells us why we should visit Buyeo.

What if you can’t travel overseas? Let’s have a summer vacation going around the country with your children. To guide them through the family vacation, LOTTE HOTEL provides “Summer Kid’s Day” package. There’s an added feature to the package, as they’ll be able to find a new charm at cities within Korea, which they’ve never realized.

Instead of getting on a plane with a suitcase and a travel guide, how about putting on your favorite sneakers and stepping outside? Here’s a map for an affordable world tour in the city of Seoul.

All-day dining restaurant ‘THE CANVAS’ opened at LOTTE HOTEL JEJU in June. The restaurant offers a diverse spread of gourmet dishes for all ages and gender, including a farm-to-table menu cooked with the freshest ingredients on the island and international cuisines, as well as a chocolate fountain for children.

Summer has arrived. Let’s try on ‘galot,’ a traditional garment of Jeju Island. Now is the right time to dress up in this special seasonal clothing made of fabric dyed in summer.

Busan, the second-largest city in Korea, is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its beautiful beaches and scenery. Haeundae and Seomyeon are the two areas that have built Busan into such a famous tourist site. Let’s dive into the history of these two districts and find out what makes them so popular.

LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL JEJU has prepared health food and summer dessert festival. What kind of food will satisfy both the health and the taste?

Samcheong-dong in Seoul is home to Seoul Sticker Shop. The store sells stickers that promote the South Korean capital city.

It is possible to enjoy the silky texture of hotel linens without staying at a hotel. Simply visit the he:on Premium Shop newly launched by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS.

Forget, for a moment, about your conventional idea of traditional Korean alcohol. Today, drinks that come in sleek packaging, with great taste to boot, are all the rage. From unrefined drinks to distilled liquor and wine, we have you covered.

Kim Young-geon runs a bookstore that has been a family business owned by his grandfather and father and has in-depth knowledge on the history of Sokcho where the bookstore is based. From a town of displaced civilians to a tourist city, Kim has witnessed first-hand the transformation that the coastal city has experienced. We asked him about some lesser-known charms of Sokcho.

At sunset, we hike toward the top of Oreum, a volcanic cone, moving in the opposite direction to those descending from it. Patiently awaiting the nightfall as we brace ourselves against the chilly island winds, our goal is to witness the curtain of stars in the sky above Yongnuni Oreum. We are on a night trekking journey involving this particular Oreum, one of over 360 parasitic cones, a natural wonder unique to Jeju Island.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS is launching its premium brand hotel SIGNIEL in Haeundae, Busan. You can now enjoy the premium hotel service and perfect relaxation available at SIGNIEL SEOUL in the port city of Busan.

Where permanent snow melt, plants and trees grow only to be decimated by months-long wildfires. Protecting our planet and its environment has become a vital element in every aspect of our life. Traveling is no exception to this. In the age of responsible tourism, we introduce a variety of activities in Seoul that are in compliance with sustainable travel trends.

Spring in Jeju it filled with sweet scent. Looking at the recent trend, Jeju is filled with tourists and newly-wed couples. Let’s take a look into LOTTE HOTEL JEJU’s fresh offerings to add more romance in Jeju.

Fresh. Experimental. These are the thoughts that came to my mind as tea artist Kim Dambi handed me her blended tea during a workshop. If you are curious about the most contemporary tea of today, you should meet Kim Dambi. We talked about tea and her other interests in various areas with Kim, a tea person of the millennials.