Although Seollal, the Lunar New Year, is traditionally a family holiday spent at home, many people also use the break to get out and explore.

Sancheong‘s Namsa Yedam Village has been officially selected for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s “Local 100” program for its second cycle, covering 2026 to 2027.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda “Wolf Chief” Aaron, command chief master sergeant of the 8th FW, right, present a Pride of the Pack certificate to U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Kaselynn Baumbaugh, center, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health technician noncommissioned officer in charge.

It’s a new year and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

You can easily reach almost any destination on the Korean Peninsula with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost, whether by train, taxi, bus, plane, or your privately owned vehicle. Here are the basics to help you get started!

SR, the operator of the high speed rail service SRT, announced that reservations for Lunar New Year holiday tickets will be available from January 26 to 29.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerica Batista, a native of Queens, New York, and 8th Maintenance Squadron stockpile management crew chief, won the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack award for the week of Jan. 6–9, 2026.

Jeonju, the cultural capital of Jeonbuk State, offers an immersive experience of Korean history, culture, cuisine, and traditional arts. With over 700 hanok (traditional Korean houses), Jeonju Hanok Village has been designated an international Slow City.

Sancheong County has added new nighttime illumination to Hanmaeum Park in Sancheong-eup.

Gyeongnam Province has been selected for seven sites in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s “2026 Accessible Tourism” program, the highest number the province has achieved since the initiative began.