Travel news

Rumors are spreading about U.S. actress Jessica Alba signing business deals with Korean companies during her unexpected Seoul trip. Alba was spotted at Kolon’s fashion unit in Gangnam on Monday and also at a celebrity party hosted by CJ E&M vice chairwoman Lee Mi-kyung later in the evening, according to reports. More >

It was in the mid-2000s when South Korean plastic surgeon Joo Kwon noticed a trickle of Chinese women walking into his clinic, even though he hadn’t advertised overseas. “They somehow found a way to the clinic and nearly all of them said they want the face of Lee Young-Ae,” Joo said, referring to a top South Korean actress who starred in the pan-Asian hit drama “Jewel in the Palace”. More >

It was in the mid-2000s when South Korean plastic surgeon Joo Kwon noticed a trickle of Chinese women walking into his clinic, even though he hadn’t advertised overseas. More >

The Philippines and South Korea have agreed to increase the flights between the two countries given rising demand, an official said yesterday. Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) executive director Carmelo Arcilla said in a telephone interview yesterday that the Philippines signed an agreement with South Korea following air talks held last week. More >

Seoul City announced plans Wednesday to crack down on call vans illegally picking up tourists and overcharging them. Seoul Metropolitan Government said is patrolling tourist destinations and has set up several ways for tourists to report overcharging. More >