[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2018/01/21

The annual Korea Grand Sale that targets foreigners is now on, Hugh (My Korean Husband) shows Seoul to be a city that never sleeps, CBC looks at 8 things South Koreans do different, and artists unite to turn Incheon's new airport terminal into a world-class "artport".

"Shopping fest for foreigners starts Thursday"

Designed to promote culture, tourism and shopping to international visitors, the annual Korea Grand Sale is now on until the end of February. The massive event involves over 52,000 stores that offer discounts on a wide variety of products, entertainment and other services. With the Winter Games just around the corner, this year's sale will be one of the grandest in decades. "As the period of Korea Grand Sale overlaps with that of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, the sale event will be a special festival that players and officials, as well as tourists in Korea, can enjoy together".

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"SEOUL: OPEN 24 HOURS"

Is Seoul one of those cities that never sleeps? Hugh (My Korean Husband) and his friend Sara recently were out late in the capital shooting for the local broadcaster Arirang and decided to vlog about some of the 24-hour services that keep Seoulites up at night. The temperature was freezing, but despite the chill, you can still get a haircut, shop until the morning calm, and, of course, enjoy many a meal.

...WATCH ON MY KOREAN HUSBAND

"8 ways they do things differently in South Korea"

Travelling to any new country will undoubtedly, hopefully, come with a few surprises, experiences and memories of another dimension of the human experience to take home and remember. These don't all have to be life-changing, however, and sometimes those differences may just be a twist or a take on something you're already familiar with. In this listicle on CBC's blog, you'll find a quick-fire list of just some of the things South Korea doesn't a little differently, from carbonate yoghurt drinks to virtual grocery stores.

...READ ON CBC

"French artist spices up new Incheon airport terminal"

Incheon International is an award-winning, world-class airport (it has robots), but the recently opened Terminal 2 will offer much more than the latest technologies - it will also be something of an "artport" thanks to work of a number of artists, including Xavier Veilhan, Jinnie Seo and Julius Popp. "It is a great opportunity for me to have my work include in a public environment", said Veilhan, whose 'grand kinetic sculpture' will be greeting visitors entering the new space.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

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