Feature: A Look at Some of Korea`s Top Designers for the Great Indoors

Tory Mock 10 weeks 2 days ago

Haps takes a look at some of Korea’s top designers for the home and office, all of whom have received global acclaim for their unique creations.

Interview: Conductor, Musician, Educator, Shane O`Shea

Tory Mock 16 weeks 5 days ago

As a conductor, performer and educator, Shane O`Shea has had a wide-ranging impact on the world of music. On February 23rd he will be in Busan with the International Schools Choral Music Society, an expansive collection of music students from around the world, which he founded and chairs, to perform at Busan Cultural Center. Haps had a chance to talk with O`Shea about his organization, his own musical journey and differences between music development in the East and the West.

Feature: Is Korea Going to Allow Koreans in their Own Casinos?

Tory Mock 16 weeks 6 days ago

Under current law, Koreans are allowed to pony up in only one of the country's 17 casinos. By opening them up to locals, large investors from abroad are ready to pour massive amounts of money into the industry. The tourism board is already lining up behind it. So, what's next?

Ode to the Commode: Korea Now Home to First Toilet Theme Park

Tory Mock 31 weeks 3 days ago

Not sure what to do with your holiday travel? How about visiting the world’s first toilet theme park in Suwon, South Korea? Your friends will be flush with envy.

Travel Dispatch: Hong Kong

Tory Mock 1 year 15 weeks ago

Haps and Air Busan are giving away two free pairs of tickets to Hong Kong. Here's a little primer on what to do and what to see in one of the world's most traveled to cities.

Green Travel: The Airlines Look to Biofuels

Tory Mock 1 year 27 weeks ago

According to the International Air Transportation Association, CO2 emissions hit 649 million tons in 2010 and continue to rise. Some airlines are testing daily flights with biofuels in an effort to help the environment.

Busan's $8 Billion Fiasco

Tory Mock 1 year 32 weeks ago

Wrapping up an eight month investigation into the fall of Busan Savings Bank that started in March, prosecutors last week charged over 100 people in the most costly financial scandal in Korean history. The total amount of the fraud eclipsed $8 billion.

Germany's Sebastian Vettel Wins Korean Grand Prix 2011

Tory Mock 1 year 35 weeks ago

With a capacity crowd looking on, the 2nd annual Korean Grand Prix took place this past weekend with Germany's Sebastian Vettel of the Red Bull team taking first place on the fifty-five lap circuit in Mokpo, South Korea.

BIFF Opening Film "Only You" Sells Out in Seven Seconds

Tory Mock 1 year 38 weeks ago

You can boil an egg in a few minutes, coffee in even less, but selling out a 2,000 seat outdoor movie theater in seven seconds is quite impressive. Not to worry, this anticipated film will play several times over the course of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival, which kicks off October 6th.

Busan-Gimhae Airport Light Rail Opens

Tory Mock 1 year 39 weeks ago

Tired of taking a taxi or the bus out to the airport? Those days are over. Now you can hop aboard the automated light rail straight to the airport as well as 21 other stations from Busan to Gimhae. All for the low price of only 1,500 won.

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