Posts Tagged ‘South Korea’
Prada Transformer Revealed
Today marks the opening of the Prada Transformer Project. The project, bringing fashion and architecture together, begins with the “Waist Down – Skirts by Miuccia Prada”. A collaboration with Rem Koolhaas, the project will transform and feature new exhibits over the summer. To read more about the project and tonight’s cocktail party, and for more [...]
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Tags: Architecture, Art, Asian Architecture, Culture, Design, Fashion, Prada, Prada Transformer, Rem Koolhaas, seoul, South Korea, Travel
H&M coming to Korea!
The rumors that we have been hearing about the Swedish brand H&M coming to Korea have been confirmed. H&M is set to launch its first store in South Korea in the Myungdong section of Seoul. The store is set to open during the spring of 2010. The sales surface will be approximately 2,600 sqm., covering [...]
Filed under: Branding, Business, Consumer, Culture, Development, Fashion, Myeongdong, Uncategorized | 3 Comments
Tags: Asia, H&M, Korea Shopping, Korean Fashion, seoul, South Korea
Korea’s Next Themepark Is?
Korea already has the disappointing domestically based themeparks Lotte World and Everland, but thankfully, new word comes that three major global companies are looking to establish amusement parks near Seoul. Universal Studios Korea has recently received financing to build their themepark in the Hwaseong Green City, set for a 2013 opening. The park is set to include [...]
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Tags: Asia, Asian Theme Park, Disney, MGM Studios, seoul, South Korea, Theme Parks, Travel in Asia, Travel in Korea, Universal Studios
Spa On Air, Incheon International Airport’s first luxury spa, has opened the basement floor of the main terminal. Spa On Air is about the ultimate in relaxation and indulgence making for the perfect treat before or after any flight. Spa facilities include a luxurious sauna, private sleeping rooms, massage sanctuaries, and more. Services include full-body [...]
Filed under: Airlines, Asiana, Culture, Design, Fashion, Hotels, Incheon, Lifestyle, Living, Medical Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized | 7 Comments
Tags: Asian Spas, Incheon International Airport, Luxury Travel, luxury travel concierge, seoul, Seoul Spas, Seoul Tours, seoulplay, South Korea, Spa On Air, Travel in Seoul
Thompson Hotels, the small luxury hotel group that has multiple properties across Manhattan is coming to Seoul. They are opening Thompson Seoul – Seoul’s first true boutique hotel. Hong Kong and Shanghai have the Jia Hotel, Bangkok the Metropolitan and Davis, Singapore has theirs, and so on. But until now the W Hotel was [...]
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Tags: 6 Columbus, 60 Thompson, Boutique Hotels, Luxury Lifestyles, Luxury Travel, Park Hyatt Seoul, seoul, Seoul Spa, South Korea, Stephen Brandman, Thompson Hotels, Thompson Seoul
As many of our readers know, victim’s rights, especially for foreigners, is a cause close to my heart and one that I am passionately working to improve in Korea. Therefore, I was happy to read last week on Korea Beat last week about a Victim’s Rights Conference in Seoul. In the days following my attack, [...]
Filed under: crime, Social/Political Issue | 2 Comments
Tags: Crime in South Korea, National Victims Assistance Organization, seoul, South Korea, Victim's Rights, Victim's Rights Conference
“James Dean of Asia” in Korea?
This morning I came across an article by CNN.com calling Korea’s Lee Byung-hun the “James Dean of Asia”. In this article here, you will find a report on Lee’s recent visit to London to promote his movie “The Good, the Bad, the Weird.” Lee has been a star in Korea for sometime but not certainly [...]
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Tags: "The Good, Dennis Quaid, G.I. Joe, Korean Actors, Korean Celebrities, Lee Byung-hun, Siena Miller, South Korea, the Bad, the Weird"
seoulplay, a featured participant at the 2008 International Medical Travel Conference, offers exclusive luxury medical travel assistance to patients coming to Seoul for treatment. For more information on our services, visit the dedicated portion of our site here: http://www.seoulplay.com/menu_medicalretreats.htm
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Tags: Asia, Asia Medical Travel, Cosmetic Surgery, Healthcare Abroad, Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism South Korea, Medical Travel, Medical Travel Conference, Medical Travel South Korea, Medical Treatment Abroad, seoul, seoulplay, South Korea, South Korea Medical Tourism
seoulplay, providing all-inclusive medical assistance to patients seeking treatment, health care or cosmetic services in Korea, expects Korea to continue to filling the need for high-quality and high-technology medical care in the medical tourism market. New research by Thompson Reuters says 71.2 percent of Americans are aware of overseas treatment as an option. This is [...]
Filed under: Health, Lifestyle, Living, Medical Tourism, Myeongdong, Plastic Surgery, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Tags: 2008 PULSE Survey, Asia, Health Care, Lifestyle, Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism South Korea, seoul, seoulplay, South Korea, South Korea Medical Tourism, Travel
- seoulplay (www.seoulplay.com) is a luxury travel, lifestyle, and media boutique in Seoul. This site is dedicated to staying up with the latest trends in art, fashion, design, entertainment, and culture in Korea. seoulplay has been featured in Elle Magazine USA, Cosmopolitan Korea, and has authored a travel guide for the Seoul City Government. To inquire about travel planning services, Seoul tours, luxury full-day excursions, lifestyle concierge programs, media content creation or fixer services, visit www.seoulplay.com or email us at contact(at)seoulplay.com.
