Filipino tourists to South Korea expected to increase following relaxed visa rules

When the South Korean government relaxes its visa rules starting September 1, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office expects more Filipino tourists to Korea.

Nam Dae Mun Market in Seoul (Photo by Jonathan Hicap)

Korea Travel Notes: Seoul Night Bus: Complete Routes and Stops

Korea Travel Notes: Seoul Night Bus: Complete Routes and Stops

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{PHOTOS} EXO's Kai and Xiumin on Super Junior's Kiss the Radio program

Ex-Super Junior’s Hangeng joins fight vs human trafficking

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Chinese superstar Hangeng, former member of boy band Super Junior, is using his celebrity status to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking.

The singer and actor recently launched “Human Traffic: China,” a new documentary on human trafficking in China.

What are Ryeowook and Eunhyuk doing?

Ryeowook and Eunhyuk

Actor-singer found guilty of assaulting, tracking wife

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

A court found Korean actor and singer Ryu Si Won guilty of assaulting and electronically tracking his wife and ordered him to pay 7 million won (about P282,000) in fine.

Photo: www.newsen.com

JYJ - Incheon Asiad Song 'Only One' MV 2nd Teaser

K-pop Republic leaves fans wanting more

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

As early as 8 a.m. last Sept. 7, many Filipino fans were already at Araneta Center in Quezon City for the K-pop Republic concert, one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the year.

One of the them was 13-year-old Erica Ocampo, who came from Malolos, Bulacan.

Trailer of Korean movie 'No Breathing' starring Lee Jong Suk and Seo In-guk

New video: Crayon Pop - Bar Bar Bar (Global Version)