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Staycations a Popular Option for Weary Koreans

SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Koreans take the need for “rest” seriously. So seriously that recent surveys of salaried employees showed the number one concern and aim of their summer vacation was to rest and recuperate rather than travel. With catchy portmanteaus like “staycation” entering the everyday lingo, Koreans are increasingly looking to stay [...]

‘Staycations’: Staying Home on Vacation is the New Trend

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – It seems like ‘staycations‘ are becoming a new trend during vacation season. Putting together the words ‘stay’ and ‘vacation’, ‘staycations’ are a new way of enjoying a vacation at home, or near home. The reasons behind this trend include avoiding a flood of people, the deadly heat, and the [...]