(Reuters) - Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios will team up for doubles at next month's Australian Open, and the entertaining local duo is aiming to dazzle crowds at the Grand Slam again.
Seoul’s push to attract foreign tourists comes after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s shock decision to declare martial law last week. - Reuters
"But we are trying to stabilise this situation by continuing to provide relevant information, sending letters to diplomats and communicating with foreign tour organisations.” About 20% of appointments by foreigners at Korea’s hospitals have been cancelled, mainly by Chinese patients seeking plastic surgery or beauty treatments, said Kim Jin-kuk, an ophthalmologist who leads the Korea Medical Tour Promotion Association. There is a growing concern among South Korea’s much-vaunted medical industry that travelers may hesitate to visit the country for treatment, which would have a major impact their sales.
In a bid to turn the city into a hot international destination for the peak holiday season, Seoul city government is set to hold its biggest-ever annual"Winter Festa” event in Gwanghwamun Square starting this Friday.
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