A promoter of the resort’s World Genting (RWG) tourist complex (pictured), which includes Malaysia’s only licensed casino, said in a notice posted on the property’s website that the resort would remain closed as the government decided to ease lockdown measures this week. The suspension of all resort operations in Malaysia was due to run until…
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Genting Highland Theme Park Postponed in Q4 2021
The opening of an outdoor theme park at Resort World Genting, Malaysia’s only casino resort complex (pictured), has been delayed by more than 12 months from the third quarter of this year to the fourth quarter of 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19. Friday’s note from Nomura Group cited guidance from management at the…
Lee Tae-seok and Lee Seung-joon’s father
Lee Tae-seok (FC Seoul), the left fullback of the Olympic team who made a strong impression with a courier cross in three consecutive matches at the U-23 Asian Cup, drew attention as the son of Lee Eul-yong, the general manager of the Yongin Football Center, who has been the main player in the semi-finals of…
Bayern Munich unveils home uniform for 24-25 season
Bayern Munich’s new home uniform has been unveiled. Munich unveiled Munich’s home uniform for the 2024-25 season on its official website on the 6th (Korea Standard Time). The club explained, “Munich and Adidas have created a special uniform that reflects the heartbeat and passion that unites the players on the field and the fans in…
Samsung teams up with Korean esports superstar Faker to target Chinese game market
Samsung Electronics is trying to expand its presence in the high-priced gaming monitor market by collaborating with esports superstar Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, and its gaming monitor brand Odyssey in China, the company said Monday.On Sunday, players from the popular esports game League of Legends team T1 and fans had an event match using Samsung’s Odyssey…
Seoul Metro lines 4 and 7 to increase operations during rush hours
Seoul Metro will provide two additional rides during the morning and evening rush hours for crowd control on lines 4 and 7 starting Wednesday, the subway operator announced Monday.Line 4 will have two additional rides in the morning rush hour, while Line 7 will add two more for evening commuters.According to the company, the most…
Smart city initiatives, Hangeul promotion take priority in Sejong’s policy goals: mayor
Sejong was established as an administrative town with the goal of achieving balanced regional development and addressing overcrowding in the metropolitan area surrounding Seoul.Now housing many government ministries and public agencies, as well as planned construction of a regional branch of the National Assembly, Sejong is aiming for a bigger vision of establishing itself as…
Sejong aims to establish Hangeul as city’s identity
Sejong, the city named after the fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) and inventor of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, is pursuing initiatives to establish itself as the global educational hub of the Korean alphabet and language.”Hangeul and the Korean language are gaining popularity among foreigners due to the rising popularity of Korean culture. We…
Two major hospitals in Seoul set to suspend outpatient clinics, surgeries
Two major general hospitals in Seoul were set to suspend outpatient clinics and surgeries Tuesday, as their senior doctors began taking a weekly day off amid a protracted walkout by junior doctors in protest of the government’s medical reform.Emergency rooms and inpatient care will remain in place at the two hospitals — Seoul National University…
Shambala Casino has about 550 guests daily for the first 2.5 months
The Shambala casino resort in Russia’s Primorsky Krai saw an average of 550 guests per day in the first 2.5 months of operation, with a peak of 700 on Friday, according to a recently released business update. The business update covered the period from the launch of the property on October 16, 2020 to the…