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Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province attracted more than one million international tourists last year.

This marks the first time the city has reached this milestone in a single year.

The highest number of visitors came from China, followed by Taiwan, Japan and Russia.

Gyeongju plans to enhance its promotion and marketing efforts to further stimulate tourism ahead of the upcoming APEC Summit, scheduled to take place in the city from late October to early November.

Gyeongju, often referred to as "the museum without walls," was the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom.

The "Hallasan Snow Flower Bus," offering convenient access to Hallasan Mountain's breathtaking winter scenery, will now operate on weekdays.

The Snow Flower Bus route 1100 will run six times daily, complementing the existing route 240.

With the additional weekday service, a total of 15 daily trips will be available to popular Hallasan destinations.

This initiative aims to ease parking shortages and reduce traffic congestion in the surrounding area.

The celebrated play "The Cherry Orchard" will take the stage at the Busan Citizens' Hall Grand Theater from March 13 to 15.

Directed by renowned director Simon Stone, the production features an all-star cast, including some of Korea's most acclaimed actors like Jeon Do-yeon and 전도연 and Park Hae-soo.

The play reinterprets the final masterpiece of Anton Chekhov, one of Russia's greatest literary figures, transforming the classic into a modern tale set in contemporary Korean society.

Each character has been given a new name and identity, tailored to reflect Korean cultural nuances.

Director Simon Stone, known for his innovative productions across the U.S. and the UK brings his expertise to this adaptation, promising a fresh take on the timeless story.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more cultural updates and engaging discussions coming your way!