Local governments respond to rising wedding costs with free venues
A recent survey reveals that couples married within the last two years spent an average of 18.42 million won on wedding-related expenses, including venue rental, photography, wedding dresses, and make...
Kim Yang-hyeok, Park Su-hyeon
Local governments respond to rising wedding costs with free venues
[Interview] Dimitri Pietersen, who blends memory and meaning into every cocktail
The world of cocktails is a curious one. Just a single glass, yet the possibilities within it are infinite. Even when gin is the base, the choice of s...
2025.04.26(Sat)
|Lee Jung-soo
Vila Nova de Gaia's WOW celebrates Easter with sweet festivities
Over the Easter weekend, WOW, the cultural district in Vila Nova de Gaia, hosted a three-day celebration featuring chocolate-themed workshops, family-...
2025.04.22(Tue)
|Lee Jung-soo
[Michelin Stars in Seoul]⑳Alla Prima, where spontaneous inspiration meets culinary mastery
It is fascinating to hear the stories of great artists associated with spontaneous creations. What may seem easy to draw at first glance often hides a...
2025.04.19(Sat)
|Lee Jung-soo
Micro weddings on the rise as Korean couples skip traditional ceremonies
Jung Ha-nui (34) married her boyfriend of two years, Choi Jeong-ho (29), last September without a wedding ceremony. “It didn’t make sense to plan for ...
2025.04.18(Fri)
|Gwak Rae-gon, Oh Kyung-muk, Oh Yu-jin, Kim Seo-young
At the US State Department, Korean cuisine is having a moment
At the heart of American diplomacy, inside the U.S. State Department headquarters, Korean food is quietly capturing the attention of employees' palate...
2025.04.18(Fri)
|Kim Eun-joong (Washington), Park Su-hyeon
Jeju tourism soars among Taiwanese visitors on the back of Netflix hit, influencer buzz, and route expansion
Jeju Island is gaining momentum as a preferred destination for Taiwanese travelers, bolstered by the popularity of the Netflix original series When Li...
2025.04.16(Wed)
|Lee Ka-young, Kim Mi-geon
S. Koreans turn to group accounts for living costs, fan club dues
Shared bank accounts in South Korea, once introduced as a simple way to manage group expenses, have evolved into flexible financial tools used for eve...
2025.04.15(Tue)
|You So-yeon, Kim Seo-young
Korean desserts take over global markets with trendy makeovers
Korean-style desserts are finding growing popularity among young consumers overseas, especially Millenials and Gen Z, fueled by the global Korean Wave...
2025.04.13(Sun)
|Choi Hyo-jung, Kim Seo-young
Blue House sees spike in visitors after Yoon's impeachment
Cheong Wa Dae, or the Blue House, the former presidential compound in Seoul, was packed with visitors on Apr. 7, the first weekday since President Yoo...
2025.04.08(Tue)
|Ahn Jun-hyen, Kim Do-gyun, Lee Jung-soo
Small but Mighty: Daejeon's Sungsimdang tops big chains in bakery profits
Sungsimdang, a beloved regional bakery based in Daejeon, South Korea, has defied expectations once again—surpassing major national chains in profits l...
2025.04.06(Sun)
|Lee Ga-young
Interview: A taste of spring captured in desserts by Park Ju-hye and Justin Lee
Everyone has moments that stand out as special. Firsts and lasts tend to remain the most vivid—like the moment one first meets a loved one or the firs...
2025.04.05(Sat)
|Lee Jung-soo
'North Korea-view Starbucks' becomes new attraction in South Korea's DMZ
A Starbucks in Gimpo, South Korea, is gaining attention for its unique location with a view of North Korea. Located at the Aegibong Peace Ecological P...
2025.03.30(Sun)
|Lee Seung-woo, Park Su-hyeon
S. Korean farm becomes 'nursing home' for sick, abandoned animals
In Gangneung, Gangwon Province, a 42,975-square-meter animal sanctuary is home to over 1,000 animals, including tigers, hyenas, mountain goats, peacoc...
2025.03.28(Fri)
|Koo A-mo (Gangneung), Kim Seo-young
Asia at the Table: Young chefs redefining global fine dining
“Growing up, I often heard the phrase ‘Asia in the world’ in documentaries. But now, it feels like Asia stands at the center of the world. I believe A...
2025.03.25(Tue)
|Lee Jung-soo