By Ko Dong-hwan Celebrity chefs are rolling up their sleeves to infuse their culinary ideas into new menu items for major burger brands in Korea. The franchise companies are hoping their new creations with popular faces promoting them will turn heads and help them survive the country’s fierce burger market by attracting more attention. The … Read more
By Lee Min-hyung South Korean carmaker KIA’s Niro Hybrid SUV seems to have solidified its identity, making it a price-competitive and fuel-efficient option for drivers seeking comfort and impressive fuel efficiency. The Niro, which debuted in 2016, has established itself as a versatile vehicle, suitable for both leisure activities and daily commutes. On a test … Read more
By Park Jin-hai Jung Jae-wal, the new chief executive of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO), has announced a master plan to revitalise one of Korea’s oldest orchestras. “This year has several anniversaries overlapping for the SPO. It marks the 80th anniversary since its founding in 1945 and the 20th anniversary of independence from the Sejong … Read more
By Lee Hae-rin The arrival of 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. The snake, the sixth sign among the 12 zodiac signs, has long been feared and worshipped by the Korean people as a symbol of revival, wise improvements and new beginnings. According to Korea’s National Geographic Information Institute, the country has 208 places … Read more
Samsung Electronics is ramping up investment in artificial intelligence for consumer electronics, betting on its ubiquitous presence in gadgets from smartphones to TVs to help it stake out a spot in the AI arena. Samsung is counting on its unique market position as a leader in not just mobile devices but also home appliances like … Read more
By Lee Hae-rin Kimchi from luxury hotels is selling like hot cakes in South Korea amid growing demand for packaged kimchi and ingredient price hikes driven by the climate crisis. Koreans’ daily consumption of premium kimchi, created with the recipes of hotel chefs and made with top-notch ingredients, has been on the rise every year … Read more
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. A whole snake submerged in a bottle of liquor is, for many, not the most appealing or appetising sight. In certain parts of Asia, however, this … Read more
By Ko Dong-hwan An artist has released an authentic guide to drinking soju, a clear and affordable alcohol that has been consumed by Koreans for decades. Kim Wan-jun, known by the artist name Funnyjun, wants to impart to global drinkers that drinking soju should not be equated with getting tipsy on any other liquor, because … Read more
By Baek Byung-yeul Culinary Class Wars, Netflix’s hit cooking competition series that captivated audiences worldwide this autumn with its intense cooking battles and passionate chefs, is now looking for talented individuals eager to showcase their culinary skills for a new season. Netflix said on December 3 that it is accepting applications from contestants for the … Read more
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday (Dec 3) declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television. Yoon said he had no choice but to resort to such a measure in order to safeguard free and constitutional order, saying opposition parties have taken hostage of the parliamentary process … Read more
