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
Trump will likely try to resume his relationship with Kim in his second term. This sets up a situation where the United States favours a dictatorship over a treaty ally in its foreign policy. That would be a shift more remarkable than the coming abandonment of Ukraine, which is not a formal US ally. Trump … Read more
By Korea Times On a rainy night on October 22, a dimly lit bar was filled with the sounds of classical music. The bar’s walls were lined with shelves stacked with books, either for sale or to browse, with chalkboards inscribed with eye-catching quotes, hand-scribbled notes pinned here and there, and green hardcover menus listing … Read more
By Pyo Kyung-min As autumn paints Korea in calmer hues, Damyang County in South Jeolla province and nearby Namwon City have emerged as perfect destinations for those seeking a peaceful retreat. With their blend of forests, historic sites and a variety of cultural offerings, these hidden gems invite visitors to explore the quieter – yet … Read more
Chili Ma is the restaurant manager of LPM – La Petite Maison Hong Kong – which reopened in early September. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in Germany, where my parents opened a Chinese restaurant. I was surrounded by Chinese food from a young age. Dishes like Peking duck, kung pao chicken, and … Read more
Travis King, a U.S. Army soldier who ran across a border into North Korea from the South, pleaded guilty to five charges including desertion and disobeying an officer, receiving a sentence of confinement for a year, his lawyer said in a statement. Originally Published: September 21, 2024 at 6:38 p.m. Read original article here Denial … Read more
Indian cinema has been on a global ascent, capturing hearts and minds across continents. Today, a new chapter in this cinematic journey unfolds as the action-packed thriller Kill, starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, makes its highly anticipated debut in South Korea. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill also stars Tanya Maniktala. The film is a … Read more
Both children excelled in their schooling and careers, which sparked a healthy rivalry between their mothers, who like nothing more than to boast about their prodigious progenies. Seung-hyo became an architect and Seok-ryu a corporate go-getter. Seung-hyo keeps getting awards for his architectural projects and charitable works, while Seok-ryu works for a world-famous company in … Read more
