During Han’s lifetime—he died in 1999—he was primarily known for his commercial work. In 1966, he founded Han’s Photo, one of the first studios to specialize in advertising (cosmetics, electronics) as South Korea’s consumer age was ushered in. He occasionally showed his artsier street photography, and published selections in the 1987 book “Korean Lives” (삶). … 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 Lee Hae-rin The Korea Grand Sale kicked off this week, featuring a wider range of travel and shopping benefits for inbound tourists and foreign residents in South Korea. The annual festival, which runs until February 28, offers promotions exclusive to foreign customers to boost inbound tourism during the off season in January and February. … 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
Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The route — which last held that position in 2019 — again tops the list despite seat capacity remaining 15% below pre-pandemic levels, according to OAG’s report. Seven of the 10 busiest international routes in the … Read more
SEOUL: Civic and labour groups held candlelight or protest rallies across the nation on Wednesday (Dec 4) to demand the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law declaration, reported Yonhap news agency. The Korean Federation of Trade Unions, People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy and other civic groups organised a massive candlelight … 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
Asia’s cities are sometimes maligned as concrete jungles bedevilled by chaotic or crawling traffic, made worse by tens of thousands of motorcycles. India’s cities have long had a bad reputation for smog and pollution, while Jakarta, Indonesia’s vast capital, is notorious for two- and three-hour journeys that would take no more than 10 or 15 … Read more
This article contains spoilers. 2.5/5 stars Lead cast: Ji Chang-wook, Jo Woo-jin, Ha Yoon-kyung, Bibi Following an explosive and exciting opening dive, the action-crime saga Gangnam B-Side has kept on digging into the seedy underbelly of the Seoul nightlife mecca it is named after. Gangnam B-Side | Official Trailer | Disney+ Singapore The story has … Read more
