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Hybe acquires US PR agency
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Yoon, Fiala seek wider range of cooperation beyond nuclear energy
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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash Korea this weekend
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[Exclusive] [Herald Interview] MBK incapable of running Korea Zinc’s Australia business: Aussie renewable energy CEO
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Prosecutors demand 2-year prison term for DP leader Lee Jae-myung
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Hyundai Motor bolsters hydrogen push in Czech
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S. Korea, Czech Republic to increase direct flights
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[Weekender] Natural wine is hip. What’s the hype all about?
It was around three years ago in Japan that Moon Dong-sun stumbled upon natural wine. He was blown away by the unique taste and colors. Upon returning to Korea, he drew up a plan to open a natural wine bar, introducing the new experience of wine to Seoulites. Early this year, Moon opened a natural wine bar in the trendy Hannam-dong in Seoul. Moon said that natural wine has rapidly become popular, and specialized bars have been emerging across the city. “The natural wine market is gr
Nov. 6, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul announces 2021 Autumn Wine Fair JW Marriott Hotel Seoul presents the 2021 Autumn Wine Fair showcasing wines from selected wineries in 11 countries across four continents at the Margaux Grill’s seventh-floor garden. Running for three days from Nov. 10 to 12, the wine fair will feature a wide selection, ranging from daily wines to fine small-batch cult labels and grand crus from Bordeaux and Burgundy, with savings of up to 50 percent from regular prices. Additio
Nov. 5, 2021
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Maximalist pies at Dope Pizza Bakers
Dope Pizza Bakers head baker and CEO Shin Jae-uk and his team take a maximalist approach to their New York-style pies. “Our basic philosophy is to top our pies with pepperoni so there are no empty spots left,” Shin, 34, said in explaining how Dope’s Pepperoni Planet is made in an email interview. Every inch of that glorious pie with its chewy thin crust, punchy red sauce and gooey mozzarella is covered with crispy, unctuous rounds of pepperoni. “There are customers w
Oct. 30, 2021
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Seoul Gourmet Week to deliver ‘glocal’ cuisines
The 2021 Seoul Gourmet Week will kick off both online and in person Friday to introduce and promote Seoul’s unique gourmet culture to potential domestic and foreign tourists, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization jointly announced Tuesday. Under the theme, “Six-day trip of world’s delicacies in Seoul,” this year’s festival aims to energize visitors weary from the pandemic, showcasing a series of cultural events linked to music, films and
Oct. 28, 2021
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[Holly’s Korean Kitchen] Jeyuk bokkeum, spicy Korean pork bulgogi
Pork is a beloved animal protein in Korean cuisine. And this spicy Korean pork stir-fry called jeyuk bokkeum is perhaps the most popular pork dish. Some call it pork bulgogi (dwaeji bulgogi). Every household cooks this amazingly delicious spicy pork bulgogi from time to time in their own kitchen in Korea because it is so easy and quick to put together, and it always tastes good even if you mess it up. The main ingredient to season the pork is gochujang (Korean chili paste). This gochujang por
Oct. 23, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents desserts for Halloween Day Special Grand InterContinental Parnas in Samseong-dong is offering Halloween special desserts and beverages for the upcoming spooky holiday. Treats are offered at the hotel’s bakery from Oct. 22 through the end of the month. The desserts and beverages are prepared by the Grand Deli’s head pastry chef Eric Kalaboke from New York. A total of six items uniquely designed by the chef are available during the limit
Oct. 22, 2021
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Cinnamon rolls as sourdough at Levain Rules
A newcomer to the burgeoning bakery scene, Levain Rules has quietly carved out a substantial niche for itself with a mouthwatering selection of sourdough and sandwiches. Six months have passed since the bakery opened in Seoul’s Samseong-dong and not only has the bakery expanded to a second location in Shinsegae Gangnam, but the baked goods are so popular that it can be difficult to get one’s sandwich of choice after 2 p.m. “We make a limited number of sandwiches
Oct. 16, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul opens ‘Tea Kaiseki’ promotion JW Marriott Hotel Seoul’s Japanese restaurant Tamayura, is presenting the Tea Kaiseki promotion, combining fine Japanese tea tasting with authentic kaiseki cuisine in a private setting. The Tea Bar at Tamayura features a refined ambience and sophisticated music curation, enhanced by natural aromas of brewing and roasting tea leaves to create a serene atmosphere to guests. The nine-course menu begins with premium green tea
Oct. 15, 2021
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Baekban: The taste of home
In an era when one-person households or double-income families are increasingly becoming the norm, families gathering around the dining table for a warm home-cooked meal can be considered a special occasion. Finding the right type of meal at the right moment can make one’s day and Koreans turn to “baekban” for the comforting taste of home. Baekban’s literal definition is “white rice,” but is generally understood in Korea as home-cooked style meals that cons
Oct. 9, 2021
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[Holly’s Korean Kitchen] Dalgona, the Korean sugar candy
Ppopgi vs dalgona Any Korean who grew up in 1970s Korea (like myself) will have a memory of two special Korean candy treats - ppopgi and dalgona. They were slightly different; while ppopgi is made with plain sugar, dalgona was made with glucose solid. These two candies were popular among Korean children in the ‘70s through early ’80s. Interestingly, over the past few decades people have confused the names. What most people now call “dalgona” should really be called ppo
Oct. 9, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
'Glamping Suite: Seoulite’ at L’Escape Hotel L’Escape Hotel in Seoul presents its “Glamping Suite: Seoulite” package, allowing guests to enjoy private hotel getaways in the boutique-style hotel’s cozy suites. To conjure up a glamorous camping mood, prior to check-in the hotel will set up camping items from high-end outdoor brand Nordisk. Modern Chinese restaurant Palais de Chine offers a Dajeong Set -- including Cantonese-style deep-fried pork with black
Oct. 8, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Walkerhill Hotel and Resorts offers eco-friendly gourmet menu for golfers Walkerhill Hotel and Resorts is offering an autumn dining menu for golfers at Sehyeon Country Club, which is also operated by the company. The fall gourmet menu is specially created for the season by Walkerhill as it aims to spread its image as an eco-friendly hotel, with sustainable ingredient options and cooking processes. Korean-style steamed rice in fresh lotus leaf wrap, yeonnip-bap, is offered with a variety of sid
Oct. 1, 2021
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Ilsan Coffee Factory launches first offline showroom
After amassing 14 years of coffee roasting expertise in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Ilsan Coffee Factory’s head roaster and CEO Jung Kang-jin launched a showroom called Standard System in Seoul’s Cheongdam-dong this past August. Until then, Ilsan Coffee Factory’s roasts were only available wholesale or online. “We received a lot of requests from our regulars to open a showroom for a very long time,” Standard System brand manager Lee Ji-hye, 33, explained in a
Sept. 25, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
InterContinental Seoul Coex introduces ‘Mister Chu’ package InterContinental Seoul Coex presents the “Mr. Chu Package,” dedicated to male guests. It includes malt whiskey, a cosmetic product gift pack and access to the Club Lounge. The Men’s All-in-One Skincare Set from L’Occitane Homme is complimentary. Room service includes a whiskey on-the-rocks set comprising four 50-milliliter bottles of Naked Malt, chocolate bonbons made with Naked Malt, tonic water,
Sept. 24, 2021
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[Photo News] Natural Week Exhibition introduces eco-friendly lifestyle
The 20th annual 2021 Natural Week Exhibition is being held from Wednesday to Friday in Seoul at Coex. Since the COVID-19 outbreak last year, people have started to pay more attention to healthy lifestyles and self-care than before. Reflecting such interest, the exhibition was planned with three main themes in mind: eco-friendly, organic and fermentation. In the exhibition, there are booths that allow visitors to learn about organic farming processes and purchase organic products from a
Sept. 21, 2021
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Be our guest: Favorite Chuseok dishes explained
Chuseok, the traditional fall harvest holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, is an occasion when family members get together to give thanks for the past year while wishing good fortune for the remainder of the year over a special meal. The festive mood of Chuseok remains the same today, but social customs deeply embedded in the holiday have changed. Just a few decades ago, men in the kitchen during Chuseok, or any time of the year, was a rarity. But today
Sept. 18, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Mayfield Seoul offers ‘Car Camping in the Garden’package Mayfield Hotel in Seoul is offering “Chabak (car camping) in the Garden” package, which says it allows guests to enjoy car camping and glamping at the same time. Hotel rooms are included in the package although spots are saved for those who wish to camp outside at night. The package consists of a Superior Room, breakfast buffet, car park zone use, garden barbecue dinner and camping goods including a tumbler and
Sept. 17, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Park Hyatt Busan presents ‘2021 Chuseok Gift Sets’ In celebration of the Chuseok holiday, Park Hyatt Busan is offering an array of Chuseok gifts. They include a selection of meat and lobster by the chef of Park Hyatt Busan, a stewed abalone set, a danji set for enjoying tea or other refreshments, as well as restaurant gift certificates that can be used within the hotel. The gift sets are available until Sept. 17, and gift certificates until Sept. 26. The Chuseok gift sets can be pur
Sept. 10, 2021
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Modern Italian treats at Punto Dolce
When husband-and-wife team -- Francesco Mannino and Kim Soo-joo -- opened Punto Dolce in eastern Seoul’s hip Seongsu-dong last December, the concept was clear -- to fuse owner-chef Mannino’s extensive experience as a pastry chef with his Italian roots. “Our idea is to create a point where people can come to enjoy Italian modern desserts,” Mannino, 46, explained why he and his wife christened their store “punto” which means “point” in Italian in a
Sept. 4, 2021
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul presents ‘Summer Days’ package Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul has released a “Summer Days” package in collaboration with Daze Dayz, a swim & resort wear brand that encompasses attire for travel and daily life. Customers will receive a Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul’s special edition of shower robe, fabric bag and sunblock products set made in collaboration with Daze Dayz. This year’s limited special edition is design
Sept. 3, 2021