Seoul offers free hiking gear rental as mountains lure foreign tourists
All the rental items are provided by the local outdoor brand Seoul Hiking Tourism Center and the official sponsor, Black Yak.
Choi Jae-hee
‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones
Nasty celebrations featuring violence and humiliation are nothing new in South Korea, nor is it unique to the country.
Could South Korea’s gun control offer any lessons?
Most South Korean men are trained shooters, having gone through mandatory military duty. But due to a strict gun control policy, there have been no deadly shooting rampages here,…
Exotic desserts attract sweet tooths in Seoul
Turkey’s traditional milk cream has caught the eyes of many dessert lovers looking for more exotic foods after celebrity chef Baek Jong-won introduced it on a food show.
Bye-bye clappers. Fan chants, sing-alongs are back at K-pop concerts
Concertgoers are excited over the return of group singing and loud cheering, which had been banned since 2020 on fears of creating a Covid-19 superspreader event.
Did Covid-19 introduce you to the world of binge-watching?
Media may offer an escape from the stress of the quarantine, but excessive screen time could result in health problems, ranging from sleep disorders to depression, experts warn.
No more delays: Wedding go virtual for Covid-positive couples
Livestreaming and emerging metaverse technology have made attendance possible, even for those actively infected with Covid-19.
S. Korea’s Purple Island to be featured at Paris Fashion Week
The island’s 1.4-kilometer purple bridge has been turned into a runway in a recent filming of South Korean designer Yang Hae-il’s show
‘Rent a puppy for a day’ businesses growing despite ban
Amid lax oversight, illegal rental businesses cater to those wanting a pet experience without responsibility or commitment.
Korean self-service ramen craze continues
Boosted by the contactless trend, the small self-servicing ramen shops have caught the eyes of Koreans, especially solo diners.