Reebonz CEO says high-end fashion rental services, secondhand dealings likely to continue to grow

The number of visitors to Cheong Wa Dae totaled 377,888 in the 13 days it was open to the public, from May 10 to Sunday morning. More than 5 million people have applied for a tour so far, according to the CHA. “The new team consists of seven members from the CHA, and five members dispatched from the presidential office, for now.” a CHA official told The Korea Herald, Monday. The public opening,...

Colombia will participate in the 2022 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) next month as the guest of honor to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and the South American country, the event's organizers said Monday. This year's SIBF, the country's biggest annual book fair, will kick off on June 1 for a five-day run at the Convention and Exhibition Center in sou...

Lee Ru-bin, a 31-year-old Korean woman who lives with her Lithuanian boyfriend, Paulius, in Germany, can attest to the vast difference in perceptions. “I think couples should live together before getting married to understand each other more. Whether your partner has a sense of hygiene or unique lifestyle is something that you can’t see while going for dates outside. This is the case not only in...

Stories of kings and queens, beautiful greenery, walking trails at Joseon-era mausoleums

Ennin documented that even after the Silla ship sustained damage to its hull, the ship continued sailing without sinking. The compartmentalized water impermeable hull design was the secret to Silla’s ships staying afloat even when they were damaged. Researchers believe a typical Silla merchant ship with a V-bottom was capable of carrying some 150 persons and 300 metric tons of cargo. The V-bott...

The shape resembling a crystal ball, the bottom layer consists of powdered cheesecake, topped with nonalcoholic Champagne foam and fresh cherries. The outer part is coated with a thin layer of sugar. Some of the flowers in the artlike dessert include pansy, begonia flower, elderflower and rose. Although rich in overall flavor, the sweet-and-sour Champagne foam and minty scent of flowers make th...

From wine labels, social media posts to exhibitions, the French Fauve artist’s bold colors and figures charm millennials and Generation Z in South Korea

Ingredients - 1 package (0.45 kg) firm tofu, drained - 2 tbsp oil for soy chili sauce - 3 tbsp soy sauce - 2-3 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochutgaru) - 1/4 tsp sugar - 1 green onion, finely chopped - 2 pinch shrimp powder, optional, see note below - 1 garlic, finely minced - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds - 1 fresh red chili for garnish, optional Instructions 1. Take t...

The nighttime walk package travelers will arrive at Chuncheon aboard the ITX-Cheongchun from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni. The Soyanggang Skywalk, which stretches some 174 meters, is located near the iconic Soyanggang Maiden Statue. It is the longest glass bridge in the country. A media facade and multimedia shows are also on display. Details and updates on the trip schedules can be found at the Ko...

Park played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of Joseon, compiling history books and inventing Hangeul with King Sejong. For the reasons mentioned above, King Sejo (1417-1468) tried to let him off the hook if Park denied his treason plot. However, Park refused the king’s entreaties. “My heart smote me.” This was the reason for Park’s rejection of the King’s offer, cited in historica...

Linnea from Sweden who has been seeing a Korean guy was surprised that many Korean couples keep communicating even when they’re busy with their work or hanging out with other friends. “In my country, when couples are apart, they don’t constantly call or text. But many Korean couples seem to want to know about the whereabouts of their loved ones in near real time,” she said. On this, Sarah from ...

Former South Korean Navy special warfare officer Rhee Keun, who has reportedly been injured while leading a recent mission in Ukraine, may return home. According to a post by the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine on Thursday, Rhee, also known as Ken Rhee, was treated at a military hospital in Ukraine and will return to South Korea for rehabilitation. “He will soon resume his service an...

Welcome to Joseon Festival The Welcome to Joseon Festival is set to run through June 26 at Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Visitors can enjoy concerts, theatrical performances and hands-on experiences, including making natural scented candles, key rings and more, at the spring event. In addition to the traditional programs, the serene hanok offers an amazing backdrop for Inst...

You can also get a taste of the drinks you read about, such as “Cutty Sark highball” featured in Japanese novelist Haruki Murakimi’s 1Q84 and the “Gin Rickey” from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Great Gatsby.” The menu also boasts an interesting categorization system, dividing drinks based on the percentage of alcohol. For instance, the Poem category lists drinks with high-percentage alcohol, while the ...