The Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation are jointly hosting “Invitation to Gyeongbokgung’s Kitchen” at the Sojubang complex of Gyeongbokgung from June 8-20. Visitors can choose between the Saenggwabang and Sikdorak programs. The Saenggwabang program includes a live performance of gugak, Korean traditional music, playing in the background during the meal. ...

Future of 250,000-square-meter grounds of former presidential office under debate

A craving for sweet foods and hunger for exploring new flavors are diversifying Seoul’s dessert cafe scene. From British Cornish pasties to Turkey’s traditional milk cream “kaymak,” here are three dessert cafes that reporters of The Korea Herald visited to help you expand your taste palate. Meet Turkish version of clotted cream Victoria Bakery, situated in a small alley cornering Seochon Villa...

When children get together to play, it is inevitable that there is one child who is the least skilled or younger than the rest -- especially if a younger sibling has followed their brother or sister out to play. Typically, these children are picked last to play on a team, or they could be left out altogether if there are an odd number of players for a game that calls for equal numbers. Korean ch...

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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...