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[Weekender] From trash to art

Arts&DesignAug 30, 2019

A fancy new building with an inviting lawn yard, public art installations and plenty of Instagrammable photo spots, Seoul Upcycling Plaza looks just like a hip place to be. And that’s what city offi...
[Weekender] Vegan bakeries gaining traction in Seoul

Food&BeverageAug 23, 2019

Vegan bakeries started to emerge in Seoul just a couple of years ago. Eschewing the usual wheat, butter, yeast, milk and eggs, vegan bakeries create their goods with alternative ingredients such a...
[Weekender] Going vegan on the face

FashionAug 23, 2019

The vegan way of life is not limited to diet or eating but encompasses the full spectrum of a person’s life choices, including things like skin care and cosmetics. With more consumers opposing anima...
[Weekender] Korea’s vegan scene, through eyes of an expat

CultureAug 23, 2019

The following is a Korea Herald copy editor’s personal account of her encounters with the local vegan community. The writer, a vegan since the early 1990s, has lived in Korea for more than 15 years. ...
[Weekender] Won, dollars and supernotes: How fake bills are detected

MarketsAug 16, 2019

An average of 1,000 counterfeit bills are spotted and seized annually in South Korea -- many of them via KEB Hana Bank’s anti-counterfeiting center. With 15 employees and technology worth 1.5 billio...
[Weekender] How far off is the ‘cashless society’?

TechnologyAug 16, 2019

For 35-year-old office worker Kim Seong-soo, carrying a wallet loaded with cash or plastic is a thing of the past. In Pangyo Techno Valley, where he works, he can easily buy a cup of coffee and get ...
[Weekender] The life and death of Korean won

EconomyAug 16, 2019

South Korean banknotes and coins begin life at a factory in Gyeongsan, just outside Daegu. They are then transported to the Bank of Korea’s vault in Seoul, heavily guarded by armed security officers,...
[Weekender] Finding balance on fast and furious water

More sportsAug 9, 2019

Trying to stand on ferociously turbulent water is definitely an effective way to get an adrenaline rush. And indoor facilities allow enthusiasts to experience that all year round, amid the growing po...
[Weekender] Flying above the water

More sportsAug 9, 2019

On a heat-soaked afternoon in Seoul, the placid waters of the Han River suddenly burst with energy. A figure mounted on top of what looks like a futuristic water-propelled jet pack performs energetic...
[Weekender] Come fly with me

CultureAug 8, 2019

Even preteens can enjoy thrill of skydiving within air-blasting tunnel It looked like I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. The ferocious funnel of wind swept me off my feet, out of Seoul, and into Maseong-r...
[Weekender] How our ancestors beat the heat

TravelAug 2, 2019

“The arrogant sun.” This is what Koreans called the source of scorching summer heat during the Joseon era (1392-1910). Summer was always sizzling and humid here. Just how did our ancestors cope with...
[Weekender] Peak season

TravelAug 2, 2019

As in previous years, measures are being taken to ensure road safety, with 4.9 million vehicles expected to hit the road each day. That includes extra police personnel and drones to monitor traffic v...
[Weekender] Summer on ice

Food&BeverageJul 26, 2019

In South Korea, summer isn’t summer without ice. On sizzling hot days, Koreans cool down with refreshing drinks filled with ice cubes. And ice -- finely shaved until it becomes satiny -- takes cente...
[Weekender] Decadent, minimalist, galactic - Bingsu is anything but boring

Food&BeverageJul 26, 2019

Bingsu -- finely shaved ice mixed with red bean, sweet milky sauce and various garnishes -- is an iconic summer dessert for South Koreans. Every year, experimental chefs come up with creative new re...
[Weekender] Cafes, coffee brands roll out seasonal drinks

IndustryJul 25, 2019

For many coffee lovers, summer signals a switch to cold brews. At Starbucks, a seasonal offering has been so well received by Korean customers that the company has just weeks ago decided to put it o...