A delivery locker in Guro district of southern Seoul. (Seoul Metropolitan Government) On a Saturday night, I felt a sudden urge for instant noodles, a pack of frozen dumplings, tofu and some other trivial groceries, but didn’t feel like going out ― it was freezing and around midnight, and the idea of having to get dressed for an outing was unbearable. I picked up the phone and called a delivery...

South Korean students, office workers, singles and especially those who find it frustrating to stand in queues see home-delivered food as a blessing. Only a couple of years ago, they used to reach for flyers to place an order. Now, things have become smarter. Suh Jeng-hoon, for instance, is a student who enjoys food delivery and uses mobile apps specializing in this to read reviews, browse menus...

U.S. retail giant Amazon is developing a prototype of a drone for its “Prime Air” delivery system. (Bloomberg) A drone-based delivery system currently under development has raised hopes for faster, more efficient services, but concerns over its feasibility linger due to legal and technical limitations. A series of major global firms such as Amazon have recently revealed their prototype services...

Racehorses compete at Seoul Race Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. (KRA) While the horses are used for leisurely riding in modern Korea, people on the peninsula have had a relationship with the animal since prehistoric times. For Koreans, the horse has been a stable source of nutrition, a dear friend, an efficient means of transportation, and a symbol of power. From Jan. 13, 2014, to Feb. 1...

Racehorses sprint for the finishing post at Seoul Racing Park in Gwacheon. (KRA) In recent years, Korea’s horse racing industry has gained the spotlight from the global market. The nation’s racehorses have been exported to other countries including Malaysia and Macau, and Korea also held its first international race with Japan last November. The state-run Korea Racing Authority said it exported...

As we ring in 2014, the Year of the Horse, businesses are introducing the mammal in their products and marketing tactics. It’s happening even in the food business: The horsemeat market in Korea, albeit fledgling, is on a growth path as the meat is increasingly perceived as a healthy food. One restaurant located in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, draws in those wanting to try unique gourm...