L’Escape launches ‘You be You’ package with Starbucks L’Escape Hotel, located in Seoul’s Myeong-dong, is offering a collaboration package with Starbucks. The package includes a night stay at L‘Escape’s Deluxe Room. Gifts include a Starbucks logo patch and a limited edition design patch made by L’Escape for a fashionable summer look. At Marque d’Amour, the 26th floor hotel bar, three special co...

The second round of the Gunahaeng parade is scheduled on Friday at Gyeonghuigung and its neighboring market alleys, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Saturday at and around Deoksugung from noon to 1 p.m. The last round of the parade begins Sunday at Changgyeonggung from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. By Kim Hae-yeon ( hykim@heraldcorp.com )

At Donggureung, a newly refurbished nature learning center invites families and children to observe flowers and wetland plants that grow in the region. In the western Gyeonggi Province, Samneung and Jangneung, both in Paju, and Yungneung and Geolleung in Hwaseong have their forest paths open. More information and updates about the royal tomb forest trails can be found at the CHA’s website. By ...

Choi Eung-chon, an art history professor at Dongguk University, has been appointed the new head of the Cultural Heritage Administration. Choi previously served as chair of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation from 2019. He succeeds Kim Hyun-mo, who had served in the role since December 2020. Known as an expert in Buddhist art, Choi graduated from Dongguk University and holds a doct...

It took two years of renovation to turn the hanok bought by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 2019 into Binkwan. Binkwan has five rooms. Up to six guests can stay together by connecting the two anbang suites. Antiques and works of ceramic art are used to decorate the rooms. On the ground floor, a spacious community lounge, named The Living Room, is open to both guests and residents of the Bu...

"The strong smoky scent from the stove fire that hits the nostrils is what our guests love the most,” the store’s chief manager said. The deep flavor of the broth achieved by boiling and simmering seafood and pork is what sets the jjamppong at Choma apart from the rest. Although it might taste slightly greasy at first, the rich vegetables help to strike a balance.

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul presents Japanese breakfast menus Tamayura, the luxury Japanese restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, presents three authentic Japanese breakfasts prepared with seasonal ingredients. Abalone Ozen is a rice porridge dish made with carefully selected abalone from the waters off Wando Island. Eel Ozen is a donburi-style breakfast dish of sea eel, served on pot-steamed rice...

Kim mentioned that fully understanding the purpose behind doing what one does become strong pillars for one’s motivation to live. “Although different people handle a thousand different tasks each day at work, I’ve learned that it all comes down to a single reason. It is to live and share a worthy and happy life with others.” Recalling his father’s words, Kim spoke on the importance of continuou...

“Gunahaeng Daepannoreum,” a traditional street art performance that combines gilnori, pannori, a tiger dance and hapdongmu followed. An EDM DJ played the music in a reinterpretation of the original performance, and a performer in a black tiger costume cheerfully danced to the vibrant beat, with lights beaming from its eyes. The festival highlight, “Yeolsangjinwon,” was revealed in the second act...

“Through 2022, the opening events period, the Presidential Office will be fully in charge of the management and operations at Cheong Wa Dae, with the Cultural Heritage Administration’s support,” the CHA’s spokesperson told The Korea Herald. “Afterwards, we will discuss with the Presidential Office to decide on the management of Cheong Wa Dae.” The official also hinted at the possibility of Cheon...

“I understand that modern tteok cafes today are making them as sweets, sometimes served with ice cream toppings to target the younger generation. But I also hope that traditional tteok bakeries can coexist,” he said. When asked for his definition of traditional Korean food, Seo’s face lit up. “I study every day. The more I read, Korean dishes seem an endless question mark to me, rather than an ...

Canadian nature documentary “Geographies of Solitude” has won the Grand Prize in the international competition section at this year’s Jeonju International Film Festival. The feature debut by Jacquelyn Mills was among the 20 winners announced by the 23rd Jeonju IFF organizing committee Thursday. The festival comes to an end Saturday after a 10-day run. “Geographies of Solitude” is about Zoe Luc...

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul presents special dining promotion for families Flavors, a buffet restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, greets the arrival of May with a special buffet menu dedicated to families. During the month of May, the buffet features seafood, grilled meats, Korean dishes and other cuisines prepared at seven live stations. On Children’s Day, May 5, kids’ favorites including beef ...

The workshops offered are knot-making and small wooden furniture classes. Beginners are also welcome at the workshops. Up to 10 adults are accepted per day, with prior reservations required. Workshops are free but the participants need to pay for the cost of the materials that will be provided. The last section on intangible cultural heritage in everyday life will be held from May to June and a...