Korean food in ceramic art at Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Korean restaurant Mugunghwa is presenting the “Elegance of Korean Cuisine” promotion from May 12-31, during which a special menu featuring traditional banga and royal cuisine will be offered. The courses will be served on dishes crafted by Korean ceramic artists. The lunch course, priced at 100,000 won, includes fish dumplings, ...

After electricity was discovered, it took about 200 years for light bulbs and lamps, and other electrical products, to hit the market. The Web was created in the 1990s following the invention of the ARPANET system in the 1970s through a collaboration between the Pentagon, scientists and businesses that aimed to reduce inefficiency by sharing resources via network connections. A new market in wh...

As was seen in the dot-com industry, venture entrepreneurship has been the key to creating not only new technologies but also new industries and values that can forever reshape conventional markets. Start-ups will be called upon again to develop an entirely new market where every physical object can connect to the Internet. With the Internet of Things gaining momentum, ventures such as Bitfinde...

An Oracle yacht that uses IoT technology (Oracle) A man walks into a clothing store and sees customized advertisements based on his shopping data as soon as he gets his eyes scanned. This scene is from Hollywood blockbuster “Minority Report” but a similar situation could soon become reality thanks to the Internet of Things. Cisco Systems, the U.S. networking equipment giant, said people can al...

As an example of the potential for the Internet of Things, take for instance the mousetrap. It has been a very long time since anyone has built a genuinely better mousetrap. But with the ubiquity of device connectivity these days, it is now possible for the janitorial staff in a commercial warehouse to be notified via smartphone when a mouse has been caught in some dark corner of the building ― ...

Not so long ago, automakers were all about competing to produce and market vehicles with better horsepower and fuel-efficiency. With the Internet of Things coming around the corner, automakers’ focus has shifted from not only introducing cars with powerful engines that consume less gas, but also to dashboards with in-car networks. Automakers are revving up to form an alliance either with Apple,...

Women still spend more on luxury items, from Hermes handbags and Tiffany necklaces to Prada dresses, but a new report suggests that, in the future, growth for luxury goods will come from a new breed of consumer: the Yummy. HSBC coined the term “Yummy,” which stands for “Young Urban Male,” in its recent consumer report, saying that men were reshaping the retail landscape in the luxury and beauty ...

Spring has brought versatile items and light colors to menswear, allowing men to be free from formal dress and try new style combinations. Blazers and pants that are both adaptable to formal and casual looks are gaining popularity. Fresh, light color shades are lifting the mood for the warmer weather. “The casual vibe has been prevalent in menswear for the past couple of seasons, and the hybrid ...

Participants try an instant moisture mask during a grooming class hosted by Lab Series. (Lab Series) Korean men in their 20s and 30s are more interested in skin care ― the various products and treatments ― than anywhere else in the world, according to skin care product manufacturer Estee Lauder. “Healthy skin allows an individual to make favorable impressions on others while also providing that...

For many years, cosmetic surgery for men was something to be hushed up. Yet, in a society where appearance can be power, an increasing number of Korean men are heading to plastic surgery clinics in an effort to climb the corporate ladder and keep up with the younger-looking. Lee Jeong-hwan, 31, said he recently visited a plastic surgeon for a consultation on having double-eyelid surgery. “I ha...

Korea is one of the best markets in the world in terms of the number of fashion-conscious male customers, according to Filip Ekvall, the CEO of H&M Korea. The Swedish CEO talked about his personal fashion style, Korean men’s fashion taste in comparison to other countries and suggestions for spring items in a recent email interview with The Korea Herald. The following are excerpts from the interv...

More Korean men are becoming fashion-conscious. They’re willing to invest in their appearance, especially in accessories, said the CEO of an international fashion accessory brand. They are still conservative, but are rapidly opening up to new ideas and trends, which is promising for many fashion businesses, said Robert Tateossian, founder and CEO of Tateossian London. “I have noticed that Korea...

JEJU, Jeju Province ― More than an hour’s drive from Seogwipo in the southwestern part of Jejudo Island, numerous gigantic stone piles that resemble abstract human figures rise out of nowhere. “That is Jeju Stone Park,” says the bus driver. The 500 stone piles, each topped with a large rock for the head, represent the 500 Generals of a popular Jeju myth, and are part of the sprawling, 327-hectar...

After working nonstop for 30 years, Sohn Ji-ae, former president and CEO of Arirang TV and Radio, who left her post at the end of February after two and a half years, is relishing what she calls her “mid-life time out.” “March 1 marks my independence from institutions,” said Sohn on Wednesday in an interview with The Korea Herald. “My career has been so fast, in top gear,” she said of her whirl...

Comedian Jeong Hyeong-don recently appeared on the popular TV show “Infinite Challenge,” where he demonstrated how to make “opageti.” The dish was a mixture of ojingeo Jjambbong and Jjapageti ― two types of instant noodles made by Korean food company Nongshim. After the episode was aired, weekly sales of ojingeo Jjambbong and Jjapageti surged 157 percent and 20 percent, respectively, according t...