Retro listening pleasures and a trip around the world

For a relaxing weekend, head to a cafe in Hongdae, grab a drink and listen to music on cassette tapes and vinyl records. For the culturally curious, take a trip around the world at a festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. A laid-back weekend might include sipping coffee, sinking into music and soaking up the sun with nothing planned. For the no-plans crew ready to float into the weekend, why not stop by Hongdae -- a neighborhood in Seoul's Mapo-gu known for its youthful ambience -- to savor a drin

May 23, 2025

[팟캐스트] (688) 제왕절개 분만이 늘어나는 이유는?

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor Why S. Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates 기사 요약: 진통에 대한 두려움 등의 이유로 제왕절개 분만을 선호하는 산모들이 많아지고 있다. [1] When 33-year-old Lee, who is due to give birth in four weeks, made her birth plan, she had no medical complications, no known risks and no family history of difficult pregnancies. But she had already decided: her first child would be delivered by cesarean section. * due: ~하기로 되어 있는; 예정된 * complication: 합병증 * family history: 가족력 * cesarean section: 제왕절

May 19, 2025

[팟캐스트] (687) 다양한 스타일로 변하고 있는 어버이날 선물

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor South Koreans get creative with Parents' Day gifts 기사 요약: 전통적인 카네이션과 손 편지에서 건강식품, 현금 등으로 어버이날 선물 아이템이 다양하게 변화하고 있다. [1] May is known as “Family Month” in South Korea, as it has several days to celebrate and show love for those held closest to people's hearts. One such commemorative day is Parents’ Day on May 8. A time-honored tradition in South Korea has children give carnations to their parents to express gratitude for their love and care. * celebrate: 기념하다 * commemora

May 15, 2025

Capital gets crafty for May

It's Seoul is celebrating the beauty in the everyday this May with a handful of craft exhibitions. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will run a craft exhibition program dubbed the "Namsangol Home" at the Namsangol Hanok Village in Jung-gu, central Seoul, from May 16-25. The event will revolve around the theme of home, inviting visitors to explore how craft relates to the feeling, function and meaning of home and shed light on the value of crafts in everyday life. The weeklong event will invite v

May 13, 2025

Yewol invites viewers to discover spirit of craftsmanship

In the world of craft, the "craftsman spirit," scored by dedication, attention to detail and skill, has long been a central value, playing an essential role in cultivating talent, innovation and creativity. Yet, as trend-driven and visually striking works take center stage, the core spirit has slowly slipped from view. Aiming to bring back authentic craftsmanship, the Yeol Korean Heritage Preservation Society is running an exhibition titled "The Heart of Craft" at Yeol Bukchonga, a cultural comp

May 11, 2025

'Cheong:' The hidden secret behind Korean food

Syrup is a common pantry staple in many countries, typically drizzled over foods like pancakes, waffles, crepes and other baked goods, or even on top of ice cream. The sweet liquid is also used in other culinary applications, such as glazes and desserts. But in Korean cuisine, syrup plays an essential role. Though often used as a replacement for sugar, adding a sweet and fruity flavour, it can also add acidity or umami to dishes depending on the ingredients used. 'Cheong:' Next big thing in culi

May 10, 2025

Explore advent of Korean contemporary art

The personal exchanges of four leading figures in Korea's modern and contemporary art scene are being brought to light in a New York exhibition that opened Monday. Tina Kim Gallery in New York has organized an exhibition titled "The Making of Modern Korean Art: The Letters of Kim Tschang-yeul, Kim Whan-ki, Lee U-fan and Park Seo-bo, 1961–1982" that offers a close look at the artistic and intellectual relationships that helped shape modern Korean art in the years after the 1950-53 Korean War. Alt

May 7, 2025

Unique drink pairings you need to try

During the extra long weekend that stretches into Tuesday, sharing drinks with friends and loved ones can be the perfect way to unplug and celebrate a short break from work and life's daily stress. Following are some drink mash-ups worth a try for those wishing for a taste of something they may have never expected to find in a drink before. The unexpected marriage of soju and iced tea is a unique drinking trend among South Korean millennials and Generation Z — roughly those in the early 40s and

May 5, 2025

Be bold, be you, be colorful with nail art

Nail art is no longer just about adding a little color to one's life. As tastes and cultural perceptions of expressing one's self shift, nails have become a bold canvas for individuality. In recent years, celebrity nail art has also been on the rise. Rapper Cardi B's signature stiletto jeweled nails show off her glitz and glamour and help build her bold image. Challenging outmoded gender norms, singer Lee Hong-ki of boy band FT Island is also famous for showcasing his unique sense of style throu

May 3, 2025

Stroll across Han River in car-free Jamsu Bridge Walking Festival

The annual Jamsu Bridge Walking Festival returns this month, inviting Seoulites to unplug from their routines and enjoy car-free strolls across the Han River. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the festival will run every Sunday from May 4 to July 22 near Jamsu Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park, both in Seoul. Each Sunday, approximately 1.1 kilometers of Jamsu Bridge -- the submersible bridge spanning the Han River -- will be closed to traffic from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., transforming the s

May 2, 2025