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The Hanok Heritage completes Raonjae wellness wing The Hanok Heritage in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, has completed Raonjae, a wellness complex. Raonjae occupies about 895 square meters of land. Its ground floor holds an outdoor hanok infinity pool, a kids' pool, a private spa, a lounge and Monto, a Korean fine dining restaurant. A basement level houses a dry sauna, an indoor pool and locker rooms, open year-round. It has introduced five wellness programs including a tea ceremony class, a floatin

2026-08-28 09:00:00:00

Korea's priciest buffet combines crab, caviar and Han River view 52 floors up

Dinner at Crab 52 starts with clam chowder and a plate of steamed snow crab, but for the next half-hour it's all about the raw bar. That 30-minute window matters. The main dishes begin circulating roughly 30 to 40 minutes after service begins, and once the butter and chili sauces arrive, the appetite for raw fish tends not to return. The restaurant, billed as the most expensive buffet in the country, occupies the 52nd floor of Trade Tower in Gangnam, Seoul, with sightlines running to the Han Riv

2026-08-27 12:34:29:00

Pierre Herme opens first Korean cafe flagship at 63 Building

The rose, lychee and raspberry combination known as Ispahan has spread across Seoul patisserie counters in recent years. At the 63 Building in Yeouido, western Seoul, it is now available from the chef who invented it. Pierre Herme Paris opened its first cafe-style flagship in Korea earlier this month, moving the French maison beyond the department store counters where it has operated here since its debut pop-up at The Hyundai Seoul. The store sits in the same building as Centre Pompidou Hanwha,

2026-08-22 16:00:00:00

Head to Hannam for Korea's hottest homegrown labels

Many know Hannam-dong as one of Seoul's wealthiest neighborhoods, a hilly pocket of Yongsan-gu lined with embassies and diplomatic residences. Designer flagships, art spaces and boutiques share the same slope, drawing the fashion-conscious to explore its alleys and enjoy one of the capital's quieter shopping experiences. The elbow room is what matters for travelers weighing Hannam against Seongsu-dong. Seongsu now absorbs a large portion of Seoul's shopping tourism and pop-ups, and weekends ther

2026-08-22 16:00:00:00

National Museum's royal seal keycaps sell out in an hour

A keycap keyring modeled after two Joseon-era royal seals became the latest item from the National Museum of Korea's merchandise line to sell out almost immediately after being restocked. The National Museum Foundation of Korea said the second restock of the royal seal keycap keyring set went on sale online at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, and all 2,000 units were gone by around 3:30 p.m. The set was selected through the 2026 Mu:ds design competition and reproduces two seals designated as treasures, Jegoj

2026-08-21 16:32:52:00

Lim Yoona fronts Depound's 2026 fall campaign

Depound, a domestic fashion label, has named actor-singer Lim Yoona as its brand model and unveiled its 2026 fall campaign. The brand said Lim's bright and calm image aligns with its slogan, "capturing the sentiment of everyday life." Shot around everyday moments such as reading in a study and going for a walk, the campaign frames the season's looks as easy but considered. The fall lineup spans blouses, knitwear, pants and skirts, with outerwear offered in leather, suede and cotton. Depound is d

2026-08-21 14:46:08:00

A $7,200 wine set? Chuseok gifts go big

Chuseok gift season is arriving early — and at the high end, a bottle of wine comes with a 10 million-won price tag. Department stores and hotels are rolling out premium gift sets ahead of Chuseok, which falls Sept. 25. The holiday comes 11 days earlier than last year, prompting retailers and hotels to move up their gift-set preorders. Among them, Josun Hotels & Resorts is offering a 10 million-won ($7,200) wine set pairing a Meo Camuzet bottling from Vosne-Romanee with a magnum of Salon 2015. G

2026-08-21 14:31:20:00

What's the first thing foreign tourists grab at Incheon Airport?

The first purchase many international travelers make in Korea is not a SIM card. It happens at a convenience store in the arrivals hall, and it usually involves a transit card and a plastic tub of banana milk. CU, a local convenience store chain, said the bestselling item at its nine stores near the arrivals area of Incheon Airport from January through Aug. 17 was the Tmoney Travel Card. Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk came second, followed by Lotte Icis bottled water, a Dubai-style chewy cookie a

2026-08-21 12:14:04:00

Packages and promotions

Westin Josun Busan offers stay with Momos Coffee The Westin Josun Busan is offering Visit Busan, a room package created with local specialty roaster Momos Coffee through Nov. 30. Every booking comes with a Visit Busan drip bag set holding seven bags of Momos' signature Es Chocolat blend. Momos Coffee's Co-CEO Jeon Joo-yeon became the first Korean to win the World Barista Championship in 2019, and the roaster placed 22nd on The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list in February. The package also

2026-08-21 09:00:00:00

Mamonde enters India through exclusive Nykaa tie-up

Amorepacific's skincare brand Mamonde has begun selling exclusively on Nykaa this month, entering India's largest beauty e-commerce platform with a lineup priced below most of the Korean brands already on its shelves. Ten products are on offer, drawn from two lines. Rose HA is aimed at hydration and built around damask rose extract and five types of hyaluronic acid of differing molecular sizes. Peony BHA pairs peony extract with beta hydroxy acid to address pores and excess oil. The selection re

2026-08-18 13:28:11:00