[팟캐스트] (677) 지드래곤, K-pop 왕의 귀환

'King of K-pop' G-Dragon returns to the stage 진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사 요약: 지드래곤이 "Ubermensch" 월드 투어를 성공적으로 시작하며, 팬들과의 깊은 연결을 보여주고 다채로운 공연을 펼쳤다. [1] Even Saturday's sudden cold snap could not chill the connection between G-Dragon and his fans as he kicked off his “Ubermensch” world tour Saturday. cold snap: 한파, 기온 급강하 [2] Strong winds delayed the concert at the open-air Goyang Sports Complex Stadium by 73 minutes, but G-Dragon more than made up for the wait as he opened the show with an intense per

April 7, 2025

Kansong Art Museum unfolds hidden stories of fan art

The Kansong Art Museum in Seoul is set to launch its spring exhibition, "The Fan: My Companion Sharing the Moonlit Breeze," running April 9 to May 25. This marks the third installment of a three-year exhibition series focusing on the development of the museum’s highly-acclaimed Kansong Collection. For the first time, the exhibition will unveil intriguing stories hidden within fan paintings and inscriptions, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Korea. The exhibition will showcase

April 6, 2025

Myeon Seoul, Michelin-starred take on Korean noodles

Tucked away in the bustling area of Apgujeong, Myeon Seoul, the second restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Kim Do-yun, is redefining noodle craftsmanship with its commitment to high-quality ingredients and traditional flavors. Following the success of Yun Seoul, Kim's first venture, Myeon Seoul was born out of customer demand for a separate, dedicated space to showcase his housemade noodles. The menu centers on handmade noodles crafted from whole wheat, mung bean and dried pollack, entirely free

April 5, 2025

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Park Hyatt Seoul celebrates 20 years with Japanese Kaiseki collab Park Hyatt Seoul is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a culinary collaboration featuring Yoshida Nobuhiro, the acclaimed chef at Park Hyatt Tokyo’s Kozue restaurant. From April 25 to May 1, the exclusive dining experience will be held at The Timber House, offering a traditional Japanese kaiseki menu that reflects the essence of spring. The eight-course dinner includes dishes such as shellfish appetizers, tuna sashimi, grilled

April 4, 2025

Art and arabica, mafia games, and pork belly sactuary

Southeast Asian art and arabica coffee in Cheongdam-dong Tromarama, an acclaimed Indonesian Collective founded in 2006, shows its first solo exhibition in Seoul at SongEun, titled “Ping Inside Noisy Giraffe.” At the center of the collective’s artistic inspiration, is the ever-changing relationship between humans and the digital realm. The exhibition, a compilation of video pieces from across the collective’s career as well as newly commissioned works, presents its audience with the following que

April 4, 2025

[팟캐스트] (676) 한국 역사상 최악의 산불 이후, 긴 회복의 여정 시작

Long road to recovery begins in wake of South Korea's worst-ever wildfires 작성자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사요약: 최근 발생한 대규모 산불로 인한 피해는 한국 역사상 가장 큰 규모를 기록했으며, 정부는 피해 주민들의 안정적인 생활 복귀와 심리적 치유를 위한 지원에 힘쓰고 있다. [1] The wildfires have been put out, but the process of recovery has only just begun. In communities left in ruins across southeastern South Korea, survivors are not only confronting the loss of their homes but also the prospect of rebuilding from the ground up. confront: (문제나 상황에) 맞서다, 직면하다 from the groun

April 3, 2025

Where stationery is a lifestyle

Inventario 2025 fair curates tools of everyday life as art The bustling halls of Coex in Seoul are alive with the sounds of the soft scratch of pens on paper this weekend as 29CM, the e-commerce platform known for its curated lifestyle products, hosts its first-ever offline stationery fair, Inventario: 2025. The event, which runs through Sunday, reflects a significant shift in the stationery market -- moving beyond traditional office supplies to embrace products that reflect personal tastes and

April 3, 2025

Foreigners in Korea invited to explore and promote K-culture

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, has announced a new event series to showcase Korea’s rich cultural heritage. Starting in April and running through October, the “2025 Senses of K-Culture” initiative will invite foreign residents in Korea to explore hidden cultural gems across the country and share their experiences with global audiences. Held five times throughout the year, the program offers participants the chan

April 2, 2025

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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul celebrates Korea’s culinary heritage Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents the Seoulful Bites package from April 1-June 30. In partnership with Myeong In Myeong Chon, the package offers a curated K-gourmet experience featuring handcrafted maesil apple kombucha and lemon ginger kombucha as a welcome drink and a Korean breakfast for two, served in-room and showcasing local ingredients. Guests also receive an exclusive K-gourmet gift set, including seaweed, citrus and doraji te

March 28, 2025

Traveling with pets made easy

Banlife is making pet-friendly travel a reality, offering unforgettable trips for pet owners and their furry friends Exploring new places with their pets is often at the top of pet owners' bucket lists. But fun as it sounds, it can be quite challenging. It was a difficulty Banlife CEO Lee Hye-mi experienced herself. “I love to travel, and when I first adopted my two Welsh corgis 14 years ago, I wanted to go places with them," she told The Korea Herald. "We’ve been everywhere in the country toget

March 27, 2025