Black String, a quartet named after the Korean zither, known as the geomungo, and French jazz guitarist Nguyen Le, will perform together at Grand Junction in Paddington on Oct. 28. Black String creates colorful harmonies using Korean traditional percussion, bamboo flutes, geomungo, daegeum and guitar, and was the first Korean band to win at the Songlines Music Awards in 2018. The trio Coloris, c...

Amid the continued lag, another claim was raised Wednesday by a member of the National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, who said that Coupang Play, an emerging domestic OTT platform, had intentionally tried to avoid the ratings evaluation process and aired its program “SNL Korea” expediently. The show “SNL Korea,” which is rated 18 and older, must undergo a pri...

Walkerhill Hotel and Resorts offers eco-friendly gourmet menu for golfers Walkerhill Hotel and Resorts is offering an autumn dining menu for golfers at Sehyeon Country Club, which is also operated by the company. The fall gourmet menu is specially created for the season by Walkerhill as it aims to spread its image as an eco-friendly hotel, with sustainable ingredient options and cooking process...

To mark the opening day of the festival, novelist Han Kang, who won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016 for “The Vegetarian,” will speak to Mariana Enriquez, an Argentine novelist and journalist whose hard-hitting work has shed light on Latin American feminism. As for the closing session of the event, Choi Yoon, author of “Skinship,” a story collection on the dynamics and struggles of Kor...

The 2021 Seoul International Music Fair (MU:CON), known as Asia’s largest music market fair, will be held online from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Marking its 10th anniversary this year, MU:CON has consistently kept up with its aim to promote “K-pop Hallyu,” by establishing a network of domestic and foreign music industry stakeholders and promoting exchanges among them. Under the theme “A Decade of K-po...

A temporary replica set of Netflix original drama series “Squid Game,” installed at Itaewon Station in Yongsan, central Seoul, closed earlier than scheduled after doubts over violations of quarantine rules had been raised. In response to the growing concerns of the public, the Seoul Metro announced that it will close the operation of the set, Ogame World, on Saturday, a day earlier than the expe...

InterContinental Seoul Coex introduces ‘Mister Chu’ package InterContinental Seoul Coex presents the “Mr. Chu Package,” dedicated to male guests. It includes malt whiskey, a cosmetic product gift pack and access to the Club Lounge. The Men’s All-in-One Skincare Set from L’Occitane Homme is complimentary. Room service includes a whiskey on-the-rocks set comprising four 50-milliliter bottles of N...

Galbijjim, Korean braised short ribs, was a dish enjoyed by Joseon royalties. In modern day Korea, galbijjim is served to celebrate special occasions and is also popular among international diners. Braised meat is a healthier option compared to grilling and the soft texture of galbijjim is easier to digest. * Ingredients 10-12 pieces of short ribs, 5 centimeters thick 1 cup chopped green oni...

Kim Jong-kook, who is the main host and also on the panel, appeared at the online press conference and shared how he believes the show is breaking barriers. “As you all could guess, the auditions we have seen and experienced so far had strict set of rules and criteria. But this program does not limit idol contestants who want to show off any type of skill sets that they have,” Kim said. He also ...

Mayfield Seoul offers ‘Car Camping in the Garden’package Mayfield Hotel in Seoul is offering “Chabak (car camping) in the Garden” package, which says it allows guests to enjoy car camping and glamping at the same time. Hotel rooms are included in the package although spots are saved for those who wish to camp outside at night. The package consists of a Superior Room, breakfast buffet, car park...

For first-timers to Korea, Incheon might simply be thought of as an airport city. For those often on business trips to Korea, the city might be associated with Songdo, a rising global business district of high-tech skyscrapers. Aside from the images commonly pictured today, however, the city of Incheon boasts vibrant historical stories along with scenic beauties preserved in the once booming old...

The KITS Awards’ grand prize in the metropolitan government category went to Gangwon Province for taking the initiative to follow strict pandemic guidelines, swiftly adapting to the emphasis on “safe travels and tourism” during the pandemic. In the local government category, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, won the grand prize. The city is making ongoing efforts to develop products to make Iksan st...

Some of the lectures and sessions from this year’s fair can be watched via the Seoul International Book Fair’s YouTube channel.

In 2005, Dok Dabang faced financial struggles as franchise coffee shops came to dominate the streets of Sinchon. Upon reopening in 2013, the new owner designed the cafe to resemble a cozy library and divided it into different sections to suit the varied needs of visitors -- one section houses popular books, and there are also study rooms, meeting rooms and an outdoor terrace with a view. Novelis...

Park Hyatt Busan presents ‘2021 Chuseok Gift Sets’ In celebration of the Chuseok holiday, Park Hyatt Busan is offering an array of Chuseok gifts. They include a selection of meat and lobster by the chef of Park Hyatt Busan, a stewed abalone set, a danji set for enjoying tea or other refreshments, as well as restaurant gift certificates that can be used within the hotel. The gift sets are avail...