Business hours of the complex are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Although stores are closed on Sundays, most are open around the beginning of the new school year, through late March and Children’s Day on May 5. Photos by Park Hyun-koo Written by Kim Hae-yeon

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul launches ‘Luxury Wellness’ package Fairmont Ambassador Seoul presents a wellness package that offers moments of genuine relaxation and healing. The package includes a night’s stay in the Fairmont Deluxe room, and a choice of a 60-minute body message treatment or 70-minute facial at ESPA, a luxury spa located within the hotel. A buffet breakfast for two is provided at S...

When planning a new hotel, incorporating the distinctive culture of its location to the guest experience is one of the top priorities for Serena Lim, vice president of hotel development for Southeast Asia and Korea at the IHG Hotels and Resorts. “Around the world where people can travel, they are travelling,” said Lim about travel in pandemic times during an interview with The Korea Herald on Tu...

Kaesong-style buchimgae are not as well known as other North Korean dishes such as mandu and naengmyeon, which vary according to region. Moisae Buchimgae’s jeon are made upon receiving an order, and take some 15 minutes to be served. The jeon did not have a particularly sharp flavor or strong aroma, but the texture was less crispy and much softer compared to those at neighboring jeon stores. “M...

“We held an illustration-challenge event for the cover page of the guidebook through our app. Women travelers from 15 different countries participated, and the work of Sheryline, one of our French members, was finally selected.” Bae told The Korea Herald. Safety issues inevitably become a priority when traveling alone, according to Bae. Naming Busan as a city brighter at night with warm hospitali...

The community is engaged in three main activities -- a shared roof garden located in Saetgang, a cinema club that meets monthly whose main concerns are documentaries and short films and a free-lending service of French books in Daehagno. During regular meetups, members collect books in English and send them to the Korean Red Cross for Afghan refugees, and Korean books to an association helping si...

A twenty-eight-year old surnamed Lee has been watching Netflix‘s “Single’s Inferno” and Tving’s “Transit Love” over the past month, despite the many controversies surrounding the hit dating shows. “Seeing men and women in such ideal conditions, in exotic places, and, what’s best, without a mask, somehow gives me a sense of excitement and energy,” said Lee who works at a data analysis management ...

The father of a 7-year-old daughter, Lee graduated Le Cordon Bleu Sydney in 2010 with a degree in hospitality management. Coming back to Korea with an aspiration to open a popular restaurant for both locals and foreigners in town, Lee has opened a variety of restaurants, ranging from Western cuisine to Southeast Asian and Chinese. Some were successful, others failed. “Of all the restaurants I’v...

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul unveils ‘Be My Valentine Afternoon Tea Set’ The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul presents the “Be My Valentine Afternoon Tea Set,” with handcrafted desserts featuring romantic pink hues from four days starting Friday. The limited-edition tea set includes an exclusive gift of Manolo Blahnik Chocolate Shoes, dubbed the “Dream Wedding Shoes” for their appearance in “Sex and...

InterContinental Seoul COEX launches Valentine’s Day package InterContinental Seoul COEX presents the “Sparkling Love Diary“ package, which comes with a necklace gift for couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In collaboration with Swarovski, the package includes a one-night stay in the Classic Room, a Swarovski necklace, a bottle of rose wine, and an Instax camera rental service for visitors to...

The NMK requested an extension of the show and the Brooklyn Museum approved the request, allowing for the special exhibition to continue through March 1. Even after two years, the Egyptian exhibition is one of the most frequently visited shows within the museum for family visitors, according to the museum. Formed along the Nile around 3,000 B.C., the Egyptian civilization achieved remarkable he...

Ever wondered how Koreans in ancient times -- for some of us, our ancestors -- spent Seollal? For curious souls, three Seollal events that showcase traditional culture and crafts are happening around central Seoul, where one can partake in the spirit of Seollal by learning, experiencing and, for the most part, having fun. Although events have partially moved online due to the worsening pandemic...

The Busan International Film Festival decided to renew Lee Yong-kwan’s term as chairman in an extraordinary general meeting held Thursday at the Busan Cinema Center‘s BIFF Hill. Lee will lead the annual film festival for the next four years. As one of the founding members of the BIFF in 1996, Lee has held several posts at the organization, including programmer-in-chief, vice-director and directo...

Andaz Seoul Gangnam launches ‘Romance at Andaz’ package Andaz Seoul Gangnam, a lifestyle hotel under Hyatt Hotels & Resorts located in Apgujeong, is offering a special package for couples’ staycation. The “Romance at Andaz” consists of a night’s stay at a room of your choice, and breakfast for two at the hotel’s luxury restaurant Jogakbo. A bottle of sparkling wine, cake, and a La Cuvee Maison b...

Many of the clothes worn by wax figures in the Hollywood Legends section are donations by film studios, or by actors and actresses to Movieland. Such details are noted on the “Wax Fact” sheets on display. In addition to the original 101 wax figures and props from Hollywood films and animations, Yang purchased 30 custom-made wax figures created using the latest 3D methods over the past three year...