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Fri, December 8, 2023 | 15:54

[TEMPLE ADVENTURES] 10 kings of Buddhism's bureaucratic, hellish underworld

TEMPLE ADVENTURES10 kings of Buddhism's bureaucratic, hellish underworld

With Halloween in our proverbial rear-view mirror, and the specter of Christmas and the haunting of Scrooge’s three ghosts nearly upon us, it seemed like an apt time to talk about the wandering spirits found in Korean Buddhism and the Ten Kings of the Underworld that rule over these wayward spirits.

2023-11-18 22:47

Jabroni elevates Korea's tribute band scene

Jabroni elevates Korea's tribute band scene

By day he's a tech company executive. By night and on weekends, he's the lead guitarist in one of Korea's best cover bands.

2023-11-14 18:29

Digital nomads remain excluded from Korea's immigration law

Digital nomads remain excluded from Korea's immigration law

Korea was recently named the most attractive Asian destination for remote workers, and 17th out of 108 countries worldwide, according to cybersecurity company NordLayer's Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) 2023.

2023-11-14 12:23

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai offers authentic dining experience

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKTuk Tuk Noodle Thai offers authentic dining experience

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai in western Seoul's Yeonnam-dong is wildly a popular Thai restaurant in Seoul. It has been featured in the Michelin Guide South Korea for five years running. It is known for its authentic Thai cuisine, reasonable prices and convenient location.

2023-11-14 11:58

Peace Corps couple recalls service at Korean mixed-race orphanage

Peace Corps couple recalls service at Korean mixed-race orphanage

It had been over 40 years since Bow and Ann Seltzer had last set foot in Korea. They were pretty sure the orphanage where they had volunteered was long gone, but they held out hope they would find some familiar traces in Incheon’s Bupyeong District of their 21-month posting here with the Peace Corps, from March 1979 to November 1980.

2023-11-11 21:08

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Linus' BBQ brings smoky flavors to Seoul's restaurant scene

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKLinus' BBQ brings smoky flavors to Seoul's restaurant scene

Linus’ Bama Style BBQ was born on a rooftop in Itaewon, where owner Linus Kim first started smoking meat to satiate his need for a taste of home. Hailing from the Heart of Dixie, Birmingham, Alabama, Linus grew up with Southern-style barbecue, a celebrated culinary tradition of the American South known for slow-cooked, smoky meats with robust flavors that embody the heart and...

2023-11-07 22:29

Austria's DJ Mosaken checks Korea off his bucket list

Austria's DJ Mosaken checks Korea off his bucket list

DJ Mosaken, an Austria-based DJ and social media powerhouse, has performed in over 40 countries, from the UAE to the U.S., but he's about to add another nation to the map this weekend, when he hits the decks at Lit Lounge in central Seoul's Itaewon.

2023-11-07 21:43

[PINNACLE'S ITAEWON] DJ Terry takes you beyond the neon lights

PINNACLE'S ITAEWONDJ Terry takes you beyond the neon lights

Beyond the rhythmic movements of dark silhouettes amidst the neon lights, one figure remains prominent: DJ Terry. DJ Terry, whose real name is Kim Ji-yong, embarked on his musical journey at age 20. He has not only grown into his craft but has also used it to traverse various terrains, enhancing his perspective of the world. Currently spinning his magic at Pose Lounge in cent...

2023-11-07 12:51

11 artists from 7 cultures to perform for 2nd Seoul Culture Club

11 artists from 7 cultures to perform for 2nd Seoul Culture Club

Seoul Culture Club, a festival of diverse performing arts, is holding its second major show for two dates this Friday and Saturday.

2023-11-07 12:49

Artist Aaron Cossrow immortalizes Bogwang-dong's Lucky Mart

Artist Aaron Cossrow immortalizes Bogwang-dong's Lucky Mart

Already in the past month, American artist Aaron Cossrow has exhibited his work solo in central Seoul's Insa-dong, where he was among the 34 foreign artists participating in Yongsan International Art Festival.

2023-11-03 10:46

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