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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 05:16

Why Koreans gotta love chicken on September 9

Why Koreans gotta love chicken on September 9

9월 9일 '구구데이' 연예인들의 열띤 홍보

It may not be well known about Korea -- not even within Korea itself -- but every September 9 the government encourages people to to eat chicken.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2015-09-10 11:36

Republic of chicken?

House of Vans to open in Seoul

House of Vans to open in Seoul

Action sports brand Vans will host "House of Vans Seoul 2015" at Dongdaemun Design Plaza from Sept. 18-20.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-09-09 16:26

FACP promotes cultural cooperation in Asia

FACP promotes cultural cooperation in Asia

Asia needs more originality to promote its culture, says Masami Shigeta, chairman of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion (FACP).

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2015-08-21 16:48

Unconventional cake shop emerges as hotspot

Unconventional cake shop emerges as hotspot

Novelty is a crucial ingredient to success in Seoul’s highly competitive food business.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-08-19 17:01

Craze for sweets sweeps Korea

Craze for sweets sweeps Korea

From honey butter chips to fruit-flavored soju, sweet flavors are all the rage this year.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-08-17 14:41

Chill on sandy banks of Han River

Chill on sandy banks of Han River

The banks of Seoul's landmark river will transform into a beach in the final weeks of summer.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-08-16 18:17

Hanbok trend draws mixed responses

Hanbok trend draws mixed responses

Modernized Hanbok has caught on, but not everyone is welcoming it.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2015-08-12 16:55

Hanbok returns with modern charm

Hanbok returns with modern charm

Hanbok returns with modern charm

Hanbok, or traditional Korean attire, has mostly disappeared in the highly modernized city of Seoul, with the exception of weddings or national holidays such as Seollal or Lunar New Year and Chuseok or Korean Thanksgiving.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-08-12 16:51

Hanbok trend draws mixed responses

Jeju Island tops domestic travel survey

Jeju Island tops domestic travel survey

Jeju Island is the most satisfying domestic travel destination among 17 cities and provinces, a survey shows.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-08-07 15:51

Gwangalli Beach hosts expat DJ contest

Gwangalli Beach hosts expat DJ contest

Busan’s Gwanganlli Beach will heat up with music Saturday night.

Kim Bo-eun | 2015-07-30 13:31

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