Travel & Food

'Sweet and tangy, fantastic taste': Indonesia falls for Korea's Nonsan strawberries

Nonsan strawberries are receiving a strong response in Indonesia.

Chef Anh Sung-jae's Mosu Seoul to reopen in Yongsan

Chef Anh Sung-jae, who served as a judge at Netflix’s hit cooking show “Culinary Class Wars,” will reopen his fine dining restaurant Mosu Seoul in Itaewon, Yongsan District, Seoul.

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Tourist curfew violators to face fines in Seoul's Bukchon area from March

The Seoul city government said Friday it will formally implement a policy to restrict tourist visits to a special management area of the city's historic Bukchon Hanok Village, beginning March 1, and start to impose fines on violators.

Explore the coastal charms of Jeongdong Simgok Badabuchae-gil

GANGNEUNG, Gangwon Province — "This is Jeongdongjin Station, the closest station to the sea. Dear passengers, please get off to the platform, take a look at the sea, take pictures and get back on board before the train departs," an announcement says as the train arrives at Jeongdongjin Station.

Mingles becomes Korea's new Michelin 3-star restaurant

The Michelin Guide has elevated chef Kang Min-goo's Korean contemporary restaurant Mingles to the new and only three-star establishment for the 2025 edition in Korea, making it the standout star of this year's ratings.

1 in 3 foreign visitors in Korea use railway service in 2024: data

More than 5 million foreigners used rail transport services in South Korea in 2024, up 61 percent from a year earlier, the national railway operator said Sunday.

Michelin Guide announces Bib Gourmand restaurants in Seoul, Busan

The Michelin Guide has announced this year’s Bib Gourmand selections for Seoul and Busan, ahead of the upcoming ceremony for the launch of Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2025 on Feb. 27.

Sweets and coffee: Pop-up events to visit this month

A string of enticing pop-up events offering seasonal sweets and coffee is sweeping Seoul. These pop-ups, hosted by Seoul’s hottest bakeries and cafes, present everything from strawberry-filled pastries to artisanal coffee, attracting food lovers eager to indulge in the latest dessert trends.

The Shilla Seoul awarded 5 stars by Forbes travel guide

The Shilla Seoul received five stars from the Forbes Travel Guide on Feb. 13, becoming the country’s first and only hotel to earn the highest accolade for seven consecutive years in the globally recognized rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas.