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Korean BBQ food truck Cupbop captures American taste buds with fun flair

Every morning at 9 a.m., Song Jung-hun and his crew of the Korean BBQ food truck Cupbop, known across Utah as the "crazy food truck guys," announce the location of their bright yellow food truck on social media. By lunchtime, hundreds line up, eager to grab a cup of Korean barbecue over rice.

Apr 23, 2024By Park Jin-hai

Korean BBQ food truck Cupbop captures American taste buds with fun flair

Gyeongbok Palace opens for nighttime viewing next month

Nighttime tours of Gyeongbok Palace will begin next month, allowing visitors to feel the serene night mood of the old palace nestled in downtown Seoul, organizers said Monday.

Apr 22, 2024

Gyeongbok Palace opens for nighttime viewing next month

Theater restaurant offers Shakespeare-inspired menu

Central Yunit, a farm-to-table restaurant located inside the National Theater of Korea, at the base of Mount Nam in Seoul, unveiled an innovative culinary experience that transports diners into the world of Shakespeare's "King Lear."

Apr 22, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

Theater restaurant offers Shakespeare-inspired menu

INTERVIEW Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle mastery

Michelin-starred chef Kim Do-yun of Yun Seoul, known for his expertise in noodles and extraordinary dedication to sourcing ingredients, proudly embraces the quirky label “weirdo obsessed with ingredients" given by his customers.

Apr 20, 2024By Park Jin-hai

[INTERVIEW] Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle mastery

Koreans less satisfied with travel to US due to strong dollar

Korean travelers are becoming dissatisfied with trips to countries that use the U.S. dollar due to rising travel expenses from fluctuating exchange rates, a survey showed Thursday.

Apr 18, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Koreans less satisfied with travel to US due to strong dollar

INTERVIEW Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation

Imagine a cookie that speaks volumes — quite literally. American Tyler Rasch and Indian Nidhi Agrawal, both famous TV personalities in Korea, have baked a whole new way to experience the Korean language courtesy of Hangeul Kwaja.

Apr 18, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation

INTERVIEW 'Coffee reflects human nature'

Korea is one of the biggest consumers of coffee in the world, with average coffee consumption reaching 405 cups per adult in 2023, according to market research firm Euromonitor. This is more than twice the global average of 152 cups.

Apr 18, 2024By Dong Sun-hwa

[INTERVIEW] 'Coffee reflects human nature'

Agencies promote 'panda tourism' following Fu Bao's departure

Korea’s travel agencies are scrambling to offer panda-themed tour packages to leverage heated attention on Fu Bao, the first Korea-born giant panda who was transferred to her motherland China last week.

Apr 8, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Agencies promote 'panda tourism' following Fu Bao's departure

Dino food tracks in Seoul

My family isn’t called the “Dinosaur family” for nothing, mainly due to our huge appetite for good food. Our noses always lead us to the best food anywhere in the world. One “dinosaur” saw a food vlog of Mark Wiens, yes, the famous travel and food blogger, on the best Korean dishes to try. After watching almost 20 of Weins’ vlogs about Korean food and salivating in the process, we decided to follow Wiens’ lead, packed our bags, and flew to Seoul for a one-of-a-kind food trip.

Apr 5, 2024By Isabel De Leon

K-Royal Culture Festival marks decade with new historic splendor

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the K-Royal Culture Festival is ready to return in spring with a new lineup of programs, including ones tailored specifically for international audiences, aimed at attracting a million annual visitors to the country’s regal heritage.

Apr 5, 2024By Park Han-sol

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