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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK The Halal Guys brings NY street food to Korea

The story of The Halal Guys starts on the streets of Manhattan in the 1990s, where it started as a food cart, serving hungry New Yorkers a delectable fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. What originally began as a small sidewalk business blossomed into an iconic international Halal brand, celebrated for its renowned platters of chicken and gyro over rice, adorned with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and the signature white and hot sauces.

Dec 5, 2023By Mark Boesch

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] The Halal Guys brings NY street food to Korea

How a regrettable tattoo led to a South African's musical journey

Hailing from South Africa’s Kalahari Desert, Coetzer Rautenbach is probably Korea’s most eccentric creative type. He makes everything from music, photos and videos, to fruit wines, an Afrikaaner moonshine called mampoer, pickles and even condiments, including a killer pineapple relish.

Dec 5, 2023By Jon Dunbar

How a regrettable tattoo led to a South African's musical journey

GOING ELECTRIC The complex decision to buy an electric scooter in Korea

This is the first article in a multipart series about the trials and tribulations of becoming an electric scooter driver in Korea.

Dec 5, 2023By Jon Dunbar

[GOING ELECTRIC] The complex decision to buy an electric scooter in Korea

Camarata Music celebrates Christmas

Camarata Music is getting ready for its next “Christmas with Camarata” concert this Saturday.

Dec 4, 2023By Jon Dunbar

Liquid Arts Network offers book festival in Busan

The Liquid Arts Network in Busan is hosting its Books & Authors Festival on the afternoon of Dec. 16.

Dec 3, 2023By Jon Dunbar

Liquid Arts Network offers book festival in Busan

How free trade led to Canadian scholar's interest in 'sool diplomacy'

Robert Watson’s academic career took shape based on one thing he loves: alcohol.

Dec 2, 2023By Bereket Alemayehu

How free trade led to Canadian scholar's interest in 'sool diplomacy'

Canadian calligrapher delivers personalized letters from Santa

Would you like a personal letter from Santa? Or how about learning calligraphy to spice up your own writing abilities? Lisa MacIntyre-Park, a Canadian artist based in Korea, is reshaping calligraphy with her modern approach to the traditional art form. From her humble beginnings to becoming a significant figure in the calligraphy community, MacIntyre-Park's artistic journey is a testament to passion, perseverance and dedication to creating meaningful connections through her craft.

Nov 29, 2023By Chantal Terblanche

Canadian calligrapher delivers personalized letters from Santa

SPECIAL REPORT Korea should embrace cultural diversity in integrating immigrants

On hot summer nights, Chinese families living in Shibazono Danchi, a public housing complex near Tokyo, would come out to dance and play in the park. The noise would anger the elderly Japanese living in the complex, as such practices are frowned upon in Japanese culture, where people go home after the sun sets.

Nov 29, 2023By Kim Bo-eun

[SPECIAL REPORT] Korea should embrace cultural diversity in integrating immigrants

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Take a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

Nestled down a side street in Sinjang-dong, closest to Songtan Station, and a short walk from the front gate of Osan Air Base, Island Bites in Pyeongtaek serves a vibrant fusion of African, Creole and Cajun cuisine. Each bite is a celebration of the flavors of the Caribbean, with bold spices and tropical ingredients all coming together using a diverse range of culinary techniques.

Nov 28, 2023By Mark Boesch

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Take a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

Record 165,000 migrant workers to enter Korea next year

Korea will bring in an all-time high of 165,000 non-professional migrant workers next year under the Employment Permit System to cope with growing labor shortages hitting many industries, the Ministry of Employment and Labor said Monday.

Nov 27, 2023

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