Seollal, Through Foreign Eyes Lunar New Year's Day, or Seollal, is just a few days away, but excitement is in the air. Department stores are bustling with activities, as shoppers purchase gifts for...
Alternative Cinema Large multiplex movie theaters have become the norm, with wide screens and killer sound systems. But for those looking for something slightly...
Winter Outings, Icy Festivals How do you defeat a mid-winter cold snap? Do you just hibernate indoors and hang on until warm weather returns in the spring? Sometimes, it is better to embrace the season as it is and revel outdoors in the cold...
Indulge Your Wanderlust in 2008 Wanderlust seems to be spreading among Koreans. Koreans are increasingly traveling abroad for summer...
New Year’s Resolutions The New Year has dawned, and it's now time to actually carry out those New Year's resolutions.
Hanok Living, Old & New As a child growing up in 1970s Seoul, the hanok was not an unfamiliar place, although the shift toward Western-style houses was undeniable. One remembers big cement-floored gardens where moms would make kimjang together in a hearty atmosphere. But ..
Escape to the Hot Springs If you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season or just escape the cold weather, then head off to the hot springs.
Tips for Winter Parties The season of parties is here. Partygoers now have many excuses ―...
Jaison, Christophe Guillarme Make Korea Debut in PAP Busan The Pret-a-Porter Busan is known as a stepping-stone for international designers to enter the Korean market.
Spring, Summer Fashion Forecast The Korean fashion industry wrapped up its spring and summer 2008 collections last week, although with seemingly...
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