Today’s Myeongdong, with its glossy storefronts, crammed alleyways, and lines of busy snack vendors yelling to be heard over the constant blare of K-pop tunes, is one of Seoul’s top shopping destinations. But the Seou...

It’s a typical winter afternoon in Samjinae Village. Thin wisps of white smoke float up from the chimneys of the traditional Hanok houses, above the shingled roofs with their corners upturned like the pointed toes of ...

FITUR (Feria Intenacional de Turismo), a kind of world tourism fair, opened on January 18 and continued until January 22 in Madrid, Spain. The Korean booth that prepared a K-pop dance performed by Spanish youngsters a...

The verdict is in, and fine dining enthusiasts agree: the New York City fine dining experience is not complete without Hansik, or Korean food. Last October, the New York-based Danji became the first Korean restaurant ...

Travelers looking for a taste of winter splendor in Korea need look no further than Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province), home to record...

Across Korea, there are alleys and side streets specializing in a particular Korean food. Sure, you could probably find any Korean food you want in Seoul at an inflated price, but it can never compete to the authentic...

Researchers from the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage document an intangible craft.It isn’t always easy to understand how valuable historical customs are when they don’t have a tangible format. It is e...

Seollal, or the Lunar New Year holiday, is a perfect time to immerse oneself in traditional Korean culture and folk customs. For those curious to know more about one of Korea’s most beloved holidays, national museums ...

Several of Korea’s representative theme parks have rolled out special offers for foreign residents, students, and travelers who will be spending the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday in Korea.At Lotte World in Seoul, ci...

This year, two historic temples located in Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province) will open its doors all year round to welcome foreigners wishing to participate in a Buddhist templestay program. Templestay programs inv...